Missed out on the fashion chatter this week? We’ve got you covered. Every week, our inbox is flooded with hundreds of press releases, but we made it our mission to sift through all the noise so you don’t have to. Here’s your quick recap of all the key fashion news from Feb. 15-21, served up in bite-sized pieces so you can catch up fast…
Skims and Nike Team Up for Joint Women’s Label
Nike and Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS have launched NikeSKIMS, a joint venture focusing on women’s activewear that combines Nike’s athletic heritage with SKIMS’ design solutions. This collaboration marks a strategic move for both brands as Nike introduces Elliot Hill as its new CEO, seeking to rejuvenate its image after recent setbacks under former CEO John Donahue, and as SKIMS expands its market presence with its recent high-profile partnerships, including with The North Face and the WNBA. The partnership arrives after SKIMS’ rapid ascension in the shapewear sector since its 2019 debut and amidst Nike’s efforts to recover from innovation critiques and sales declines noted by industry leaders like JD Sports’ CEO, Régis Schultz. The inaugural NikeSKIMS collection is set to release in Spring 2025, with plans for global expansion in 2026. Kim Kardashian emphasized the collaboration’s focus on innovation, inclusivity, and empowering women, aligning with both brands’ commitment to serving a diverse customer base.
Versace Unveils Ramadan 2025 Collection
Versace is the latest luxury label to unveil its Ramadan 2025 capsule collection, spotlighting the renowned Coupe des Dieux print, celebrated for its modern twist on classic luxury. The collection draws inspiration from Middle Eastern cultures and colors, featuring women’s and girls’ attire in airy silk silhouettes, refreshed with a new palette of light beige, pastel pink, and white, radiating a fresh and feminine vibe. Accessories like the La Medusa tote bag and La Greca sneakers in printed canvas complement the collection. For boys, the collection maintains the print’s traditional rich black and gold colors, available in silk twill shirts, shorts, and a printed t-shirt.
SN3 Studio Unveils Latest Offering By Way of Poignant Short Film
Sudanese Dubai-based label SN3 Studio has unveiled its latest collection via a powerful 2-minute long film produced in collaboration with Abu Dhabi-based Crude Productions. Titled Sun & Rain, the video explores the multifaceted nature of love across three intimate relationships, beginning with a touching dialogue between a grandmother and her granddaughter, Fatima. It then captures the bond between two brothers and culminates in a moment of young love sparked by a chance encounter. The film also presents their new fashion line via the cast, who are seen wearing the label’s latest pieces, which includes crewneck sweaters and leather jackets emblazoned with a sun motif, tank tops, and playful graphic tees.
Louis Vuitton Creates a Special Edition FIA Formula One World Championship Trophy Trunk
At the F1’s 75 Event held at The O2 this week, all 10 teams and their drivers, along with Team Principals, revealed their 2025 liveries. During the event, Louis Vuitton also showcased its bespoke Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk, celebrating Formula 1’s 75th anniversary. This special edition trunk, destined for the season’s top driver, echoes F1’s finish line colors with a hand-painted ‘V’ for “Victory” and “Vuitton” on the iconic black and white Damier pattern. Crafted in Louis Vuitton’s historic Asnières atelier in France, it features black leather and microfiber interiors to protect the trophy, with classic brass fittings and leather trim that have characterized LV trunks since the 1860s. This collaboration between Louis Vuitton and F1, which began in 2021, continues to fuse the realms of fashion and sports, broadening the appeal of the sport.
Cartier, Dior, and More Open Flagship Boutiques in Riyadh’s New Solitaire Mall
Riyadh has unveiled an exciting new shopping destination a few weeks ago. The new Solitaire Mall (many are calling it the Jewel of Riyadh) will be home to over 100 retail stores. Among the stores that have already opened is a 260 square meter Fendi flagship, along with Balenciaga’s largest store in the world. Chaumet has also opened its largest regional boutique here, alongside Louis Vuitton, Loewe, and Dior. Spanning 60,000 square metres, the new geode-inspired shopping destination also features an array of dining options, including Perruche, Zuma, Ginza, and London’s Arcade Food Hall.
A$AP Rocky Becomes Ray-Ban’s First-Ever Creative Director
Congratulations are in order for Harlem-born rapper A$AP Rocky who has been named as sunglasses brand Ray-Ban’s first-ever creative director. The news comes just days after jurors found him not guilty in a recent shooting trial. In his new role, the trendsetting artist will help guide creative projects, redesign retail spaces, and provide a distinct vision to the brand’s image and design going forward. “Today, we are welcoming A$AP Rocky into our family; he’s a visionary artist and creator,” says Ray-Ban president Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio. “His ability to push the boundaries of the diverse worlds he explores, aligns with the Ray-Ban DNA. We are reinforcing the brand’s values of innovation, pioneering spirit, and courage. Let the future begin!” His first order of business is to redesign the existing line up of frames in a modern and elevated way. Titled the “Blacked Out” collection, the frames will be adorned with gold-plated accents and feature brand-new ultra-black lenses. The first release from this collection is set for April.
