These are not limited editions – although they come in limited quantities. They’re not artistic collaborations – although a couple of them are arty. They’re not It items – although we can see devotees of the brands asking for them. What they are: a new category of outre designer ware.
These are not limited editions – although they come in limited quantities. They’re not artistic collaborations – although a couple of them are arty. They’re not It items – although we can see devotees of the brands asking for them. What they are: a new category of outre designer ware.
Chanel spaceship purse
The French brand gave us the cassette (S/S ’04), the bagel (Prefall ’10), the milk carton (F/W ’14), and the No. 5 perfume bottle (Resort ’14). Now here’s the rocket. Pop the top, and it can even hold a can of Diet Coke (Lagerfeld’s favourite drink). In plexiglass with brass, strass and pearl embellishments, $19,150.
PHOTOGRAPHY RAYMOND LEE/ CAPSULE PRODUCTIONS STYLING BRYAN GOH
MCM rabbit plushies
They are toys first, shoulder bags second. Each has a detachable shoulder strap as well as a zippered pouch at the back for an iPhone 7 Plus and a very slim card case. In calf leather with Swarovski crystals, $1,190 each.
Dolce Gabbana tiaras
Crown yourself with attentiongrabbing headgear, each made of steel and studded with Swarovski crystals. In 12 variations, prices unavailable.
Celine wool and cashmere blanket
Wool and cashmere blanketSize: 173x143cm. What’s on it: names of popular British dishes and treats (bangers and mash, beef stew, sticky toffee pudding). $2,050
MiuMiu faux fur cap
If purple’s not your shade, it also comes in green or pink. $1,020
Saint Laurent Anja 100 roller heels
Background: Hedi Slimane – the brand’s previous creative director – designed sneakers with roller skates in Fall ’13. This is Anthony Vaccarello’s vertiginous version – 11cm-high pumps with wheels that go nowhere. In python skin.
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