Erdem × H&M look book images revealed; Longines launches Conquest with moon-phase display
Michal Pudelka Hennes & Mauritz has released the look-book images from its collaboration with Erdem, photographed by Michal Pudelka. Pudelka wanted to convey a feeling of Englishness, according to the company. The venue was the same as the one where the print campaign and the Baz Luhrmann promo for the Erdem × H&M collaboration was […]
In brief: H&M Foundation donates to south Asian flood victims; Trilogy commemorates 15 years
In a positive demonstration of corporate social responsibility, H&M Foundation has donated US$200,000 to the floods in India in Bangladesh, supporting the work of Save the Children. Currently, 1·3 million children are out of school, and 16,000 schools—12,000 in India and 4,000 in Bangladesh—have been damaged or destroyed. Elisabeth Dahlin, CEO of Save the […]
Volvo teases XC40 with discussion about interior, promises more choice and colour
Geely’s premium brand, Volvo, will soon launch its XC40 compact SUV, the first time the brand has created an entry for this market. The company has teased the new car by discussing its interior, but has kept the exterior under wraps. The new model completes a three-pronged approach to the SUV market, complementing […]
Three by Ekman: the Royal New Zealand Ballet shows its witty, ingenious side
Stephen A’Court Swedish-born choreographer–director Alexander Ekman, it transpires, was the first person Francesco Ventriglia called when he was first appointed artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Ekman, says Ventriglia, creates choreography that is ‘different, brave, intelligent, witty and fun,’ and he sees the work as being the equivalent of ‘good food’ for the […]
H&M creates unique looks at Met Gala for Nicki Minaj, Stella Maxwell, Ashley Graham, Jourdan Dunn
Dimitrios Kambouris, Neilson Barnard, Dia Dipasupil, John Shearer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) went all out by dressing seven celebrities at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit—the Met Gala—this year. Nicki Minaj, Future, Ashley Graham, Joe Jonas, Jourdan Dunn, Sasha Lane and Stella Maxwell all donned unique H&M looks to celebrate the Institute’s exhibition, […]
Chanel Chanel revealed last week the first of four films for its Gabrielle bag. The photographs had already been shot by Karl Lagerfeld, featuring Kristen Stewart, Cara Delevingne, Caroline de Maigret and Pharrell Williams, each with the ‘aura’ of Gabrielle Chanel in the film. The first film, starring Stewart and directed by Daniel Askill, […]
Five ideas reshaping the fashion industry: H&M Foundation invites public to vote on the best
H&M Foundation invites the public to vote on the best ideas that can help revolutionize the fashion industry toward a sustainable, waste-free future. Initiated in 2015, the competition is now on to its second round, with €1 million up for grabs between five winners. The vote, at globalchangeaward.com, closes on April 2. The public […]
Natalia Vodianova fronts H&M’s Conscious Exclusive campaign in a gown made from recycled polyester
Natalia Vodianova stars in H&M’s Conscious Exclusive campaign, highlighting the brand’s use of Bionic, a recycled polyester made from recovered shoreline waste. H&M Conscious is the Swedish retailer’s sustainable, socially responsible collection, with the Exclusives going a step further with limited-edition designs and, usually, a high-profile spokesmodel. The key design this season is […]
H&M to release Fashion Icons Selected by The Weeknd on March 3
Federico Pestilli August Eriksson Hennes & Mauritz has teamed up with the Canadian Grammy Award-winning artist and producer, The Weeknd, on a collection of staples, dubbed Fashion Icons Selected by The Weeknd. The Weeknd has chosen the items, which go on sale at any H&M store that carries menswear from March 2. H&M […]
Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com Hennes & Mauritz launched its collaboration with Kenzo at Pier 36 in New York on Wednesday, with a fashion show directed by the legendary Jean-Paul Goude. Attending celebrities included Rosario Dawson, Iman, Lupita Nyong’o, Chloë Sevigny, Elizabeth Olsen, Charli XCX, and Chance the Rapper. The new collection, dubbed Kenzo × H&M, […]
