Moda Operandi x Mama Farm Capsule Collection
Moda Operandi has introduced its latest exclusive capsule collection titled ‘Made for Moda,’ showcasing collaborative knits crafted in partnership with Mama Farm. Founded by actress Isabella Rossellini, Mama Farm maintains a deep-seated commitment to advancing environmental conservation and biodiversity. Leading this initiative alongside Rossellini is her daughter, Elettra Wiedemann, who both have curated an innovative knitting program that embraces ethically sheared wool. In collaboration with Moda Operandi, the dynamic duo joined creative forces with designer Aisling Camps, creating a four-piece knitwear collection available in limited edition. The pieces are hand-crafted by Camps in her Brooklyn studio, using sheep wool sourced sustainably from Mama Farm’s own flock. Priced from $1,590 to $3,990, Moda Operandi chief merchant April Hennig said, “This capsule was not engineered to serve a specific trend, or merchandise need. It was purely an organic collaboration between Aisling and Mama Farm that is focused on the beauty of the raw material and took over a year to incubate and bring to market. It’s so special that the aim of this collection was the shared goal to tell a story; it wasn’t just about selling clothes.” [WWD]
Prada’s Beauty Line Is Here
Luxury Italian house Prada has tapped into the beauty market, with the debut of its makeup and skincare line launched on August 1st. Featuring an array of products, with prices spanning from $50 for lipsticks to $360 for a moisturizer, all developed by French conglomerate L’Oréal. The skincare selection boasts a trio of essentials: a serum, moisturizer, and cleanser. Meanwhile, the makeup line features a wide range of eyeshadow shades, including brown, gold, orange, and purple, as well as foundation and lipsticks. All of the packaging features Prada’s iconic triangle logo. [BoF]
Jean Paul Gaultier x KNWLS Is Coming
Get ready for another designer collaboration in the works as Jean Paul Gaultier teams up with the London-based brand KNWLS. This highly anticipated collection features a lineup of over 40 tops, jackets, dresses, and pants, all set to make their debut on September 8th. The price range for these items varies from $319 to $3000 and will be made available through a selection of retailers, including Ssense, MyTheresa, The Webster, FWRD, and Net-A-Porter. The two brands will unite to host a launch event in collaboration with Ssense during New York Fashion Week. Adding to the anticipation, KNWLS will incorporate select pieces from this collaboration into their own upcoming September show. Alexandre Arsenault, the designer behind KWNLS, and co-founder alongside designer and partner Charlotte Knowles said, “We wanted to find that world in between that feels very KNWLS and very Jean Paul Gaultier at the same time. It feels like it could be part of the Jean Paul Gaultier archive already — but also the KNWLS archive.” [BoF]
Thom Browne’s Anniversary Book
Thom Browne has collaborated with his partner Andrew Bolton, the curator of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to craft a coffee table book that celebrates the 20th anniversary of his eponymous brand. This upcoming book spans 420 pages and is adorned with 350 vivid color illustrations. Set to be unveiled in October by Phaidon, and titled ‘Thom Browne,’ the book showcases visual images of Browne’s journey, blending archival images with freshly commissioned photographs lensed by British photographer Johnny Dufort and an introduction by Bolton, who is the creative director of the project. Designed by Irma Boom, an Amsterdam-based graphic designer, the book features more than 40 gatefolds. Browne said, “Phaidon has been a great partner in helping to share my story and elevate American fashion across such an important medium. When they approached us with this project, I couldn’t think of a better person to tell my story than Andrew.” [WWD]
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