Happy Friday! As you mentally prepare for the upcoming weekend, now is a good time to capture fashion moments to know from the week that was. Here, we see the Australian label celebrate their B Corp certification with a new collection and new campaigns from Balenciaga, Dior and Louis Vuitton. At Valentino, the house continues to nurture new talent. Want to know more? Read on as we unpack this week’s must-know fashion moments.
Balenciaga launches second Fall 22 campaign, featuring actress Bella Hadid
Balenciaga’s Fall 22 campaign picks up where its presentation, The Lost Tape, began. Creating still and moving images inspired by another era, the campaign was shot by British artist Nadia Lee Cohen and features Bella Hadid, Aya NAkamura, Kit Butler and Lina Zhang among others. Shot against a tranquil backdrop, the shots in which you find those features refer to the provocative nature of 1990s advertising, with the second part of the Fall 22 campaign featuring the Balenciaga Crash bag, a soft take on the watch’s signature shape of branded sand.
bassike releases Spring 22 collection after achieving B Corp Certification
Minimalist label Bassike has launched its spring 22 collection, offering classics for any wardrobe that can be worn interchangeably. It comes off the back of the brand achieving B Corp certification in early July, signaling the next step in its ongoing sustainability journey. At Spring 22, you’ll find favorite pieces including the sweetheart shirt, slip dress, wrap dress, coat-style suit and more, with athletic details and contemporary shapes. This season, the brand introduces a ripstop fabrication that has been recreated in lightweight and durable 100 percent organic cotton.
Greece’s Olympia fronts the new Louis Vuitton Capucines bag campaign
Louis Vuitton has revealed new variations of the beloved Capucines bag, embodied this season by the House’s friend, Olympia of Greece. In the campaign images for the bag, Olympia shows off her bag on the streets of London, teaming it with black tights, sneakers, a tweed dress and a printed suit. Embodying the House’s tradition of exceptional craftsmanship, the Capucines bag has been launched in two new Capucines mid-tone styles, including one in a warm Arizona hue and the other capturing the paired elegance of black Taurillon leather.
Dior celebrates the New Age of Mariella Bettineschi as part of the AW22/23 campaign
For Aw22/23, Dior celebrates the New Age, a glamorous piece by Mariella Bettineschi serving as the backdrop for the show. A gallery of female portraits from the 16th to the 19th century becomes the starting point for a reflection of the views that have conditioned women over time. Captured by the lens of Brigitte Niedermair, the photographed models echo the iconic figures, embodying the experimental nature of the collection amidst the muted decor. The images are a symbol of power, strength and passion, acting as an ode to Dior’s invention and connecting his past, present and future.
Maison Valentino & CNMI announce the new guest designer ACT N°1
Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana and Maison Valentino are continuing to work together to create a series of meetings that will feature a guest designer each season presenting their collection on Maison Valentino’s Instagram page. To support the creative energy that permeates the new generation of designers, the House and Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli have opened the doors of their digital spaces to offer designers the opportunity to present their work and message. The second appointment of the initiative will be during Milan Fashion Week Women’s Collection S/S 2023 in September, with featured designers Galib Gassanoff and Luca Lin, founders of the ACT N°1 brand.
