It's been an interesting week in fashion to say the least, with the continuation of Barbie-mania, the rise of the mesh mary jane flats, and of course in the world of sports, adidas's partnership with the just-commenced FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia. Below we take a look at some of the most interest tid-bits of fashion moments from this week that might not have made it to your Instagram feed, TikTok 'For You' page, or wormed their way into conversation amongst your fashionable friends. From LVMH's unprecedented partnership with next year's Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, to Balenciaga's expansion of their historic Avenue George V location.
LVMH partners with the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
LVMH will be sharing its creative excellent and craftsmanship at key celebratory moments during the Olympic and Paralympic Games next year in Paris. This will include the medal design – one of the event's most iconic symbols and traditions, symbolic of an athlete's quest for victory and surpassing oneself – which iconic jewellers Chaumet will design, applying their savoir-faire built from centuries of Parisian heritage.
Chairman and chief executive officer for the group, Bernard Arnault, said the unprecedented partnership would "contribute to heightening the appeal of France around the world" and that it was "only natural that LVMH and its Maisons be part of this exceptional international event", due to their mutual "values of passion, excellence, and inclusion".
“Sports is a tremendous source of inspiration for our Maisons," Arnault said, "Which will unite creative excellence and athletic performance by contributing their savoir-faire and bold innovation to this extraordinary celebration.”
Balenciaga expands their historic Avenue George V location
Balenciaga is expanding its existing salons, atelier and Couture offices on Avenue George V in Paris, an historic address for the House, where Cristóbal Balenciaga himself first established his Paris ateliers in 1937. The address has long been home
The newly reopened space features high-tech updates that allow Balenciaga's past, present and future to live in harmony.
LOEWE release exclusive new Hammock Hobo mini bags
Spanish fashion House LOEWE have released a special new edition of their popular Hammock Hobo mini bag via their website, and available exclusively in-store at LOEWE's Melbourne Collins Street store. The House's iconic shape-shifting Hammock Hobo mini bag is crafted by artisans at their atelier in Spain, and is available in three exclusive colour ways: purple, lime green and slate grey.
The campaign for the exclusive release channels the story of mythical lovers Zhinü and Niulang. As the original story goes, the two were separated by the galaxy and only able to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, their love enduring the pain of being apart to enjoy one precious day together.
