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CHANEL’s 31 Le Rouge: A New Era in Lip Colour CHANEL expands its iconic 31 Le Rouge collection with 12 new shades, offering a fresh take on their classic lipstick in a stunning velvet matte finish. Inspired by the timeless elegance of 31 rue Cambon, each shade reflects the brand’s rich heritage while embracing modern sophistication. The new palette introduces bold hues like Rouge Rencontre, a deep bluish red, and Rouge Lion, a luminous orange red, along with softer tones such as Rouge Intimiste, a delicate pink beige. Each shade is enriched with gardenia oil, a key ingredient that hydrates and smooths the lips, ensuring both comfort and long-lasting colour. The design of 31 Le Rouge is just as striking as the shades themselves. Encased in a sleek, faceted square case with a woven fabric motif and the embossed CHANEL logo, the lipstick combines elegance with a modern, tactile experience. The refillable bullet adds a sustainable touch, making it not only a beauty essential but also an object of luxury. With its combination of rich pigments, nourishing formula, and innovative design, 31 Le Rouge redefines the power of lipstick, offering a new level of sophistication for every occasion. Link CHANEL 31 Le Rouge

H&M Beauty Expands with Flagship Stores in Stockholm On September 12, 2024, H&M Beauty celebrated the grand opening of its first flagship store in Westfield Mall of Scandinavia, located adjacent to the existing H&M store with a separate entrance. Later this autumn, another flagship store will open at Drottninggatan 56 in central Stockholm, marking a pivotal moment in H&M Beauty’s journey to becoming the most fashionable beauty destination in the world. These new stores offer a seamless shopping experience by combining H&M’s fashion with an extensive beauty range. The flagship stores feature over 80 global and Scandinavian beauty brands, alongside H&M Beauty’s updated in-house makeup line and newly launched fragrance collection. The Westfield store covers 220 square meters, while the Drottninggatan store will span 620 square meters. In conjunction with the openings, H&M Beauty is expanding its product offerings by introducing over 20 new brands in makeup, skincare, and haircare. Some of the standout additions include MAC Cosmetics, e.l.f beauty, KYLIE Cosmetics, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and K-beauty favorites. Exclusive to H&M Beauty at Westfield, e.l.f beauty products are available in-store only from September 12 to 25, 2024. As part of the launch festivities, the first 600 customers at both stores will receive a special gift. H&M Beauty is not just creating stores but also building a beauty universe that seamlessly integrates fashion and beauty, both in-store and online.

H&M Introduces New Store Concept with Unique Opening in Södermalm, Stockholm H&M has unveiled its latest store at Götgatan 19, Stockholm, marking the launch of a new generation of stores designed to enhance the shopping experience. This concept blends innovative design, airy architecture, and a curated fashion selection, offering customers a more inspiring visit. The Götgatan store, which opened on the 12th of September, is the third of its kind, following similar concept stores in Soho, New York, and Chelsea, London. This new approach adapts stores to their local surroundings, reflecting the dynamic energy of Södermalm. Notably, it is the first H&M store in Sweden to feature a “Pre-loved” second-hand collection. “We want to showcase the best of H&M this fall, not only with our new collection but also by elevating the shopping experience both online and in our new stores. The Götgatan store is a great example of how we tailor our products and experiences to customer needs,” says Karen O’Rourke, Sales Manager, H&M Nordics. The store features modern solutions like integrated smart technology, mobile payments, and improved fitting rooms. Alongside Götgatan, a renovated store at Westfield Mall of Scandinavia also opened this week, with more exciting openings planned this fall. www.hm.com

Thule Introduces Limited Edition Chasm Bags in New Colors Thule has launched two new limited edition colors, Soft Sand and Deep Khaki, for its popular Chasm bag collection. These stylish additions are perfect for outdoor adventures or everyday gym trips. Available for a limited time only! www.thule.com

AXEL ARIGATO’S NYC LAUNCH PARTY WITH LUKA SABBAT Before its debut USA store opening in New York City next week, Axel Arigato hosted a private rooftop launch party on Friday night. The event was designed to introduce the brand to the city and bring together community members from across NYC’s creative sectors. www.axelarigato.com

Hermès Introduces Barenia, a New Scent by Christine Nagel Christine Nagel, Creative Director of Hermès Fragrances, has crafted Barenia, the house’s first chypre fragrance, with a sensual and refined composition. Barenia blends the delicate butterfly lily with the unexpected miracle berry, creating a unique and captivating scent. Soothing oak notes and rich patchouli complete the experience, wrapping you in a fragrant cocoon. In the press materials, French short story writer Maria Pourchet introduces Barenia with a vivid and imaginative tale, followed by detailed insights into Christine Nagel’s creative process and the fragrance’s development. www.hermes.com

A.P.C. Opens New Store in SOFO, Stockholm 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.   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 niche like 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.  www.apcstore.com Nytorgsgatan 38,  116 40 StockholmJakobsbergsgatan 6,  111 44 Stockholm 


LISA YANG Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Pop-Up at Nordiska Kompaniet LISA YANG is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special pop-up installation at the renowned Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Stockholm. Open until September 30th, the installation is located at the Atrium on the Ground Floor. The pop-up showcases LISA YANG’s meticulous craftsmanship and unique techniques, featuring exaggerated proportions, perspectives, and dimensions that highlight the structure and strength of the yarn. This event is a key part of the brand’s anniversary celebrations and the launch of its Autumn/Winter season. Founded in 2014 by Creative Director Lisa Yang, the Stockholm-based brand is known for its “slow luxury” approach, blending East meets West heritage with timeless design. LISA YANG continues to innovate, creating collections meant to be cherished for years to come.

Zalando Unveils Exclusive Styles from Marimekko’s Maridenim Collection To celebrate Marimekko’s exciting expansion into denim, Zalando is launching four exclusive styles from the brand’s inaugural Maridenim collection. These limited-edition pieces include a shirt and three trousers, each featuring the Piirto Unikko—a modern, streamlined interpretation of Maija Isola’s iconic Unikko pattern, which marks its 60th anniversary this year. The trousers come in three distinct styles: straight, wide-leg, and barrel-leg. The Unikko print is achieved through a laser marking technique that uses heat rather than water, creating a sustainable printed effect on the fabric’s surface. First unveiled during Copenhagen Fashion Week in February 2024 as part of Marimekko’s Autumn/Winter show, Maridenim represents a new canvas for the brand’s renowned pattern-making artistry. Furthermore, Marimekko has adhered to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign Guidelines, following circular economy principles throughout the design process. www.zalando.com

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