The fashion landscape is no stranger to surprises. Every now and then, the scene is met with something new—from directional changes on the executive level, jaw-dropping collaboration announcements or the buzzy news of a fresh celebrity face set to represent one of the luxury maisons. With some of such news, the sartorial realm is bound to be roused, as conversation is steered towards what the change might mean for the rest of the designer world. Up top, a change in creative directorship is inevitably the most palpable—where house codes and signature silhouettes might discover reinterpretation in the hands of a new captain. The most recent of the lot? Think Daniel Lee’s debut at Burberry earlier this year or Pharrell Williams as Louis Vuitton’s latest menswear creative director.
In other cases, the fashion-forward will find themselves stirred by happenings closer to the ground—in terms of what they can admire, collect and own in their very own wardrobes. This might include the most covetable of collaborations—each one drawing in their own enthusiasts from various corners of culture. Just this year alone, we’ve seen Louis Vuitton drop their second collaboration with Yayoi Kusama, the Mugler x H&M collection and Nike drop its highly-awaited Kwondo 1 ‘Panda’ with Peaceminusone, G-dragon’s fashion label.
Amidst the buzz of affairs this month, it’s inevitable that you might have missed out on some significant drops and announcements over the past few weeks. Not to fret however, for with Vogue Singapore’s bi-weekly round-up, you can consider yourself all caught up. This week, see more of the fashion landscape foray into the K-pop space with Tiffany Young and Lee Youngji’s ambassador appointments at Moschino and Coach respectively. Upcoming collaborations that are soon to ignite the soul include Charles & Keith’s tie-up with visual surrealist artist Henn Kim and a workwear-led collab by Sacai and Carhartt WIP. Elsewhere, Cindy Crawford and MCM come together to honour a nostalgic campaign and virtual fashion house The Fabricant heads to New York Fashion Week.
Catch up on all the fashion news to know, below.
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Cindy Crawford stars in MCM's latest campaign
Timeless and oh-so-classic. Those are the two codes that bring MCM and the legendary Cindy Crawford back together in a campaign photographed by Juergen Teller for the German luxury house. To honour its immense heritage, Crawford steals the show at MCM again; posing unapologetically for a photoshoot that rings bells of yet another campaign of the maison’s—from way back in 1996 when the supermodel was lensed by the late great Herb Ritts. With the house’s newest Moda Travia crossbody in one hand, Crawford is set against a myriad of the brand’s other notable bag silhouettes, all emblazoned in its signature caramel shade and iconic monogram. On returning to shoot with MCM for such a campaign, Crawford expresses: “It was nostalgic for me to travel back in time with MCM from our first photoshoot in the 90’s with my dear friend, Herb Ritts. Their classic bags remain timeless.”
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Lee Youngji is Coach's first global ambassador from South Korea
A vivacious air of confidence is gleaned from Coach’s first-ever global house ambassador from South Korea. It’s none other than rapper and rising variety stalwart Lee Youngji who sealed her claim to fame with her win of popular rap survival series Show Me the Money, making her the first female to do so in the show’s 11-season-strong history. To creative director Stuart Vevers, she embodies the same bold effervescence and dynamic energy that Coach represents—an opinion that has hence ignited the flame of this synergetic collaboration. “She reflects the spirit of confidence and self-expression that we champion at Coach, as well as our vision for a more inclusive fashion world through the Coach family,” he adds. Lee will be expected to make her ambassadorship debut in the brand’s upcoming fall/winter 2023 campaign.
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Sacai meets Carhartt WIP in a workwear-led collaboration
Sacai has decidedly tapped into Carhartt WIP’s utilitarian sensibilities—in the hopes to deliver a workwear-oriented collection. Within the collaboration, see Carhartt WIP and sacai’s distinctive design needles meld seamlessly together; as the former’s duck fabric jackets are executed in the latter’s signature nylon twill, for example. Amidst a play on clever layers and bold hues, the combinative result is one that elevates the workwear attire, whilst making it equally desirable for the everyday too. Revealed for fall/winter 2023, the pieces will launch in-stores and online on 8 September.
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The Fabricant will show a digital couture collection at NYFW
The Fabricant is all set to debut their digital couture collection through a video presentation at New York Fashion Week come 5 September. Titled ‘Wholeland: Primal Rave: The Underworld Revelation & Unveiling the Multidimensional Being’ this masterful collection will see the mega virtual fashion house up the ante for virtual fashion shows as a mythological adventure narrative takes the forefront in the presentation.
Guided by the otherworldly vision of esteemed Dutch designer Amber Jae Slooten, the odyssean narrative is inspired by an avatar hero influenced by Inanna, the Sumerian goddess—whilst seamlessly weaving in other transformative experiences of modern society. Apart from the majestic visuals, each virtual garment can also be encountered via augmented reality enhancements and interoperable capabilities, offering yet another level of personalisation and connection for the wearer in mind. For a teaser of what you can expect at the upcoming ‘Primal Rave’, watch the high-powered teaser video up above.
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Charles & Keith taps surrealist artist Henn Kim for a monochromatic collab
Charles & Keith has partnered up with visual surrealist artist Henn Kim for a one-of-a-kind collaborative capsule. Known for her rather offbeat use of black and white, the pieces from the ‘Heart Is Every Wear’ collection showcases an alternative side to her art instead. Where her signature heart motif is cheekily reimagined in four new designs that delivers a clear message: to be as authentic with oneself as possible. With items such as the Illustrated Heart Charm Ankle Boots and Illustrated Heart Charm Ruched Hobo Bag, it’s a calling to her wearers to quite literally wear their hearts on their sleeves. “The reimagined heart illustration goes beyond depicting despondency, and instead offers a new outlook by imbuing the heart symbol with self-assurance and the courage to express oneself freely,” says Henn Kim on the collaboration. By way of celebrity star power, South Korean actor Han So-hee is lensed in a grunge-led, monochromatic campaign for the pieces from the Henn Kim collaboration.
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Tiffany Young is Moschino's first Korean house ambassador
The K-pop verse and fashion realms continue to meld—and the latest to join the mix is Moschino. Earlier this week, the luxury house announced its first Korean house ambassador: Tiffany Young. Recognised for being a member of the iconic K-pop group Girls’ Generation, Young is not only a veteran idol but has also begun establishing her name as an actor both in South Korea and abroad. Massimo Ferretti, the chairman of Aeffe S.p.A that owns the Italian fashion house, has welcomed Young with open arms: “It is a pleasure to welcome Tiffany Young to the Moschino family. Her bold singular approach to all facets of music, film and fashion align seamlessly with the brand’s design and commitment to timeless excellence.”
