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Mumbaistockholm x Nicole Wilson Presents Garden Paths – Where Garden Design Meets Swedish Jewellery Art

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Mumbaistockholm x Nicole Wilson Presents Garden Paths – Where Garden Design Meets Swedish Jewellery Art With Garden Paths, Mumbaistockholm launches an exclusive jewellery collection designed by garden designer Nicole Wilson. Created in close collaboration with Mumbaistockholm founder and jewellery designer Cecilia Kores, the collection is inspired by life’s detours, change, and the beautiful moments that arise when we dare to let go of control over the path ahead. The collection comprises seven sculptural pieces crafted from 18K recycled gold and set with natural smoky quartz and champagne diamonds. Working closely together, Mumbaistockholm founder and jewellery designer Cecilia Kores has transformed Nicole Wilson’s sketches and clay models into finely crafted jewellery, translating the garden’s organic forms into wearable expressions. “Winding paths may not always take us along the shortest route, but almost always the most beautiful one. In a garden, there is a thought behind every turn – a new view, an unexpected scent, a moment in bloom, or a plant to fall in love with. Garden Paths was born from that very feeling,” explains Nicole Wilson, garden designer. image courtesy Mumbaistockholm x Nicole Wilson

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Alaïa Shapes Glass into Sculptural Jewellery

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Alaïa Shapes Glass into Sculptural Jewellery With its new Bubble earrings and cuffs, Alaïa transforms hand-blown glass into a study of form, light and transparency. For Alaïa, jewellery becomes an extension of the body and a small-scale exercise in sculpture. The Maison’s new line of Bubble earrings and cuffs explores the expressive possibilities of glass, balancing visual volume with a surprising sense of lightness. Each piece is created by glass artist Simone Crestani in his atelier in northern Italy. The glass is heated until soft and malleable, then individually blown, shaped by hand and delicately tinted. It is slowly cooled to reveal its final form, allowing subtle variations in colour, texture and transparency to emerge. No two pieces are entirely alike. Each carries traces of the hand that shaped it, turning the natural irregularities of the material into part of its character. Sculptural yet light to wear, the collection continues Alaïa’s dialogue between heritage and experimentation, demonstrating how traditional savoir-faire can give rise to distinctly contemporary forms. image courtesy ALAÏA

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ARKET Autumn/Winter 2026: Noticing Everyday Beauty

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ARKET Autumn/Winter 2026: Noticing Everyday Beauty For Autumn/Winter 2026, ARKET turns its attention to the quiet beauty found in everyday life. Titled Noticing Everyday Beauty, the campaign explores a more considered way of looking, where subtle details, familiar rituals and fleeting moments become a reflection of what beauty can mean. Captured by Dudi Hasson, Adrian Levander and Daphne Terrasson, and starring models Iselin Steiro and Badhiel Lony Nyang, the campaign brings the season’s collections into focus through a delicate balance of energy and ease. Garments, objects and food come together to create an intimate portrait of contemporary living, revealing the design language behind ARKET’s Autumn/Winter collections. Across the imagery, expansive natural landscapes meet the tactile richness of wool knitwear, shearling, leather and crisp shirting. The contrast creates a quiet conversation between the natural world and the rituals of everyday life, highlighting the beauty that exists in both. The campaign also unfolds through a series of short films in which Steiro and Nyang share their personal perspectives on beauty. For Steiro, it can be found in nature and in the act of recognising what is already there. Nyang finds it in kindness, connection and community. Together, their reflections offer a gentle reminder that beauty does not always demand attention. Sometimes, it simply asks us to notice. Find the collection here      images courtesy of Arket

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& Other Stories Fall 2026: A New Perspective on the Season

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& Other Stories Fall 2026: A New Perspective on the Season Charismatic, contrasting and unapologetically expressive, Fall 2026 offers a fresh interpretation of the changing season. Rooted in the energy of city life, the collection draws on design influences from across decades, bringing together references from different eras to create a wardrobe that feels distinctly contemporary. The result is a confident and considered collection designed for movement, reinvention and personal expression. Layering takes centre stage, with pieces intended to be mixed, adapted and styled according to the individual. Rather than prescribing a singular way of dressing, the collection leaves room for instinct, spontaneity and the unexpected. “This season is about individuality and creative freedom. The collection is inspired by the energy of women living their lives in the city and their instinctive approach to dressing throughout the day, from work to evening and all the moments in between. With a focus on investment pieces, characterful textures and considered details, the collection is designed to be styled with spontaneity and ease. It encourages a sense of confidence that leaves room for unexpected combinations,” says Gabriella Cullhed, Collection Designer. Find the collection here  photography Oliver Hadlee Pearch

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Leni Klum Becomes the Face of FOREVER GUESS, Celebrating the Many Dimensions of Modern Femininity

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Leni Klum Becomes the Face of FOREVER GUESS, Celebrating the Many Dimensions of Modern Femininity Leni Klum steps into the spotlight as the face of FOREVER GUESS, bringing a new sense of confidence, individuality and self expression to the brand’s iconic G logo. Inspired by the glamour, drama and unapologetic energy of 1990s soap operas, the campaign unfolds as a cinematic series of four distinct stories. At the centre of each is Klum, effortlessly embodying a series of modern female archetypes while showcasing the versatility of the FOREVER GUESS collection and its ability to transform with every new expression of identity. Created by Nicolai Marciano, the campaign continues GUESS’s long standing tradition of creating visually striking imagery with a strong cultural presence. At the same time, it reflects a new generation of women whose identities are fluid, multifaceted and entirely their own. Throughout the campaign, the FOREVER GUESS G logo becomes more than a recognisable brand signature. Reappearing across the collection and within each character’s story, it becomes an emblem of personal style, confidence and individuality. “FOREVER GUESS is about celebrating individuality and the freedom to express every side of yourself. Leni embodies this idea naturally by taking on different characters while remaining completely authentic. Through each story, the FOREVER GUESS G logo becomes a symbol of confidence, attitude and the evolution of what GUESS represents today.” -Nicolai Marciano, Chief New Business Development Officer Find the collection here  all images courtesy of GUESS

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Leica Brings a New Object of Desire Into Focus – The Summicron-M 66 f/2

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Leica Brings a New Object of Desire Into Focus With the Summicron-M 66 f/2 Born from a secret US Navy commission in the late 1960s, the new Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 reinterprets the exceptionally rare Elcan 66 mm f/2 – combining a remarkable military history with outstanding optical performance. Dr Walter Mandler developed the Elcan 66 mm f/2 at Ernst Leitz Canada in the late 1960s. Designed for use by the US Navy, only around 200 units were produced. This makes the lens one of the rarest in the Leica M-System, giving it special optical and historical significance. To honour this lens, Leica Camera AG is presenting a reinterpretation of it by expanding its Classic Line with the new Summicron-M 66 f/2. While the optical design is based on the original, it has been optimised and adapted to meet today’s standards. With a maximum lens speed of f/2, the Summicron-M 66 f/2 produces images with distinctive rendering, characterised by the interplay of soft bokeh and high contrast. When stopped down, its original purpose becomes apparent: maximum resolution for clearly reproducing the finest details. The Summicron-M 66 f/2 range is being released in a limited edition of 660 units. The Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 will be available worldwide from 3 September 2026 in Leica Stores, on the Leica Online Store and from authorised dealers. 

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Byredo Turns Eight Cities into Scented Memories

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Byredo Turns Eight Cities into Scented Memories Eight cities, eight candles to keep your favourite place close. Byredo’s new City Stories collectionexplores the connection between scent and place, including a limited edition dedicated to its hometown of Stockholm. For as long as I can remember, scent has been tied to memory. I remember my grandmother’s hairspray mingling with her perfume, both drifting through the house in the warm air from her hairdryer. Whenever I smell the first perfume I bought for myself, memories come rushing back. Small things, perhaps, but remarkably easy to revisit through a familiar scent. This is also why I like to choose a different fragrance for each of my trips. It becomes tied to the destination, and wearing it again later brings everything a little closer. There is something almost startling about how quickly it all returns, even when years have passed. It is this connection between fragrance and place that lies at the heart of Byredo’s City Stories collection. Each candle interprets the character of a city, drawing on its atmosphere, textures and everyday rhythms. The concept leaves room for personal associations: what we remember about a city is often shaped by the time we spent there. The Stockholm composition opens with cardamom, lavandin, nutmeg and cinnamon. At its heart are cedarwood, plum, sandalwood and violet, resting on a base of moss, patchouli, tonka bean, vanilla and birch. The result is what Byredo describes as a balance of warmth and clarity, where spices, fruit and woods meet. I like the thought of choosing a fragrance for a place you already know well. This time, the place is home. The limited edition Stockholm Stories candle is available exclusively at Byredo’s Stockholm flagship and online. Discover the full collection at byredo.com.

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Barénia Pleine Fleur – A New Fragrance from Hermès

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Barénia Pleine Fleur – A New Fragrance from Hermès Barénia Pleine Fleur, the new creation inspired by the house’s heritage leather and its absolute quality, redefines the captivating world of the Hermès chypre. For this third creation, Hermès perfumer Christine Nagel offers Hermès woman – a radiant, magnetically seductive woman – a luxuriant floral bouquet tempered by a fresh top note. Embracing and adapting the dictum of Director Artistic of Hermès Pierre-Alexis Dumas that there is “no creation without memory”, Christine Nagel thought back to the hundreds of preliminary trials conducted while developing Barénia. All at once she realised that the white lily was the perfect emblem for a modern, adventurous woman.  The lily lends the scent a unique roundness, evoking the softness of a petal and the stirring sensation of skin against skin. The elegant calyx converses with orange blossom, its more discreet companion, tempering its headier facets to reach a closer accord with this small white flower which graces the bitter orange tree in springtime, a centuries-old symbol of innocence and purity. The refillable Barénia Pleine Fleur bottle is lacquered in an orange-pink hue, and housed in a box marked with a white H against a background matching the shade of the glass. The bottle also bears a silver-toned plate embossed with Clou Médor studs. This eau de parfum will be available from August 2026 in selected Hermès retail outlets worldwide. image courtesy Hermès

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Acne Studios Turns 30 With Friends Shot by Nan Goldin

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Acne Studios Turns 30 With Friends Shot by Nan Goldin photography Nan Goldin image courtesy Acne Studios To mark three decades of Acne Studios, a new campaign by Nan Goldin turns the lens on the people in its creative family, returning to the brand’s foundational material: denim.  For the first time, Acne Studios collaborates with lauded American photographer and activist Nan Goldin, who captures figures from the Acne Studios community in a series of raw, direct portraits wearing a mix of current, archive and re-editions of emblematic denim styles spanning the last 30 years. The distinctive cast was chosen to capture Acne Studios’ founding spirit: one of free expression, creative experimentation and proud individuality.  The multidisciplinary group of creatives includes Ellie Rowsell, Guinevere Van Seenus, Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Jordan Hemingway, Juliette Lewis, Peter Schlesinger, Raya Martigny, Rila Fukushima and Sandra Poulson, people who have collaborated with Acne Studios on previous occasions and contributed, in different ways, to what the brand is today.  Coinciding with the campaign, the 30th-anniversary capsule collection of re-edition denim includes the 1996, the latest slim, low-rise cut, the 2009, a bootcut drawn from the period’s iconic fits, and a denim jacket. Each comes in two washes, as if before and after: pristine raw denim is set against pairs that appear to have lived through 30 years of wash and wear.

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