For this month’s news roundup, we bring you fresh launches, inspiring initiatives and creative collaborations from around the world.
Empowering The Changemakers
For 18 years, the Cartier Women’s Initiative (CWI) has been at the forefront of supporting women entrepreneurs worldwide. With 10 awards (nine regional and one thematic), the programme has provided critical financial, social and human capital support to businesses addressing some of the most pressing global challenges. CWI has empowered over 330 entrepreneurs, with 64% of their businesses continuing to thrive. The initiative’s commitment goes beyond funding, offering fellows executive education at INSEAD, leadership development, and a vibrant community of mentors and peers. This month, the programme announces the opening of applications for the 2026 edition, with the final application date set for June 24, 2025. The new edition will select 30 fellows across nine regional categories and the Science & Technology Pioneer Award. These visionaries will be celebrated at the CWI Awards Ceremony in Thailand in 2026.
Fashion On The Field
FARM Rio and adidas continue their decade-long creative partnership with their latest capsule collection, which draws inspiration from the passion of football (joga bonito) and the vibrant culture of Brazil. This collection offers a fresh take on retro sportswear, bringing together nostalgic aesthetics from the sport with tropical motifs. FARM Rio’s signature florals, birds and lively patterns bring a burst of colour to classic sportswear staples, like jerseys and matching sets, that are designed for both comfort and movement. The ensemble incorporates two main colourways, Brazilian yellow and green, and a mix of orange and magenta, chosen to provide a dynamic contrast and reflect the energy of the sport. The items are versatile, making it easy to transition from athletic wear to street style. Together, adidas and FARM Rio celebrate the joy of football while offering functional yet expressive pieces that fit seamlessly into daily life.
A Designer’s Touch
FENDI marked Milano Design Week 2025 with a unique collaboration alongside British designer Lewis Kemmenoe. Following a presentation at Design Miami/2024, FENDI revealed a limited edition of the Peekaboo Soft Medium bag, reimagined by Lewis. With only five pieces available at the boutique in Via Montenapoleone 3, the bag featured the brand’s leather, intricately cut into a jacket pattern and patchworked in a signature style inspired by the designer’s vision. The bag’s hardware echoed the ænigma collection, with timber from the collection forming the internal bar, while the silver and brass screws mirrored the other materials used. A hidden wood texture inside the bag added another layer of surprise. The partnership extended to the FENDI Casa boutique in Piazza della Scala, where Lewis curated the display of the ænigma collection, featuring unique pieces such as chairs, lamps and a coffee table.
For The Stylish Player
In a first for ASICS tennis, the Japanese sportswear giant has teamed up with Parisian label A.P.C. to launch a full head-to-toe collection. Arriving just in time for the European Tennis Tour, the capsule combines ASICS’ performance-driven technology and A.P.C.’s clean, understated style. The on-court range, rooted in Japanese design principles like kasane layering and shibori dyeing, includes staples like sleeveless tops, sprinter shorts and dresses in crisp blue and white. Meanwhile, the off-court edit, led by A.P.C.’s Creative Director Judith Touitou, focuses on effortless everyday movement with simple pieces and a hint of playfulness. Signature sneakers, tennis-ready accessories and notable pieces like the denim Tote Raquette round off the collection. A meeting point of performance and minimalist Parisian style, the collaboration moves tennis dressing into new territory.
The Magic Unfolds
The world of Harry Potter has been reimagined through a fresh, sporty lens by PUMA and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. The new collaboration channels the energy of Hogwarts’ Quidditch pitch, focussing on two of the school’s most iconic houses: Gryffindor and Slytherin. Representing PUMA’s sports legacy, the collection reworks classic pieces like T7 tracksuits, jerseys, hoodies and T-shirts with clever hints from the wizarding world. Spellbook-inspired graphics, house crests and hidden Golden Snitch embroidery are woven into the designs, balancing bold house colours with a more understated approach. Accessories complete the range, adding layered references for those who look a little closer. It’s a collection that captures the rivalry, nostalgia and everyday magic familiar to Harry Potter fans while still being quite athletic.