Alexander McQueen: The story of the star designer

Alexander McQueen was a designer who revolutionized the fashion world. From his humble beginning in London to his role as one of the world’s most renowned designers, his life was one of the most beautiful yet tragic life stories in the fashion world. In this video, learn about the person behind the brand – his personal challenges and the influences that shaped his fashion.

Your interest has been piqued and you want to dive even deeper into McQueen’s story? Then watch the whole film about the star designer right now!

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Alexander McQueen: fashion shows of the brand

Spring/Summer Show

Alexander McQueen’s Spring Summer 2023 Fashion Show was a masterpiece of creativity and innovative designs, perfectly embodying the spirit and aesthetics of the brand. In this context, Alexander McQueen’s “First Sight” collection is about the search for human connection. In London, the brand presented its new Spring/Summer 2023 collection under a massive transparent bubble on the pompous grounds of Greenwich Naval College – a magical backdrop.

Autumn/Winter Show

“The human anatomy, the anatomy of clothing, the anatomy of flowers.” An exploration of beauty and strength through tailoring and a focus on cut, proportion and silhouette. The basics of fashion, tailored to the body and inspired by the body within. In the “Anatomy” Autumn/Winter 2023 collection, fancy, fabrics and cuts were combined with supreme elegance. In a dimmed atmosphere, the models strutted down the catwalk.

Alexander McQueen: Exciting features

Kaia Gerber x Alexander McQueen: The Slash Bag

The collaborations between designers and celebrities have always made a splash in the fashion world. The brand has released a new campaign video featuring Kaia Gerber, in which they creatively showcase the pre-collection “Slash Bag” for women from the new Spring/Summer 2023 amidst a futuristic dystopia. The combination of McQueen’s creative vision and Gerber’s unique style promises to produce a one-of-a-kind collection that is both avant-garde and wearable.

Sophie Muller x MetteNarrative x Alexander McQueen: The Sprint Runner

The collaboration between Alexander McQueen and award-winning music video director Sophie Muller and filmmaker Mette Narrative has generated much excitement in the fashion and art worlds. This unique collaboration promises to bring forth a stunning visual representation of Alexander McQueen’s creative vision, setting new standards in fashion photography. You can see the impressive result of the feature in the next video – where the brand’s Sprint Runner sneaker is artistically showcased.

ASICS Running: GEL-NIMBUS 25, number 1 GEL technology

The GEL-NIMBUS 25 sports shoe from ASICS is rated number 1 on the market by runners, according to an independent study by “The Biomechanics Lab” in South Australia. Especially in terms of comfort, this model scores particularly well. The reason for this is probably the new PureGEL technology, which is said to be significantly softer than previous GEL technologies. It is invisibly placed in the midsole. The PureGEL absorbs the impact forces with every step and, together with the FF BLAST PLUS ECO damping, ensures the most comfortable running experience to date.

For a behind-the-scenes look and more information about the history and unique technology of the GEL-NIMBUS 23 model, watch this video:

ASICS Tennis: Alex de Minaur & Novak Djokovic

The brand is especially popular in the tennis field and has equipped many famous tennis players with its products. Find out more about the partnerships with top tennis players Alex de Minaur and Novak Djokovic – what the professional athletes think of ASICS products and which models they prefer to wear.

Nothing feels better: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is one of the most successful tennis players of all time and has been a brand ambassador for ASICS for many years. In close cooperation with the tennis player, ASICS has developed the “Court FF” shoe, which is specially tailored to Djokovic’s needs on the tennis court. Why this model is the perfect support on the tennis court for the pro and now also for many other tennis pros worldwide, you can find out in this video from Novak himself:

Nothing feels better: Alex de Minaur

Alex de Minaur is an up-and-coming tennis player who has attracted attention in recent years with his impressive playing style. As an ASICS brand ambassador, de Minaur has worked closely with the company to find the perfect footwear choice for his needs on the tennis court. In the “Nothing Feels Better” campaign, de Minaur gives a glimpse into his “Footwear of Choice” for the 2023 playing season.

ASICS Sustainability: Sustainability and Right to Play

ASICS is not only a well-known manufacturer of sportswear and equipment, but is also committed to sustainability and social engagement. In cooperation with the non-profit organization “Right to Play”, the brand is committed to supporting socially disadvantaged children through sports and exercise. The brand promotes projects in the areas of safety, education and empowerment, mainly in countries in East Africa such as Burundi.

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Balenciaga: from couture to streetwear

Balenciaga has had a long career of changing designers and lines of the brand. The journey from a prestigious couture house in the 50s to the streetwear label it is today hasn’t always been easy. Read the exciting story of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s rise to the current head designer Demna Gvasalia here.

Spain and Paris: founding years and couture

Highest tailoring art and noblest haute couture fashion – that’s what fashion designer Cristóbal Balenciaga stands for. The “Balenciaga” company he founded in 1917 was initially known as a small tailor’s studio in San Sebastián, Spain. The native Spaniard not only understood the fashion of the time but also something about business and quickly opened more boutiques.

When the Spanish Civil War broke out, he moved to Paris, where he presented his first couture collection to the Parisian elite in the 1930s. This was received with great enthusiasm and Cristóbal Balenciaga rose to the top of Parisian fashion designers. He managed to make his expensive creations known in America, France and England in only a short time and offered his collections for sale in the big and famous department stores there.

His first boutique in Paris also boomed. At just over 40, Balenciaga was already considered one of the most influential and successful people on the fashion scene. He lived for his haute couture creations and dressed celebrities and stars from all over the world. Grace Kelly and Marlene Dietrich were among his regular customers.

The 50s and 60s were the golden age for the house of Balenciaga and the founder himself often worked in close collaboration with Hubert de Givenchy. Also the staff of the Air France airline could be happy about high-quality couture uniforms at the end of the 60s, with which they were equipped by Balenciaga himself.

Despite the enormous success of the house up to this point, Cristóbal Balenciaga gave up his work as a designer in the same year and closed all his boutiques. The reason for this was the turnaround in fashion, which caused the change from haute couture to prêt-à-porter fashion, with which Balenciaga could not identify.

New beginning: Prêt- a- Porter and street style

After Cristóbal Balenciaga’s death, the Balenciaga brand did not reappear on the fashion scene until 1987. The Prêt- a- Porter line for women was further expanded under various designers and major customers such as airlines or banks were equipped with uniforms.

Ten years later, a new face appeared on the scene who was supposed to help Balenciaga regain its momentum and shine. And Nicolas Ghesquière did just that. Under him, the house got back the glamour of the 50s. In addition to his futuristic and self-confident models, the designer was strongly oriented towards the designs of the founder. He understood the spirit of the Spanish fashion designer like no other and was thus able to afford new experiments with form and fabric.

In the early 2000s Nicolas Ghesquière introduced a number of bags, all of which became box office hits for the label. The first menswear collection followed immediately in 2002. Ten years later Nicolas Ghesquière left due to a legal dispute and was replaced by Alexander Wang until 2015.

Today, Balenciaga is not only popular in elite circles, but also among the youth. The brand has developed into a real street style brand with the introduction of Vetements designer Demna Gvasalia – Cristóbal Balenciaga would probably turn over in his grave. In 2016, the menswear collection under the young designer was honored for the first time in the form of a fashion show, as this was otherwise only presented digitally.

Balenciaga had suddenly become a brand for everyone. Away from the exquisitely chosen customers to the street. Which of course means nothing bad. The house has made a name for itself throughout its history and nowadays makes a handsome turnover of up to 1.025 billion US dollars.

Accessories and fragrances: other lines of the label

what many people don’t know is that Balenciaga exclusively produced perfumes and fragrances in the time between the closure and the re-foundation of the label. Although the house’s fragrance line was introduced by Cristóbal Balenciaga himself back in 1947, it is now only a small part of the company. The fragrance “Quadrille”, introduced in 1955, was the scent of the fashion world for a long time.

After Balenciaga’s retirement from the fashion world, his heirs sold the perfume business to a pharmaceutical company, which expanded it until 1986. Today, the fragrance “Florabotanica”, introduced in 2012, is very popular.

In addition to clothing and perfume, the brand carries many other popular products. Handbags and sneakers have been top sellers since the 2000s, but the label is also known for colorful printed tights. Check out the top products of the Balenciaga brand in the next points and learn more about them.

Balenciaga sneaker: unisex and colorful

Crazy shapes and shrill colours. If you’re into the unusual, Balenciaga is the place to go for shoes. The sandals with plastic and leather details designed by Nicolas Ghesquière in 2007 already caused a stir in the fashion world. Today, Balenciaga regularly sets trends with their sneakers and sets the tone in the scene.

Many of the sneakers are unisex, which is probably one of the reasons for the popularity of the shoes, which is why they are available in many sizes. Also with colors a statement is set here, because who has already completely neon colored sneakers in the closet? Nowadays, pink is not only worn by women, but men also like the special colours.

Balenciaga always manages to strike a chord with their new creations. Shoes with toes. Cool or still kind of weird? The spirits of the fashion scene will probably never agree on the special designs, but maybe that’s exactly what Balenciaga wants to achieve. It’s guaranteed that you won’t get these shoes out of your head in a hurry!

Triple S: Cult sneaker of a generation

Released in 2017, Balenciaga’s “Triple S” sneaker is arguably one of the most controversial sneakers on the fashion scene. The sneaker was designed by street style king Demna Gvasalia himself. With this shoe he makes a statement in the fashion world and pushes the current trend of dad shoes to the extreme.

Among sneakerheads the “Triple S” are highly coveted, others pass them by frowning. And supposedly rightly so – the shoe appears to be pieced together in a used look, as if it had already been worn before. The shoe is rounded off with the size information on the cap of the sneaker. With just under 800€ new price, the sneakers are in a rather upscale price range, which still does not prevent the youth to buy them.

So why spend almost 800€ for something that already looks used? Because exactly this look makes the shoe so innovative and special. Particularly popular colors of this model are the solid colors black and white, because these can be combined with everything. Those who are brave on the road go for the more colourful models such as neon pink or brightly patterned. With now countless colour combinations, the unisex sneaker holds its own like no other on the market and can be seen in every season with both men and women.

Socks on the road: Speed Trainer

A minimalist shoe that creates maximum buzz. Balenciaga’s “Speed Trainer” first appeared on the market in 2016 and created a whole new world in the sneaker and fashion scene. A shoe that looks like a sock with a sole is suddenly supposed to be trendy? If you didn’t know what to do with this shoe model at first, it quickly found its fans and supporters.

The sock trend has hit like a bomb. The seemingly simple shoe in black and white design not only impresses with the simple sporty and elegant look, it is also extremely comfortable and easy to wear. This shoe is also wearable for both men and women and is now also produced in other colors such as pink or red in addition to black and white.

Arena Sneaker: Kanye West wears them too

Kanye West loves them – so do we! The Arena sneakers by Balenciaga have become cult. The seemingly simple and monochrome shoe is the perfect sneaker for any occasion. Whether smart with a suit or casual with jeans, the Arena can be combined with everything. With a straightforward design and the finest lambskin leather, the shoe is convincing in every respect. The Arena is available in two models, the Arena Low and the Arena High. Superstar Kanye West has also discovered this sneaker model for himself and has been wearing them in a variety of colours since 2012. Convince yourself!

Not only Triple S, Speed Trainer and Arena are among Balenciaga’s most popular sneaker models. Many others like the “Race Runner”, “Runner”, “Track” or “Xpander” are among the brand’s box office hits.

With a sporty and urban design, the Race Runner, the Xpander and the Track, on the other hand, are unique due to futuristic elements paired with the vintage sneaker look. Balenciaga always manages to be trendy with their sneakers. We are excited to see what Demna Gvasalia will surprise us with next and are already looking forward to the next season!

Balenciaga shoes: other models

Besides sneakers, high heels and sporty models, Balenciaga has a range of other shoe models. Bathing slippers for the summer, boots for the winter and even football shoes can be found in the brand’s range. Both the Balenciaga slides with the brand’s logo and the football boots are available in the brand’s usual black and white, but also in bright neon colours.

A very special collection was the collaboration of Balenciaga with the cult shoe brand Crocs. Garden shoes and high end fashion? You’re probably wondering how that’s supposed to go together! In a quirky way, it does. Squeaky green heeled Crocs make the perfect mix of quirky and classic. Crocs in bright colors like yellow are taken to a new level of street fashion with a platform sole.

Clothes: bestseller of street style

As a now established street style label, Balenciaga sets trends not only with sneakers, but also with its clothing. Oversized cuts, techwear, stylish outdoor clothing and muted colors dominate the collections. Comfortable cuts and cosy pieces are worn as favourites, such as hoodies and T-shirts with the brand’s well-known lettering.

Here, the unpretentiousness of the designs is particularly striking, with as little effort as possible to as much profit as possible, seems to be the motto here. The simplicity of the Balenciaga brand is what makes the pieces so special and generates the hype. But also leather jackets belong to Balenciaga’s most popular products. Here we have collected the most popular products of Balenciaga for you.

Must Have: Balenciaga Hoodies

Hoodies by Balenciaga are a must-have for every wardrobe. Whether stars like Hailey Bieber or influencers like Xenia Adonts, the hoodie by Balenciaga is often seen on the street. Often the sweater is decorated with logo lettering or statement print. Cozy and stylish at the same time, the hoodie is a super basic piece for your wardrobe!

Balenciaga T-shirts: for animal lovers

“I love Cats” and “I Love Dogs” is the name of some of Balenciaga’s statement shirts. A fun idea, but still a bit childish? Apparently not, because street style icons love this look. The t-shirts with the pictures of funny four kittens in really bad quality, are sold and bought from 450€ upwards.

Even “Baby Yoda”, the child from the Star Wars series “The Mandalorian” by Disney has already made it on a Tshirt. In general, Balenciaga T-shirts are one of the most popular pieces in the fashion scene. The brand’s lettering is emblazoned on seemingly every other shirt, be it on the chest or as a backprint on the back. The mostly plain and simple shirts, which are often unisex and also available in many colors, can also be combined simply super! Whether as an oversize trend or with a suit, these t-shirts are something for everyone!

Balenciaga Bags: It Bags Since The 2000s

Nicolas Ghesquière first introduced handbags for women at Balenciaga in the early 2000s. The model City became so popular in a short time that waiting lists had to be introduced. Even today, Balenciaga bags are an integral part of the fashion scene. From the Motorcycle Bag to the now popular “Ville Bag” and “Hourglass Bag”, they come in a wide variety of colours and sizes. With the “Explorer Bag” Balenciaga bags are also represented in the men’s collection. Check out our overview here!

The new It Bag: Balenciaga’s Hourglass Bag

The semicircle at the bottom of the bag is its signature. It stands for Balenciaga’s typical hourglass silhouette, which can be found in many garments such as coats. The bag owes its name “Hourglass Bag” to this silhouette.

The all-rounder for every day: Ville Bag

The “Ville Bag” is a universal and simple bag. Its semicircular shape is not really innovative, but the lettering emblazoned on the front. Everyone can see that this bag is a designer piece that cost a lot of money. Because of this and because of its practical and easy handling without many closures, this bag is very popular.

Collaboration of giants: Gucci x Balenciaga

Enthusiasm goes through the fashion world- Hard to believe, but true! For the first time in the history of high fashion, two luxury labels are teaming up to collaborate on a collection. We are used to high end labels collaborating with cheaper outdoor labels or other streetwear brands to create exclusive collector’s collections. On the other hand, it’s not very unlikely, since both brands belong to the luxury group Kering.

Gucci x Balenciaga has created something brand new. Called “Aria” by Gucci, this innovative collection showcases the mix of the labels’ two core essences. Gucci’s anchoring in equestrian sports paired with Balenciaga’s street style aesthetic with the intention of going to a party. The brand logo prints of the two labels round it all out. A wild mix? It sure is. But see for yourself in this video!

Brands like Balenciaga: Gucci & Givenchy

Here we have put together some similar brands for you or you can have a look at our fashion brand list where you can see all the big labels at a glance.

Givenchy: Haute Couture, Perfumes & Friendships

In fact, Cristóbal Balenciaga and Hubert de Givenchy were good friends, as already mentioned. Both brands were created at about the same time and have had to assert themselves in a similar zeitgeist. So there are certain parallels. To better compare the influences on each other, you can read this article on Givenchy.

• Givenchy

Gucci: Timeless Designs, Fragrances & Cosmetics

What do you associate with the luxury fashion house? Is it the Marmont bags and the world famous fragrance Gucci No. 1? World stars like Harry Styles or Iggy Pop sit on the audience benches to admire the latest fashion collections by Gucci. Fashion that is later worn by fellow singers like Rihanna or Jennifer Lopez. Get to know the label that adorns the wardrobes of your favorite stars. Immerse yourself in the world of Gucci and learn everything about fashion shows, style, bag collections and even the founding father Guccio Gucci himself.

• Gucci

Many other fashion brands: XXL List

You are enthusiastic about Balenciaga and want to get to know more brands? Then take a look at our XXL Guide and get to know the top fashion brands in the world.

Extravagant haute couture. Refined prêt-à-porter. Fine sportswear and innovative accessories. The world’s most luxurious fashion brands inspire millions of people and fashion lovers with their exquisite collections every year. They camp out in front of stores to snag limited edition specials, stand on the streets of Paris during the highly coveted Fashion Week, and sit wide-eyed in front of televisions to watch the latest and hippest runway shows. Here is the ultimate fashion brand guide.

• Fashion brands XXL

Off-White Home Decor Collection: Hot to trot

Work from home concepts are becoming more and more popular and people are spending more and more time at home. In order to be able to perform at the highest level from home, it is important to create an environment in which you feel comfortable.

Off-White Homeware helps you to make this goal a reality. How does it work? The label offers simple, cool design solutions for your personal home setup paired with pieces that bring you close to the brand with the help of large logos.

The color palette is kept primarily neutral with lots of white, black and grayscale combined with light splashes of orange and pink.

Tip! All luxury brands for the perfect interior from A-Z can be found in our comprehensive XXL article Interior brands!

Off-white in the bathroom: bathrobe, towel & Co.

Fans will have to wait for a perfume from the brand, but you can still bring the Off-White flair into your bathroom with the practical home decor products that the label has in its range. Bathrobes and slippers don’t seem like much of a stretch for a clothing label. But did you know you can also get toothbrushes and combs in cool designs?

Silk robe, bathrobes and slippers with company logo

As if a silk robe wasn’t already the ultimate flex, you can take your game to the next level with the Arrow Pattern Silk Robe from Off-White. Made from 100% silk, the robe wraps you up softly and smoothly.

If the €600 for the silk robe is a little more than your budget, Off-White has an alternative for you. The label also offers a towelling bathrobe in the same print. At €275, this cotton robe is a little easier on the wallet and just as cool.

To match your new bathrobe, you can also add bath slippers to your shopping basket so that you don’t get cold feet in summer or winter.

Towels by Off-White: Everything in dry cloths

The cotton towels guarantee to keep you in control of any slippery shower situation. The terrycloth pieces are super absorbent and fluffy soft. Plus, practicality aside, they’re super stylish and add visual interest to a potentially otherwise boring room.

Combs for the perfect hairstyle: from fresh sides to mullet

Fine-toothed acetate combs from Off-White open the doors to a whole new world of possibilities. Long and short hair alike will benefit from the occasional touch-up with a comb and your styling product of choice. Off-White can’t offer that yet either, but who knows what the future holds.

Toothbrushes: My shiny teeth they twinkle

Yes, you read that quite right: Off-White offers a toothbrush that has their signature lettering embossed into the handle. The shape is quite unusual for a toothbrush. Unfortunately, there is no information available on how long you can use the €75 toothbrush. Probably, the object is not a toothbrush that you actually use, but rather something that serves as an accessory.

Pillows and blankets: Sweet dreams with home accessories

“Sweet dreams are made of this”: I wonder if the Eurythmics meant Off-White’s Homeware collection? Did they already dream of its existence back then? Probably not. But that doesn’t matter. One thing is certain: the pieces in the collection are particularly comfortable to lie on.

Fluffy pillows with monogram – embroidered or printed

If you’ve been looking for a cushion with a mohair-wool cover for ages, you’ll finally find it at Off-White. The white arrow logo of the brand is emblazoned on a black background. Otherwise it is kept very simple. However, the cushion comes with an extra fluff factor of at least 50% and is available in two sizes.

• Price: 275 – 400 €

Warm Off-White Blankets with Logo

Blankets with the logos of great designers are more popular than ever. These can not only be practical, but also look particularly good unused on the sofa or bed. With after all 68% wool content, the blankets stand out from the broad mass of throw blankets.

• Price: 900 €

Pyjamas for a restful sleep

There’s nothing better than taking a long shower after a hard day and then slipping into soft pyjamas and a freshly made bed. Off-White’s silky pyjamas are perfect for this purpose. In the design, which we already know from the robe, the towels and the slippers is also held the pajamas and complements the set perfectly.

• Cost: 680 €

Stools of the brand: colourful furniture for the office or your dressing room

Reminiscences of everyday office life can be found again and again in the fashion house’s collections. For example, the belts with paper clip chain. The home decor items also remain true to this simple design idea. The fabric prints with which the stools are provided are no exception to the rule, because they are reminiscent of sophisticated ballpoint pen drawings. A pretty cool idea that loosens up the strict colour scheme a little bit.

• Price: 460 €

Breakfast, lunch & dinner: Tableware and more

Unlike his good friend Kanye West, who also quite likes to dabble in interior design himself, Abloh pays more attention to the fine details. West has furnished the house for himself and his family in his classic-minimalist style with unusual elements. Of course, as a former architect, Abloh can’t resist creating something for the house. But it’s a bit surprising that this includes tableware, of all things.

Cups: Perfection was yesterday

Although straight lines and dimensional accuracy often play a major role in the field of design and interior architecture, breaking with norms can also have its appeal. Perhaps this is why Abloh has come up with something very special for his matte black cups, because they are unevenly shaped, which gives them an almost handmade appearance and a personal touch.

• Cost: 85 €

Breakfast Set: start the morning right

What better way to start the morning than with a hot coffee, tea or cocoa, accompanied by your personal favorite breakfast? Certainly a few things, but sometimes breakfast is unfortunately the highlight of the day. The Breakfast Set supports you at least in looking cool during breakfast and thus at least start the day with a good feeling.

• Cost: 150 €

Wallpapers: Patterns for the walls

Who thought that the walls in the perfect off-white at home are kept only in white-gray was mistaken, because the label has really put in the patterns of the wallpaper. Available are the rolls in the same prints that we already know from the stools. Abstract scenes and landscapes adorn the wall covering.

• Money quantum per roll: 525 €

IKEA x Virgil Abloh Collaboration

That the designer is a fan of collaboration, he has proven again and again in the past. Whether with Nike, Doc Martens, Converse – he is not too shy for anything. Equally, a collaboration means for the involved counterparts of course also a huge rush, on the often limited designs.

Whether the label founder also uses the collaborations to test how much he likes themes or whether it is worthwhile for him to expand the Off-White range to this area? Possibly.

Interview with Virgil Abloh about his IKEA collection “Markerad” – Video

The goal of the collection was for Abloh to create a collection that combined both the Swedish heritage of the furniture house and the design school that comes with it, with what he means by home and things he grew up with. You can get a glimpse of the final collection here:

Special: Living room furnishing with off-white

Living rooms are the place in the house to which most purposes are assigned. The living room is where you relax, where you work from time to time and where you receive guests. Therefore, it is especially important in this room to create an atmosphere that meets different states of mind and always creates a suitable environment.

How real streetfashion fans live – Video

You can see the brand’s homeware designs live and in action here. Paired with other brands’ objects and the right tech accessories, like jukeboxes, flat screen TVs and consoles, the result is an environment where you just want to sink into the sofa cushions.

Off-White: stylish outside too

More about Off-White! Current collections for men and women, for winter and summer, shoes from stars like Kanye West and also homeware, for your home.

1. Off-White: The brand
2. Bags: Accessories for your street look
3. Shoes: Ua. by Kanye West
4. Videos: Summer & Winter Collections

Brand: Off-White and designer Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh doesn’t stick to the rules of the design and art industry with Off-White. The design with a political message to the youth and society conquers the fashion world – and we watch and marvel. If you haven’t heard of Off-White by now, you’re probably walking through the world with your eyes closed, because the street style and high fashion brand is everywhere. Off-White releases collections on a “see now, buy now” basis, meaning that once the items are worn by the most famous models on the runway, they are available to everyone. Learn all about Virgil Abloh’s influence on youth, his collaborations and latest collections here.

• Off-White: Brand

Bags: Accessories for your outfit

Off-White bags – The trend label Off-White convinces with its industrial design, which is always a perfect complement to streetwear outfits. The bags are no exception. Details remind of freight trains, construction sites and urban landscapes. The lines are clear and often minimalistic. It comes as little surprise to learn that chief designer and label founder Virgil Abloh is an architect.

• Off-White bags

Shoes: Ua. by Kanye West

Designer-turned-architect Virgil Abloh’s streetwear label Off-White rose to prominence after Abloh was given the opportunity to collaborate with Nike on a collection. As former creative director of Louis Vuitton and close confidant of Kanye West, Abloh has connections to household names and the cult status Nike had achieved in streetwear, the first models were sold out in minutes. Are you interested in owning one of the popular sneaker models? Then read more about the models Off-White has on offer here.

• Off-White shoes

Videos: Summer & Winter Collections

Off-White videos from the runway – printed shirts and statement accessories. Virgil Abohl and his fashion giant Off-White have managed to do what many have tried to do in the past – successfuly combine haute couture with street cool. You can tell how popular the brand is just by looking at the list of stars and starlets who regularly have themselves photographed in the brand’s latest creations.

• Off-White fashion show

Fendi Casa: straight luxury furniture like beds and sofas

The furnishings of Fendi Casa are not without reason a real eye-catcher. The approach is to choose the same approach to interior design, which one would also follow with clothing. The result is modern furniture with a touch of Rome. If you are looking for simple but not too minimalistic furniture, you will find it at Fendi. The collections are made by hand to guarantee the highest quality.

Tip. All luxury brands for the perfect interior from A-Z you will find in our comprehensive XXL article furnishing brands

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Living room: welcome guests with sofas, tables & tableware

Fendi has a wide selection of pieces to furnish the living room, the heart of the home. Colourful, glass sofas, fancy tableware and elegant seating are all part of the fashion house’s home furnishing range. We present you the most beautiful and unusual pieces.

Cozy sofas by Fendi: video and collection

A comfortable sofa is not only a place to relax. If the right couch is found you don’t want to leave it under any circumstances and spend movie nights with friends or sit there together with your loved ones. Suitable models for this can be found at the label in any case:

• Icon Lite Sofa
• Belt Tight Sofa
• Ray sofa
• Thea Outdoor Sofa

Icon Lite Sofa: cool metal and smooth leather meets dreamy upholstery. Belt Tight Sofa: iconic Fendi design meets soft cushions. Ray Sofa: the couch that’s tailored to you. Thea Outdoor Sofa: suitable seating for balmy summer evenings. Besides the products mentioned above, there is of course much more to discover! The attention to detail and care with which Fendi manufactures its pieces can be seen in this video:

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Armchair collection: lean back and enjoy

For example, those who are looking for the comfort of a sofa, but can no longer find the necessary space are well served with armchairs by Fendi. Each piece is a small work of art in itself. The elaborately created objects are worth a look:

• Margareth Armchair: three legs
• Kelly Bracelet Armchair
• Anabelle Armchair: lounge chair
• Benson Tailor Armchair: seating with Fendi logo

Collection Sofatische: constructions in marble, metal and more

To put your feet up or put your glass down, to put a book down and simply to free your hands for a moment: sofa tables are great and for many an absolute necessity. The small tables by Fendi are particularly unusual and form the optimal centre of your sofa landscape. The tables are not only beautiful, the materials guarantee durability and a high-quality look.

• Boogie Coffee and Side Tables: Glass, Metal and Marble
• Anya Lite Wood Coffee Table: metal and wood
• Prisme Marbel Coffee Table: marble table with aluminium details
• Ripple Coffee Table: metal and marble

Sideboard collection: storage with style

Sideboards are a wonderful option for unobtrusively creating storage space. Especially if you have children, sideboards offer the possibility to store toys and other accessories practically and quickly without missing them so much that you have to search for the desired objects the next day with an impatient child in your arms. In addition, low sideboards offer the advantage of making it easier for children to help with tidying up. Even without kids, sideboards are great. For example, if you don’t want to mount the TV screen on the wall.

• Langham Leather Low Cabinet
• Edge Low Cabinet
• Antinus Low Cabinet
• Antius sideboard

Video: Toasting with tableware from Fendi Casa

Occasionally you can still buy glasses and plates from the Fendi tableware collection. The plates and cups are characterized by a rim decorated with the Fendi logo in black and silver. The cut of the crystal glasses reminds of glasses from the seventies.

https://youtu.be/I8mxYcFoBOs

Bedroom: Sweet dreams with furniture, cushions & co.

The bedroom: a particularly private space for relaxation. Accordingly, the furnishing of this place is a particularly important step when it comes to setting up a home in which you feel comfortable. After all, depending on the person, 5-10 hours of the day are spent here.

Beds Collection: With Fendi into the land of dreams

Beds are the centerpiece of the bedroom. Besides a comfortable mattress and pleasant bed linen, a nice bed frame is also an advantage. You can find the selection that the fashion house offers here:

• Delano Bed: large, padded headboard and metal details
• Icon Bed: bicolor headboard with metal decoration
• Dorian Bed: simplistic bed with Fendi logo
• Lambert Bed: upholstered headboard in plank style

Dressing tables: tables, chests of drawers and furniture

Many people dream forever of their own dressing table. And for some, this wish comes true. Fendi helps make dreams come true with their selection of dressing tables. The ‘Lady Desks’ are of course not only for ladies:

• Aura Lady Desk: concealed drawers and mirror
• Moonlight Lady Desk: Drawer and two adjustable mirrors
• Icon Lady Desk: with mirror and extra storage space

Lamps collection: cosy ambience with light

Hardly anything is able to influence the mood of a room more than light. Especially when you want to read a book in bed in the evening, table lamps are particularly practical. This guarantees the right lighting.

• Infinity Line Up Lightning: various options
• Strip Line Lamps: in geometric design
• Rhea & Janus Lightning
• Roma Lightning: Crystals refract the light

Office: executive chairs and tables for long working days

How often does it happen: you’ve brought work home again and have to put in an extra shift. Or you work from home anyway. Either way, stylish office furniture from Fendi creates the right environment for long and short stays at the desk.

Serengeti Conference Table

The Serengeti Conference Table is the perfect place for negotiations and long meetings. Leather and wood make the table particularly high-quality and practical cable openings have also been thought of. The table combines practicality and good looks in one.

Shelves collection: storage space n wood, glass or metal

What is there to say about shelves? They work according to a pretty simple concept: things of your choice are placed on a shelf and can stay there undisturbed for a while. Fendi has various shelves on offer. The bookshelves are very minimalistic and can be combined with many different styles. And let’s be honest: shelves are more about the content than the object itself anyway.

• Hemingway Bookshelf
• Serengeti Executive Bookshelf

Carpets: Gropius and Degrade

Walter Gropius was the founder of the Bauhaus style. Bauhaus was characterized by simple constructions and sophisticated, easy to mass produce, yet high quality designs. Unadorned, often geometric shapes characterize this style. The ultimate goal of the Bauhaus was the ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’ in which all worlds of art would meet. The carpet Gropius reflects the geometric forms of the Bauhaus, but the carpet is also symbolic of the fusion of fashion and furniture design to which Fendi has dedicated itself. Degrade is also a very simple design, which is characterized by a beige-black ombré effect.

Specials: Fendi Casa Collaborations

Fendi Casa has already collaborated with various designers and each time special collections with unique personality were created. The collections usually contain well-known Fendi motifs, such as the FF logo designed by Karl Lagerfeld, but also many influences of the different designers with whom they collaborate. Here we have picked out the 2 most relevant collaborations for you and described what makes them so special.

Maria Pergay x Fendi Casa: Armchairs, Tables & Accessories

French designer Maria Pergay announced a collaboration with Fendi in Miami in 2013, and the Maria Pergay for Fendi collection soon followed. The collection is marked by Pergay’s constant pursuit of innovation and her passion for quality craftsmanship. It is a rebellious and enlightened collection. Many of the furniture and accessories are decorated with patterns and animal motifs, and the collection features lots of fur and metallic details.

Francois-Joseph Graf x Fendi – Furniture, Lamps & Accessories

In 2014, French designer, architect and interior designer Francois-Joseph Graf created an interior design collection in cooperation with Fendi Casa. He combines edgy styles with elements of the baroque. The different items look elegant due to the use of dark wood, silk and the legendary FF logo. Francois-Joseph Graf and Fendi exhibited the collection with various unique furniture, lamps and accessories in a wing of the Louvre from September 10 to around November 23, 2014. The exhibition was called ‘Décors à vivre’ and was located at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, at the Louvre. On the official Fendi website, you can find the various collaborations under the Fendi Casa section and also the individual items in the collection under the ‘Francois-Joseph Graf for Fendi’ section.

Price list Fendi Casa

Many prices of the individual pieces are only available on request. We have been able to determine prices for a few. But if you really think about a purchase, it is best to contact a distributor of the products.

• Candles: approx. 165 €
• Sofas: approx. 20.000 – 60.000 €
• Carpets: from 500 €
• Armchair: from approx. 2.000 €

Fendi Private Suite: First Fendi Hotel worldwide

Stay at the first Fendi Hotel in the world, in the heart of Rome. The third floor of the Fendi Boutique has been transformed into 7 Fendi Private Suites that promise an unforgettable stay. Sleep overlooking Via de Condotti and Piazza di Spagna, shop at the Fendi Boutique and dine at Zuma Restaurant on the fourth floor. What actually happens on the second floor? On the second floor is the Palazzo Prive – a suite reserved for Fendi’s most exclusive guests.

The suites are of course exclusively furnished with Fendi Casa furniture and accessories. The suites are available from 600 euros a night, depending on the season of course. FIV Magazine has selected a video with a room tour in one of the Fendi Private Suites. Pure luxury!