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& Other Stories Unveils SS24 Campaign Starring Alek Wek 3:04 PM Thursday, January 25, 2024 & Other Stories introduces its SS24 campaign, featuring the trailblazing supermodel and humanitarian advocate Alek Wek at the forefront. Titled ‘Create your unexpected,’ the empowering campaign encourages women to embrace challenges as opportunities for personal and creative growth. The collection, launching in two drops, encompasses a blend of clean lines, textured silhouettes, and bold designs, ranging from ’80s-inspired oversized leather jackets to feminine watercolor florals on ruffled dresses. Alek Wek’s message emphasizes the endless source of creativity and the elusive nature of perfection. The SS24 collection will be globally available in selected stores and online at www.stories.com. Written by Astrid Birnbaum

HOTSPOT – Grand Hôtel Stockholm Spa & Fitness 12:43 PM Thursday, January 25, 2024 www.grandhotel.se Fotocred byline: Grand Hôtel Stockholm

Lilli Jahilo Biodegradeable Collection 12:03 PM Thursday, February 1, 2024 The biodegradable collection from Lilli Jahilo includes elements from the street fashion of London in the 90s, rave culture as well as unisex products. Building on the success of the men’s workwear capsule, the Biodegradable Collection takes utilitarian fashion to new heights. Every detail is thoughtfully crafted, reflecting a commitment to quality, durability, and environmental consciousness. The pieces are created from 100% plant-based materials. Products created in this way provide an opportunity for fiber-based recycling or biodegradation at the end of their life cycles. High-quality materials and impeccable tailoring, excellent fit and cuts developed for all body types are the DNA of the brand. With this collection Lilli Jahilo is taking a step further to explore what it means to create garments without non-renewable materials. Only plant-based fabrics and biodegradable elements have been used in the entire collection.

Louis Vuitton Presents the Nanogram Speaker 1:29 PM Friday, February 2, 2024 Louis Vuitton’s collection of connected objects continues its journey with the launch of the new portable LV Nanogram Speaker, designed to accompany today’s adventurers wherever they go. Beneath its beautiful exterior, the LV Nanogram Speaker is renowned for its premium sound performance. Developed with the expertise of the world-leading audio company Harman, it delivers an impressive audio experience with rich sound and remarkable frequency response. The speaker is designed for those seeking new horizons, whether they be explorers, tech enthusiasts, design lovers – or all three.

Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Expanding To Europe 1:06 PM Friday, February 2, 2024 Sephora and Haus Labs by Lady Gaga are expanding their shared vision of empowering and uplifting through makeup designed for everyone. Following last year’s successful launch at Sephora UK, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga – the “supercharged, clean makeup brand driven by innovation” – will soon be exclusively available at Sephora in Europe starting from March 26th. Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, renowned for its top-selling, viral, and award-winning beauty line, is expanding into twelve European countries. Available in-store and online in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, with exclusive online availability in Switzerland, Greece, Romania, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Lady Gaga, the brand’s creator, expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m thrilled to bring our new, clean artist makeup to Europe, especially to Sephora, a source of inspiration for years. At Haus Labs, artistry is inclusive, and our products are both high-performance and skin-friendly.” Sylvie Moreau, President of Sephora Europe & Middle East, echoed this sentiment, stating, “We’re excited to introduce Haus Labs by Lady Gaga to our European market. Our customers will love the innovative, inspiring world of Haus Labs and its pioneering formulas.” Haus Labs by Lady Gaga offers over 125 products across 9 categories, catering to all shades and skin tones. Highlights include the Triclone Skin Tech Foundation and Concealer, known for their viral success and skin-loving ingredients like fermented Arnica, providing superior protection against environmental stress.

Breitling x Victoria Beckham Collection 10:46 AM Monday, February 5, 2024 Breitling introduces a new line of timepieces, co-designed with Victoria BeckhamBy Astrid BirnbaumVictoria Beckham’s signature style takes center stage in the exclusive Chronomat 36 Victoria Beckham collection. Fromher fashion debut in 2008 to today, Beckham’s designs have become fixtures at Fashion Week, celebrated for their sleeksophistication and a delightful blend of feminine and masculine tailoring.More than 15 years later, Breitling unveils a limited-edition timepiece, the Chronomat Automatic 36 Victoria Beckhamcollection. With only 1,500 pieces available, this collaboration between the luxury watchmaker and the renownedfashion house creative director results in a one-of-a-kind expression of modern elegance.Breitling CEO Georges Kern shares, “The Chronomat is already a versatile watch with a classic form. With VictoriaBeckham’s signature style, this collection is a modern, radiant expression of that timepiece.” Step into the world wherefashion meets horology, where each piece is a testament to timeless sophistication.

TEKLAN x LAYERED 9:10 PM Tuesday, February 6, 2024 TEKLAN x LAYERED introduces a collection that consists of seven hand-tufted rugs in 100% wool, four fluffy mohair blankets,  and the original LAYERED Rosso sofa in two new vibrant fabric choices – all designed in Teklan’s signature color blocking combinations. Behind Teklan you find the Scandinavian visionary artist and designer Tekla Evelina Severin – that brings a colorful and contemporary touch to the pieces.  In a press release Tekla Severin says that: “The vision for my work is the balance between the playful and straight geometric, and the perspective where the two- and three-dimensional worlds meet.”

CAPPELEN DIMYR – A SCANDINAVIAN SOFT INTERIOR ATELIER 12:15 PM Tuesday, February 6, 2024 During Stockholm Design Week, Cappelen Dimyr opens the doors to a product exposition at Grand Relations Atelier, presenting recent launches, iconic pieces, and glimpses of new developments. Established in 2019, Cappelen Dimyr made the first introduction with a quiet but luxurious line of handmade rugs in natural material and colors. Since then, the brand has evolved its product range, introducing artisanal colonnades, wall tapestries, and, in late autumn 2023, unveiled the first two products within the Covers category. The new launch marked the first transaction towards becoming a soft interior atelier. The first launch of covers includes two different coverlets that can be used as a decorative element at the foot of your bed or cover any furniture in the home. These exquisite coverlets combine the best of bohemian luxury and Scandinavian elegance to create a truly unique and luxurious bedding experience for your bedroom. Rooted in its foundation of crafting exceptional rugs, Cappelen Dimyr expanded the offer of bold signature pieces forfloors, introducing the floral chapter in late 2023. Each rug within this chapter is crafted to be an embodiment of timelessbeauty and craftsmanship, all decorated with floral motifs. In a strategic collaboration, Cappelen Dimyr joined forces with Australian partner Tigmi Trading to create a captivating spring editorial. This editorial not only showcases the newly launched products but also highlights iconic pieces from the collection, illustrating the brand’s commitment to artistic expression and sophisticated design. www.cappelendimyr.com

LEE® X JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT 9:41 AM Tuesday, February 6, 2024 LEE® ANNOUNCES GLOBAL COLLABORATION WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT. Today, Lee® announces the launch of a collection featuring the work of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Available globally, this capsule blends legendary denim and groundbreaking art in unique styles for men and women. Bursting onto the New York City art scene in the ‘80s, Basquiat’s use of bright colors and striking graphics cemented him as a global cultural icon and left a lasting mark on the contemporary art world. Similarly, Lee has been influencing the world of denim for 100 years, creating styles like the Lee RiderTM jacket, a true original that’s often copied, but never replicated. Inspired by Basquiat’s unique sense of style and personality, Lee’s denim silhouettes and coordinates act as the canvas to showcase his neo-expressionist artwork. Splatter-painted jeans, boldly-striped sweaters and crown-adorned denim jackets seamlessly blend with artwork like the “Warrior”, “Pez Dispenser” and more. www.lee-jeans.com

Iittala – New Era 9:55 AM Wednesday, February 7, 2024 IITTALA STEPS INTO A NEW ERA WITH NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR JANNI VEPSÄLÄINEN The long-standing Finnish design brand Iittala has a unique heritage in artisan glassmaking and is world-renowned for its distinctive glass design.Now Iittala presents its newly appointed Creative Director Janni Vepsäläinen, while starting a new and bold era to strengthen the brand’s commitment to artistic innovation and design quality and the artisanal heritage that defines Iittala. Janni Vepsäläinen has a long experience of working with prestigious luxury brands within fashion. Iittala has long had an influential presence in the world of design. The roots of glassmaking stretch back to 1881, and the market made its international breakthrough in the 1930s and 1940s, during the early years of modernism and functionalism. Through Janni’s creative vision, Iittala is now ready to redefine its approach to the design world.  Kicking off with an unexpected collaboration where design meets sound with the London-based experimental sound and visual artist Damsel Elysium.The artistic partnership unites Damsel Elysium’s avant-garde world with Iittala’s centuries-old tradition of artisan glassmaking, resulting in a captivatingcollection of mouth-blown and hand-made glass instruments and objects. Iittala has always had a deep commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and the exploration of glass as an artistic medium. www.iittala.com