June 22, 2023 in Fashion & Style by Julian Everett
Jonny Johansson, Acne Studios' creative director, embarked on a transformative Grand Tour, which inspired the Spring 2024 menswear collection. Johansson's journey to Venice last October wasn't just for the art, architecture, and Thomas Mann vibes; he aimed to examine the psychology behind changing one's attire when traveling, dressing differently to portray a different alter ego.
Read moreJune 30, 2023 in Fashion & Style by Charlotte Sinclair
French manufacturers Chapal and Kelton have unveiled a jointly created hand-wound chronograph named 1972. The watch is equipped with the Seagull St 1901 calibre, a movement with an interesting history. In the 1940s, the Swiss company Venus developed calibre 175. However, in the mid-1950s, the equipment was sold to the Chinese, who were keen to produce quality watches for pilots. The Chinese company was named Tianjin Watch Factory, and in 1974 it was renamed Seagull. The majority of their production was quartz mechanisms, but with the resurgence of interest in mechanical watches and their own heritage, the factory revived the Venus 175 calibre, renaming it Seagull St 1901.
Read moreJuly 6, 2023 in Fashion & Style by Julian Everett
Fendi's Couture FW 23/24 Collection is a testament to the timeless elegance that high fashion represents. The Italian fashion house has embraced a reserved yet elegant aesthetic, with designs that have the mark of becoming classics.
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