The Launch: Fashion News to Know This September
Who: Rimowa
What: New bag
Where: Online at rimowa.com
Why: Rimowa has mastered luggage; now, it’s expanding its offering with a brand-new accessory. The luxury manufacturer has released the Original Bag, a unisex style that calls to mind fashion’s favorite carry-on, complete with an adjustable crossbody strap and lock for safe keeping.
Who: Staud and Wrangler
What: Third collection
Where: Online at nordstorm.com, staud.clothing, and wrangler.com
Why: Looks like third time’s the charm for Staud and Wrangler. The two brands have collaborated on a collection of fall staples, including shearling jackets and new denim silhouettes in olive green, earthy browns, and creams that are ideal for the transitional season ahead.
Who: Larroudé and Markarian
What: Exclusive footwear collaboration
Where: Online at larroude.com and markarian.com
Why: Cult-favorite shoe brand Larroudé has partnered with Markarian once again—this time on mules, pumps, and boots brimming with brocade, florals, and fabrics from Markarian’s fall/winter 2024 collection. We’ve got our eye on these patchwork boots in particular.
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Who: Sporty & Rich and ’47
What: Collaborative collection
Where: Online at sportyandrich.com
Why: In honor of baseball season, Sporty & Rich has teamed up (get it?) with none other than sports brand ’47 on a limited-edition collection of hats, vests, polos, and more—all inspired by the New York Yankees. With this collab you’re sure to be the chicest fan at the stadium.
Who: Saks Fifth Avenue and Loewe
What: Exclusive edit at Saks Fifth Avenue
Where: Online at saks.com and in select Saks Fifth Avenue stores
Why: Loewe is taking over Saks Fifth Avenue’s iconic flagship to celebrate the release of its newest edit, exclusively available at the luxury retailer. Buyers can explore the garden theme, with towering vegetable sculptures and even a juice bar, all tied to the brand’s latest fall/winter collection. What’s more, Loewe has released new limited-edition designs of its iconic Squeeze Bag, displaying intricate works of art through beadwork.
Who: Caviar Kaspia and Guest in Residence
What: Limited-edition knitwear collaboration
Where: Online at caviarkaspia.com and at Caviar Kaspia in The Mark Hotel
Why: Iconic Parisian restaurant Caviar Kaspia has announced a collab with Gigi Hadid’s Guest in Residence, on the heels of partnerships with the likes of Casablanca, Jacquemus, and Off-White. Inspired by its signature caviar tins, the two sweaters come in two distinct colorways, cream and emerald. Shop them before they inevitably sell out.
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Balenciaga Opens New Flagship Store
Who: Balenciaga
What: New York flagship opening
Where: 110 Greene Street, New York City
Why: Balenciaga has opened its latest U.S. flagship in the heart of New York’s SoHo—in a landmark building, no less. A celebration of the brand’s Raw Architecture concept, the store is designed to resemble industrial disrepair. Original lime-wash bricks, concrete, bare drywall, exposed plaster, and steel always appear elevated when Balenciaga is involved, of course.
Who: Marc Jacobs and Futura
What: Special-edition capsule collection
Where: Online at marcjacobs.com and in select Marc Jacobs stores
Why: In honor of Marc Jacobs’s 40-year anniversary, the designer is revealing his eighth collaboration in a year-long series of special partnerships with close friends and creatives. Futura is the latest one—an artist recognized for his signature graffiti-style works in the ’80s. The collection reimagines classic MJ pieces, such as The Tote bag, unisex denim, and many more accessories.
Who: Bloomingdale’s
What: New launch
Where: Online at bloomingdales.com and in stores throughout the U.S. starting September 7
Why: Bloomingdale’s is bringing a taste of la dolce vita to New York City with a new store experience, appropriately titled From Italy, With Love. The two-month-long event will showcase all things Italy, from ready-to-wear pieces to accessories to food items, and feature exclusive collaborations between AC Milano and Off-White, Rag & Bone and Lucali, and more.
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Who: Mulberry and Rejina Pyo
What: New collaboration
Where: Online at mulberry.com and rejinapyo.com
Why: Call it a London linkup. Mulberry has enlisted none other than South Korean-born, London-based designer Rejina Pyo to collaborate on its latest Mulberry Editions series. Featuring 15 bags, accessories, ready-to-wear pieces, and jewelry, the offerings are both timeless and wearable, infused with a modernity that transcends seasons.
Claire Stern Milch is the Digital Director of ELLE.com. Previously, she was Deputy Editor of ELLE.com. Her interests include fashion, food, travel, music, Peloton, and The Hills—not necessarily in that order. She used to have a Harriet the Spy notebook and isn’t ashamed to admit it.
Carson Stannard is a freelance fashion associate at ELLE Magazine covering all things fashion, accessories, and trends.
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