For this month’s news roundup we bring to you a mix of art, sustainability and style.
Art Lives Forever
The Louvre Couture: Objets d’Art, Objets de Mode exhibition, running until July 21, is exhibiting three iconic Versace garments, each exemplifying the house’s signature design codes that bridge classical art and contemporary fashion. The Metal Mesh Gown from Atelier Versace Fall and Winter 1997 features the house’s revolutionary metal mesh fabric, inspired by Ancient Greek peplum dresses and adorned with topaz-coloured Swarovski crystals in Byzantine cross motifs. The Clashed Minidress from Fall and Winter 2002 embodies Versace’s ‘Rockoco’ aesthetic, merging Rococo opulence with modern rock ‘n’ roll energy. Finally, the Barocco Trench Coat from Spring and Summer 2018 celebrates the iconic Barocco print with ornate blossoms, Acanthus leaves and regal crowns, reflecting the house’s rebellious classicism. These garments not only represent Versace’s enduring dialogue with the arts but also continue to inspire current collections, ensuring that classical inspirations remain relevant even today.
Speed Meets Sustainability
The Rasant, a new unisex sneaker from Stella McCartney and adidas, made its debut at the designer’s Summer 2025 runway show. Inspired by vintage racing shoes and the iconic adidas Monza sneaker, the design blends performance and style with a streamlined hightop silhouette crafted from cruelty-free, animal-free materials. The sneaker’s name, derived from the German word for rapid, pays homage to its motorsport heritage, referencing styles worn by legendary drivers like Mario Andretti and Michèle Mouton. Featuring cascading layered laces and a neutral colour palette, the Rasant reflects the brand’s signature fusion of glamour with sportiness and feminine with masculine. This latest release builds on a longstanding partnership between adidas and Stella McCartney, which began in 2005 and has continuously pushed the boundaries of sustainable innovation in sportswear.
For the Ultimate Globetrotter
RIMOWA and Rick Owens have come together for a limited-edition collaboration that reimagines luxury travel with a bold, artistic touch. The result is the RIMOWA x Rick Owens Original Cabin Bronze, a suitcase that merges Rick’s distinctive aesthetic with RIMOWA’s signature aluminium craftsmanship. The key feature is the unique patinated bronze finish, achieved through a meticulous pigment application process that ensures no two pieces are exactly alike. Inside, the suitcase features RIMOWA’s first-ever fully leather interior, sourced directly from the Rick Owens brand. This extends to the Flex Dividers, creating a cohesive design that reflects both labels’ commitment to quality. Each of the 500 numbered pieces also comes with a hair-on cowskin luggage tag, further enhancing the tactile experience. Subtle co-branding keeps the design minimalistic while the suitcase evolves, deepening its character with every journey.
A Floral Touch
Chloé extends its Atelier des Fleurs experience into the realm of body care with the launch of Atelier des Mains, a new line of scented hand care products. This collection introduces a finely foaming soap and a rich hand cream, both infused with the delicate aromas of Chloé’s signature blooms: Cedrus, Santalum and Magnolia Alba. True to the brand’s eco-conscious ethos, it’s vegan, free from artificial colours, and crafted with 95% to 96% natural-origin ingredients. The scented soap, embossed with the maison’s emblem, lathers into an airy foam, leaving hands softly perfumed. Complementing the soap, the hand cream provides deep hydration with shea butter while absorbing quickly without residue. The collection marks the beginning of a broader range of body care rituals, with future releases set to include floral body lotions, solid perfumes and much more.
Sacred Rhythms of Ramadan
The watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils its latest collaboration under the Made of Makers programme (an initiative that combines horology and art) with Emirati designer Khalid Shafar. Known for his fusion of Emirati cultural heritage and contemporary design elements, he interpreted the maison’s celestial movements through Ramadan’s lunar cycle in the Crescent To Crescent art installation. Featuring 29 moons representing each day of the lunar cycle, the installation highlights the passage of time throughout the month. Subtle design details honour the maison’s craftsmanship, expressed through delicate engravings that mirror the guilloché decorative technique mastered in the Manufacture’s Métiers Rares atelier. The installation offers two viewing experiences – one side showcases a colour gradient, reflecting the moon’s daily evolution across the month of Ramadan, while the other immerses viewers in a dynamic play of light, illuminating each moon as they move through the space. This dual perspective invites viewers to engage with time in an immersive way.