“A beautiful fashion photo does not mean beautiful clothes.”
Artistic director of the Hermès men’s universe, Véronique Nichanian, Rob Report
It was a treat to read this profile of Hermès artistic director of the men’s universe, Véronique Nichanian in Robb Report. At 36 years and counting, she’s the longest-serving creative director in fashion who doesn’t have her name above the shop. Especially cute is her story of designing a striped cashmere rugby shirt for David Hockney.
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Where is the Alexis Bittar jewelled notebook line? Give me pens! Give me agendas! Fuck it, bring back Rolodexes! I know I’m not the only person living for the – frankly genius – Alexis Bittar Instagram miniseries*. The bite-sized antics of fictional ’upper east side terror and icon’ Margeaux Goldrich, hilariously observed vignettes that show the fashionista terrorising her revolving door of personal assistants, is a masterclass in Instagram marketing.
Each episode (can you call a minute-long clip an episode?) is brilliantly written and shot, then costumed – with accompanying ASMR audio – with statement Alexis Bittar necklaces, bangles, earrings and handbags. My favourite recent episode involved writer Jalil Johnson as a short-lived assistant reprimanded for taking notes on his phone instead of in a leatherbound agenda, the way we all know the chicest people take their notes. Alexis Bittar, please note this: give the people the merch they want!
Seriously though, just what is it about ghastly fashion bosses that we love to idolise? From Ab Fab’s Edina and Patsy to The Devil Wears Prada’s Miranda Priestley (shortly coming to the London stage) to Kell On Earth’s Kelly Cutrone (who herself had a cameo in the Alex Bittar skits), there’s a not so-fine line between assertive and abusive that we simply love to see crossed. The New York Times managed to get an answer of sorts.
“I was Jules,” says Sasha Charnin Morrison, once an assistant like Margeaux’s and now a freelance writer and digital content creator referring to Margeaux’s ex-assistant. “That was my life. You never knew on a Friday if you were fired, but you would always come back for more abuse on Monday.” Patricia Black, the actress who plays Margaux all too convincingly offers, “we all worked for somebody who has been a Margeaux or had a mother who was that. These relationships exist, so why not lighten up and make fun of them?”
If you want a palate cleanser though, I can’t recommend this Oscar de la Renta documentary highly enough. A Sense of Beauty is a breathtakingly beautiful making of the Pre-fall 2024 collection, showing just how much love and care goes into a collection that we never usually get to see. Watch here.
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Arket’s autumn newness has started filtering through and they have really nailed the transeasonal outerwear and knitwear. Lightweight merinos and fine-gauge cashmeres in neutral colours might seem boring, but trust me, they’re useful! The charcoal rib tank* is an easy layering piece while we’re still in the is-there-a-September-heatwave-or-not phase, while there are quite a few short sleeve knits to choose from, including this roomy short-sleeve roll neck* – so versatile with jeans, tailored trousers*or shorts, pencil skirts or even a suit.
This slouchy wool jumper* with its split side seams is one of those pieces you need if you’re out all day. You can tie it round your waist or over shoulders while it’s warm in the daytime, then throw it on after sundown. Ivory is a lovely autumnal colour, to offset your post-summer glow-up.
Arket’strenches* are all massive. I’ll probably drown in them, but if you’re tall-ish, the styling is great. (The hooded parka in the look book* that I really want – although also ginormous – is ‘coming soon’.) And finally, this dark burgundy patent-leather slingback* is a classic back-to-work shoe to ease you back into corpcore character.
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HADES just teased this killer collab on Instagram. A teeny tiny capsule collection of four knits, three skirts and two scarves co-designed with Tilda Swinton and “inspired by Tilda herself, as well as four films from her filmography: Female Perversions, Last of England, Orlando and Suspiria”, it’s a great example of the niche HADES has carved celebrating cult artists and musicians in the medium of clothes.
The shapes are simple but contemporary and all pieces are made in England and Scotland. I’m all over this boxy ‘TILDA’ cardigan (above) for starters. Tilda Swinton x HADES is available online here, or in September from the HADES Mayfair pop-up.
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