NEW ARMEDANGELS’ COLLECTION CHAMPIONS WIKIPEDIA AND ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE

ARMEDANGELS and the Wikimedia Foundation come together over something quietly radical: knowledge without a price tag. In a moment where facts are contested and access is uneven, the collaboration stands as a reminder, information should be free, independent, and for everyone.

The collection, entirely made of recycled cotton, knowledge and circularity take the center stage. The collaboration blends Wikipedia graphic identity with ARMEDANGELS’s codes, based on innovation and sustainability.

The ARMEDANGELS x Wikipedia collection will launch online at www.armedangels.com as well as at Kastner & Öhler in Graz, Austria, and Ludwig Beck in Munich, Germany, on May 8, 2025. In order to support knowledge, part of the profits will go to Wekepedia, making sure sure that it stay accessible independent because ”when we know better, we do better.

VAGABOND SHOEMAKERS CHANNELS PREPPY EDGE AND CROC-EFFECT LEATHER FOR PREVIEW AW25

Vagabond Shoemakers previews its Pre AW25 collection with a sophisticated mix of classic silhouettes and modern, standout details. Think college-inspired loafers, croc-embossed leather, bold hardware, and structured accessories. Each piece is blending timeless design with an updated attitude.

The collection includes the new Linn loafer, offered in black and brown polished leather or zebra-print hair-on-hide, delivers versatile elegance across seasons. For men, the Steven loafer brings a clean and collegiate flair. But even more: Key statement pieces include Livia, a bold, square-toe design available as both boot and pump. In black leather with raw edges or croc-effect in rich browns, Livia is accented by oversized buckles and exposed zippers. The croc motif also extends to the Nomi Mini, a compact, bowling-inspired bag with vintage polish.

Check out the preview on the new FW25 Vagabond collection here. Preppy Edge is in!

NEW BALANCE GREY DAYS: THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ITS TIMELESS SIGNATURE COLOR AND BRAND LEGACY 

New Balance kicks off Grey Days – its annual tribute to the brand’s signature shade and quietly radical design philosophy. What began in the ’80s as a practical color choice for urban running shoes has evolved into an emblem of timeless cool. More than a color, grey reflects New Balance’s dedication to precision, self-assurance, and timeless design.

Throughout May, the brand releases a curated mix of 21 footwear and 11 apparel styles that celebrate both heritage and innovation.

Key launches throughout Grey Days will include:
• May 1: Launch of the Grey Shop featuring the 740, 9060, 1000, T500, Fresh Foam X 1080v14.
• May 14: 1906 Loafer – a formal-meets-sport hybrid.
• May 22: ABZORB 2010 and 471 – nods to 2000s and ’70s running culture.
• May 26: Numeric 933 – a performance skate shoe co-designed with Andrew Reynolds.
• May 29: The legendary 1300JP returns – released only once every five years.

From archive classics to contemporary silhouettes, Grey Days reaffirms New Balance’s place at the intersection of sport, style, and subculture.

FOR THE RADICALLY BALANCED: 032C RELEASES THE HARDCORE WELLNESS CAP

032c’s motto has not changed since its beginnings in 2001. Hardcore wellness isn’t a trend – it is a way to live. The cap takes you from your 7AM walk to Pilates and your 11PM stroll to the club. Hardcore wellness is a survival mode in a city like Berlin. Born from the chaos of the city and dressed like 032c. Always on, yet radically balanced.

Having its first appearance on the FW-25 runway in Paris last January, it is now available as a limited edition exclusively on 032c.com and in Store in Berlin.

VAGABOND – FLIP FLOPS BUT BETTER

Inspired by the Scandi Girls, flip-flops are once again the accessory of the moment – an undeniable must-have when it comes to summer footwear. Whether styled with breezy linen trousers or light-wash boyfriend jeans, they add that unmistakable touch of nonchalance. Suddenly, an outfit that’s been considered down to the last detail feels effortlessly thrown together. Slip them on, step out and channel the kind of ease we all crave in summer.

Enter the new Vagabond Izzy sandals – a refined update on the trend. Their silhouette nods to the iconic flip-flop, but with elevated materials and structure: a supportive toe bridge, two slim leather straps and a flat, softly padded sole. Flip-flops, but better.

The new Izzy sandals are now available at vagabond.com.

BYREDO PRESENTS INFRA LUNA 2.0 IN COLLABORATION WITH FRENCH DESIGNER AND LIGHT ARTIST BENOIT LALLOZ

Byredo founder Ben Gorham reunites with French designer and light artist Benoit Lalloz to present Infra Luna 2.0 – a multisensory lamp blending fragrance with sculptural lighting and design. Known for his collaborations with Balenciaga and Acne, Lalloz infuses Infra Luna 2.0 with a unique symbiosis of color, light, and scent. This innovative design enhances Byredo’s iconic candles, releasing their fragrance without direct contact. The result is an immersive experience where light and scent come together to transform spaces.

Infra Luna 2.0 had its debut at the MATTER and SHAPE Design Salon in Paris from March 7 to 10, 2025, with its official launch set for April 24, 2025.

DR. MARTENS LAUNCHES 14XX VENT PACK: STRIPPED BACK AND EXXPOSED

Dr. Martens pushes forward with its experimental 14XX line, rooted in the brand’s legacy of innovation, durability, and disruption. The new VENT pack reimagines traditional footwear for warmer months, merging industrial design with lightweight engineering. Consisting of the VENT XX01 Sandal and the VENT XX02 Mule, both models offer various modern and useful features, such as a silicone toe cap, a perforated vamp, and quick-release straps to ensure both comfort and adjustability while keeping elegance.

Each of the styles are grounded in Dr. Martens’ all-new Shore 2.0 outsole, created through injection molding with air-infusion for reduced weight and improved grip.

Now available, the VENT pack expands the 14XX vision of pushing classic silhouettes into bold, future-ready forms.

 

 

PANTHERE C DE CARTIER BUCKET BAG

The Panthère C de Cartier Bucket Bag blends jewellery-inspired elegance with modern design, featuring a sculptural black-flecked buckle shaped like a capital C and adorned with a panther’s head – an homage to Jeanne Toussaint’s iconic vision. At the end of the 1940s, she was the first to imagine a sculptural panther that would become emblematic of Cartier jewellery.

Launched in 2021, this cleanly structured bucket bag, defined by its saddle-stitching and luminous presence, offers versatile wear with an adjustable shoulder strap and panther buckle, available in two sizes and two timeless colours: black or salt white.

BARBOUR X CROCS BRINGING TWO LEADERS IN FUNCTIONALITY TOGETHER

British lifestyle meets global footwear: Barbour and Crocs just dropped their first limited-edition collection. The collab features a reimagined oversized Bedale wax jacket, a tartan-print Classic Clog, a short Wellington boot and nine bespoke Jibbitz charms. Think metal badges and PVC patches pulled from the Barbour archives – each one designed to snap into the footwear and turn it into a canvas of self-expression.

Expect Barbour’s heritage tartan, sage waxed cotton, corduroy collars and signature practicality – filtered through Crocs’ playful, DIY-friendly lens. British tradition remixed with eccentric comfort, ready for muddy festivals, city sidewalks, or your dopamine-dressing rotation.

Available from 27 March 2025 via the Crocs app, in store, and online at Barbour.com, as well as selected global retailers.

PRADA DAYS OF SUMMER: A DREAMLIKE ESCAPE INTO STILLNESS AND STYLE 

Tranquil waters, endless horizons of possibility, and the allure of a dreamy summer romance. Prada’s Days of Summer campaign captures a serene, almost surreal beauty. Starring celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Hunter Schafer, and Troye Sivan, the visuals evoke a sense of calm exploration, each of them standing on a brightly colored gozzo, a traditional Italian wooden boat.

Photographed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch, the cast drifts in a dreamy seascape where water meets sky in endless blue. The images distill summer to its purest elements: light, movement, and emotion. Utopian and idyllic, it resembles an ode to the endless narrative possibilities of summer, with each look being a gateway to unexpected and original journeys.”

With clothing that blurs the lines between city and sea, formal and casual, the collection expresses a spirit of escape and unbound joy. Guided by Creative Directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, the campaign offers a poetic embarkation into the season, an ode to the endless narrative possibilities of this upcoming summer.

THE NORTH FACE X UNDERCOVER: SOUKUU SEASON 4 – MOVEMENT WITH MEANING 

The North Face and Jun Takahashi’s UNDERCOVER return with the fourth season of SOUKUU: a collection where high-performance trailwear meets meditative movement. Fusing cutting-edge technology with sleek, functional design, SOUKUU SS25 redefines how outdoor apparel connects body and environment.

Inspired by the idea of finding serenity through motion, the collection offers silhouettes that support intentional movement and seamless interaction with nature, moving in harmony.

Engineered for hiking and trail running, SOUKUU D4 integrates waterproof, durable materials in varying weights, smart storage solutions, and modular elements for adaptability. The VECTIV system, which is stabilizing footplate, rocker midsole, and outsole,  while also delivering comfort and forward propulsion.

DODO PRESENTS ‘THE NATURE OF ICONS’ – A JOURNEY OF CONNECTION

For its latest brand campaign, DoDo brings the extinct dodo bird back into focus alongside rising star Mila van Eeten. Captured by Bibi Cornejo Borthwick, the campaign unfolds as a quiet, surreal duet between human and bird. What begins as a tentative encounter evolves into a bond full of playfulness and curiosity, echoing DoDo’s message of connection across species.

Mila, one of fashion’s most magnetic new faces, shares the frame with a lifesize dodo as more than just a model – she becomes a companion. Together, they embody DoDo’s long-standing ethos: a harmonious dialogue between nature and creation, between the extinct and the eternal. Rolling out through 2025, the campaign moves toward a still-unseen final act, where the lines between human and animal dissolve entirely. With this new chapter, DoDo doesn’t just revisit its iconic namesake – it reimagines our relationship to the natural world.

SAUCONY PRESENTS SILO: A LUXURY PINNACLE IN FOOTWEAR

Saucony, a global leader in performance running and lifestyle, has unveiled the full details behind Saucony SILO – a bold new footwear collection blending the brand’s deep heritage and cutting-edge technology with high fashion influences.

“We’re not just designing shoes; we’re creating a future-facing experience for consumers who value both innovation and elevated design,” says Brian Moore, Chief Product Officer at Saucony.

Introduced at Paris Fashion Week this January, the SS25 collection features five elevated silhouettes. Each model incorporates state-of-the-art materials and performance-driven technology, delivering both striking aesthetics and functionality. The Saucony SILO collection can be shopped from now on.

GUESS JEANS CELEBRATES COACHELLA WITH CHARLIE XCX AND DON TOLIVER

GUESS JEANS made a bold return to the desert during Coachella 2025, hosting an exclusive weekend celebration at its private Desert Compound. In collaboration with acclaimed Japanese designer VERDY, who brought his signature visuals to event branding and exclusive merch, the weekend featured standout performances from Charli XCX and Don Toliver.

Charli XCX jumped behind the DJ booth for a surprise set alongside George Daniel, Zoe Gitter, and Alex Chapman, while stars like Timothée Chalamet, Justin and Hailey Bieber, and Paris Hilton soaked in the scene. Sunday’s energy soared with Don Toliver, joined by Ty Dolla $ign, Tyga, and YG.

With custom cocktails from PATRÓN EL ALTO and artistic moments captured by Myles Hendrick and Samuel Alemayehu, the event solidified GUESS JEANS’ cultural footprint at Coachella 2025.

CUPRA Design House: A New Era of Bold Innovation Begins in Milan

Milan, April 8, 2025 – CUPRA launches the CUPRA Design House at Milan Design Week, expanding its boundary-pushing design ethos beyond automotive. Led by Jorge Diez and Cecilia Taieb, this new division will focus on three creative pillars: CUPRA Collection, CUPRA Collabs, and CUPRA Beyond.

Through bold collaborations with visionary creatives, CUPRA Design House explores new technologies, sustainable materials, and radical aesthetics to create immersive, emotionally charged experiences.

“Design is our way of challenging norms and reinventing the future,” said Ignasi Prieto, Chief Brand Officer.

Blending form and feeling, CUPRA Design House stands as a bold testament to the brand’s rebellious spirit and its drive to shape what’s next in design.

SAINT LAURENT – CHARLOTTE PERRIAND EXHIBITION OPENING TODAY IN MILAN

Kicking off Milan Design Week, Saint Laurent and Anthony Vaccarello unveil a rarefied tribute to modernist icon Charlotte Perriand. Saint Laurent – Charlotte Perriand, opening today at Padiglione Visconti, brings to life four of Perriand’s once-unrealized furniture designs, originally conceived between 1943 and 1967, now faithfully reissued as limited-edition pieces by the Maison.

Curated by Vaccarello, the exhibition features works originally created for personal and diplomatic interiors: the striking Banquette designed for the Japanese Ambassador’s residence in Paris, the sculptural Bibliothèque Rio de Janeiro in Brazilian rosewood, and the Fauteuil Visiteur Indochine, revived from a single archival sketch. The centerpiece, Table Mille-Feuilles, makes its first-ever full-scale debut – a ten-layered wooden marvel imagined in 1963 but never built until now.

Blending fashion with design heritage, the project nods to Yves Saint Laurent’s lifelong admiration for Perriand’s radical elegance. Alongside the Milan presentation, a selection of her photography will be on view at Saint Laurent Babylone and Rive Droite in Paris. A special print edition and catalogue are available at the SAINT LAURENT EDITIONS kiosk on Piazza San Babila.

The exhibition runs through April 13 – registration required.

HUMANRACE BY PHARRELL AT MILAN DESIGN WEEK

In a city where speed often overshadows stillness, Humanrace arrives to reframe the rhythm. For Milan Design Week, Pharrell Williams’ wellness label steps into the spotlight – not with noise, but with ritual.

At Spazio Maiocchi’s Capsule Plaza, Humanrace teams up with Swiss precisionists USM Modular Furniture and Laufen to reimagine the bathroom as something more than functional. A space to breathe, reset, and begin again. Chrome frameworks, green glow, and the echo of water – this isn’t skincare, it’s infrastructure for daily rebirth.

Across town, Terroir Milano turns into a soft landing. From April 7–10, Humanrace reworks the idea of the pop-up: plant-based cocktails designed to hydrate and ground, custom aloe popsicles, DJ sets at golden hour. A calm intermission between day and night, wrapped in green.

And then – beneath the frescoed ceilings of the Four Seasons – Reborn: a temporary spa space offering infrared heat, icy immersion, and facials by Dr. Elena Jones. A ritual suite for those who know restoration is an artform.

Humanrace doesn’t scream. It invites. And in Milan, it whispers: begin again.

The Berlin broadcast Refuge Worldwide celebrates its fourth anniversary with an exclusive collaboration with cult sports brand Kappa. Together, they are launching a limited-edition football jersey that blends retro design together with an important social message.

The jersey, featuring Kappa’s iconic sleeve design, bears the number four and the motto “UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY”, which is a tribute to the Refuge Worldwide community. Available at the Refuge Worldwide Shop and also via Zalando, this collaboration highlights the intersection of music, fashion, and social responsibility.

100% of the profits from Zalando sales will be donated to buntkicktgut, an organization that empowers young refugees and people with migration backgrounds through street football.

“We love seeing our community wear our merchandise,” says Richard Akingbehin, Co-Founder of Refuge Worldwide. “This jersey celebrates our anniversary and supports an important initiative.”

Get yourself a jersey now and support this cause.

MYKITA X RIMOWA UNVEIL THEIR FIRST EYEWEAR COLLECTION 

Two German icons, one visionary collaboration. Berlin-based eyewear brand MYKITA and luxury travel pioneer RIMOWA unveil their first eyewear collection: a fusion of precision engineering, timeless aesthetics, and handcrafted excellence.

Crafted entirely in Germany, this partnership is built on a shared ethos of innovation and durability. The collection introduces two distinct design concepts: HERITAGE and VISOR. HERITAGE reimagines classic silhouettes, incorporating RIMOWA’s signature aluminum for the first time in MYKITA’s history. VISOR pushes the boundaries of lightweight performance with a futuristic shield design, seamlessly merging high-tech materials and ergonomic form.

“RIMOWA and MYKITA are two innovative German brands with high technical expertise in their respective fields,” says RIMOWA CEO Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert. Hand-assembled at MYKITA HAUS in Berlin, these sunglasses are more than an accessory, they’re a statement of craftsmanship and cultural synergy.

Available from April 10, 2025 at MYKITA stores, selected RIMOWA boutiques and online at mykita.com.

SPRINTER: DSQUARED2’S NEW TAKE ON VINTAGE SPEED 

Dsquared2 steps into SS25 with The Sprinter, a sneaker that pulls from the past but lands firmly in the now. A nod to vintage running shoes, it’s got the attitude, the craftsmanship, and just the right amount of wear-and-tear to feel like an instant classic.

Made in Italy, The Sprinter mixes technical fabrics, nubuck calfskin, and nylon mesh-materials that move, breathe, and age with character. The colorways range from stripped-back monochromes to bold, throwback-inspired contrasts, all finished with a hand-worked vintage effect. The details tell the story: a shape built for speed, textures that play with light, and on some pairs, Dsquared2’s signature red tag-an understated flex for those who know.

The Sprinter offers the perfect blend of accessibility and style, effortlessly fitting into everyday life while carrying the distinct edge of Dsquared2.

AT HOME WITH VALENTINA ZENERE: A WESTWING HOMESTORY 

Argentinian model, actress, and singer Valentina Zenere has created a serene retreat in the heart of Madrid. Westwing visited her carefully curated apartment, where minimalist design meets character-rich details.

“Without a doubt, my favorite place in the house is the living room! It’s where I spend the most time with friends. I think this space says a lot about me, and I love being here,” she shares.

Though her aesthetic leans minimalist, Zenere infuses warmth and personality through carefully curated décor, coffee table books, and art pieces. The result is a stylish yet inviting space, perfect for cozy series nights with friends. As her career continues to soar, so does her impeccable sense of style, both in fashion and interiors.

Find all of Valentina Zenere’s interior pieces and get inspired on Westwing.

THE NORTH FACE X CECILE BAHNSEN UNVEIL SECOND F/W 2025 COLLECTION AT PARIS FASHION WEEK 

The North Face and Cecilie Bahnsen are excited to present their highly anticipated Fall/Winter 2025 collection at Paris Fashion Week. This collaboration combines Bahnsen’s couture-inspired, feminine designs with The North Face’s outdoor expertise. The collection, first shown at Bahnsen’s Spring/Summer 2025 runway show, reinterprets iconic outerwear with sculptural silhouettes and delicate details. With new materials and an advanced layering system, The North Face’s iconic outdoor apparel is reimagined through Bahnsen’s sculptural silhouettes and delicate details.

Key pieces like the Mountain Dress, Mountain Jacket, and Basecamp Duffel blend innovative materials with Bahnsen’s signature style, creating a balance between functionality and femininity. A monochromatic black palette, floral 3D appliqués, and flowing wave edges bring a feminine elegance to these high-performance designs.

The launch is accompanied by a campaign featuring The North Face athletes, including Brooke Raboutou, Molly Thompson-Smith, and Solenne Piret. The athletes are seen climbing in Fontainebleau, highlighting the connection between fashion, nature, and female strength.

The collection is available now at The North Face stores, thenorthface.com, and ceciliebahnsen.com.

LARDINI SPRING-SUMMER 2025: LIGHTNESS IS A CHOICE

Lightness is more than an aesthetic – it’s a way of moving through the world. For Spring-Summer 2025, Lardini embraces this philosophy with an effortless approach to tailoring, where precision meets ease, and structure dissolves into fluidity. Inspired by the quiet luxury of the French Riviera, Luigi Lardini crafts a collection that is relaxed yet intentional, refined but never rigid.

Blazers shed their internal linings, feeling as natural as a cardigan yet holding the sharpness of a double-breasted cut. Loose but considered silhouettes define the wardrobe: rounded trousers, open-collared shirts, layers that adapt to the wearer’s rhythm. A mix-and-match philosophy underpins the collection, rejecting strict styling rules in favor of instinct and individuality.

Linen, soft wool cavalry, ultra-light cotton, and denim-Tencel blends form the foundation, enriched with washed finishes and subtle chrome effects. Colors transition from black to tobacco, navy to sage, with muted pinks and greys adding depth. In a world of fleeting trends, Lardini champions a new form of luxury – one that values authenticity over excess, presence over performance. Dressing becomes an intimate ritual, a quiet assertion of self, an ongoing exploration of identity.

BATAKOVIC BELGRADE AW25 COLLECTION: WHERE HERITAGE MEETS MODERN LUXURY

In the world of Batakovic Belgrade, luxury is not just an aesthetic – it’s a state of being. Founded by Ivana Batakovic, the brand is a tribute to confidence, craftsmanship, and the timeless elegance of Belgrade itself. With the unwavering support of her family, Batakovic has created a label that bridges heritage with contemporary sophistication.

More than garments, Batakovic pieces are statements of power and grace. Precision tailoring meets fluid silhouettes, businesswear merges with effortless elegance, and luxury intertwines with comfort. The result is a wardrobe designed for the modern woman: bold, independent, and unapologetically refined.

A collaboration with visionary creative director Riccardo Ruini further cements Batakovic Belgrade as a defining force in fashion. Stepping into the boutique is an experience of curated perfection. Scents, textures, and silhouettes come together in an intimate world of refinement. Each collection is a dialogue between past and future, tradition and innovation. Batakovic Belgrade is more than fashion – it is a movement, a tribute to those who dress not to follow trends, but to express identity.