• SAMSØE SAMSØE RELEASES NORDISK 2.0 COLLECTION

    Written by Yasmine Mubarak

    Nordic brand Samsøe Samsøe has unveiled its Nordisk 2.0 collection, offering a thoughtfully considered capsule of adventure-ready items.

    Get ready for the great outdoors, with the outdoor-proof accessories have everything you may need. Grounded in four bold and bright shades, ranging from “Galaxy Blue,” “Iced Aqua,” “Balsam Green” and “Radiant Yellow,” the Nordisk 2.0 collection includes cutlery, plates and mugs, alongside a roomy tote to carry everything.

    The latest collection also features innovative installations designed by set, furniture and object designer Fatima Fransson who amplifies the your newest outdoor items with a monochromatic aesthetic, pairing each product with a matching art piece. The installations will be on view in the brand’s flagship stores.

    Samsøe Samsøe dates back to 1993, when the Samsøe brothers opened a small namesake jewellery shop in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter. The label soon expanded to include premium T-shirts and knitwear, primarily for men. In 2000, Peter Sextus and Per-Ulrik Andersen took over of the brand, transforming it into an international fashion house focusing on contemporary clothes, footwear and accessories for men and women.

    The new Nordisk 2.0 Collection are available to purchase at its online store and retail. 

  • Ben Cobb for Tiger of Sweden

    Written by Fashion Tales

    Ben Cobb’s debut collection for Tiger of Sweden launches exclusively at MATCHESFASHION.

    Cobb has been a friend of Tiger of Sweden for many years, having long admired their elegant menswear. Combining Tiger’s rich heritage as Sweden’s oldest tailoring brand and Creative Director Bryan Conway’s modern expertise, this collaboration is built on a mutual admiration and a shared love for beautifully cut clothes. The result is a personal collection featuring contemporary separates and essential pieces. The collection consists of eight pieces: a single-breasted peak-lapel and wide-legged suit; a single-breasted notch lapel and flare suit; four striped and block colour shirts; cropped v-neck patterned knitwear; a belted overcoat and dress coat.
    With responsibility at the forefront of Tiger of Sweden’s design journey, the collection is made from leftover materials sourced primarily from British and Italian manufacturers. As a result, the number of each piece produced is dictated by how much material is available. Collection will be available on tigerofsweden.com and on matchesfashion.com
     

  • News: adidas x Thebe Magugu

    Written by Yasmine Mubarak

    SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNER THEBE MAGUGU IS STRONGLY INSPIRED BY HIS COUNTRY AND THE WOMEN IN HIS LIFE. HIS AND ADIDAS' VIBRANT WORLDS MEET TO CREATE WHAT CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS A SENSATION.

    adidas and South African luxury designer Thebe Magugu teamed up once again for the launch of the brands’ Fall/Winter 2022 collection. The visual plant print grounds the latest line of pieces with a touch of nature in the collecdtion which is now available at the website.

    For the second drop of my collection with adidas, I focused on finding beauty in the everyday. Inspired by the heritage of my native land, this drop unveils the Bird of Paradise print, enthused by unbridled joy and freedom. I am thrilled to be able to bring this to life with adidas’ iconic performance and lifestyle pieces,” Thebe Magugu states

    The collection includes many dfiferent pieces including a Poncho Hoodie, sports bras, t-shirts, socks and training tights that are made to wear and be happy with. The beutiful embroidery of the Bird of Paradise plant that follows through the collection including many different patterns in different shades. To continue to work on sustainability, the sportswear brand’s have been created with recycled materials.

    adidas x Thebe Magugu’s collaboration is available on adidas.com

  • Beauty: Scrub & Protect

    Written by Yasmine Mubarak

    ALL GLOW’D UP Sugar Scrub, Estrid Scrub up your life, with the gentle sugar scrub by Swedish brand Estrid. A vegan body scrub for a smooth and uplifting feeling. The formula melts right on to your body and results in a soft hydrated feeling. Gentle yet effective thanks to the fine sugar particles. The scent it’s lovely as well – flowery with a blend of rose.  It leaves a soft layer on the body and don’t dry as other scrubs may do. The bottle is also not too bad, which has a secret layer underneath the top, which makes it non-greasy to have in the bathroom. 

    Bio‑Oil® Skincare Oil (Natural) A good body oil is a great way to protect your skin after a scrub. The Bio-Oil is a secret gem that makes your skin hydrated and protects from future stretchmarks and scars. Kim Kardashian herself, swear by it, and it's actualy really good. The new product differs from the classic, with that it's only natural ingrediatns. Since the product is only using natural oils. It makes this one the first time a natural product has been proven to match the performance of a category-leading product.

    Olaplex No 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and Olaplex No 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner It's not only the body that needs a detox scrub and protection, Olaplex has become a classic for damaged hair. After coloring, bleaching and heavy treatments. While it’s mainly used at saloons, the hair care brand has found it’s way into people's bathrooms. The schampoo truly ‘’scrubs’’ your hair clean, making the hair ready to absorb the treatments and the conditioner. The products has been proven to dramatically repair, protect and strengthen all hair types – from the finest to the thickest. The No.4 Shampoo repairs and protects from our everyday stress factors of split ends, and damaged hair by re-linking broken bonds. Thanks to the only patented formula that helps damage. The conditioner is also worth mentioning as it turns dry and brittle hair soft and shiny. If your hair is a bit drier, make sure to use a treatment for that extra moisturize, as Olaplex focuses on the re-built of each hair.

    Lush, Srubbie Body Butter A favorite each winter is to go an buy the body scrub/body butter from LUSH called Scrubbie. It's a luxurious treat for your body. When the skin gets dried and irritated, this is the savior. While I haven't gotten it this year, I am ready to buy it again. The best part with this scrub is that you can hold it, like a bar of hard soap, and don't get your hands irritated. Simply glide over damp skin and rinse off. The exfoliating and hydrating honey buffer can be used in the bath or shower, with ground coconut shells and almonds to scrub. The best part is the delicate cocoa butter, shea butter and coconut oil to nourish and moisturize and keeps your skin hydrated long after.

    Summer Fridays Summer Skin Nourishing Body Lotion Silky and coconutty, Summer Fridays Summer Skin Nourishing Body Lotion disappears into skin, delivering a matte finish that feels lovely. It treats your skin and your senses with the coconut smell and is a lovely end of the day treat. Packed with plant-derived butters and oils, its non-greasy formula instantly melts into skin to provide all-day moisture.

    Lova Skin Instant Foot Peeling Don’t forget your feet during the winter season. This essential foot kit has you covered. The Lova Skin is literally magic, and works even on the most sensitive feet. With ingredients such as Swiss Glacier Water and Aloe Vera, the Foot Peel reveals the natural beauty of your feet. From the first application, you can’t believe your eyes - the roughness is gone. After only 60 seconds you can see your feet transform, and has become an essential part of beauty routine all year around. The only thing is to make sure you moisturize your feet afterward, almost every second day – since the peeling is very effective to exfolitate and as always, you have to maintain the hydration, or your feet will crack up again.

  • Hermès Women's Spring-Summer 2022 Fashion Show

    Written by Yasmine Mubarak

    Hermès brought luxury to the desert for its Spring/Summer 2023 collection. Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski, the creative director  of the womens line, took her inspiration from “a rave in the desert,” creating the outfits that ultimately became upscale practicality. Hermès took its Paris Fashion Week audience to the sand dunes, to set the tone for a post-desert hike.

    With summer comes a rush of optimism. The brand describes the collection as an ethereal silhouette brings a breath of life, dressing the skin in the warmth of sunny shades. Lightness is bound for new horizons. The scenography, creates silhouettes that move in the endless ease of a circular space. They cross landscapes by artist Flora Moscovici, horizons full of promise where femininity is manifest and nothing is impossible.

    Hermès continues to adapt to the present notions of luxury travel, this time with a focus on outdoor escape and exploration that can also be used in the urban landscape of our cities. Vanhee-Cybulski wants to reinvigorate the city girl with a utilitarian look equipped for hikes outdoors, as I guess we all are more into being in nature than before. 

    Also, worth mentioning is the accesories, the Hermés Kelly gets a flamboyant splash of feathers, and colors that will inspire everyone next summer. Hermés also brings its signature leather and canvas combination to oversized styles as well. Though not technically handbags that are so practical, it's still a statement wear. 

    See the full runway show, and all looks here at Hermès.com

  • Balenciaga launches Re-Sell program

    Written by Fashion Tales

    On September 26th, 2022, Balenciaga is launching a circularity program that assists its clients in re-selling their own Balenciaga clothing and accessories— part of the House’s broader mission to become a fully sustainable company. In partnership with Reflaunt, a platform that aims to implement circular models for fashion brands, Balenciaga will offer its customers expert consignment support. For making the choice to re-sell, these customers are rewarded with financial compensation or Balenciaga store credit.

    Through the Balenciaga Re-sell Program, products can be dropped off at participating Balenciaga stores or collected by a scheduled service available via balenciaga.com. The items are then documented, authenticated, professionally photographed, priced, and listed on part of Reflaunt’s worldwide network that includes more than 25 secondary marketplaces. Once purchased second-hand, they are then shipped to their new homes. Compensation for the resale is offered to the original customers with a monetary or credit value. The credit, a higher amount, can be used to purchase new Balenciaga items in a selection of participating stores.

    The Balenciaga Re-sell Program is designed to encourage the practices of reducing, reusing, and recycling and to reward clients for their participation.

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