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    COS in the Quarry: A Sculptural Spring/Summer 2025 Unveiling in Athens

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    On a night carved from stone and lit by modern elegance, COS presented its Spring/Summer 2025 collection deep within the awe-inspiring Dionyssomarble Quarry in Athens. A location steeped in history—its marble once shaping the Parthenon itself—set the scene for a show that was anything but traditional.

    As dusk fell, a steel staircase emerged from the marble walls like a line sketch on canvas, and models began their descent into the ancient space, looping through the quarry with quiet grace. What unfolded was a visual dialogue between architecture and apparel—35 looks that spoke the language of softness through strength, of timeless design elevated by modern sensibility.

    Among the first to arrive was Adrien Brody, face of COS’s SS25 campaign. Dressed in fluid tailoring that echoed the collection’s architectural elegance. He was joined by an international guest list of cinematic and creative powerhouses: Sharon Stone, Gemma Chan, Georgina Chapman, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Heart Evangelista, each adding a distinct rhythm to the quarry’s ethereal atmosphere.

    The womenswear offered sculptural silhouettes with a Renaissance twist—draped fabrics that revealed and concealed with poetic transparency. Bare shoulders and fluid movement contrasted against the jagged beauty of the stone, while pointed suede mules and knitted sock boots grounded the ethereal looks in urban cool.

    Menswear played with function and form, spotlighting sleeveless tailoring and silk sets, Bermuda shorts elevated to luxury status, and warm-weather leather layered with soft ribbed knits. The marbled print—created from flower buds pressed against a lens—added a painterly touch to the refined palette of earth tones, muted blues, and terracotta.

    More than a collection, this was a conversation between past and future. COS’s signature clean lines and sustainable innovations—including hydroponically grown cotton—met the grandeur of ancient craftsmanship. Every detail, down to the repurposed show set and reforestation partnership with Dionyssomarble, reflected the brand’s evolving vision of responsible elegance.

    As marble met fabric, and tradition met now, COS SS25 in Athens wasn’t just a fashion show. It was a masterstroke in restraint and reinvention—one that left its mark, quietly and permanently.

  • A Dazzling New Chapter in Chanel’s Chance Story: Introducing Chance Eau Splendide

    Written by Jahwanna Berglund

    Just when you think the game is over, Chanel rolls the dice once more and this time, the outcome is splendid.

    The beloved Chance fragrance family welcomes a new addition: Chance Eau Splendide, a radiant scent painted in purple a shade of magic, rebellion, and quiet nobility. It’s the colour of dreams, depth, and daring. Following the energizing green of Eau Fraîche, the tender pink of Eau Tendre, and the fiery orange of Eau Vive, this latest creation takes us into a new dimension: one that’s both playful and profound.

    Crafted by Olivier Polge, Chanel’s In-House Perfumer-Creator, Chance Eau Splendide is a fragrance of paradoxes. It dances between lightness and gravity, flirtation and finesse. A sparkling raspberry accord opens the experience, fresh, crisp, and joyful, before unfolding into a floral heart where rose and violet meet the elegance of rose geranium, partly cultivated in Chanel's very own fields in Grasse. The dry down is where the magic settles: cedarwood and white musk, softened with the powdery sophistication of iris, linger long after first spritz, like an echo of laughter after the curtain has fallen.

    This fragrance is an invitation to take risks. To believe in serendipity. To follow instinct and embrace the unknown. Chance Eau Splendide is the kind of perfume you wear when you want the universe on your side. A spritz on the neck becomes a small ritual of hope, daring, and intention.
    As Olivier Polge reflects, “The original idea behind chance was a state of mind that we interpreted in very different styles… Each chance fragrance is unique, but they all express the same emotion—something very lively and very direct.”

    Chance Eau Splendide embodies that philosophy, and then some. It arrives unannounced, with a mischievous wink and a dazzling energy. It’s the fragrance of those who believe fortune isn’t found, it’s made.
    And for those who dare to seize it, Chance Eau Splendide is a shimmering leap into what’s next.

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    & Other Stories Introduces Savoir – A Celebration of Romance, Craft and Couture Inspired Partywear

    Written by Fashion Tales

    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.
     

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