Cover The union of iconic fashion houses and singular style personalities promises to revitalise your wardrobe this summer

The union of iconic fashion houses and singular style personalities promises to revitalise your wardrobe this summer.

This summer, cast aside the usual codes of men’s fashion. Across global catwalks, bold new alliances are being forged between storied maisons and some of the most distinctive creative figures, recasting the contours of masculine style. Whether it’s the unexpected pairing of a K-pop icon with an Italian fashion legend, the playful collision of street art and couture, or the unapologetic embrace of androgyny through rock-inflected silhouettes, a new sartorial chapter is being written. Individuality and reinvention now take centre stage. We explore the fashion collaborations setting the tone for the season ahead.

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K-pop energy meets Italian fashion icon

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Above Fendi formally joined creative forces with Bang Chan of Stray Kids this January

Fendi formally joined creative forces with Bang Chan of Stray Kids this January. With his unmistakable sense of style, Chan infused the spring-summer 2025 menswear collection with verve, bringing fresh life to the maison’s signature Baguette Double and Peekaboo Soft Small bags. This dynamic convergence of K-pop flair and Fendi’s boundless inventiveness proves, once again, that music and fashion form a powerful symbiosis.

Street art ‘magically’ transforms haute couture

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Above Dior x Kaws outfit: nothing short of alchemy

The recent Dior collaboration with Kaws is nothing short of alchemy. This vivid encounter between street culture and refined couture sees the mischievous colour play of the pop art maestro merge with the enduring sophistication of the French house. The Dior logo is reimagined with bold confidence, entwined with serpentine motifs that mark a compelling shift into a new age of artistic expression.

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Diesel and the genderless manifesto with Damiano David

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Above Diesel apparel in the Diesel X Damiano capsule

Damiano David, singer and Diesel ambassador, joins forces with creative director Glenn Martens in the Diesel X Damiano capsule. The gender-neutral range channels Damiano’s rockstar bravado and Diesel’s audacious edge, resulting in standout pieces—think shredded denim, oversized tailoring, dramatic maxi skirts and unstructured capes. A collection for the rule-breakers and the style renegades.

Conquer endless adventures

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Above For those who wish to turn every journey into a statement, Bottega Veneta ventures into luxury travel with its debut suitcase, the Odyssey

For those who wish to turn every journey into a statement, Bottega Veneta ventures into luxury travel with its debut suitcase, the Odyssey. Lined in leather, feather-light yet remarkably durable, it meets most airline carry-on requirements. Designed for style-savvy globetrotters, the Odyssey invites you to chronicle your adventures in elegance.

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