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On my radar: Gucci’s Cruise 2013 equestrian collection




I haven’t been on a horse since a school trip to Mr Puddy’s farm in 1986 but I’m quietly lusting after Gucci’s Cruise 2013 equestrian collection. The 15-piece capsule collection includes performance-grade jodhpurs, polos and riding jacket, plus a horse blanket, nappa gloves, whip-printed foulard scarf and the poshest riding cap ever… (more…)



Hermes Editeur: Hiroshi Sugimoto vs Josef Albers



Hiroshi Sugimoto Hermes scarves
Hermes is showing its latest Hermes Editeur scarf collaboration with Hiroshi Sugimoto at Art Basel til tomorrow. The silk scarves of Sugimoto’s Polaroids are a lesson in pure colour that Hermes has produced using a new inkjet printing method. You can see the whole range of scarves on the Hermes Editeur site (the behind-the-scenes photos are quite something), alongside the previous collaboration with Josef Albers. In fact, Sugimoto and Albers complement each other quite beautifully…

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Confirmed: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M




It’s true! And here are the details. The Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection launches on 15th November worldwide and online at HM.com. There will be mens and women’s clothing and accessories but whether my beloved L’Incognito shades will be reproduced is unconfirmed. Read all the info here and watch the video below…



Rumoured: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M




Twitter is abuzz with the rumours of H&M’s (allegedly) latest collab with Maison Martin Margiela. While I’m loving the idea of cheap-chic versions of Margiela trench coats, Tabi boots and L’Incognito sunnies, these days it’s not just about the product. There’s also the ad campaign, video and surrounding promotional activity to get excited about. So who do we think might be commissioned to work on those and what to expect? I’d love to see an accompanying Sophie Calle video or ad campaign (behind the lens, but why not in front of it as well) or perhaps Kirsten Owen as the face of the campaign. What about you?

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