Spring is (finally) on the horizon, and the transitional style spectrum is sure to bring a wide array of launches. As the ground thaws and the flowers begin to bloom, keep up with all your new fashion news here. From Zara Studio’s new spring collection to Skims’ first swim collection, here’s what to look out for and check out this month.
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NEW BALANCE
GENDER SPORTS CLOTHING COLLECTION
Uni-ssentials, a brand new genderless collection of New Balance, appeals to both everyone and especially no one . Consisting of contemporary sportswear and a redesigned print of the XC-72 sneaker, Uni-ssentials transcends the classic body size with a thoughtful approach to gender neutral apparel. While everyday essentials remain the foundation of contemporary style, this series is a so-called gender-neutral step up. newbalance.com
ADIDAS X MARIMEKKO
THIRD COLLABORATION
Sportswear brand Adidas once again collaborated with Finnish lifestyle company on a limited number of collections, just in time for your outdoor workouts. Marimekko’s iconic Unikko (meaning “poppy”) motif gives Adidas’ performance cuts an extra dose of floral power with a workout gear made for Instagrammed. Cycling, yoga, running, etc. It has a wide range of clothing for almost any activity. There are basic cuts available, including inclusive bodies, shoes (Marimekko’s look at Ultraboost!), and youthful looks and accessories, striking and fun styles. adidas.com
SSENSE X PETRA COLLINS
THIRD COLLECTION
Petra Collins, with her groundbreaking reputation on Tumblr, defined a generation of landscape creators and pop culture buys, and has inspired countless creators (and by no means Euphoria’s visuals). Feminine, sensual and sensual, her work is fully transformed into an enviable clothing collection. Working closely with creative partner and stylist Dean DeCriscio, Collins created “I’m Sorry” for SSENSE around “What a character in my imaginary movie will wear… a young person trying to move to the country but withdraws into the digital environment. ” The result is girly plaid tops, printed flare lounge pants and silver jewelry that screams Jiwinaia and Y2K… ssense.com
SKIMS SWIM
FIRST SWIMWEAR COLLECTION
Skims launches its firstwear collection, Skims Swim. Kim Kardashian and her analytics-driven shaper brand have had great success since launch; offers easy yet intimate body-shaping underwear and comfortable clothing options. Now, it’s redesigning the swimming category to make finding swim trunks just as easy, designing for comfort and confidence with its versatile style options. From minimal bikinis to sporty single cuts, Skims Swim is ready to be with you from day to night, to a pool party by the pool or wherever you are. skims.com
ZARA
STUDIO SPRING-SUMMER 2022
Zara’s premiere series focusing on quality, personnel and high style Zara Studio publishes biannual collections and is here at the end of Spring/Summer 2022. Designed in close collaboration with creative manager and style legend Karl Templer , the newest cuts have a more feminine look than previous works, add scale to lace, perforated and paisley fabrics, and offer a soft color palette that is as stylish as it is romantic. Studded boots, big belts and sharp tailoring go hand in hand with ruffled, flamboyant dresses and blouses. To sum it up, the new designs try to define the Zara woman as feminine yet grounded in reality – just like the model team like Edie Campbell, Tess McMillan and Georgia Palmer. At zara.com and at Zara stores worldwide
GOLDEN GOOSE
FIRST SUNGLASSES SERIES
Venetian luxury brand Golden Goose enters the eyewear category with its new vintage-inspired sunglasses collection. Golden Goose sun frames are an extension of the brand’s travel-oriented essentials, made for those who love to accessorize on the go with an individual flair. The distinctive detail of each design is the Golden Goose’s trademark star icon, dirt-free. Consider this launch a golden opportunity to soak up the sun. at goldengoose.com and select stores worldwide
GENTLE MONSTER X JENNIE KIM
SECOND COLLABORATION
Brand new glasses from Gentle Monster and Jennie Kim of K-pop group Blackpink! Jentle Home, the duo’s first collection inspired by Jennie’s childhood, sold out almost instantly, and we think this one will be no different. The new Jentle Garden collection features reflective metal designs consisting of three optical glasses, three sunglasses and an extra special style with embellished crystal details. gentlemonster.com
FRAME
LAUNCHES “PURE DENIM”
In a market full of green wash, Frame sets out to never wash his jeans. Pure is a series of 10 denim cuts made with almost no water. While a typical pair of jeans produces up to 80 liters, Frame’s innovative non-toxic wash system in partnership with SAITEX USA uses only 1.25 liters of water per item. In addition to reducing the amount of water used in production, Frame Pure is 100 percent biodegradable, and each artifact is labeled with a unique QR code that allows the user to learn more about the impact (or lack thereof) of the collection. frame-store.com
POMELLATO
NEW CAMPAIGN IMAGE HONORING WOMEN
Pomellato is International Women’s Day with a new image featuring groundbreaking women like Alexandra Shipp, Jane Fonda and Rebel Wilson as part of the Pomellato for Women campaign that promotes women’s empowerment, inclusion, equality and change. Celebrating it in a big way. In the footage, each lady (dripping pieces from the Milanese jeweler) speaks candidly about her journey and the roughness they encountered in their branch. “The messages women normally get is that we need to be more, more decent and different,” Pomellato CEO Sabina Surely said in a press release. “This year Pomellato wants the ladies to hear and remember that we’ve had enough.” pomellato.com
DRIES VAN NOTEN BEAUTY
FIRST COLLECTION
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten is a recognized master of contradictory concepts… The announcement of the brand’s beauty collection offers him another opportunity to use his talents. Having hosted hundreds of fashion shows, Van Noten has a personal behind-the-scenes experience in creating makeup looks that complement his vision. The collection includes lipsticks in eye-catching cases with vibrant rosehip oil, as well as unique, gender-neutral perfume bottles adorned with patterns that reflect the duality of each scent. driesvannoten.com
BULGARI X CASABLANCA
ACCESSORIES COLLABORATION
Bulgari partnered with contemporary luxury fashion residence Casablanca to create a seven-cut accessory line for summer travel plans. The collaboration, which will be released in two parts, is a cut of Bulgari’s ongoing collaborative series “Serpenti Through the Eyes Of”. Charaf Tajer, Franco-Moroccan creative director and founder of Cazablanca, used racquet bags to create a stylish contrast in the middle of white perforated leather, green accents and a vintage-inspired wooden handle for the first launch, dubbed “Après Tennis.” The second collection titled “Mosaic Story” is a direct invitation to the brand’s Mediterranean-origin tiled architecture. Crossbody bags, handbags and bags featuring the iconic snakehead charm are ready to take off on your next flight to a tropical destination. At premium Bulgari boutiques worldwide
AMI X PUMA
COLLABORATIVE SPORTS CLOTHING COLLECTION
Romeo Beckham and Mia Regan made their first global debut as a couple in Ami and Puma. The young couple’s sporty looks bring a contemporary twist to streetwear. The Slipstream Lo incorporated classic silhouettes such as the Suede Crepe and the newly released Suede Mayu into its shoe component. The collection includes t-shirts, polos, jackets, hoodies, shorts, suits, trousers, bras and accessories. The Parisian brand’s signature symbol is combined with the Puma logo in a co-branded graphic visible mid-cuts, a visual representation of the friendships that inspire collaboration. At puma.com and amiparis.com, Ami and Puma stores and select retailers
NEW BALANCE
INTRODUCES VEGAN SNEAKERS
You can now dress vegan to your feet with New Balance’s first Vegan Friendly MADE 990v5 sneaker. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the iconic 990v5 silhouette has been recreated using all vegan materials, from the embossed synthetic overlays and mesh inserts in the upper to the ENCAP in the midsole of the sneaker for reinforcement and the rubber outsole for extra durability. Vegan Friendly MADE 990v5 showcases the reliability of New Balance’s trusted shoe and the influence of the global vegan movement in one stylish and comfortable sneaker. On Newbalance.com and select retailers
TORY BURCH X 1.DIBS
SPECIALLY SELECTED COLLECTION FROM WOMEN ARTISTS
March is Ladies History Month, although it should be every month has been named. Tory Burch, the female giant of the industry, celebrates the beginning with an exclusive curation of carefully selected modules made by the ladies of the art world, all available for purchase online from 1.Dibs. Through its affiliate, 1stDibs supports the Tory Burch Foundation, which empowers female entrepreneurs. Burch’s selections include craftswomen and designers such as Clementine Hunter, Lucie Rie, Line Vautrin, Gabriella Crespi, and Claire McCardell. 1stdibs.com
LOEWE X ON
SPORTY CAPSULE COLLECTION
On’s high performance technology combines with Loewe’s unique craftsmanship. The new collaboration features On’s signature aesthetic of Spanish residence, which has marked On’s most iconic shoe styles for men and women: Cloudventure and Cloudrock. The ready-to-wear bottom features a technical cut: weather-adaptive jogging pants, a moisture-wicking anorak, a customizable parka, and temperature-regulating T-shirts made from recycled polyester. Loewe.com and on-running.com and certain Loewe stores
LOEFFLER RANDALL
INTRODUCES ITS FIRST BRIDAL
NEW WEDDING COLLECTION
Loeffler Randall steals the wedding season with her first wedding dress designed to effortlessly harmonize with the brand’s signature wedding and event accessory collection . Crafted in luxurious cream silk organza, the Suzette wedding dress features low puffy sleeves, ruffle detail, shirred and strikingly flared skirt. Something new comes in the form of updated signature details made to be loved and live for years, like the pleats and bows on Loeffler Randall’s activity shoes. From feathers and diamond barrettes to braided headbands, there are accessories for everyone at the bridal party, too. loefflerrandall.com
