Month: May 2023

For their June 2023 issue, Vogue Czechoslovakia dedicated the month of June to goodwill philanthropic initiatives, and one of the most important issues of our time, mental health. Luna Bijl, model and ambassador for Play Mental Foundation, a foundation committed to improving mental health for teens and young adults, talks about her struggles with mental health and the shame and apprehension people still have around the issue.

Luna Bijl’s cover story was photographed on an Italian farm in the province of Alessandria. Luna is also wearing brands such as Etro, New Balance, Loewe, Chanel, Federico Cina, and Chloe.

“I struggled with anxiety, panic attacks and mental health issues in general and never found the courage to talk to anyone about it or ask for help. But as soon as I opened up to others in this direction, I realized that I’m not alone and that many other people struggle with mental health problems too.”

Creatives:
Photography @arranandjules
Editor-in-Chief @andreabehounkova
Publisher @michaelaseewald_v24
Styling @chiaratotire
Hair @gianluigi.gargaro (@aldocoppola)
Make‐up @martinabolis1

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Alaïa’s Creative Director Pieter Muller for Summer Fall Archetypes Collection delve into the exploration behind the meaning of Alaïa. Distilling “The essence, the essential. Purity, simplicity, directness,” Muller translated those words into the garments of Alaïa and the relation to the female form. Model Anna Ewers is wearing featured pieces from the Archetypes Collection like the Cotton Belted Trench, Vienne Cross Body, Draped Jersey Dress, 3D Flare Waffle Pant, Sculpting Jersey Bra with the Khaima Bag. There’s a ton of versatile looks raging from sensual, sporty, sophisticated, and unapologetic boldness.

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“A notion of sculpture through clothing, of carving shape from cloth, of couturier as bâtisseur – or builder – crafting garments around the body. Methodologies of construction become means of decoration, concrete translated to decoration, a humble dressmaker’s pin can become sublime.” –Alaïa

Calzedonia, the Italian based fashion brand known for their leg and swimwear are broadening the brands horizons into the French market with their tasteful, quality, and more importantly accessible swimwear. For their new capsule, Calzedonia in a first, enlisted aid of none other than French actress, model, and Marianne Laetitia Casta as the face and ambassador for their latest 2023 Summer Swimwear Collection.

Sharing a common vision for artistry, liberty, and femineity, Calzedonia and Laetitia collaborative capsule showcases versatility, celebrating women through various themes, styles, shapes, and sizes. The Summer Collection consist of three themes: Coastal Chic, Summer Festival, and Wild Nature. Some of the highlight pieces from the collection are the eye-catching tie dye designs of the Formentera bikini, the beautiful curve shapes of the Lione and Cairo one pieces, and Laetitia’s favorite, the black Dallas one piece swimsuit. The Summer 2023 Collection boast plenty of style, quality, accessibility and was designed with the artistry and values of Laetitia Casta in mind.

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“avec Calzedonia, nous avions envie, ensemble, de construire une belle image, de partir sur des bases artistiques qui fassent rêver. Je trouve cela essentiel aujourd’hui de réussir à faire rêver. C’est important pour moi d’avoir un engagement artistique avec la marque avec laquelle je travaille, que ce ne soit pas un rapport de force mais au contraire qu’on puisse construire une histoire.”

Chanel’s Creative Director Virginie Viard celebrating the lush cinematic history of the city of Los Angeles and evoking Californian way of life, kicked off Chanel Cruise 2023/24 in grand fashion. A city known not only known for its history of film, but also its famous beaches and active pursuits, chiefly aerobics and roller skating. While the collection can look quite sporty, Cruise 2023/24 still boast familiar hallmarks of Chanel like tweed suits, sequins, and timeless elegance.

Imbued with the athletic spirit of California seen through the lens of CHANEL, black-and-white ensembles ready for the roller rink feature lustrous black cut-out swimsuits framed with metallic comets and crystal, sequin and pearl embroidery or layered with belted leather mini shorts, each worn with ribbed leg warmers over stacked white trainers with a quilted sole. — Chanel

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Read more at Vogue, L’Officiel, and i-D

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