Balenciaga reveals its winter 2022 campaign
Reflecting its runway show — an almost apocalyptic simulation of harsh weather conditions — Balenciaga’s winter 2022 campaign features a series of weather conditions. Leading the line-up is Kim Kardashian, who has been seen wearing Balenciaga in multiple occasions prior to the campaign. For winter 2022, Kardashian is seen in two bodycon creations — a bright, electric blue gown and an all-over floral print number. Also in the campaign are Korean-American musician Big Matthew, actress Alexa Demie, volleyball player Kim Yeon-koung, and model Khadim Sock.
Matthieu Blazy’s first campaign for Bottega Veneta
After a successful debut, Bottega Veneta’s newly appointed creative director Matthieu Blazy has launched his first campaign for the house. Instead of designating the entire campaign to a single fashion photographer, Blazy enlisted a select group of image-makers to interpret Bottega Veneta in their eyes. The result is a collage of stills and moving images that are individualistic yet tied together by a sense of intimacy and playfulness. “Bottega Veneta was created by a collective of artisans. This is the history, and this is how we approached the campaign: together, with many different ways of seeing,” he expresses.
Berluti’s first basketball-inspired sneaker
It’s not uncommon these days for storied luxury houses to dabble in streetwear-leaning designs. And let’s just say that sneakers are aplenty in luxury fashion. Berluti is going a step further than it has ever before (the brand already has a steady collection of sporty sneakers) with a silhouette inspired by 1980s and 1990s basketball sneakers. The Playoff sneaker also pays homage to Berluti’s first sneaker (the Playtime) and is characteristically Berluti in make and aesthetic. Its upper is made from Venezia leather, composed of 80 different pieces stitched together with padding at key points for maximum comfort. The Playoff is available in high- and low-top versions as well as five different colour renditions.
The Berluti Playoff sneakers are now available in Berluti boutiques.
Fendi Faster has a new ambassador
Who else is fit to be the face of a new pair of Fendi sneakers named ‘Faster’, if not one of the best football strikers of his generation? Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema has been announced as the new Fendi Faster ambassador. The sneaker first made its debut on the Fendi autumn/winter 2022 runway, and is distinguished by the FF jacquard logo subtly decorating key parts of the sneaker that are then topped off with panels of nubuck and mesh. The entire profile lends a vintage aesthetic with a decidedly sporty feel.
The Fendi Faster sneakers are now available in Fendi boutiques and online.
