Though the change of seasons inevitably catalyzes the filling up of schedules both personal and professional, our round-up of recent releases compete to prove that style mustn’t be overlooked, be it in leisure, play, or the daily grind.
Gucci’s Monogram Mania
A no-brainer backdrop for the house’s infamous horse-bit hardware, Gucci’s AW 2024 collection features monogrammed versions of their beloved loafer with modern edits—namely, an elevated creeper-style platform and a metal plaque with the house’s logo helming the toe box. These updated classics call for an updated attitude. Wear with caution.
Burberry’s Instant Classics
Crucial to building a dynamic wardrobe is a strong base of, well, basics. Enter Burberry’s latest line, aptly named Burberry Classics. Filled with essentials like timeless scarves, cotton poplin shirts tailored to perfection, and reversible trench coats, investment pieces finally feel experimental and fun. Note: Burberry’s iconic Nova Check is a known neutral!
Time Travel with Louis Vuitton
Being late is out. Louis Vuitton’s Escale Collection debuts four watch models, crafted with ever luxurious bits and bobs; 18-carat rose gold, sapphire crystal, platinum, onyx, baguette-cut diamonds, and meteorite, paired with richly textured calf leather straps. The collection evokes a bygone era, piquing our desire to go back in time and pay it a visit.
Dior Defies Gravity
Just as Pollock’s art was born in the action of its creation, Dior’s latest leather designs come as a result of an innovative embossing technique, coined: Gravity Leather. The Dior oblique motif makes its mark in 3 different colorways and can be found on backpacks, belts and sneakers, encouraging wearers to create as well, via their own styling methods.
Going for Gold with Ralph Lauren
It’s only fitting that a founding father of American fashion dresses Team USA for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, as he has nine times over. Where the ceremonial uniforms feature wool and leather blazers on top and denim on bottom, the collection features what Ralph does best—archival favorites and plenty of stars and stripes.
Pick Your Loewe Player
Loewe’s FW 2024 men’s collection seeks to recreate the experience of dressing your avatar in a video game. Offerings from the powerhouse run the gamut of masculine expression, from fluorescently colored and patterned knits to reimagined tailored button downs. Is your character’s name Stavros, who lives in Las Vegas, hiding stolen poker chips in a neon, textured, graphic print hobo bag? If you’re not sure where to start with this collection, we think that could be it.
Deviate from the Norm with Fendi × Devialet
How could we trust any ordinary speaker with our meticulously curated playlist after hearing Fendi and Devialet’s latest collaboration? An effortlessly portable speaker with a leather handle, wholly covered in the iconically repetitious Fendi monogram logo, this small but mighty sonic sphere boasts Devialet’s expert sound engineering, made to blend both analog and digital amplification. Don’t worry, Janet Jackson and Nancy Sinatra are next in the queue.
Givenchy & Bogs Stomp Out the Competition
It’s rarely the case that the shoe du jour is one of extreme comfort and functionality, but Givenchy has made strides in combining the practical with the pretty. Collaborating with Portland, Oregon-based brand Bogs, these are constructed to be 100% waterproof and warm—with vulcanized rubber and a sock lining for an ultra lightweight feel.
This story appears in the pages of VMAN 53: now available for purchase!
Photography Johannes Bauer
Location Studio Johannes Bauer
