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Dagmar x Nootka 11:24 AM Wednesday, March 20, 2024 A Spring Summer 24 Capsule Collection, a collaboration between Dagmar and jewellery brand Nootka. In an exclusive collection consisting of three pieces – two evening dresses and an evening jacket – handmade jewellery is integrated into the designs of Dagmar. The pieces are created in the Dagmar atelier and each piece of jewellery is handmade by Nootka in Stockholm. The capsule collection will be available as an online exclusive from April 2024. image courtesy of Dagmar x Nootka

Dr. Martens x Supreme 10:50 AM Wednesday, March 20, 2024 The latest addition to our longstanding collaboration with Supreme introduces two new versions of the classic 1461 3-eye shoe, reimagined in a colour-shifting high-gloss rub-off leather. In the campaign images, Ben Kadow and Kyle Teh feature, photographed by Jiro Konami. The new collection utilises distinct Arcadia and Rub Off leather with a naturally worn appearance, revealing hidden colours that become more prominent with repeated use. The 1461 shoe is available in black and silver Arcadia leather or multicoloured Rub Off leather, transitioning from red to green to blue. The black shoe comes with black shoelaces, while the red shoe comes with the tinted red shoelace. Both are constructed with a black Dr. Martens sole, featuring our classic grooved pattern and secured with black stitching. The heels of the shoes are branded with embossed logos. The Dr. Martens x Supreme collaboration will be released on the following dates on drmartens.com and supreme.com: 21st March 2024 (Supreme only – USA & EMEA)22nd March 2024 (USA & EMEA)23rd March 2024 (Supreme only – APAC)24th March 2024 (APAC) image courtesy of Dr. Martens & Supreme

Elle Gala 2024: Celebrating the Swedish Fashion Industry 7:00 AM Saturday, April 20, 2024 The ELLE Sweden Gala 2024 was held last night at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, recognising the leaders of the Swedish fashion industry. The event celebrated creators who have inspired and revitalised the fashion industry over the past year. “This year’s winners truly demonstrate the creative power of fashion when it comes to creating change and thinking anew,” said Elina Grothén, Editor-in-Chief of ELLE. The event awarded individuals and institutions across 12 categories for their contributions to the fashion industry. Anna Teurnell received the Designer of the Year award for her work with the brand TEURN, noted for luxury and a feminine edge. Petra Fagerström was named H&M & ELLE’s Future Talent for her innovative approach and technical skill. Jimmy Kamhieh Loutfi won Accessory Designer of the Year for his nature-inspired jewellery with Louis Abel. The Textile Museum was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for its role in promoting sustainable fashion. Angelina Mamoun-Bergenwall was awarded Photographer of the Year for her influential imagery and Hilda Sandström took home Stylist of the Year. Model of the Year went to Sascha Rajasalu for her versatility and strong presence. Danielle Lundgren’s FRIKIKI NAILS earned her the Beauty Innovator of the Year title. Vintage Sphere received the Circular Fashion Award for its focus on sustainable vintage fashion. Benjamin Ingrosso and YAEGER were recognized as Best Dressed Man and Best Dressed Woman, respectively, for their impactful personal styles, and Molly Sandén won Look of the Night.

Sweden to the World Finals of the Bocuse D’or 9:44 AM Thursday, March 21, 2024 Sweden advances to the world final of Bocuse d’Or. After 5 hours and 30 minutes of sweaty competition, it was clear that Gustav Leonhardt and team Sweden took silver and are on to the world finals of Bocuse d’Or – the world’s most prestigious gastronomic competition. “This is a proof that our hard work has paid off, and that Sweden still ranks as one of the world’s best gastronomic nations,” says Gustav Leonhardt in apress release, Sweden’s Bocuse d’Or candidate. At the end of January 2025, 24 participating countries will face each other in the world final of Bocuse d’Or, including team Sweden with Gustav Leonhard at the head.

Byredo X Amelia Gray: Unveiling the Core of Mojave Ghost 11:42 AM Thursday, March 28, 2024 In the second chapter of Byredo’s olfactive journey, “Mojave Ghost” is dissected to reveal the intricate layers that make up its essence. “Olfactive Study x Mohavea Confertiflora” explores the fragrance’s heart, where the ghost flower’s resilience is translated into a scent that defies the barren landscape it inhabits. With a blend of Nesberry, Oakmoss, and Ambrette, Mojave Ghost opens to reveal a heart of Violet, Sandalwood, and Magnolia. Its base is composed of Musk, Vetiver, and Cedarwood, which encapsulates the essence of the desert in a unique blend. Amelia Gray stands amidst the vastness of the desert, her presence as striking as the ghost flower itself. The imagery is a study in contrasts: the delicate appearance of Mohavea confertiflora against the rugged desert terrain and the way it thrives year after year. It’s a visual representation of the fragrance’s narrative – one of beauty and strength found in the most unexpected places. As the story of Mojave Ghost continues to unfold throughout the year, each chapter promises to delve deeper into the fragrance’s narrative, maintaining an ongoing dialogue between visionary photographer Harley Weir and muse Amelia Gray. It’s a tale of transformation, adaptation, and strength, told through the lens of a fragrance that has captivated the senses for a decade.

Björn Frantzén x Eton 10:00 AM Thursday, March 28, 2024 The Swedish shirt manufacturer Eton and the world-famous Michelin chef Björn Frantzén are united in their passion for taste and craftsmanship. In a new collaboration, they together celebrate individuality and personal expression through the custom made shirt. The campaign showcases Björn’s interpretation of the perfect white shirt and the vision behind it. With a total of six Michelin stars, Björn Frantzén is living proof of what it means to perfect his craft. Similarly, Eton has created its niche as a global leading manufacturer of premium shirts. Now the two worlds meet to interpret the perfect shirt together – a campaign that shows the power of individual taste and style. “In every dish I create, I infuse a piece of my own person – a story that unfolds on the plate. In the same way, Eton gives life to textiles and creates custom made shirts that tell a unique story with every stitch,” says Björn Frantzén in a press release. Eton’s custom made shirt service offers many options in both measurements and design, such as personalized fit on the body and sleeves, but also custom collars, cuffs and even with own monogram. The service provides a unique tailoring experience, and makes it possible to create shirts that match both style and personal preferences. www.etonshirts.com

CHANEL – THE ICONIC HANDBAG 9:20 AM Friday, March 29, 2024 – “Sorry, do you have any rooms available?” This quote comes from the film A Man and A Woman (1966), which explores one of life’s greatestemotions: falling in love. Virginie Viard has always been passionate about cinema – particularly the New Wave – and wanted to pay tribute to Claude Lelouch’s masterpiece.A work that smoulders with sensuality, with that legendary beach scene… the horizon as far as the eye can see… the eternal sea… and, of course, Deauville. Deauville. The seaside resort where Mademoiselle Chanel opened a hat boutique bearing her name in 1912 and where she presented her first Haute Couture creations in 1913. There are no coincidences… But if they do exist, they are marvellous in terms of intuition, finesse and wisdom, because in the original film, the actress carried a CHANEL handbag during those scenes where love erupts. This campaign photographed and directed by Inez & Vinoodh repeats almost word for word, shot by shot, some of the film’s original sequences, withPenélope Cruz, a living legend of the film world and CHANEL ambassador since 2018. And Brad Pitt, a cult actor who, with much delicacy, embodies the somewhat daunted, blushing man. Their characters shudder, traversed by emotion, skin tingling with goosebumps. Penélope Cruz’s hand tightens on her bag, discreetly, as if to hide concern. Her fingers caress the quilted leather, we hear the sound of the clasp turning, and notice the chain over the shoulder… Instantly identifiable with its perfect silhouette, modern and rectangular, the iconic CHANEL bag and its impeccable allure that makes it so unique and desirable. The bag we see in Claude Lelouch’s film was actually Anouk Aimée’s own bag, her favourite one, which she wore both on and off screen.Placed on the table in a hotel restaurant, between the man and the woman, the legendary bag symbolises everything that, at some point in our lives, gives us the courage to assert our deepest desires. A unique and special moment. The bag conveys our audacity, the audacity to finally become the heroine of our own lives.On screen, this legendary bag radiates a fragrance, a trilogy of emotions: fantasy, audacity, freedom. It’s as if there were no longer any boundaries between life and fiction. PHOTOGRAPHS BY INEZ AND VINOODHAll rights reserved CHANEL  www.chanel.com