Melissa M. Dunn 
Images courtesy of Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton
Drink up this week’s roundup, girls, because it’s your last! Well, the last for a fortnight anyway, because then we’ll be focusing on bringing you all the latest menswear dispatches from the runways of Paris and Milan. Fear not, though, below are plenty of tasty morsels to tide you over in our absence. From news of a glitzy new exhibition by Tiffany & Co. in London to new Louis Vuitton bags, from a new retail store in Liverpool to a new platform for young designers launched by Browns, here’s what’s fashionable.
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Humanrace by Pharrell launches two new SPFs to protect your skin
We don’t know if Pharrell is psychic or if the planet is a stan of him or something, but it just so happens that on the hottest day Earth’s existence (we’re exaggerating, that’s the kick of talking heat) the music genius turned beauty guru Humanrace, today announced two sunscreen products from his brand to protect your gorgeous skin while you lounge in the park taking in the rays. We all want to look like Pharrell and that won’t happen without SPF. Their latest additions to their line of skincare products are an ozone daily moisturizer for face protection and an ozone body protection cream. Developed with Pharrell’s personal dermatologist, both products have a 30 factor level, are mineral-based with non-nano zinc oxide and snow fungus extract, and designed for all skin tones. skin in order to dispel misconceptions that people of color don’t. need sunscreen and do not need to apply it regularly. The moisturizer also has blue light protection to keep those nasty rays from your phone screen at bay. Additionally, the products, which will launch on July 14, 2022, are both made from 50% recycled plastics and are refillable, meaning they don’t just protect us from the environment, but the environment from us. . That’s all we could expect from our beauty products! Lather up this summer girls! Looking like a lobster is very unchic. XL
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Arnar Mar Jonsson becomes RANRA
In exciting news from London, one of the city’s brightest up-and-coming labels has just unveiled a brand new look! Yes, after making waves for introducing an artisanal and subtly sensual perspective to the world of performance wear, Arnar Mar Jonsson – the label founded in 2018 by his namesake and Luke Stevens in 2018 – has revealed a new identity, changing its name into a slightly more enigmatic RANRA in the process. As well as continuing to release new collections – the next of which is set to premiere during Copenhagen Fashion Week in August – the brand will also open a new creative hub where it will work with talent and external brands, focusing on the sharing their rigorous knowledge. textile development and product design. Keep your eyes peeled for the inevitable wonders that are sure to follow! MRS
Tiffany & Co. brings its most iconic diamonds to London’s Saatchi Gallery
If you’re looking for a cute hangout this summer that shows your admirer that you’re a fashion villain but also an intellectual, we suggest heading to London’s Saatchi Gallery. To mark Tiffany & Co.’s 150th anniversary in London, an exhibition is being held there which will contain more than 400 objects from the house’s archives, including previous collaborations with Andy Warhol, Paloma Picasso and Supreme, as well as a room entirely dedicated to the famous film by Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The exhibition bears the name of two fundamental values of the house, “Vision and Virtuosity”, and will make us discover the history and the heritage of the renowned jewelers and the three faces who stood at its head: Charles Lewis Tiffany , Jean Schlumberger and, currently, Elsa Peretti. “‘Vision & Virtuosity’ celebrates the Maison’s most defining moments, showcases the incredible archive collection and illustrates why Tiffany & Co. is such an iconic brand.” says Alexandre Arnault, vice president of products and communications at Tiffany & Co. Security is keeping tabs on Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway and Rihanna. XL
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Browns showcases a new generation of young designers
One thing London is known for, at least in fashion circles, is the number of institutions committed to supporting the city’s community of bright young talent. Among them, one of the most notable is Browns, the store that introduced Comme des Garçons to the UK and helped launch the careers of John Galliano and Alexander McQueen. This week, the style empire launched the second iteration of Browns Focus, a platform specifically designed to elevate a selection of tomorrow’s brightest designers through the sale of exclusive capsule collections. With this year’s edition curated in conjunction with HOME by Ronan McKenzie – the image maker’s multifunctional creative space designed to inspire, share and support BIPOC’s next wave of talent – the seven talents selected this year represented the most brilliant and the best that the London design community has to offer: Ahluwalia, Bethany Williams, FEBEN, Namacheko, Nicholas Daley, SELASI and Wales Bonner. “I firmly believe that it’s more important than ever to highlight emerging brands, because they represent what fashion will be like not just today, but tomorrow and beyond,” says Ida Petersson, Chief Buying Officer of Browns. “Without their curiosity and talent, we cannot progress as an industry, and it is our responsibility as a retailer to support and nurture these designers.” Head here to check out the cop looks of future fashion leaders today! MRS
Liverpool have a new one-stop shop for high fashion brands
Ah Liverpool, home of the Beatles, meat stew, thick eyebrows and now a new Flannels store. Yes, when it opens June 23, the 7 floor and 120,000 square feet will be home to some of our favorite fashion brands including Balenciaga, Yeezy, Off-White, Gucci, Moncler, Fear of God, BAPE and Jaquemus. It would also mark the debuts of other major houses in the north of England, including Loewe and Christian Louboutin. I can’t wait to see everyone on our next night out on Merseyside wearing those balloon heels and car dresses! There will also be an expansive beauty salon with Flannel’s unique “beauty locker rooms” for you to try on all your potential new products, as well as two restaurants, a Barry’s Bootcamp and a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the town. With its huge, boojie space, the store promises to be ‘the UK’s leading destination for new luxury’. ‘London, Paris, Milan, New York, Tokyo, Liverpool’: that sounds good! XL
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Louis Vuitton launches the most dreamy summer bags
Everyone needs a new bag for the summer, right? Well, if your answer was no, think again! Why? Well, because Louis Vuitton has just launched a delightful new collection on men’s bags, offering a range of colorful riffs on its Taurillion Monogram leather and Monogram Macassar canvas lines. Building on the signature S-lock design that Virgil Abloh brought home, the offering includes briefcases, portable wallets and new iterations of the Keepall, all accented by rainbow pastel hues. that the late creative director used extensively in his energizing oeuvre. . Launching June 30 (after payday!), get ready to cop your own STAT! MRS
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