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The Sunflower According to Etnodim Having explored the intimacy of home in Summer Within Us, Etnodim now turns its attention to the Ukrainian landscape. The Kyiv label’s new collection, Sontsetsvit, begins with the sunflower, finding inspiration in the small details of a familiar bloom. For those who followed our earlier feature, there is a connection in this attention to everyday surroundings. Here, the flower’s densely packed centre, ripe seeds and natural spirals become embroidery motifs across women’s and men’s shirts, dresses and vests. We’re drawn to the restraint of the palette, which gives these intricate patterns space. The collection is predominantly monochrome, with a single colourful scarf introducing a brighter note. A textile napkin brings the same botanical details into the home, a small thread connecting the two collections. The sunflower also carries particular significance in Ukraine today. Etnodim names its associations with memory and resilience as a starting point for Sontsetsvit, giving the collection’s delicate patterns a meaning that extends well beyond their appearance. www.etnodim.com

Cartier Introduces the Clash de Cartier Bag Cartier has extended its Clash de Cartier jewellery universe into leather goods with the launch of the Clash de Cartier bag. The defining detail is the clasp – a sculptural stud that mirrors the signature element of the jewellery collection, opening and closing with a single twist. It is both the bag’s functional fastening and its most distinctive design statement, conceived, as Cartier describes it, with a jeweller’s eye. The silhouette is architectural and restrained: an envelope-inspired form with clean lines, punctuated only by the collection’s signature studs. The bag can be carried by hand, worn over the arm, or styled on the shoulder, and the clasp offers two configurations: left open for a looser, more relaxed fit or fastened for a more structured shape. “The aesthetic of this bag is driven by the purity of its lines. We took inspiration from an envelope to design an elegant, sleek fastening system that subtly defines the shape of the bag on either side of the handle,” says Marlin Yuson, Creative Director of Accessories and Leather Goods. Each bag is made in Cartier’s workshops in Florence from supple, naturally grained leather selected for its tactile quality and capacity to develop a patina over time. The colour range spans black, caramel, and Cartier’s iconic burgundy, an official Pantone colour first introduced with the Must de Cartier collection in the 1970s and one of the house’s most recognisable signatures. The Clash de Cartier bag launches globally on 1 September at cartier.com and in select boutiques.

Lenoites Launches LashSculpt, a Next-Generation Mascara Lenoites, the Swedish beauty brand founded in 2021 by Laila Högfeldt, is launching LashSculpt, a development of its bestselling PowerLash Growth Serum Mascara. The formula is unchanged: 83% active lash serum combined with tubing technology, where flexible polymers wrap around each individual lash to create small water-resistant tubes that hold through sweat, heat, and moisture, and remove in around 30 seconds with warm water and light massage. What’s new is the applicator. The LashSculpt’s 90° FlexBrush can be angled to follow the contours of the eye, allowing more control across the inner and outer corners and a more even, separated result from root to tip. The adjustment is designed to make precise application more intuitive rather than requiring more effort. “With LashSculpt we wanted to take the next step in a product that already has a strong place with our customers, without compromising on quality. The angled brush makes it easier to follow the eye’s contours and create a more precise result in a very natural way, says Högfeldt. LashSculpt is vegan, paraben-free, and free from prostaglandin analogues. It is dermatologically tested and suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

The House Unveils the Gucci Primavera Campaign Gucci has launched the Primavera campaign, focusing on new beginnings inspired by love’s power to change us. Directed by Johan Renck, the short film features Kate Moss lip-syncing to American musician Chris Isaak’s baritone rendition of ‘Wicked Game’, as romantic strangers meet and fall in love on the dance floor. It captures the passion and intensity of the bold, lively possibilities of new love. Photographed by Michal Chelbin, the campaign shows close-up portraits inspired by modern Renaissance imagery. Echoing the stature of classical paintings, the images feature ten icons from music, film, fashion, and sports. These include Global Brand Ambassadors Xiao Zhan, Jin, and NINGNING, along with Tom Brady, Alex Consani, EsDeeKid, Lee Young Ae, Shawn Mendes, Rico Nasty, and Tarzzan. Together, they show the many sides of Gucci’s truly evolving spirit and Demna’s vision for the House. images courtesy Gucci The campaign spotlights the collection that debuted at Demna’s inaugural Gucci show, introducing exuberant silhouettes and light, easy textures. This collection reimagines Gucci’s signature style for today while honouring its storied heritage.  Discover more about Gucci at www.gucci.com

Charlotte Tilbury Expands Airbrush Flawless with New Blur Innovations Charlotte Tilbury is expanding its Airbrush Flawless franchise with two new launches designed to create a soft-focus, hyper-blurred finish: Airbrush Flawless Blur Loose Powder and Airbrush Flawless Blush Blur. Inspired by the Airbrush Flawless Finish powder, the new Airbrush Flawless Blur Loose Powder reimagines loose powder with an ultra-fine, micro-milled formula designed to smooth, blur and set makeup without feeling heavy or dry. Its AIRtech™ formula combines Powder Blur Technology™, Oil + Shine Control Microspheres and hydrating skincare to create a lightweight veil that diffuses the appearance of pores and texture while maintaining a natural-looking finish. The powder offers up to 24 hours of oil and shine control and 24-hour hydration. It comes in seven shades, including five translucent shades designed to suit different complexions and two brightening shades in pink and peach for colour-correcting and brightening the under-eye area.  Alongside the loose powder, Charlotte Tilbury is introducing Airbrush Flawless Blush Blur, bringing the brand’s signature soft-focus effect to blush for the first time. The silky powder formula creates a buildable, blushed-from-within effect while smoothing and blurring the appearance of skin. Infused with hyaluronic acid and Optical Light Fillers, it is designed to optically lift the appearance of the cheekbones and offers up to 16 hours of wear. The blush launches in 11 shades, ranging from soft peaches and romantic nudes to vibrant pinks, cherries and deep roses, with formulas designed to be layered from a sheer flush to a more saturated finish. Completing the launch is the Airbrush Flawless Easy Soft Blur Bronzer + Blusher Brush, a dual-ended brush with soft synthetic fibres designed for sculpting, bronzing, blushing and lifting.

Louis Vuitton x Singer: Louis Vuitton Takes the Road With Singer For the first time, Louis Vuitton partners with automotive specialist Singer to introduce a new way of travelling. Guided by the Maison’s Art of Travel philosophy, the collaboration has produced two exclusive cars: the first showcases Louis Vuitton’s historic trunk-making savoir-faire through its bespoke interior and signature metallic elements, while the second embodies Nicolas Ghesquière’s personal creative vision. Each car is complemented by an exclusive selection of lifestyle pieces and accessories, spanning ready-to-wear, shoes and leather goods—including the iconic Keepall. Together, they offer a contemporary expression of Louis Vuitton’s historic expertise in creating elegant, functional designs for motoring and travel. images courtesy Louis Vuitton Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic: Louis Vuitton’s most contemporary expression of the Art of Travel Finished in saffron and cobalt blue, the Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic is designed for epic journeys, with a bespoke roof rack that accommodates a trunk, surfboard, or skis. Its palette draws on Louis Vuitton’s historic packaging and the travel trunks created for Citroën in 1924, while bright yellow saddle stitching and a discreet LV motif in the rear grille reflect the Maison’s meticulous savoir-faire. Its dashboard incorporates a detachable mechanical clock created by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, which can also be displayed as a desk clock. A Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo: When fashion meets automotive design Following the coupé, Louis Vuitton and Singer extended their collaboration with a turbocharged cabriolet conceived by Nicolas Ghesquière, Artistic Director of Women’s Collections. The Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo features ivory-white bodywork with subtle brown accents. Inside, leather and wood evoke the elegance of classic motorboats, blending nautical and automotive influences. A Tambour ceramic watch completes the accompanying capsule collection.

Kari Traa Launches AW26 Base Layer Collection Kari Traa is redefining winter with the launch of its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, built around one simple idea: Hot Girl Winter is a state of mind. Rather than focusing on appearance, the Norwegian performance brand celebrates the confidence, comfort and freedom that come from feeling warm enough to embrace every winter adventure. At the heart of the collection is the return of Smekker, one of Kari Traa’s most iconic merino wool base layers. Crafted from 100% merino wool, the bestselling silhouette returns in fresh seasonal colourways while retaining its signature feminine fit and Scandinavian knit detailing. New for AW26 is Ines, a lightweight base layer collection also made from 100% merino wool. Designed with a timeless Scandinavian aesthetic, the versatile pieces offer natural temperature regulation and are created to mix and match seamlessly across the wider collection. The brand also expands its technical offering through its Female First Technology collections, Faith, Saga and Alma, each engineered specifically for women’s movement. From seamless merino construction and body-mapped ventilation to high-performance moisture management, the range is designed to support everything from cross-country skiing to winter running. Following the success of previous seasons, artist Rachel Pohl returns with new colourways for the collaborative collection, while the beloved Rose line introduces a limited-edition Christmas Capsule featuring an exclusive holiday shade. The Kari Traa AW26 collection will launch globally for the Fall/Winter 2026 season at selected retailers and on karitraa.com.

LUMENE introduces the Wild Forces Uplift Mascara Lumene is launching Wild Forces Uplift Mascara in August, the latest addition to its high-performance Wild Forces franchise. Developed and manufactured in Finland, the mascara is built around two central elements: a curved precision rubber brush that follows the lash line and lifts from the root, and a fast-drying formula that sets the curl quickly and holds it through the day without flaking or smudging. The formula’s key ingredient is birch betulin powder, a wax-like substance extracted from birch bark, produced in Finland as a by-product of the forestry industry. It has naturally water-repellent properties that contribute to the mascara’s longevity, and delivers up to 122% more buildable volume according to clinical testing. The result is a fan-like, defined lash effect that can be built up with additional coats. Available in a single shade: intense black. In consumer testing, 96% reported lashes appearing longer with long-lasting lift, and 95% reported no flaking throughout the day. The bottle and cap contain recycled plastic. 

Scalp Balance – a new hair care line from IDA WARG Beauty IDA WARG Beauty, the renowned Swedish vegan beauty brand, has unveiled its latest hair care innovation: the Scalp Balance range. This new collection features hydrating and soothing actives designed to restore balance at the root and enhance radiance throughout every strand. Key ingredients include Octopirox, which helps rebalance the scalp microbiome; Allantoin for intense hydration and relief from irritation; Phytosoothe to reduce scalp reactivity; Pentavitin for resilience and reinforcement of the natural barrier; Green Tea Extract, rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits; and Coconut Oil for a soft, calming touch. The range consists of four products that have been dermatologically tested on dry and sensitive scalps and is 100% vegan.  The Scalp Balance Shampoo gently cleanses while helping to calm dry, sensitive scalps. With scalp-caring ingredients Octopirox, Allantoin and Pentavitin, it helps support scalp balance from the very first wash, leaving it feeling refreshed and moisturised. A calming conditioner developed to calm dry scalps while caring for the hair, The Scalp Balance Conditioner is enriched with Phytosoothe and Coconut Oil to support a balanced and comfortable scalp, while nourishing the hair to leave it soft and smooth without weighing it down. For a calm and moisturised scalp, without weighing the hair down, the line offer the Scalp Balance Foam Mask. Packed with Phytosoothe, Allantoin and Green Tea Extract to support comfort and keep your scalp feeling balanced and hydrated.  To round off the hair care routine, IDA WARG Beauty developed the Scalp Balance Serum. A lightweight leave-in serum that helps the scalp feel happy and balanced. Enriched with Octopirox, Allantoin and Phytosoothe to help calm and balance dryness. 

Bonding Redefined: Oribe Hair Alchemy Bond Building Elixir Oribe has introduced Hair Alchemy Bond Building Elixir, clinically proven to restore damaged and weakened bonds* and strengthen hair from within. The newest member of their Hair Alchemy collection, the elixir targets the three types of hair bonds: hydrogen, ionic, and disulfide. Encapsulated Time-Release Strengthening Technology delivers active ingredients for deep reinforcement, whereas botanical ingredients provide lasting nourishment. Eleven amino acids and Oribe’s Holistic Rebonding Complex enhance hair elasticity and flexibility, reducing breakage risk by 71%.** *Based on a clinical test of Hair Alchemy Bond Building Elixir after one use, compared to a control group. **Based on a clinical test of Hair Alchemy Resilience Shampoo, Hair Alchemy Resilience Conditioner, and Hair Alchemy Bond Building Elixir after five uses, compared to a control group. images courtesy Oribe ‘Bond-building technology is nothing new in hair care, but we saw an opportunity to take it a step further. Our goal with hair alchemy bond building elixir was to create the most luxurious version of a bond-building treatment, from the formula itself and the packaging to the entire sensory experience’, says Michele Burgess, Executive Director, Product Development at Oribe Hair Care. ‘The formula is inspired by skincare and combines a rich, luxurious texture with advanced technology that supports the hair’s three key bond types: hydrogen, ionic, and disulfide bonds. The goal was to develop a high-performance product that feels premium and integrates easily into any haircare routine, regardless of hair type’. For more information about Oribe’s formulation philosophy, visit Oribe.com.