WRITTEN BY KENDALL BECKER
BOTTEGA VENETA’S Fall Collection
PEERS BACK While Fashionably Moving Forward
As the seasons shift, Matthieu Blazy’s inaugural collection for Italian luxury house Bottega Veneta is finally available to add to your wardrobe rotation following its initial showcase at Milan Fashion Week in February. After sharpening his expertise at houses like Celine and Maison Martin Margiela, Blazy’s aesthetic embodies smart sophistication through a forward-thinking lens –– making him a natural fit for Bottega Veneta and his garnered global attention.
There is fundamentally an idea of craft in motion. It is style over fashion in its timelessness. That is part of its quiet power.
His fall collection peers back to the foundations of the house by proposing the question: What makes Bottega Veneta, Bottega Veneta? “There is fundamentally an idea of craft in motion. It is style over fashion in its timelessness. That is part of its quiet power,” says Blazy. His ethos strays from the disposability of the trend cycle and is grounded in the true essence of ever-lasting wardrobe foundations that guide the wearer through each one of life’s chapters –– summarized as “emotion in motion.”
His ethos strays from the disposability of the trend cycle and is grounded in the true essence of ever-lasting wardrobe foundations that guide the wearer through each one of life’s chapters—summarized as “emotion in motion”.
Discover the house’s signature handwoven intreccio bags and seasonal thigh-high boots, as well as of-the-moment pillow clutches from its leather goods offering. Ready-to-wear ranges from reinvented suiting to color-flecked herringbone outerwear and reimagined knitwear that nods to memories of the past. Overall, extravagance meets utility that can only be crafted through the thoughtful, expert lens of Bottega Veneta’s artisan techniques and adorned for the cravings of the modern age. Shop the timeless collection for your own story at LuisaViaRoma this fall.
The Sultry Resurgence of PAUL ANDREW’S Eponymous Label
Paul Andrew’s namesake brand is making its return for the fall 2022 season with a comeback collection titled “Back Into Focus.” Prior to the revitalization of his insider-adored label, the designer was most recently known for his time at the helm of Salvatore Ferragamo as creative director of the heritage brand — the first individual to assume that title since Salvatore Ferragamo himself.
Cultivating his sophisticated aesthetic and technical expertise alongside icons like Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez and the late Alexander McQueen, Andrew has solidified his talent as an undeniable leader among the next generation of designers. Homing in on his masterful background, he initially launched his label in 2013 with a collection of women’s footwear; soon after, he expanded to men’s, and was the first shoe designer and the youngest brand to win the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2014.
Entering the fall 2022 season, Andrew has a fresh perspective and revitalized creative ambitions.
“In this moment, I am focused on a return to creativity and am looking forward to building the business at my own pace,” said Andrew. “I’ve also taken this time to think about what the market needs right now. To that extent, the collection is smaller and more focused than what I was doing previously with my brand; less, but better. It’s also more directional and designed with a more fashion-forward woman in mind.”
I’ve also taken this time to think about what the market needs right now. To that extent, the collection is smaller and more focused than what I was doing previously with my brand; less, but better. It’s also more directional and designed with a more fashion-forward woman in mind.
Available to shop this month, the Season One collection embraces the concept of “New Eroticism” –– a notion that feels entirely of-the-moment for this point in time. As told by the brand, this collection perfectly embodies the Paul Andrew woman: “She is sultry and likes to bare skin, but never in a tacky way; she is simply confident. She is interested in all areas of the arts, is well-traveled, inquisitive, and very carefully considers everything that she consumes.
This collection perfectly embodies the Paul Andrew woman: “She is sultry and likes to bare skin, but never in a tacky way; she is simply confident. She is interested in all areas of the arts, is well-traveled, inquisitive, and very carefully considers everything that she consumes.
LVRSustainable Partners with frankremme for Exclusive FALL PRE-LAUNCH
Ahead of the fall season, frankremme is joining LVRSustainable for an exclusive pre-launch of its newest collection. The high-end Scandinavian brand was founded by seasoned Norwegian designer Frank Remme, who sharpened his skills at legacy houses like Christian Lacroix.
While aesthetically Remme is known for melding dramatic construction with an avant garde flare back to ultra-chic minimalism, his mission with frankremme far transcends the surface. His label places the utmost importance on producing comfortable and desirable designs grounded in ethics and produced from high-quality dead-stock and stock materials. This season, shop back-to-office dresses and chic tailoring in a soft palette with a mid-century nod. Focusing on recycling and upcycling, his process is careful and limited — resulting in a truly special and sustainable approach to fashion that’s reflected in this one-of-a-kind launch with LVRSustainable.
Focusing on recycling and upcycling, his process is careful and limited — resulting in a truly special and sustainable approach to fashion that’s reflected in this one-of-a-kind launch with LVRSustainable.
And, his ethical initiatives don’t stop at the garments themselves. Remme places sisterhood at the core of the label by uplifting female artisans and power players in the industry. By partnering with the same ateliers and seamstresses for several years, frankremme continuously creates opportunities for local women in a positive environment and has developed genuine connections –– all in all, proving that sophisticated style runs deep.
This season, shop back-to-office dresses and chic tailoring in a soft palette with a mid-century nod.
Luxe French Label Fête Impériale JOINS LVRSustainable FOR FALL
This season, it’s time to become acquainted with LVRSustainable’s luxe partner Fête Impériale for a pre-launch of its latest collection. Founded by Laura Gauthier Petit, the eloquently French label pairs timeless silhouettes with thoughtful details and rich fabrics for an array of styles that are sure to become an essential part of your wardrobe. For fall, discover knit separates punctuated by thoughtful details like gold chain hardware and feminine scallop edging. Top off the look with a whimsical floral down jacket for colder climes — just because an item is classified as a staple, it doesn’t mean it can’t be charismatic, too.
For fall, discover knit separates punctuated by thoughtful details like gold chain hardware and feminine scallop edging. Top off the look with a whimsical floral down jacket for colder climes — just because an item is classified as a staple, it doesn’t mean it can’t be charismatic, too.
Fête Impériale raises women within and outside the company to highlight their achievements and engage in success together.
Adhering to a “forever-style” sentiment, sustainability leads the brand. Petit creates high-quality garments that are produced from fine fabrics and carefully constructed for ultimate durability with minimal effect on the environment. Her initiatives for changing the fashion industry for the better don’t stop there –– female empowerment is another essential part of the brand’s ethos. Fête Impériale raises women within and outside the company to highlight their achievements and engage in success together. In addition, Petit gives voice to women’s health issues by spreading awareness and taking tangible action toward a more just future.
