Phoebe Philo's Return, Burberry's Rebrand, & the Stem Player's Ye-Free Future
It's the weekend, baby!
Things are ramping up at Highsnobiety HQ as New York Fashion kicks off, signaling the start of another Fashion Month — and a slew of new industry developments. ICYMI: Balenciaga announced a partnership with the National Children's Alliance, Burberry unveiled its new brand identity under recently appointed creative director Daniel Lee, and Matthieu Blazy unveiled a new Bottega Veneta it-bag.
In footwear, a certain pair of red boots by none other than MSCHF, fashion's resident prankster art collective, dominated online discourse. But don't let the hulking kicks distract you from the week's other footwear developments: fragment and Converse joined forces on another Chuck 70 collaboration, Aimé Leon Dore is apparently making its mark on the New Balance 860, and Jack Harlow's sneakers are invoking the internet's wrath.
Celebrities also kept busy. Evan Mock raised a glass to Highsnobiety Beauty at our launch party on Monday night, Jennifer Coolidge impersonated a dolphin in e.l.f. Cosmetics' first Super Bowl advertisement, and Ben Affleck fans got their first look at the grimace-happy actor as Nike co-founder Phil Knight in Air.
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Is This the End of Luxury's Sans-Serif Logo Era?
"It looks like the world of luxury fashion could be leaving its lazy-ass minimalist sans-serif logo era behind once and for all."
The Stem Player Doesn't Need Kanye's Money
"Freed from a toxic relationship with Ye, Klein is taking KANO back to its roots: the people. Crowdfunding for KANO's next Stem creation opens soon and, even if you don't get involved, you can join the conversation on the Stem Player's official Discord."
Philophiles Rejoice! Phoebe Philo Is Back
"That Phoebe Philo-shaped hole in your soul looks like it's going to be filled, after the designer finally announced the launch of her own high-anticipated luxury label in September 2023."
The New Nike LeBron 20 Is Part of History
"Just as Michael Jordan set many a record in his signature Air Jordans, King James made his moment in a new pair of Nike LeBron 20s."
Alexander Wang Continues To Evade Accountability
"On the evening of February 8, celebrities and high-profile editors attended the designer's first runway show in New York City since 11 men accused him of sexual assault."
Hermès Triumphs in the 'MetaBirkin' Trial
"By confirming that digital items and NFTs must respect trademarks on IRL goods, Hermès' victory sets a precedent for future cases of a similar nature — a blow to creators looking to riff on established brands."
