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Zalando Teams up With Miista to Launch an Exclusive Footwear Capsule Collection in Collaboration With Fernanda Liberti text Jahwanna Berglund ”We believe in an artisan handmade approach, and in investing in people over machines. That way we can ensure that every stage of the garment and shoe-making process is made according to handmade methods.” – Lauren Willasenin – FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR, Miista   Zalando, launches its new exclusive footwear-capsule collection by the it-brand, Miista. The capsule collection includes five unique pieces in total, ranging from clocks and sandals to three different ankle boots, all of which will be exclusively available at Zalando from June 26th, 2024. As early summer breathes new life into the city, we witness it transform into a tapestry of vibrant hues and textures, embodying the essence of Miista’s designs. Through the lens of architectural beauty, Zalando invited Miista’s good friend, Brazilian photographer and model Fernanda Liberti to capture this magic.Along with local Danish muse Ash, Liberti uses the urban backdrop as their canvas, playfully exploring the hidden pockets of the city. Every street corner and architectural detail tells a story, fostering connections with each other and the surroundings, and uncovering beauty in the unexpected. It’s about experiencing the city in a way that breaks free from mundane routines and embraces a life that is uncompromising, playful and full of endless possibilities that transformation brings. The fashion campaign was shot in Copenhagen and created in collaboration with the Danish creative agency Malling. The collection will be available on Zalando in all 25 European markets. ”This capsule collection is an extension of our partnership with Miista, strengthening our connection with modern luxury consumers by presenting an exclusive product from a respected UK brand. With our unique approach to the designer category, we bring luxury fashion inspiration to our customers and connect them with our brand partners through a personal experience. Our collaboration with Miista embodies this direction, merging the brand’s creative brilliance with our distinctive and inspiration Designer shopping experience for the new generation of luxury consumers”.  – Says Lena-Sophie Röper – DIRECTOR DESIGNER & LUXURY, ZALANDO in a pressrelease. In an exclusive interview with Zalando, founder and creative director Lauren Willasenin shares insights about the process and the exciting collaboration with Zalando.  What does the creative process look like?It’s ever-evolving, and now it feels more 360 than ever. MIISTA has always had a depth that went beyond the products we handmade; it was a juxtaposition of conversations that informed the design and then filled our brain cells with storytelling ideas as we became more and more acquainted with the research topic each season. When the collection finally sees the light, we have in parallel worked and collaborated with creatives to open a conversation around the same topic from different points of view. For instance, SS24 is the second installment of creative research on the theme of TRANSFORMATION. We contextualized the word in the final part of the last century in Latin America, and the movements of queer performers and the audiences that interacted to change the societal perception of their craft and art during a moment of severe dictatorship. We have recently decided that these explorations would require us to dedicate two consecutive seasons to unpack and pay tribute to those from whom we draw inspiration to design, source the materials, prototype by hand, and go to market. All of this is very interactive and collaborative with our group of artisans with whom we work in the clothing and footwear factories in Spain and Portugal. Where was your head at while you were designing this collection? What movie storyline was happening in your mind? Who was your muse?Every Miista collection is rooted in the story of one remarkable individual. For our SS24 line, that starting point was the courageous spirit of photographer Madalena Schwartz. The middle-aged mother-of-two had spent most of her adult life running a laundromat in the centre of São Paulo – not exactly the traditional path to becoming a generation-defining counterculture photographer. But as she approached her 50th birthday, Madalena picked up a camera and began her second act, transforming her life and legacy in the process. The photographer started by focusing her lens on local cabaret acts and the cross-dressers she’d meet during her walk to work. Later, she shot members of the Dzi Croquettes, the radically progressive theatre troupe that represented everything Brazil’s conservative government was trying so hard to repress. Can you walk us through the concept of transformation that inspired this capsule collection? What does transformation mean to you?I’ve always been fascinated by the word “change” and its varied interpretations across time and place. One universal truth we all share is the sense that the world is in constant flux—never static. This dynamism touches everything: society, identity, climate, culture, fashion—they all continuously shift and evolve. Sometimes these changes are driven by external forces; other times, they emerge from within. Change can be daunting, yet it also holds tremendous potential—empowering us as we adapt our perceptions, practices, and personalities to align with our evolving world. We are undeniably living in transformative times, much like every generation before us has experienced. How did you achieve the metamorphic elements in the footwear, where materials transition from one colour to another?We believe in an artisan hand-made approach, and in investing in people over machines. That way we can ensure that every stage of the garment and shoe-making process is made according to handmade methods. From here, we can experiment, and the transformation of materials. We wanted to give this collection of pieces metamorphic features. You could observe and sense how the materials had evolved from one stage to another, but keeping a piece of the original, the raw. It’s the case of hand-painted degradé effects in the leather,converting the vegetable-tanned skins from one colour to another. Or in the case of clothing, the elusive swirling patterns in the silk pieces, and the promise that every single piece is unique. Why did you partner with Zalando on this project?Zalando is to us a good

image courtesy of GRAY photography Alex Katz, Autumn 17, 2023 OPENING TOMORROW Alex Katz: Seasons at MoMA text Art Editor  Every three months, everything looks different. I’m trying to get at that. I don’t want the painting to be like a static image of reality… – Alex Katz, MoMA Magazine, July 2, 2024 Alex Katz: Seasons celebrates the artist’s ever-evolving approach to painting what he terms the “immediate present” of the natural world. Katz begins his process with photographs and small painted sketches which he transforms into large-scale, immersive compositions. In many instances, Katz removes the horizon, allowing the expanse of the painting to create an environment with no clear beginning or end. The four monumental paintings featured in Alex Katz: Seasons chronicle the changing of the artist’s environment over a calendar year. These works belong to four suites of paintings titled for each season that were created by Alex Katz in his New York studio from 2022 – 2023. The Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYJul 4 – Sep 8, 2024

image courtesy of Micheal Kors Michael Kors Debuts New Store Concept in Stockholm, Sweden text Fashion Tales Michael Kors is pleased to announce the opening of its newly designed and expanded Michael Kors Lifestyle store in the Westfield Mall of Scandinavia in Stockholm, Sweden, this June. The store’s transformation reflects the brand’s new store design concept, with a focus on pared-down luxury and sophisticated glamour. The 3,360-square-foot store will carry a luxe selection of MICHAEL Michael Kors fashion and accessories, including handbags, ready-to-wear, small leather goods and footwear, as well as watches, jewelry and eyewear. The store will also carry a broad assortment of leather goods, ready-to-wear, footwear and small leather goods from the Michael Kors Mens label. The new Michael Kors store concept reflects the brand’s commitment to laid-back luxury, with an emphasis on ease and sophistication. Customers are welcomed into an atmosphere warmed by soft neutral tones, residential décor cues and an open, airy ambience enhanced by floating shelves and vivid light. The setting invites customers to browse, shop and enjoy the brand’s exceptional personal styling and service. Interior design elements include hand-troweled plaster finishes and a refined spectrum of material choices including warm oak wood flooring, glossed black and white marble, and brushed nickel fixtures. A palette of warm whites and soft beiges is paired with textural accents and tactile fabrics that complement Michael Kors’ luxurious take on glamour. MON-SUN: 10:00-21:00

image courtesy of Picture This Gallery photography Ewa Stackelberg, Fotogram nr18, 2016, 188x140cm Picture This Gallery text Art Editor   The summer’s big exhibition UNTITLED NATURE at Picture This Gallery shows 23 Swedish photographers who in their work relate to nature in one way or another imaging. When 23 of Sweden’s leading photographers gather around the theme, we land far from traditional nature photography. The exhibition is not about nature as a motif but as a projection surface or approach. Some photographers start from their own nature, others work against nature, because some are nature a fund, a statement, or a condition. Nature is one of the most common motifs in photography and not infrequently one of the most boring. We wanted to challenge that. The result is an exhibition where we have selected 23 photographers who use nature in their images in widely different ways. The expressions span both that aesthetic and the political, conscious identity or free intuition, says Johan Lindskog, creative director at Picture This Gallery. Why is Picture This Gallery doing this exhibition?We are Scandinavia’s foremost gallery for photography and exhibit many international ones artists. This time we wanted to dig where we stand and highlight the very best the Swedish photographers. Modern photography has a strong position in Sweden and a large one artistic and commercial potential. We wanted to show it, says Pelle Höglund, gallery manager at Picture This Gallery. Are there only female photographers in the exhibition? Why?When we started looking at which photographers we wanted to invite to the exhibition, it showed it turns out that the ones we thought related the most interestingly to the theme simply were women. You can think about why it was like that, what significance it has for the result. It will be an open question in the exhibition, says Johan Lindskog. image courtesy of Picture This Gallery photography Ewa-Mari Johansson, Tree of Life, The Tree PARTICIPATING ARTISTS Aida ChehrehgoshaAnna RiwkinAnn EringstamAnna ClarénAnnika HolmérCamilla ÅkransCecilia EdefalkDenise GrünsteinEva KlassonEwa StackelbergEwa-Mari JohanssonHelena BlomqvistJulia HettaKarolina HenkeLena GranefeltLisen StibekMaria FribergMaria MiesenbergerMartina Hoogland-IvanowTova MozardTrinidad CarrilloTuija LindströmÅsa Sjöström PICTURE THIS GALLERY – ST PAULSGATAN 29 – 118 48 STOCKHOLM    0707-411 400 WED-FRI: 12:00-17:00 SAT: 12:00-16:00 image courtesy of Picture This Gallery photography Annika Holmér, HwalerWalesWale, 70x70cm image courtesy of Picture This Gallery photography Trinidad Carillo_Untitled_2007 image courtesy of Picture This Gallery photography Aida Cherehgosha, Was Still Too Late, 2011, 122x155cm

A.P.C. OPENS ITS SECOND STORE IN STOCKHOLM text Fashion Tales Parisian brand A.P.C. is opening its second Swedish store within a year of its first in the heart of Sofo, Stockholm’s trendy  southern district. Just like the first store, which opened this spring, A.P.C. plays on the similarities between the Parisian  brand’s creative universe and the characteristics of Scandinavian design.  “My father represented, in Tunisia, the Erenberg patent leather tannery near Malmö, and I sometimes accompanied  him as a child. These trips helped me to develop a certain aesthetic, one of rigor and roundness. A sense of beauty  that underlies the A.P.C. style. I’ve even been asked if A.P.C. is a Scandinavian brand! For me, the presence of  these two stores in Stockholm is an obvious choice.” says Jean Touitou, founder of A.P.C.Together with his wife Judith Touitou, Jean and A.P.C. have embodied the lack of extravagance and excess that has char acterised A.P.C. clothing since the company was founded in 1987. The chic, easy-to-wear clothes – in timeless styles and  made from high-quality materials – focus on the essentials for men and women. Laurent Deroo Architecte, who has been working with A.P.C. for more than 15 years and has designed more than  50 stores worldwide, has created a series of spaces for the new Sofo store, creating a dialogue between two display units  in a bright, high-ceilinged room. In the Nytorget store, solid Douglas pine and okoumé plywood furniture decorated with  coloured resin panels showcase men’s and women’s accessories, while a metal structure suspended from the ceiling with  honeycomb panels supports hanging pieces. A distinctive central stone table with contrasting veining and a warm nichelike space with okoumé plywood panels for the lifestyle area and fitting room add to the store’s unique aesthetic. This spring, A.P.C. opened its first Swedish boutique on Jakobsbergsgatan in the heart of Stockholm, in a recently  renovated historic pink granite building. The high ceilings, reinforced by vertical steel columns, place the A.P.C. men’s  and women’s collections at the center of the project, designed by Laurent Deroo Architecte, thanks to a hanging device  reminiscent of the structure on which the spotlights hang at concerts. In the background, a low wooden unit for displaying  accessories provides a warm backdrop.A.P.C. Södermalm www.apcstore.com A.P.C. Östermalm,  Nytorgsgatan 38,  116 40 StockholmJakobsbergsgatan 6,  111 44 Stockholm ABOUT A.P.C.A.P.C. was founded by Jean Touitou in 1987. The French clothing brand is renowned worldwide for the creativity, authen ticity and durability of its products. The initials A.P.C. stand for “Atelier de Production et de Création” (Production and  Creation Workshop), as the brand considers these two fashion fundamentals to be equally important. Jean Touitou works  with his wife, Judith Touitou, the artistic director of A.P.C.

CHANEL LIMITED EDITION DROP N°5 L’EAU Text Jahwanna Berglund This perfume is a celebration of youth, freshness, and timeless beauty. It’s the perfect companion for those who embrace life with a spirited and modern approach, appreciating the classic elegance of N°5 but seeking a contemporary and vibrant twist. Embark on this journey and let the unique blend of emotions in DROP N°5 L’EAU transform your perception, offering a fragrant glimpse into a world of self-discovery and anticipation. As the house describes it themself, “it’s an object to take everywhere and it’s a secret that’s meant to be shared”. Discover this limited edition perfume here.  The history of Chanel and their fragrances dates all the way back to 1921. The first perfume of the house, Chanel N°5, has a renowned history and is beloved among many. This year it was time for the old love to get a transformation, not only in the shape of the bottle but with a more vibrant and energetic smell.For the first time the house leaves its traditional standing bottles and makes something that feels as good on your skin as in your hand.The limited edition DROP N°5 L’EAU evokes a sense of youthful eagerness in a distinct form. Imagine a sunny morning in a blooming garden, where the air is crisp and filled with the scent of freshly peeled citrus. The top notes of lemon, tangerine, and orange are like the first rays of sunlight, awakening your senses with their bright and lively aroma. As the day unfolds, the garden comes alive with the fragrance of flowers—roses in full bloom, delicate jasmine wafting through the air, and the exotic hint of ylang-ylang adding an unexpected twist. This floral symphony is modern and lively, capturing the essence of a youthful spirit ready to embrace every day with a joyful sense. As the day transitions into a serene afternoon, the base notes of vetiver and cedar wood emerge, grounding the fragrance with their earthy richness. The sweet musk adds a touch of warmth, like the gentle embrace of a loved one. Together, these notes create a sophisticated and lingering scent that stays with you, evoking a sense of confidence and fresh elegance.

Rosendal Garden Party text Fashion Tales Having only existed for two years, Rosendal Garden Party has become the summertime event not to be missed. Nestled in the verdant park surroundings of stunning Djurgården, an exclusive lineup of artists such M.I.A., Massive Attack, Grace Jones and many more takes the stage while stimulating art is on display and fine dining and beverages are served to the public. Everything at the Rosendal Garden Party is meticulously chosen, and the day’s entertainers give each day its own distinct personality. photography Biggy image courtsy of FKP Scorpio

Hugo Garage in Miami – Formula 1TM crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2024 Text Jahwanna Berglund In celebration of the FORMULA 1TM CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2024 weekend, HUGO drove its energy into the city by unveiling a new event series, HUGO GARAGE. On May 3 and 4, 2024, HUGO GARAGE Miami opened its doors as a multi-layered creative space modeled on the mechanics’ workshops known and loved by F1TM fans. The concept tapped perfectly into HUGO’s connection to the world of racing as Official Apparel and Eyewear Partner of the Visa Cash App RB Formula 1TM Team. It also marked a bold move by HUGO to showcase its disruptive spirit and redefine the boundaries of motorsport by offering an immersive experience grounded in culture – championing individuality and self-exploration both on and off the grid. Based in Miami’s artistic hub of Wynwood, HUGO GARAGE served as a playground for subversive self-expression within the worlds of fashion, motorsport, music, and street culture. Innovators and makers came together to create, customize, and inspire. Along with Visa Cash App RB Formula 1TM Team drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda, around 1,000 guests visited the HUGO GARAGE throughout the weekend, including Swae Lee, Vinnie Hacker, YG Marley, Prince Nasir Dean, Charly Jordan, Tarayummy, Gabbriette Bechtel, Larray Merritt and Jean Carlo. Kicking off the weekend by showcasing the best in underground music culture, HUGO partnered with Boiler Room, an independent music platform and cultural curator known for supporting emerging artists and bridging the gap between local dancefloors and the wider world. With the HUGO x Boiler Room party on Friday, May 3, both collaborators celebrated the rebellious side of racing through music and fashion. Live music from Miami-based artists Ivy Queen and La Goony Chonga – along with DJ talents v1fro, El Gusano, and Sel.6 – generated hype on the ground and increased online engagement from fans worldwide. The recorded sets will also be available on demand at the end of May. Roblox activation and capture the wider Formula 1TM fanbase, HUGO joined forces with Formula Apex Racing, a popular motorsports experience on Roblox, to reveal a one-month limited race challenge on a HUGO-branded track. ”Whether they joined us at HUGO GARAGE live in Miami or virtually, our 360° activation approach gave our community insider-access to a rich, memorable experience that brought together the thrilling worlds of motorsport, fashion, music, and gaming where they could immerse themselves in exciting performances, special product launches, a new Roblox rollout alongside endless shareable moments. We tapped into F1TM fandom from a uniquely HUGO point of view and showcased the weekend’s events across our brand channels, to connect with our current HUGO audience and to expand our fanbase whilst capturing the attention of racing fans around the world,” said Nadia Kokni, SVP of Global Marketing and Brand Communications at HUGO BOSS in a pressrelease. After kicking off race weekend at HUGO GARAGE, a selection of VIPs and influencers attended the race as guests of HUGO. The HUGO x RB collection is available at selected HUGO stores worldwide and onhugoboss.com. Prices vary from €59,95 for t-shirts to €139,95 for trousers. Read more of the night when HUGO took over the vibrant beach city Miami here! 

The Beauty Essentials from May 2024 Text Yasmine M The sun has arrived to Scandinavia, and we are a bit terrified but happy. To celebrate the warm weather we have gathered citrus and refreshing scents to welcome us for the summer. NYX Professional Makeup Plump Right Back Primer Plump Right Back Primer + Serum from NYX Professional Makeup smoothes the skin for a base before your makeup. The skin feels hydrated and is enriched with 3 types of electrolytes + 2 types of vitamin (hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5, magnesium and potassium). This also helps your makeup look so that it lasts all day. The vegan formula feels light on the skin and absorbs quickly so your skin is ready for makeup. Find it at NYX. Ole Henriksen, Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser This cleanser reduces excess surface oil and deeply cleanses pores. Formulated with Green Fusion Complex, a proprietary blend of potent active botanicals—green tea, eucalyptus, algae (kelp) and Irish moss extracts—and neem seed oil, this oil control face wash has deep cleansing action to unclog and purify pores without stripping skin. Find it here. . Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion provides functionality and multi-functional benefits to simplify your skin care routine without compromising. Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion is a refreshing, silky and light lotion with the ingredients that nourish and protect your skin. It contains shea butter, avocado oil and a natural prebiotic complex, moisturizes effectively, absorbs quickly and makes your skin look and feel healthier. Find it here or at your nereast retailer. Fiona Shower Gel, Lush This is the collaboration we didn’t know we needed but always wanted: Lush goes Shrek. The collection is for all of us who just wants a bit of green and mud. One of the products in the collaboration is the Fiona shower gel, a great shower gel for spring and summer, it has a different but refreshing scent of citrus and cucumber that smells like you are in the world of Far Far Away. Packed with Vitamin C, Fresh Cucumber Juice cools and soothes the skin while giving it the healthy, radiant glow of an ogre in love. Sourced from South Africa, Buchu oil adds a fresh berry note to this fruity fragrance. Use it together with Shrek Pack, another product from the collaboration, and feel like Shrek or Fiona for the day. Find it here. Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum Marc Jacobs new fragrance wants us to embark on an adventure. Together with the wild and feminine Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum for Women. The fragrance is inspired by nature, with notes of jasmine, vetiver and banana flower. The fresh scent – here as a refill – is reminiscent of a bouquet of white flowers. Return to nature and unleash your most free-spirited self. Find it here or at your nearest retailer. Garnier, Method for Curls Mask Fructis Method for Curls hair mask is for you who want to have a simple product for your curly hair. The formula is enriched with 13% moisture complex with hyaluronic acid and fatty acids from shea butter. I found it at my nereast supermarket, and I am always ready to try some new hair care. It provides intense moisture and hydrates the hair and is approved by the Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny program. Find it here or at your supermarket. Structure Repair Booster Masque, Maria Nila The swedish hair care line has created a treatment for your hair, with repairing algae extract that makes your hair soft and shiny in just 3 minutes. Replaces both hair mask and conditioner. The product has a sweet yet refreshing scent of vanilla, rose and jasmine. Find it here.

The Beauty Essentials from April 2024 Text Yasmine M Say hello to the favorites of April, from a hydrating hair oil and SPF50 cream; to a vanilla perfume, and a creamy bronzer. Find your new favorite below. Chloé L’Eau de Parfum Lumineuse This spring, the scent to have is the feminine and luminous rose scent joined with vanilla. With a floral heart and undertones of balsamic and amber the new Lumineuse from Chloè is a lovely fragrance. Warmed by vanilla, the rose reveals itself with elevated elegance, while velvety notes of jasmine sambac reveal their sublime richness and intensify the fusion of sweet and floral notes. The scent lasts all day, but is still not to strong or heavy for us who wants a lighter tone. It comes in the classic Chloè glass bottle with a silver cap together with a fine bow. The bottle is made from 25% recycled glass and the band is made from 100% recycled polyester. Find it here Hairlust Moisture Hero™ Hair Oil This is a new absolute hair favorite for dry and frizzy hair. The Moisture Hero™ Hair Oil from Hairlust is a moisturizing oil that tames and cares for your hair without a greasy feeling. It is 100% naturally derived and contains six nourishing plant-based oils derived naturally from sunflower seeds, coconuts, jojoba seeds, avocado, sweet almond and rosehip seeds. These oils contain vitamins and minerals that help reduce frizz, moisturize, nourish, soften and lock in moisture to prevent dry hair. The oil has also added shea butter extracts, to help revitalize very dry hair. Find it here. KORRES Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Probiotic Gel-Cream This gel moisturizer contains real Greek yogurt, the classic super ingredient that soothes the skin. The whipped texture instantly melts into the skin and hydrates leaving it soft. Something special is that the cream has a microbiome-friendly technology that provides protection with a technology that helps to rebalance the skin and improve the appearance of skin that looks dehydrated and stressed. Not to mention, it gives you a light refreshing feeling while using it. Use it together whit Korres shea butter lip balm, and you are all set. Find it here. Rose Inc Solar Infusion Soft-Focus Cream Bronzer Get used to a cream bronzer this spring. The Rose Inc Bronzer gives a warm feeling to the skin with a soft, sun-kissed glow while reviving skin’s natural glow. It includes tourmaline and quartz that blur pores and smooth the texture, rose oil revitalizes dull skin and vitamins C and E provide powerful antioxidant protection. Available in five shades and melts easily over the skin. Find it here. Lumene Nordic Hydra Fresh Hydration Moisturizer SPF50 Say hello to Lumene’s latest skincare product. Perfect for the first sun lights. It’s a light moisturizer, that comes for all skin types with SPF50. Apply to the face and neck as the last step of the morning skin care routine and feel fresh and hydrated. Nordic Hydra is Lumene’s moisturizing skin care series for you who are in need of intensive hydration. The products contain organic Nordic birch sap, hyaluronic acid and arctic spring water for optimal hydration and a plump and healthy appearance. Find it here. Estrid, The Everyday Body Lotion The popular shaving brand, has an new line of body care. One of them is the Everyday Body Lotion. It’s is powered by the lovely ingrediant of Shea Butter, calming Niacinamide and brightening Passion Flower Extract. The lotion premieres a new Estrid Scent, a mix of refreshing neroli, notes of green tea, musk and bergamot. That is non-greasy and has plant-based lipid that provides deep care for the skin with moisturizing and softening properties. Find it here. MILK MAKEUP Kush Say hello to this Waterproof Mascara from Milk Makeup – an intense black mascara with thickening, heart-shaped fibers. It makes the lashes look a bit thicker and volumizes your eyelashes with a formula to stay and be waterproof. Vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free. Find it here. Photo courtsey (right): Estrid.com