
It's Called Fashion!: Tate McRae Makes Winter Look Hot in SKIMS
BY
Andrew Nguyen | Oct 28, 2024
"It's Called Fashion" is PAPER's monthly roundup of the newest arrivals, capsules, collaborations and campaigns. Keep scrolling to see October's biggest fashion news.
To celebrate the SKIMS Holiday Shop coming soon, the brand unveiled a steamy holiday campaign starring pop star Tate McRae in the brand's latest collection, with over 150 limited-edition styles, shot by Harmony Korine.
"I love the holidays, and SKIMS always nails the perfect pieces for every occasion," said Tate McRae in a press release. "This year's holiday collection is amazing! It has such a cute mix of comfy and romantic styles. I felt amazing in everything and can't wait to wear it all season."
Photography: Harmony Korine
For Balenciaga's series of character studies by photographer Nadav Kander, in which each star depicts a sensational version of herself while posing in a studio against a blank backdrop, brand ambassador Kim Kardashian held the Bel Air Bag, in both original and Hobo styles, named after the historic Los Angeles neighborhood known for its glamorous occupants.
Photography: Nadav Kander
Tommy Hilfiger welcomed K-pop star and actor Jisoo to the Tommy Family for its Fall 2024 campaign, blending her powerful feminine cultural presence with the brand's DNA as she tours Nw York City in modern preppy styles.
“Partnering with Tommy Hilfiger is a dream come true,” said Jisoo in a press release. “I am so thrilled that by walking my own path I have arrived in New York with an icon of the city, Mr. Tommy Hilfiger himself. Tommy’s latest collection blends femininity with a modern sensitivity — that resonates deeply with who I am.”
Photo courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger
This month, Converse announced its partnership with both Charli XCX and Billie Eilish. The Brat musician starred in the brand's holiday campaign shot by Sharna Osborne, celebrating her love for the Chuck Taylor All Star.
“I wear my Chucks so much they have holes in them, so I was really excited to work with Converse so I could get a new pair. They’re iconic.”
With Billie Eilish, the brand launched the Converse By You x Billie Eilish shopping experience that lets people customize their own pair of Chuck Taylor All Stars in classic high tops or platforms with song lyrics, colors, graphics and prints from her latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.
Photos courtesy of Converse
Jewelry brand Catbird launched a collection in collaboration with Icelandic, Grammy-award winning artist Laufey, including six styles: four charms and two rings in solid 14k gold and sterling silver. There's a bunny to honor the year of the rabbit and her Chinese heritage, a ribbon as an ode to her signature accessory and a framed heart with F-holes to nod to her classical cello training. The cocktail ring features lavender chalcedony, a translucent gemstone that is said to turn melancholy into joy.
Available now at catbird.com.
Photos courtesy of Catbird
Following in the footsteps of Pamela Anderson and Chloë Sevigny, actor Parker Posey starred in the latest installment of the Proenza Schouler Portrait Series, which captures the array of women that inhabit the world of the brand, in preview styles from the Pre-Spring 2025 collection.
Photography: Jeff Henrikson
For its Spring 2025 pre-collection campaign photographed by Juergen Teller, Loewe continued to explore the idea of character study, featuring the brand's community of creatives: Ambika Mod, Ayo Edebiri, Baifern Pimchanok, Drew Starkey, Leo Woodall, Richard Gadd, Rose Wylie and Sue Kroll. Each one embodied human archetypes, and was each paired with performers dressed as a sea captain, ballroom dancers, leather daddies, scuba diver, medieval knights, a jockey, a gardener, body builders, rowers, a ballet dancer, a surfer, a biker, dirt bikers, a biker gang and rugby players.
Photography: Juergen Teller
Kylie Jenner's fashion label Khy announced the return of its collaboration with LA-based brand Entire Studios, featuring an assortment of puffer jackets and matching base layers in four colorways.
“I’ve always been a fan of Entire Studios and admire their distinct aesthetic — we share the same innovative, unconventional perspective on outerwear, and I’m so excited to partner with them again for this collaboration.” said creative director and co-founder Kylie Jenner. “Our consumers have been asking for a restock of our puffers, and we’re excited to bring them back with new colors and silhouettes.”
Available now at khy.com.
Photos courtesy of Khy
Diesel and Savage x Fenty launched its first-ever collaboration with limited-edition lingerie and apparel, combining the body-and sex-positive ethos of Savage x Fenty with creative director Glenn Martens’ Diesel. There's lingerie, men’s and women’s underwear and sleepwear. It was all brought to life with a campaign set on the beaches of Tuscany. Photographer Salvatore Matarazzo and videographer Jacopo Farina shot a cast of real Italian characters of all ages, body types, genders and ethnicities on a carefree day in the Italian sun.
Available now at savagex.com and diesel.com.
Photography: Salvatore Matarazzo
Ralph Lauren announced Formula 1 driver Lando Norris as the face of the brand's new Polo Red fragrance campaign, inspired by the designer's love of automobiles and by Norris’ style and passion for racing. The backdrop was created by Circuito de Navarra, one of Spain’s leading motor racing facilities, to highlight the Polo Red bottle that's reminiscent of Ralph Lauren’s own car collection.
Photo courtesy of Ralph Lauren
Lacoste introduced the newest addition to the L003 family: the L003 Neo Tech sneaker, blending the technicality and fashion that's perfect for both hiking and walking around the city. It comes in two color palettes: a hero Lacoste tone that references the outdoors by blending camo hues with nature-y greens, and a creamy white.
Available now at lacoste.com.
Photos courtesy of Lacoste
ESSX, the concept multi-brand designer retailer in the Lower East Side, partnered with HOKA, as part of its New York City Marathon programming. It all kicked off with an in-store sneaker showcase and and closed with a run day on Sunday.
Photography: Oliver Leone