This week, fashion moved forward with a multitude of notable headlines. For starters, Thom Browne was appointed as the next chairman of the CFDA, and Raf Simons made his London debut with his SS23 collection. In other places, the doors were opened to Louis Vuitton‘s “200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries” exhibit in New York City and MonclerThe world event of The Extraordinary Expedition alike. In addition, many partnerships were made: Gucci and Palace announced a major Gucci Vault collaboration, and NIGO announced the second iteration of the HUMAN MADE partnership with Lil Uzi Vert.
Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top fashion stories of the week so you can stay up to date on industry trends.
Thom Browne was named the next president of the CFDA
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Thom Browne has been officially named the next president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, succeeding Tom Ford, who spent three years at the helm of the organization. Entering a two-year term, Browne will be tasked with driving the trade association, which has more than 470 designers as members and dedicates his efforts to driving the growth of the American fashion industry, effective January 1. .
Browne issued the following statement regarding the appointment: “I am very excited to take on the chairmanship of the CFDA. I feel a great responsibility in working with Steven and the CFDA team to continue the positive and important work of Tom, Diane [von Furstenberg] and Stan [Herman]. I also feel it is important to give back to an industry that has supported me so well for the last 20 years. I am so proud to be an American designer… there is so much going on in American design today that the world really needs to see, acknowledge and truly appreciate.”
Raf Simons made his London debut
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Raf Simons made his London debut this week, following a postponement of London Fashion Week SS23 following the Queen’s passing.
Inside Printworks in London, the Belgian designer revealed his Spring/Summer 2023 collection and kicked off a huge post-Frieze party. Nearly 1,000 guests took their seats inside the converted newspaper printing factory turned nightclub; and given the setting, the collection was ready for a rave.
Taking a stripped-down approach, the lineup dressed in references to ’80s punk and subverted tailoring, all of which came together under the chaotic lighting of a techno dance arena. The range included skintight leggings, technical playsuits, knit tops, biker jackets, pleated shorts, sheer tank tops and many more clever silhouettes.
Check out Raf Simons’ full SS23 show here.
Gucci and Palace announced an exclusive Gucci Vault collection
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Palace Skateboards announced a major collaboration with Gucci, in which Alessandro Michele and Palace co-founders Lev Tanju and Gareth Skewis tastefully blend elements of Italian luxury design with British streetwear codes.
The collection places an emphasis on “where fashion comes to life”, through a multitude of dual-branded apparel and accessory designs. Featured across the range, the logo fuses Gucci’s Double-G and Palace’s Tri-Ferg motifs. In addition to clothing, the line also includes a MOTO GUZZI V7 motorcycle and a double-branded Palace Gucci safe. In particular, the collaboration marks the debut of Palace’s women’s ready-to-wear designs.
The Palace x Gucci collection will be available exclusively through the Gucci Vault, the brand’s concept store that launched in September of last year. The Gucci Vault will also be represented physically through pop-up stores in Paris, Milan, Tokyo, Osaka and Bangkok, as well as acquisitions of Palace stores in London, New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo.
Louis Vuitton opened its exhibition in NYC “200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries”
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First seen at Asnières in the Louis Vuitton Family House, then Singapore and Los Angeles, Louis Vuitton’s “200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries” traveling exhibition has landed in its fourth and final destination: the iconic Barneys New York building.
Inside, the showcase includes 200 extraordinary transformations of the iconic Louis Vuitton trunk, carried out by talent and friends of the Maison in virtually every cultural domain. Featured include Supreme, Gloria Steinem, BTS,
Pat McGrath, Nigo and Fornasetti, though there are countless designs to peruse across four floors. Notably, in the basement there is a “Residence”, where the internal teams of Louis Vuitton have been relocated to conceptualize and build the showcases for the exhibition.
“This project has always been about creativity, a true tribute to Louis’ ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit. We get to see how a cross-section of talent responded to the same brief while taking a moment to appreciate the man himself,” Faye McLeod, Louis Vuitton Director of Visual Image, said in a statement. “The ‘Residence’ concept, newly developed for this final stop, is also a true gift of creativity – it brings the artistic expression at the heart of this project to New York City.”
Louis Vuitton’s “200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries” exhibit will be open at the Barneys New York Building from October 14 to December 31.
Moncler continued with the celebration of its 70th anniversary
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Following the debut of its monumental “Extraordinary Forever” campaign and landmark fashion film, Moncler continued its 70th anniversary celebration with its The Extraordinary Expedition event this week.
Exploring the brand’s seven-decade heritage, the global moment reinvented gallery spaces in New York, London and Seoul with a 360-degree immersion into the Moncler brand identity. In each city, 500 attendees received special edition NFTs created by digital artist Antoni Tudisco, granting guests access to exclusive products, one-of-a-kind experiences and personalized visits to Moncler stores.
Additionally, within the London showcase, the brand premiered a four-minute film by renowned photographer Platon championing Moncler’s seven special edition Maya 70 jacket collaborations through candid interviews with leading talent. Those who have masterfully revamped the aforementioned silhouette for the celebration are among fashion’s best: Thom Browne, Hiroshi Fujiwara for FRGMT, Rick Owens, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Francesco Ragazzi for Palm Angels, Giambattista Valli and Pharrell Williams.
JPMorgan Chase ended its banking relationship with YEEZY
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After weeks of jarring news headlines and immense backlash, JPMorgan Chase has ended its banking relationship with YEEZY. Through an official letter sent to Ye and his associates, the investment banking company said that it had decided to end its relationship with YEEZY, LLC and its affiliates due to a recent conversation with a redacted entity.
JPMorgan Chase confirmed that it will give enough time for the company to transition to a new financial services holding company and will hold all accounts until November 21.
NIGO Announced a Lil Uzi Vert x HUMAN MADE “UZI MADE COLLECTION”
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Nigo took to Instagram earlier this week to announce that Lil Uzi Vert and HUMAN MADE have joined forces once again on a new collaboration. The social media post included a brochure with illustrations of the garments included in the range, along with their October 15 release date.
Naturally, the collection, officially titled “UZI MADE COLLECTION”, revolves around Uzi’s favorite colour: pink. Includes a denim jacket and pants set, a Yosuka jacket, a matching zip-up hoodie and sweatpants, two graphic tees, and a cushion adorned with Uzi’s version of the HUMAN MADE Storm Cowboy emblem.
The Lil Uzi Vert x HUMAN MADE “UZI MADE COLLECTION” will be available to purchase on the HUMAN MADE website on October 15.
Drake turned to Lil Yachty for a second OVO collaboration with the University of Toronto
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In another collaboration, Drake and OVO turned to the University of Toronto for a second co-branded capsule collection, this time with the help of Lil Yachty.
Like previous collections, OVO’s UofT partnership sees the brand as providing its own take on signature varsity apparel, including crew necks, rugby jerseys, letterman jackets and more. Each design includes the co-branding of OVO’s iconographic owl mascot and UofT’s signature emblems. In addition to standard college wear, the collection also includes various accessories such as caps and tote bags.
The second OVO x University of Toronto collection is now available in store and online at OVO.
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