Willow Smith for Marc Jacobs
Not long after we knew that Cher is gracing Marc Jacobs’ new campaign did we hear about Willow Smith joining the crew. The New York-based designer casually dropped on his Instagram a photo of the14-year-old in a pleated black dress and killer boots. Marc Jacobs states that he “always preferred collaborating with the people who inspire me to give new life to the clothes we show on our runway.” [The Cut]
Cadillac Cruises in the Fashion Lane
As New York fashion week struggles to find a new sponsor after Mercedes Benz copped out, another big car company enters the fashion world this July. Cadillac announced that it shall be sponsoring New York Fashion Week: Men’s, with the aim of elevating the brand further as a luxury label. [Fashionista]
Gucci Generation
Right after the CFDA Awards, New York played host to this year’s Gucci cruise collection to cap off an eventful week in fashion. Creative director Alessandro Michele doesn’t hold back in reinventing the established brand. What used to be chic, sleek, and honestly, unreachable is now becoming relatable. “You imagine they might read Sartre, neck some beers and go gallery hopping together in Dalston, Williamsburg or their global equivalents. These are clothes that are aspirational in a way that feels more tangible because these live and breathing characters have inhabited them,” writes Susie Bubble after seeing a montage of animal prints, tasseled shoes, and rugged men in ill-fitting attire on the runway of Gucci’s cruise collection. [Dazed Digital]
Bae Watch
Adidas Originals unveils Dear Baes, a line of athleisure wear that’s part of the ongoing collaboration between musical superstar Pharrell Williams and the sports brand. Jackets, boyfriend T-shirts, printed leggings, and cropped tops bearing the saturated colors featured in Pharrell’s “Supercolor” line of shoes are part of the clothing collection, and take inspiration from his backup dancers, The Baes. [Hypebeast]
Mansur Gavriel Expands Enterprise
The most recent winners of the Swarovski Accessories Designers at the CFDA Awards previewed their future forays on the same night. The designer duo Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel wore clothes and shoes of their own design, hinting to up what could be a full line of clothing soon. Given how their bucket bags are currently a major must-have, no doubt they’ll be racking up the sales when this venture hits stores. [Style.com]
