Palace and adidas launch a ‘wellness’ collaboration and the Fashion Awards are back, baby
As the colonialist state of Israel continues to impose violence and persistent ethnic cleansing on the Palestinian people, GmbH may have been one of the only fashion brands to call for a free Palestine. However, this is not a surprise. The founders of the Berlin label, Serhat Isik and Benjamin Husby, have never been shy about tackling politics, making their solidarity with oppressed groups the foundation of their brand. The duo’s amplification of immigrant and queer communities, as well as the trans rights movement, has been remarkable. And now GmbH has partnered with the Palestinian label Trash clothes to produce a Free Palestine capsule.
Based on Trashy’s archival research into historic Palestinian art and activist graphics, the two labels have created a bandana vest and T-shirt, both of which debuted at GmbH’s SS22 show earlier this year. Pre-orders are now open, with all proceeds split equally between two Palestinian charities – Al Qawsan LGBTQ+ organization and Land of Canaan Foundation, which supports agricultural projects, giving priority to small farmers who lost their crops during the occupation. “We hope these articles can help amplify the visibility of the Palestinian struggle for freedom, as well as support organizations working in the region,†Isik and Huseby said.
In other news, Fast fashion giant Boohoo has come under increased attention this week after IPCC‘s code-red climate report – with its CEO coming out in public defense of its practices, offering walking tours of the company’s allegedly exploitative factories to prove its ‘commitment to transparency’. Likewise, knitwear designer Bailey Prado spoke exclusively to Dazed about Shein’s copying of his “whole life.” In more positive headlines, however, Tavi Gevinson announced she would be saving her Style Rookie-era looks, while Thierry Mugler’s signature designs are heading to a Paris museum. Incidentally, Cardi B tried her hand at recreating the designer’s breastplates in her new Lizzo video, “Rumors.”
Check out the gallery below for the best of the rest of the fashion news this week.
THE FASHION AWARDS ARE BACK, BABY
After taking an enforced digital break last year, the British Fashion Council this week announced that the Fashion Awards will return to the Royal Albert Hall on November 29. environment, people, community and craftsmanship, creativity and culture. Tickets for the event, which acts as an annual fundraiser, will be available to the general public from September 21 – although prices start from around £1,1000.
HTOWN UNVEILS ITS AW21 LOOKBOOK
With brands like Martine Rose, Y/Project, Ahluwalia and JW Anderson on her shelves, htown, the Hoxton store founded by Harry Fisher, is fast becoming a must-visit shopping destination. The store released its AW21 lookbook this week, photographed by Ollie Adegboyewhich features chain loafers, spliced ​​football shirts and acid wash jeans on twin models Alain and alexander.
THE TELFAR LIBERIA CAPSULE HAS ARRIVED
Although Liberia did not win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, when it comes to fashion, its flame continues to shine: Courtesy of the designer and sponsor, Telfar Clemens. And The New Yorker’s Team Liberia collection is now available for purchase. The capsule offers an updated take on athletic staples with drawstring crop tops, cutout joggers, tunic-style singlets and off-the-shoulder tanks. Buy the drop here.
TOMMY HILFIGER COSIES UP ROMEO HUNTE
For AW21, Tommy Hilfiger calls on a young designer Romeo Hunt to design a collection combining “Manhattan prep” and “Brooklyn street”. The capsule sees Hunte reinterpret Tommy classics with his own take on deconstruction – spliced, diced trench coats and zip-up puffer jackets, for example. The relationship between the two labels, however, runs deeper, as Hunte Romeo was originally part of Tommy’s People’s Square program, a project designed to support creatives in BIPOC communities. Check out Tommy X Romeo, who is now in line.
PALACE AND ADIDAS TAKE ON WELL-BEING
Having previously collaborated on football, tennis and golf collections as part of their collaborative series, Palace and adidas are back, this time venturing into the world of wellness. While a full Vinyasa flow can be a stretch for those beginning yogis, Palace, as the capsule has been dubbed, is intended to provide “deep relaxationâ€. Think pool slides, sun hats, vests, terrycloth shorts and bathrobes adorned with yin and yang patterns. The collection goes live today in stores and in line.
BEYONCÉ AND JAY Z ARE TIFFANY AMBASSADORS
During an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, which went live this week, the notoriously tight-lipped Beyoncé teased a slew of upcoming projects — including a line of bath bombs, a hemp farm and an album. As she stood in the pages of the magazine, pictured in jewelry, which was not the Lorraine Schwartz norm, it was also announced that the singer (and her husband Jay Z) would become Tiffany’s new ambassadors – making de Bey the latest radical change strategy employed by LVMH. to energize the label.
