Dolce&Gabbana at the Carnival in Salvador De Bahia

From glittering looks, exceptional DJ sets and lots of celebrities, the outstanding Dolce&Gabbana float at Salvador de Bahia

Hundreds of travelling parties, parades of exaggerated costumes, colourful dancers and music everywhere. The Salvador de Bahia Carnival, one of Brazil’s largest most popular festivals, is back in full splendour after a three-year pandemic.

A captivating show in which Dolce&Gabbana took part by parading in an exclusive float, Saturday 18th February, on the Barra-Ondina circuit.

Numerous guests: artists from the electronic music scene including Major Lazer Sound System, Attooxxa and TropKillaz and a parterre of exceptional celebrities.

Fernando Alonso and Kimoa present: The FA AMF1 Collection

#Astonmartinf1 #AstonMartinF1xKimoa #TodoAlVerde

The collection, jointly designed by Kimoa and AMF1, will be on sale at Kimoa.com and other motorsport channels

Madrid, February 28, 2023. Kimoa joins forces with the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team with driver Fernando Alonso to launch the “FA AMF1 Collection”.

Kimoa’s relationship with the premier motor category is linked to its co-founder, Fernando Alonso, since the launch of the brand in 2017. With the driver joining the British team, this relationship is destined to continue. In this regard Kimoa launches its most special collection to date, with new product categories that complement the already iconic caps.

Here is the announcement of a long-awaited partnership “I am tremendously proud of what we have achieved with Kimoa over the years. The strong commitment to using recycled materials with which we have managed to combine quality, design, and responsibility with the environment, have been the result of strong investments in R&D. When presenting the project to the Aston Martin F1 team and passing its demanding quality and design standards, we knew that the effort of these years was worth it”, states Fernando Alonso.

The Fernando Alonso capsule collection of the Aston Martin F1 Team is made up of two t-shirts, one sweatshirt, one hoodie, two polo shirts, a windbreaker, and three caps. In addition, Kimoa is launching the hoodie and one of the t-shirts in kids size. The entire collection is a tribute to the flagship colours of Aston Martin with green as the main color, accented fluorine lime, and black, which merges the distinctive elements of the Asturian driver: the number 14 and his iconic logo with a lightning bolt. Reinventing the classic patterns that maintain the traditional essence of the team adapted to the new times.

This collection is the first work under the creative direction of María Núñez, who has taken special care in the details of the garments, incorporating technical finishes such as heat-sealing and silicone prints and maintaining the Kimoa philosophy with the use of recycled cotton, organic cotton, pre-consumer cotton, and recycled polyester.

The pre-order of the collection is available today at www.kimoa.com/AstonMartin . Shortly it will be available at the new SimplyEV Superstore in Wynwood, Kimoa’s preferred point of sale, the AMF1 e-comm store and other global retailers. The collection.

About Kimoa

It is a lifestyle and activewear brand, which is inspired by nature and a sustainable vision mode to create clothing and accessories that combine design with sustainability. It was born in 2017 with Fernando Alonso as co-founder of the project, and it was acquired by the American business group, Revolution Brands International, in 2021. The influence of motorsport, in terms of cutting-edge technology, is reflected both in the finish of the garments and accessories with the use of avant-garde fabrics and materials obtained from recycled materials. Free spirit, traveling, exploring, discovering, feeling the speed and above all, feeling like yourself are the engines that drive the Kimoa philosophy. www.kimoa.com/AstonMartin

About AMF1

The legendary Aston Martin marque first raced in Formula One in 1959 and returned to the sport in 2021 under the leadership of Canadian entrepreneur Lawrence Stroll. With a team of passionate people at its heart, and a talented squad of drivers – including double World Champion Fernando Alonso and Canada’s Lance Stroll – this is a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective. Alongside collaborative and strategic partners, the Silverstone-based team is bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end. www.astonmartinf1.com

About Revolution Brands

Revolution Brands is a leading global designer, manufacturer, retailer and distributor of recreational electric vehicles, performance sports and lifestyle products and accessories. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the organization operates as the parent company for a diverse portfolio of well-recognized brands across its core segments that include Kimoa, SimplyEV, Kimoa, MiniMotors USA providing consumers with a wide range of high-quality and future-forward products through customer service-focused e-commerce and an expanding network of retail locations.

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Fendi Women’s Autumn/Winter 2023 Fashion Show

Fendi Women’s Autumn/Winter 2023 Fashion Show

Live now, the #Fendi Women’s Autumn/Winter 2023 fashion show, presenting the latest from Kim Jones. Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear: Kim Jones Artistic Director of Accessories and Menswear: Silvia Venturini Fendi Artistic Director of Jewelry:

Fendi Women’s Autumn/Winter 2023 Fashion Show

Fendi Women’s Autumn/Winter 2023 Fashion Show

 

Delfina Delettrez Fendi Set Design and Production: Bureau Betak Film Art Direction and Production: Bureau Future Film Direction: Walter Films Music: Simon Parris Show Music: Lost Bliss by Chris & Cosey Styling: Melanie Ward with Ellie Grace Cumming Hair: Guido Palau Makeup: Peter Philips Nails: W-MManagement Casting: Shelley Durkan Casting Choreography: Les Child Special thanks to Amanda Harlech

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian is the muse of #DolceGabbana and face of the 2023 Campaign

Kim Kardashian  is the muse of  #DolceGabbana  and face of the  #DGSS23 campaign  . Celebrated photography duo Mert&Marcus follows her through the rooms of an 18th-century Italian villa in a series of black-and-white shots, amplifying the sensual elegance, intimacy and understatedness.

Dolce Gabbana |  Duo Mert&Marcus, Kim Kardashian, muse and face of the Women's Spring-Summer 2023 Campaign

Dolce Gabbana | Duo Mert&Marcus, Kim Kardashian, muse and face of the Women’s Spring-Summer 2023 Campaign

The Collection is born from unique reinterpretations of the Dolce&Gabbana archives of the 90s and 2000s: a journey through the   most authentic #DGDNA . Iconic pieces take on new meaning through reinvention. Explore the collection:  https://www.dolcegabbana.com/en/kim-kardashian-ss23/

#CiaoKim #Madeinitaly

GUCCI Fall Winter 2023 Women's Collection Fashion Show

Desfile de moda de la colección femenina Otoño Invierno 2023 de GUCCI

Un nuevo concepto de herencia toma forma en la colección de mujer Otoño Invierno 2023 con siluetas evocadoras coloreadas en tonos eléctricos y enriquecidas con acentos opulentos.
GUCCI Fall Winter 2023 Women's Collection Fashion Show

GUCCI Fall Winter 2023 Women’s Collection Fashion Show

#GucciFW23#MFW  #myluxepoint #luxury #fashion

Dolce Gabbana | Duo Mert&Marcus, Kim Kardashian, muse and face of the Women's Spring-Summer 2023 Campaign

Dúo Mert&Marcus, Kim Kardashian, musa y rostro de la Campaña Mujer Primavera-Verano 2023

 

Interpretada por el célebre dúo de fotógrafos Mert&Marcus , Kim Kardashian , musa y rostro de la campaña femenina Primavera-Verano 2023, viste singulares reinterpretaciones de piezas de archivo de #DolceGabbana. Sensual y elegante, la Colección #DGSS23 es un viaje por el ADN más auténtico de la marca.

Explore the collection at https://www.dolcegabbana.com/es/kim-kardashian-ss23/

#CiaoKim #Madeinitaly

eBay Opens Store in NYC that Accepts Pre-Owned Luxury as Currency

eBay Inc.  Nov 16, 2022, 08:00 ET

Shoppers are invited to have their jewelry, handbags, and watches appraised and exchanged for “closet currency” to purchase authentic items from eBay’s top luxury sellers

SAN JOSE, Calif.Nov. 16, 2022– Open during Jewelry Week in the heart of New York’s  iconic Diamond District, the eBay Luxury Exchange capitalizes on the skyrocketing value of authenticated luxury items by letting shoppers exchange jewelry, handbags and watches from top brands like Gucci, Rolex, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

“It’s never been easier for luxury enthusiasts to refine their collections in a trusted environment, and we wanted to create an IRL experience that reflects what’s happening on eBay every day,” said Tirath Kamdar, GM of Luxury at eBay. “The Luxury Exchange gives shoppers an opportunity to appraise and sell their valuable goods, and add something new to their personal collections – just in time for the holiday season.”

eBay’s Luxury Exchange capitalizes on the skyrocketing value of authenticated luxury items by letting shoppers exchange jewelry, handbags and watches from top brands like Gucci, Rolex, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

eBay’s Luxury Exchange: How it Works

  • Shoppers have their luxury items appraised and assigned a value with which they can shop the store’s inventory of designer watches, handbags, and jewelry.

  • Once shoppers find an item(s) within their “currency,” they can make the exchange and walk out of the store with their new luxury goods.

  • If nothing in the store catches a shopper’s eye, guests can visit the on-site photo studio and opt to list on eBay themselves instead of exchanging.

The Luxury Exchange comes on the heels of the expansion of Authenticity Guarantee to jewelry, a move that significantly augments eBay’s luxury offering. eBay launched Authenticity Guarantee in 2020, and the program now includes sneakers, watches, handbags, trading cards and now, fine jewelry. As a result, more and more shoppers are turning to eBay to buy and sell their collections. This behavior is reflected in the depth and quality of inventory available on the marketplace.

eBay’s Luxury Exchange capitalizes on the skyrocketing value of authenticated luxury items by letting shoppers exchange jewelry, handbags and watches from top brands like Gucci, Rolex, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The Rise of Resale: Luxury As Currency

As economic uncertainty proliferates, interest in alternative investment classes has continued to climb. According to “The Rise of Resale: Luxury As Currency” – a new report from BoF Insights, the data and analysis think tank from The Business of Fashion, conducted in partnership with eBay – approximately 30% of U.S. luxury shoppers surveyed believe the value of luxury handbags, watches, and jewelry is less volatile than other investment assets they own1.

eBay’s Luxury Exchange invites shoppers to have their jewelry, handbags, and watches appraised and exchanged for “closet currency” to purchase authentic items from eBay’s top luxury sellers.

eBay’s Luxury Exchange invites shoppers to have their jewelry, handbags, and watches appraised and exchanged for “closet currency” to purchase authentic items from eBay’s top luxury sellers.

More than half of these shoppers see their luxury items as a form of currency, and they think about their collections dynamically, as a way to trade for other items that they want. What’s more, sixty-two percent of respondents report that they have sold items from their collection for more than the original purchase price.

eBay Opens Store in NYC that Accepts Pre-Owned Luxury as Currency

“Everyone Deserves Real”

Physical authentication is the leading factor in convincing a shopper to purchase a second hand luxury handbag, watch, and jewelry on an online resale platform. eBay’s commitment to authenticity in the luxury category is further evidenced by its upcoming brand campaign – “Everyone Deserves Real” – which spotlights how the pervasiveness of ‘fakery’ in pop culture contrasts with the very real world of eBay’s authentication service and its expert authenticators.

Luxury on eBay – By the Numbers
  • Watches
    • In 2021, eight watches were purchased on eBay in the US every minute.
    • The most sold watch brands in 2022 are Hamilton, Omega, Seiko, Tag Heuer, and Tissot in the US and Canada.
    • Sales for trending styles like the Omega Speedmaster and Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer are up triple digits YoY in the US and Canada in 2022.
  • Handbags
    • In 2021, a handbag was purchased on eBay in the US and Canada every 13 seconds.
    • Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Prada are 2022’s top selling handbag brands in the US and Canada.
    • Sales of styles like the Balenciaga Le Cagole and Chanel 22 are up triple-digits YoY in the US and Canada in 2022.
  • Jewelry
    • In 2021, eBay sold eight fine jewelry items in the US and Canada every minute.
    • Cartier, David Yurman, Gucci, Swarovski, and Tiffany & Co are 2022’s top selling brands in the US and Canada.
    • Sales of the Chanel Coco Crush Ring, David Yurman Cable Spira Bracelet, Gucci Interlocking G Bracelet, and Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Bracelet are up triple digits YoY in 2022 in the US and Canada.

eBay’s Luxury Exchange – at 22 W. 47th Street, New York, NY – is open to the public from Wednesday, November 16 through Thursday, November 17, from 11am to 6pm.

About eBay

eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2021, eBay enabled over $87 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.

1  Business of Fashion survey data collection in the U.S. in October 2022.

SOURCE eBay Inc.

PRADA LINEA ROSSA FALL/WINTER 2021 SKI CAMPAIGN

Engineered for high-performance sports, geared for metropolitan life – since 1997, Prada Linea Rossa has been inspired by and designed for champions. That encompasses the technicality of each garment, created to excel in all situations and under all conditions, but also the very ideology of Linea Rossa – of not just reaching your goals, but exceeding them.

PRADA LINEA ROSSA FALL/WINTER 2021 SKI CAMPAIGN

PRADA LINEA ROSSA FALL/WINTER 2021 SKI CAMPAIGN

To front the Linea Rossa Fall/Winter 2021 ski campaign, Prada turns to those who reflect this ongoing heritage of excellence – pioneers and champions, free-thinkers who push themselves beyond. For the second time, champion British-American freestyle skier, philanthropist and prominent LGBTQI+ figure Gus Kenworthy features in a Linea Rossa campaign. A figure of excellence across all fields, Kenworthy is as comfortable as an actor and rights activist as he is on the slopes – constantly striving to be the best.

For this ski campaign, Kenworthy is joined by another leading global figure in winter sports – the American snowboarder Julia Marino, gold-medal winner in the 2017 X Games. The first female boarder to win two medals at the same X Games in 17 years, Marino took 15 podium wins across the 2017-18 season.

She has harnessed her renown and visibility to further causes close to her heart: on the women and youth empowerment front, she inspires young women to pursue their dreams, both on and off the slopes, opening up the traditionally male-dominated sport to a new generation of women. Both figures showcase the Fall/Winter 2021 Prada Linea Rossa ski collection – specifically calibrated for winter conditions, streamlined for speed, geared for life.

Captured in still images and a filmic short directed by Matt Pain, Kenworthy and Marino engage in a fierce battle across the slopes, a race between skier and snowboarder on their shared winter terrain. Their competition, however, harks back to the original root of that word – competere, ‘to strive for.’ Not a rivalry, but a sparring match, an urging of one another to push further and achieve. The ethos of champions, the attainment of excellence synonymous with Linea Rossa – a line to cross, to conqueror.

Credits:
Director: Matt Pain
Photographer: Olav Stubberud
Talents: Gus Kenworthy, Julia Marino

#PradaLineaRossa
#PradaFW21
#PradaLineaRossaSki

ASPENX Prada, a limited-edition collection of elevated ski performance

Introducing ASPENX Prada, a limited-edition collection of elevated ski performance wear inspired by the vibrant energy and atmosphere of Aspen. Designed by Prada with Aspen’s ski professionals and artist Paula Crown, the ASPENX Prada collection is comprised of a thoughtfully curated selection of womenswear and menswear intended to optimize performance, comfort, and style in the snow.

Catered to a community of creatives, athletes, and fashion connoisseurs alike, the high-performance line harmoniously blends the technical excellence of Aspen with Prada’s inherent sleekness and world-class craftsmanship to create a statement-making ensemble built for ultimate movement and mobility. The signature graphic – a visual of red, white, and black slashes – was designed by Paula Crown for an ultra-modern and striking appearance.

Catered to a community of creatives, athletes, and fashion connoisseurs alike, the high-performance line harmoniously blends the technical excellence of Aspen with Prada’s world-class craftsmanship; the result is a statement-making ensemble built for ultimate movement and mobility.

“More than a fashion collection, this collaboration is a physical representation of the one-of-a-kind spirit of Aspen just ahead of the destination’s 75th anniversary. Built for uninhibited exploration, the capsule complements ASPENX’s founding vision of new possibilities, and I am beyond pleased to work with such a revered house as Prada on this momentous occasion.”

The collection’s two outerwear styles – The Extreme-Tex Jacket and Extreme-Tex Ski Jacket – feature optimal insulation and waterproof capabilities achieved through their hero fabric, Extreme-Tex, a three-layer fabric researched and developed exclusively by Prada, as well as Graphene® padding designed to regulate body temperature.

The limited-edition ASPENX Prada collection will be exclusively available for sale on ASPENX.com starting December 15 and at the soon-to-be-open ASPENX store in Aspen’s Gondola Plaza beginning December 20.

GUERLAIN - Exceptional Creations - The Bee Bottle by Begum Khan 2021

GUERLAIN – Exceptional Creations 

The Bee Bottle by Begum Khan 2021

This exceptional Guerlain perfume is priced at 10,000 euros

01 HEADING EAST

With the Bee Bottle, the young designer has cast a bridge between past and future; between East and West. An artistic encounter between two worlds. For Guerlain, Begüm Khan has created a work of art all in gold-plated bronze and encrusted with pavé gemstones; an encounter between East and West, as told by the designer:

“Since embarking on this collaboration, I have been constantly amazed by the synergies between myself, a young Turkish designer, and the centuries-old house of Guerlain.”

02 THE WORLD OF BEGÜM KHAN

Jewellery designer Begüm Kiroglu grew up in a family of Ottoman art collectors. Inspired by the East and by the opulence of Istanbul, she decided to create jewellery brand in 2012. With an abundantly whimsical imagination, she designs works of art that reinterpret nature, flora and fauna, forming a rich compendium of beasts and floral symbols.

03 THE BEE, SOURCE OF INSPIRATION

The theme of the bee is very dear to Guerlain, as a source of inspiration, a decorative motif and the hallmark of an ecological commitment. . A source of inspiration for Begüm Khan: ‘Bees have always intrigued me: they are a common sight, buzzing all around us, and yet their beauty is often overlooked. They are fragile yet strong, and there is something inspiring in this dichotomy. Bees are also synonymous with Guerlain, so they were a natural choice for our collaboration.” says the artist.

04METAMORPHOSIS OF THE BEE BOTTLE

Begüm Khan chose to create a jewel comprising elements that resonate with the West and the world of Guerlain. In the fantastical design, an imperial bee, the Guerlain symbol, escapes from its fanciful and luxurious universe to land for a fleeting moment on the bottle, fringed by four majestic flowers. Each piece is handmade by Turkish craftsmen in a historic workshop near the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, through a labour of love that imbues every bottle with its own personality and soul.

05 AN EXCEPTIONAL SAVOIR-FAIRE

Crafted in Istanbul workshop, the bronze-set decorative adornment is plated with 24-karat gold and paved with approximately 6,500 coloured gems. One by one, each stone is added by hand. Once placed on the bottle, the precious motif blots out the cartouche. This inimitable, meticulous feat of metalwork takes over fifty hours to complete.

06 LE SONGE DE LA REINE

The exclusives fragrance that comes with the creation, Le Songe de la Reine, brings us before the gateway into the East. This Eau de Parfum opens on a fresh and vibrant mix of mandarin and bergamot, revealing the freshness and the delight of fig notes in its heart, set upon a woody base of sandalwood and cedar notes. “This is a fragrance full of contrasts, wherein the woody notes, in their strength and sensuality, are confronted with the vegetal vitality of fig sap.” says Thierry Wasser, Guerlain House Perfumer.