New Start, New Things

Now we are in the middle of a new month, new things are coming about. The weather is getting colder and brands are releasing their new collections enticing us to keep us warm. Here you can discover all the new fashion news, including new shops, new collections and even new collaborations. Discover all here in New Start, New Things.

All images courtesy of Louis Vuitton, Cambridge Satchel, Cult Gaia, Grains de Verre, Temperley London, Etro, Lee®, Ownever, Bella Freud, Reebok LTD, Swatch, HADES, David Begbie

To get us going how about a new destination for Louis Vuitton?

In furthering its ambition as a Maison of travel and culture, Louis Vuitton is thrilled to announce the opening of a new store and café in collaboration with chef Cyril Lignac at London Heathrow’s Terminal.

To cater to travellers throughout the day, Cyril Lignac has crafted an exclusive all-day dining and beverage menu featuring healthy, classic, and gourmet options. Centrally positioned to serve both domestic and international travellers, the intimate café adjoins a new Louis Vuitton store, which features an exceptional aerodynamic façade designed in partnership with Marc Fornes.

Cambridge Satchel, the British brand renowned for its distinctive leather bags that blend modern flair with traditional craftsmanship, is excited to announce a collaboration with Universal Pictures to celebrate the upcoming release of the cinematic event, Wicked (exclusively in cinemas on November 22). To celebrate the film, Cambridge Satchel, a premier partner of Universal Pictures, has crafted an exclusive collection of bags that captures the magic and drama of Wicked for a style-savvy audience. Cambridge Satchel x Wicked features 23 unique bags, along with film-related accessories, each inspired by the themes and characters of Elphaba and Glinda.

Cambridge Stachel x Wicked

“Cambridge Satchel has a proud history of identifying and aligning with culture-defining moments in cinema. Our partnership with Wicked and the Universal team, is the most exciting yet. We are delighted The Binocular Bag in pink has been chosen to be part of Glinda’s glamourous wardrobe and are looking forward to seeing the bag on the big screen this November.”

Carine De Koenigswarter, CEO, Cambridge Satchel.

The Lady Dior bag is creatively reimagined with each collection, showcasing the artisanship of the Ateliers. For the Dior Cruise 2025 show in Scotland, it appears in various bicolor and tricolor versions, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship. This elegant bag features black crinkled calfskin adorned with eyelets and delicate white pearls. Inspired by the season, it showcases unique motifs like the Toile de Jouy Scotland sketch, the new Dior Chardons design, and the bold Mr. Dior Patchwork print. The Flat Cannage, a fresh take on the classic cannage lines, pays tribute to the legacy of the founding couturier. These enchanting variations will be available in stores starting October 17.

The next piece of news features Gap. The brand has been looking to find a new adrenalin going forward.

And so GAP and Cult Gaia collaborate honoring the beauty and strength of the modern goddess. Both brands unite their creative talents to launch a distinctive collection that transforms Gap classics with Cult Gaia’s signature sculptural designs.The Gap × Cult Gaia collection offers a variety of holiday-ready styles that foster inner confidence and individuality. From sleek outerwear to mini slip dresses, this collection incorporates modern elements like chain-link detailing and gold hardware into timeless designs crafted from luxurious fabrics. Gap’s iconic arch logo typeface is reimagined to read “GAIA,” prominently featured on a Baseball Cap and Cropped Logo Sweatshirt, celebrating the collaboration between the two brands. This collection, featuring women’s and kids’ apparel, will be available in the UK here starting November 1st.

Grains de Verre unveils their latest collection, ‘Breaking Glamour’, crafted for women who are ready to defy norms, embrace self-expression, and elevate everyday moments into something remarkable. This collection moves beyond the polished facade of conventional luxury, presenting pieces that challenge the very concept of glamour.

These aren’t your typical delicate accessories; they’re for those who boldly showcase their audacity. Featuring oversized stones and chunky, even gothic designs, ‘Breaking Glamour’ rejects the idea of “perfect” elegance, empowering women to discover beauty on their own terms.

Temperley London launched their AW24 ‘METAMORPHOSIS’ collection. Established during a time of transformative change, the collection reflects a playful spirit and intriguing contradictions through its diverse combinations. It showcases a blend of sentimentality and frivolity, with glittering facades paired with rugged, raw edges, contrasting linings, and unique textures alongside exquisite embellishments.

Dada-inspired prints adorn striking silhouettes, reviving the essence of ‘high bohemia’ that once defined artists, writers, and socialites. Metamorphosis is a key theme in the collection, evident in standout motifs of the Monarch butterfly – a symbol of hope and transformation. It weaves a narrative that draws from the original themes of beauty and the damned.

Photographer Giampaolo Sgura

Etro unveils a new fall campaign featuring the iconic Vela Bag, designed by Marco De Vincenzo. British model Edie Campbell shines as a romantic muse in portraits that evoke a botanical paradise, filled with warm autumn hues that highlight the unique designs for the FW 2024/2025 season. The Vela Bag features a flexible metal zipper and a chain embellished with the Pegaso medal. It comes in a rich brown palette, available in both smooth leather and intricately woven options that showcase the brand’s craftsmanship and creativity.

Hello, Rainy Day Blues: Lee® and STUTTERHEIM unveil a new collaboration that reimagines rainwear and accessories for both men and women, drawing inspiration from denim. The Lee® x STUTTERHEIM collection seamlessly merges Lee’s classic workwear designs with advanced Scandinavian waterproof technology. This collaboration reimagines Lee’s iconic Storm Rider™ Jacket, Chore Jacket, and Bib Overall, incorporating STUTTERHEIM’s innovative waterproof fabrics to combine traditional durability with modern innovation. The result is a range of rainwear essentials that blend timeless style with practical functionality, designed for the contemporary, fashion-forward consumer.

Ownever, the Portuguese bag brand celebrated for its dedication to artisanal craftsmanship, is excited to introduce the Olive Bag, the latest addition to the RePurse Collection. This new leather piece captures the essence of renewal, crafted from repurposed luxury leather and designed for those who appreciate timeless style and conscious ownership. Every Olive Bag includes Ownever’s signature repair service, ensuring it stays as beautiful as the day it was first worn. The Olive Bag is the perfect everyday companion, seamlessly combining functionality and elegance. Each stitch showcases the skill and dedication of artisans like Graça, with every detail telling a story of care and precision. Embracing Ownever’s philosophy of “creating for forever,” the Olive Bag is designed to be cherished, repaired, and loved for years to come.

Bella Freud just launched ‘Instant Gratification’ AW24 Collection.

“Our Girl spends a lot of her time lying on the floor in the library, reading or thinking. She is always cold and it takes a while before she emerges from her Charcoal grey belted Jean Genet coat (Genet is one of her favourite writers at the moment). Prowling along the bookshelves looking for good titles, she is secretly hoping to attract the attention of the romantic partner of her fantasies. So she is dressed as she imagines Baudelaire would have dressed her in a Corniche green suit with an Ice Blue silk shirt and tie. Yesterday she wore a Tweed mash up. When no one is around she makes self portraits wearing different pieces of knitwear.”

Bella Freud

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the iconic Reebok Instapump Fury 94, Reebok LTD proudly presents the Instapump Sliver – a groundbreaking product that honors the rich heritage of this legendary silhouette. The Reebok LTD Instapump Sliver builds on the legacy of the Instapump Fury, a sneaker that has rightfully secured its status as one of the most cherished and unique designs in footwear history. It honors this rich legacy by drawing inspiration from the groundbreaking OG model while pushing design boundaries with molded extensions and innovative materials. It maintains the silhouette of its predecessor while exploring new and exciting internal lines and separations.

Inspired by the 1984 Swatch World Breakdance Championship, the watches in the new Swatch BREAK FREE Collection are a vibrant celebration of creativity and self-expression. Swatch captures the energetic blend of music, vivid artistic hues, and the excitement of sports in this groundbreaking event. Pioneering for its time, the championship brought together people from diverse generations and backgrounds in a truly magical moment.

Celebrated British knitwear and ready-to-wear label HADES proudly presents their AW core collection, the ‘Dada’ collection. This line draws inspiration from the European avant-garde art movement, which aimed to transform everyday life from the mundane to the imaginative and creative. True to HADES’ commitment to responsible design, this collection focuses on creating timeless, high-quality investment pieces that will endure for years to come.

David Begbie, an internationally acclaimed sculptor born in Edinburgh in 1955, has focused primarily on the human form throughout his artistic journey. Since his groundbreaking solo exhibition in London in 1984, a new genre of steel mesh art has emerged and continues to flourish. Renowned as a master of wire mesh, his creations truly speak for themselves. David was commissioned to create a series of iconic pieces for DIOR including medallion chairs and table sculpted in gold-leaf painted steel mesh which featured in the Paris boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne in 2022.

David’s solo exhibition runs until December 13th at the LDR22 Showroom in Milan. The solo exhibition, in collaboration with Cris Contini Contemporary London, is showcased at the LDR22 Milan showrooms founded by VIP talent agent and art collector Lucio Di Rosa. In addition to David’s solo show in Milan, David launched a retrospective exhibition of 42 years from 1982 – 2024 in London which runs until October 16th at the Crypt Gallery on Euston Road, presented by Cris Contini Contemporary.

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