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Stockholm Surfboard Club joins Dover Street Market Ginza Open House with exclusive capsule collection image courtesy of Stockholm Surfboard Club Stockholm Surfboard Club, the innovative surf fashion brand founded by Manne Glad, is announcing itsparticipation in the Dover Street Market Ginza Open House. For this special event, SSC will unveil an exclusivecapsule created at their Stockholm workshop, featuring caps, t-shirts, and trousers. The limited-edition collectionis a celebration of the Club’s workshop spirit, showcasing the brand’s playful dyeing, bleaching, and stainingtechniques. In addition to the limited collection, the SSC team will be on-site throughout the Open House weekend, offeringbespoke garment customization on request, providing visitors with a personalized experience.Stockholm Surfboard Club, founded in 2019, has consistently redefined surf culture by merging fashion, art andcraft. This collaboration with Dover Street Market Ginza marks the brand’s continued ambition to closely connectto their community. The Open House will take place at Dover Street Market Ginza on the 28-29 of march, with the capsule collectionavailable in limited quantities throughout the event.

Acne Studios Unveils SS25 Capsule Collection with Kappa, Fronted by Tricky image courtesy of Acne Studios x Kappa Acne Studios is teaming up with Italian sportswear powerhouse Kappa for a Spring/Summer 2025 capsule collection that fuses football culture with Scandinavian minimalism. The collaboration spans denim, sportswear, and accessories, including football jerseys, second-skin layers, tracksuits, sneakers, and a special reinterpretation of the Acne Studios Bowlina bag. The campaign is fronted by iconic British musician Tricky, whose genre-defying presence underscores the collection’s raw, rebellious energy. Shot by photographer Jordan Hemingway, styled by Leopold Duchemin, and brought to life with set design by Polly Philp, the visuals reflect a gritty yet futuristic aesthetic. Grooming was led by Takuya Uchiyama. The Acne Studios x Kappa collection lands in stores and online for SS25, merging athletic nostalgia with avant-garde edge.

Louis Vuitton Introduces eLVes — A Bold New Fragrance Honouring Feminine Power image courtesy of Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton’s latest olfactory creation, eLVes, is more than just a new perfume, it’s a celebration of women’s strength, individuality, and the quiet, unshakable courage it takes to forge your own path. Timeless yet fiercely modern, eLVes is a fragrant tribute to the dualities that define femininity. Crafted by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, the scent opens with a lush floral heart, a sophisticated interplay of Bulgarian rose and Centifolia rose. But it’s the inclusion of lily of the valley that marks a breakthrough: long considered a silent note in perfumery, it now sings thanks to innovative extraction techniques developed in Grasse. What unfolds is a composition that’s both soft and sharp, just like a rose with thorns. Beneath its floral surface lies a warm, amber-rich base that defies traditional gender codes. Once reserved for masculine blends, amber here brings depth, power, and sensuality. Rounded out with ambroxan and patchouli, eLVes leaves a hypnotic trail: a warm-meets-cool contrast that lingers on the skin like a second identity. At its core, eLVes is a fragrance for those who move through the world unapologetically women who embrace their contradictions, carve out their own space, and redefine what it means to be strong.

Kvadrat/Raf Simons/Peter Saville – Technicolour Fleck Totebag image courtesy of Kvadrat Kvadrat is paying homage to its relationship with Peter Saville and Raf Simons by launching the limited-edition Technicolour Fleck Tote Bag. The all-purpose tote bag represents a meeting of form and fabric from two singular creative minds in the interzone. Simons from fashion and Saville from art and design, brought together by Kvadrat to create an object of utility replete with symbolism. Released in March in a limited edition of 200, the classic Kvadrat/Raf Simons Tote Bag is made in Technicolour Fleck, an all-wool ‘rural graffiti’ textile designed by Peter Saville. The British artist also designed the bag’s signature woven label, bearing the textile’s item number and colour code. A clean graphic gesture and subtle reference to his iconic work for Factory Records. The Tote Bag is available in two colours, 0190 black and 0150 grey, with the fabric’s characteristic random flecks. Perfectly proportioned and versatile, it has a zipper with a classic leather pull and an outside pocket. The bag is lined in black cotton with an inner pocket also with a zipper and leather pull. Branded Kvadrat/Raf Simons/Peter Saville, marking their relationship and dialogues. It was Saville, a longstanding creative consultant to Kvadrat, who introduced Simons to the global design textile company, spawning a decade-long collaboration across high end interior textiles and accessories. “Peter and I have had so much understanding, respect and love for each other over so many years and we are both strongly connected with Kvadrat. In a way the bag represents those relationships. We both believe strongly in something individually but we are also interested in others’ creative work and how things kind of click in a creative world. With the tote bag, it is not literally that we did this thing together but it’s how things click. Like the word interzone, I have been obsessed with that word forever. For me, it’s not about crossing over music and fashion and art, it’s more this undefined unclear area between the zones, as the word says.”Raf Simons Interzone also resonates with Saville as a way of perceiving his work. “The significant term to mention in any kind of understanding of my work is interzone. The overlapping space between design, art, fashion, music, cinema, photography, architecture, interior… I was never specifically interested in graphics or typography; I was interested in how two-dimensional culture could reflect the mood of the moment — the feeling of the now.”Peter Saville The Technicolour Fleck Tote Bag represents a meeting of “two great minds”, says Anders Byriel, CEO of Kvadrat. “Peter originally introduced us to Raf when we wanted to build a brand extension with him. We knew they had a special energy and shared aesthetic references, so it was natural to celebrate the relationship and the dialogues with this collaboration.”   TECHNICOLOUR FLECK TOTE BAG100% new English wool, worsted Width 40cm, height 38cm, depth 17cm 2 coloursAn all-purpose tote bag by Raf Simons and Peter Saville, produced in a limited edition of 200. A meeting of form and fabric from two singular creative minds in the interzone. Simons from fashion and Saville from art and design brought together by Kvadrat to create an object of utility replete with symbolism.Branded Kvadrat/Raf Simons/Peter Saville, marking their relationship.

Lescarf Launches Capsule Collection for H&M image courtesy of LESCARFxH&M Lescarf has rapidly become a favorite among fashion enthusiasts worldwide, and its capsule collection with H&M makes the brand’s minimalist aesthetic accessible to a wider audience. The collection reflects Lescarf’s design philosophy through clean lines and carefully selected materials, maintaining the same commitment to quality that has contributed to the brand’s success with its sixty retailers across the Nordics, the UK, and Japan—including prestigious destinations such as Harvey Nichols, Nordiska Kompaniet, and Le Bon Marché. “We are incredibly excited to share our designs with an even broader audience. It has been essential for us that every piece in the collection embodies our aesthetic while remaining both timeless and expressive. We are immensely proud of the result and look forward to seeing more people wear Lescarf,” says Natalie Karlsson, founder and creative director of Lescarf. In a previous feature for H&M STUDIO DESTINATION on hm.com, Natalie shared her favorite silhouettes from H&M, emphasizing timelessness and carefully chosen materials—a vision that is clearly reflected in this collection. The collection comprises eleven styles in meticulously selected materials and colorways: nine scarves and two caps, all inspired by spring trends such as brown, burgundy, and animal prints. The styles are available in recycled cotton as well as the exclusive silk for which Lescarf is renowned.

Mateus Presents the New Blossom Collection, Designed by Sam Baron photography Rasmus Lindahl Swedish ceramic house Mateus unveils a new chapter in its beloved Blossom collection, created in collaboration with French designer Sam Baron. Known for blending modern design with traditional craft, Baron brings a refined yet playful twist to the brand’s signature aesthetics. The updated Blossom collection features new colorways and sculptural shapes that continue Mateus’ legacy of hand-painted ceramics made in Portugal. This evolution of the collection highlights Baron’s flair for merging function and poetry, resulting in pieces that are as expressive as they are practical, perfect for elevating everyday moments. The launch marks another step in Mateus’ ongoing dialogue between Scandinavian minimalism and Mediterranean vibrancy, further establishing the brand as a global name in modern tableware. www.mateuscollection.com

& Other Stories Introduces Savoir – A Celebration of Romance, Craft and Couture Inspired Partywear image courtesy of & Other Stories There’s something undeniably magical about the moments before a celebration begins. The quiet anticipation, the soft chaos of getting ready, and that fleeting feeling when everything still lies ahead. It’s this exact emotion that & Other Stories captures with the launch of Savoir, a limited edition collection designed to elevate the art of dressing up. Crafted in the brand’s Paris and Stockholm ateliers, the Savoir collection isn’t just a seasonal drop. It’s a love letter to detail, silhouette, and craftsmanship. Bold, surreal, and unapologetically romantic, this is partywear that doesn’t shout, but softly mesmerises. “At its core, the collection is about those intimate moments before a special event—the excitement, the joy, and the memories waiting to unfold,” says Frida Billegren, Atelier Designer at & Other Stories in a press release. “Every piece is made to feel like a treasure, playful, luxurious and timeless.” The collection features sculptural silhouettes, unexpected textures, and couture level embellishments. One standout is a floor length, peach pink gown with delicate sequin detailing that glimmers just enough to catch the light, yet never overshadows the wearer. Elsewhere, a recurring heart motif lends the collection a touch of whimsy. A nod to timeless symbols of love, woven into the very fabric of the pieces. Quilted into a red leather mini skirt with a matching bralette, cropped across a soft tee, or peeking out as cut outs on crimson heels, the heart becomes a subtle signature throughout. Accessories are no afterthought either. Statement earrings crafted from textiles and glass beads echo the collection’s dreamy mood, while the heart shaped cut outs on shoes feel like a wink to the past, with both feet firmly planted in the now. Launching April 10 in selected stores and online at stories.com

Harriet Allure Unveils “Zenzi” – A Tribute to Strength, Heritage, and Belonging image courtesy of Harriet Allure Luxury fragrance brand Harriet Allure introduces Zenzi, its latest scented candle inspired by the life stories, heritage, and values of founders Alex “Adus” Adu and Frederik “Freddy” Opoku Mackensy. Zenzi is a tribute to the strength and beauty that women bring into their homes, a scent designed to honor love, light, and belonging. The name Zenzi is derived from Creszentia, a Latin word meaning “growing” or “flourishing.” This theme of expansion and vitality is captured in the candle’s carefully composed scent profile: it opens with warm and spicy notes of jasmine and saffron, evoking the vibrant energy of home. At its heart, amber wood and golden amber create a glowing, intimate embrace, a sensory reflection of the connection shared between family, friends, and community. Sustainability and craftsmanship are at the core of Harriet Allure’s values. Each candle is made from 100% additive-free soy wax with organic cotton wicks, and the fragrances are meticulously sourced from Grasse, France, the historic heart of fine perfumery. The organically shaped containers are designed in Sweden and handmade in Portugal using recycled clay, intended to be repurposed as timeless design pieces once the candle burns out. For Zenzi, Harriet Allure introduces a deeper, more distinct tone: burgundy. “The decision to introduce burgundy for Zenzi is a thoughtful departure from the earthy tones that define our collection,” says Adu, co-founder of Harriet Allure. “It’s a rich, elegant color that adds a sense of luxury and refinement, while still feeling grounded and timeless. It embodies depth, warmth, and a sense of heritage, perfectly aligned with the story behind Zenzi.”

Tiffany & Co. Unveils Campaign for New HardWear Collection images courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. announces the launch of its new HardWear by Tiffany campaign starring the House’s latest ambassadors, Mikey Madison and Greta Lee, together with Anna Weyant. Captured by renowned photographer and director Harley Weir, the campaign is centered on the theme of love’s transformative strength. The short films and imagery showcase these influential figures wearing pieces from the coveted HardWear collection as they each share their personal definitions of strength, celebrating the symbolism of the collection and Tiffany & Co.’s deep connection to empowerment and love. In each film, the talent—dressed in all black—expresses their unique views on strength. Mikey Madison, wearing a diamond-encrusted HardWear by Tiffany gold necklace, earrings, and bracelets, declares, “When I’m questioning my own power, I think of things that seem fragile, but aren’t.” The words they speak and the jewelry they wear come together to tell a powerful and authentic story of love and resilience. Greta Lee, adorned in pavé diamond and gold pieces from the collection, shares her view on the power of unconditional love: “When a family’s love is unconditional, loving yourself is inevitable. Where love goes, strength follows.” Anna Weyant, reflecting on strength, adds, “I believe the people who hold onto joy, through everything, are the strongest people alive.” Together, the three talent—Anna, Greta, and Mikey—come together in the anthem video, weaving their personal reflections into a unified narrative that celebrates the transformative strength of love. www.tiffany.com

Cartier Unveils Bold New Trinity Designs for Spring 2025 images courtesy of Cartier Cartier continues to celebrate the enduring allure of its iconic Trinity design, first created by Louis Cartier in 1924. A timeless symbol of unity, love, and fidelity, the Trinity has become a cult classic praised for its simplicity and emotional resonance. Following last year’s centennial reimagining, Cartier pushes the boundaries of the Trinity once again with striking new interpretations for 2025. Drawing inspiration from the Maison’s legendary bestiary, the three intertwined bands now feature patterns inspired by the panther, tiger, and serpent—each creature lending its iconic motif to a different band. The result is a wild and luxurious evolution of the classic: white gold scales, rose gold panther spots, and yellow gold tiger stripes rendered in black lacquer. Building on last year’s more angular Trinity silhouette, the latest designs introduce varied compositions and sizes, allowing the rings to glide and interlock in new, contemporary ways. A standout piece is the hand-assembled XL necklace, crafted link by link to showcase Cartier’s renowned precision and artistry. Many pieces are adorned with half-pavé diamonds, offering a fresh, modern take on the eternal Trinity legacy. www.cartier.com