Fashion never takes a pause, and this week’s lineup of moments proves it.
adidas’ Under The Tongue documentary had sneakerheads and football fans in a chokehold, unraveling the legacy of the iconic Predator boot with cameos from Beckham, Zidane, and Bellingham. Over at Bottega Veneta, the opening of their Sydney store introduced a world of Italian walnut warmth and Drop motif details. And just when you thought luxury couldn’t get more opulent, Rolex became the NGV’s first-ever Timepiece Partner, marking its legacy in Australian culture.
Blink and you might’ve missed it — but don’t worry, we’ve got the full recap of fashion’s most unforgettable moments from this week.
Bottega Veneta unveil new Sydney boutique
Bottega Veneta opened its newste Sydney store, spotlighting its Pre-Spring 25 collection and Matthieu Blazy's debut fragrance line for the House. The space embodies the spirit of Italian craftsmanship with walnut wood, terrazzo stone, and House motifs like the Drop, offering a refined experience for shoppers.
Find out more on the Bottega Veneta website.
Rolex announces timepiece partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Rolex has announced its inaugural partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) as the institution’s official Timepiece Partner, marking its first major arts collaboration in Australia. Through the Rolex Perpetual Arts Initiative, this partnership celebrates excellence in design and craftsmanship, with iconic Rolex clocks displayed at NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
Find out more on the Rolex website.
adidas premiere film charting the Predator football boot's legacy
Sportswear brand adidas unveiled Under The Tongue this week, a feature-length documentary produced with SoccerBible, chronicling the 30-year legacy of the Predator football boot through insights from icons like David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Jude Bellingham. Directed by Keane Pearce Shaw, the film explores Predator’s cultural impact on and off the pitch, with reflections from Adidas executives, designers, and even football fanatic Louis Tomlinson, now streaming on the adidas Football YouTube channel.
Find out more on the adidas Youtube channel.
Nagnata open Sydney flagship store
Last night, Nagnata invited friends to celebrate the opening of their Sydney flagship store in Paddington's Glenmore Road precinct. A vibrant crowd helped mark the occasion, with a delicious menu designed by Byron Bay chef and creative Pamela Maudy of Mira Curated. Guests enjoyed an assortment of canapes including spelt sablés, goat’s cheese spheres and coloured fruit paste disks, while sipping on Papa Salt dry martinis with fig leaf oil & citrus, NOW wine and non-alcoholic TULA spritz. Paying homage to the brand’s DNA, Object and Set Designer Felix Grech playfully created a suspended knitted installation using recycled materials. As music played by Tiaggo De Luca, guests happily mingled into the sunset as their evening adventures flowed into the night; a balmy Sydney summer welcoming Nagnata home with a warmth embrace, back to where it all began.
Find out more on the Nagnata website.
Noble Label announce summer pop up in Sydney
Opening from December 11 to 15 on Comber Street, Paddington, Noble Label will be opening its summer pop-up, spotlighting its Sydney-to-Japan capsule wardrobe collection. The space will also be showcasing local artists, championing a spirit of thoughtful, resourceful buying.
Find out more on the Noble Label website.
Gucci unwraps their 2024 gift campaign
The fourth chapter of Gucci’s Gift campaign returns to Florence, weaving a final night of enchantment where chosen family and loved ones come together in a celebration of wonder and love. Set to Blondie’s I Feel Love (live 1980). Helmed by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno, the visually rich tale is brought to life by Marcell Rev’s direction and Anthony Seklaoui’s photography, and features a slew of the House's notable friends and ambassadors like Dakota Johnson, Julia Garner, and Kendall Jenner.
Find out more on the Gucci website.
Lana Wilkinson announces Melbourne residency
Lana Wilkinson unveiled her Summer 25 collection with an exclusive residency at Emporium Melbourne this week, featuring seven hero styles inspired by the glow of East Coast summer twilight. Running from 12–22 December on the Ground Floor next to Oroton, the residency is open 10am-7pm (Sat-Wed) and 10am-9pm (Thu-Fri).
Find out more on the Lana Wilkinson website.
