It's Called Fashion!: Christine Quinn Ties the Knot in Diesel

For its Fall 2024 campaign, "Til D do us part," Diesel put a silly and sexy twist on a traditional wedding from prep to the ceremony and afterparty, with Nick Waplington in the role of wedding photographer. It's the latest in the ongoing visual collaboration between creative director Glenn Martens and art director Christopher Simmonds, who focused on denim this season.

The bride is played by author, model, actress and infamous former star of Netflix’s Selling Sunset Christine Quinn. For her Diesel wedding, she wears a stone-washed, blue denim gown with rosettes around the neckline and shoulders. Naturally, the bride mandated a strict dress code: everyone must wear head-to-toe Diesel denim from the Fall 2024 collection.

Photography: Nick Waplington

Balenciaga Releases "Characters" and Circuit Sneakers Campaigns 

In a series of photographs by Nadav Kander, Balenciaga's "Characters" campaign features brand ambassadors Isabelle Huppert and Kim Kardashian, as well as actress Naomi Watts, holding the Rodeo Bag and dressed in signature Balenciaga ready-to-wear like hybrid garments, kick silhouettes, evening dresses and Knife stilettos.

The brand also launched a new campaign highlighting Balenciaga’s latest athletic shoe: the Circuit Sneaker. Photographed by Chris Lensz, models Annabelle and Khadim wear the lightweight shoes in a white and silver colorway that's available now at balenciaga.com.

By incorporating Mugler’s heritage and Casey Cadwallader's signature spiral details, Gentle Monster made two unique frames: Spiral 01, a geometric design inspired by Mugler’s Fourmis eyewear first introduced as part of the 1997 "Les Insectes" haute couture collection, and Spiral 02, featuring embossed line details and a chrome logo on the temples. Starring Colin Jones and Georgia Palmer, and photographed by Theo Liu, the Mugler x Gentle Monster campaign pays fashion legends like Helmut Newton and Manfred Thierry Mugler.

Available now at mugler.com and gentlermonster.com.

Photography: Theo Liu

Louis Vuitton Announce Two Special Capsule Collections

Louis Vuitton announced a capsule collection, available August 8, inspired by workwear that was the soul of "Paris to VA," the Fall 2024 men’s show by Pharrell Williams, which spans ready-to-wear, the limited-edition Keepall 50 Toolbox bag and the boot collaboration with Timberland. The capsule explores the American Western origins of workwear through the Louis Vuitton lens, fusing of elegance, utility and comfort.

The brand also released a special capsule collection in honor of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Barcelona sailing race, the world's oldest international sporting trophy established in 1851. There's men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, bags and accessories that capture the nautical codes with three themes: “Riding the Waves” for technical pieces, “A Day on the Deck” for sporty day wear and “Elegant Summer Evening” wear.

Photos courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Burberry Releases Latest Installment of Burberry Classics

Burberry launched its second installment of Burberry Classics, a curation of wardrobe foundations reimagined with a Burberry twist. Styles have been expanded to include rainwear alongside signature bags featuring house codes. The campaign, featuring Giselle Norman, Kai-Isaiah Jamal and Lennon Gallagher was shot in London.

Photography by Davit Giorgadze

For Fall 2024, MCM set their sights on outer space for its "From München to Mars" campaign, nodding to its tech-savvy global audience and celebrating German Engineering since 1976. Photographed by Collier Schorr with creative direction by Katharina Korbjuhn, the campaign stars actor Matt Dillon, up-and-coming actress Zelda Adams and model Steph Shiu. The new Diamant 3D bag, crafted by brand's creative team under the direction of Global Creative Director Katie Chung, is the focus for this season.

"'From München to Mars' is about pushing beyond limits," MCM Chairperson Sung-Joo Kim said in a press release. "Our mission is to serve the needs of digital nomads. We're committed to testing boundaries, leveraging new technology to explore new horizons. AI plays a significant role in this campaign, not only by taking a leap in innovation but also taking the path towards a more sustainable future."

Photography: Collier Schorr

To announce new software features, updates to Meta AI, a more diverse product assortment and a special limited-edition frame, Meta and Ray-Ban tapped rappers Busta Rhymes, Offset & Little Simz to give glimpse into how they live in the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Titled "Hands Where Your Eyes Can See," the campaign takes inspiration from Busta Rhymes’ single, "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See," featuring each artist pounding their hands to the beat. The glasses allow you to take photos and videos, make phone calls and engage with Meta AI, all without having to look at your phone screen.

Available now at Ray-Ban stores, ray-ban.com and meta.com.

Photos courtesy of EssilorLuxottica

Let's Swim, David Koma’s swimwear line, announced its second drop, which includes the introduction of menswear. This collection continues to feature high-performance recycled swimwear fabrics and graphic designs on trunks, shorts and an extensive gender-neutral ready-to-wear line. With a color palette featuring bright greens, soft blues and the brand's signature black, red and white, the collection has a sportier aesthetic perfect for athletes and pool enthusiasts alike. Inspired by athletic competitions ahead of the Olympics, the campaign was shot at the iconic London Aquatics Centre.

Available at letsswim.co.

Photos courtesy of David Koma

Hugo Joins Forces With Les Benjamins

For Fall 2024, Hugo collaborated with Istanbul-based streetwear label Les Benjamins on a collection that explores "interculturality," celebrating shared histories, cultural dialogues and the unifying power of creativity and storytelling. Founded in 2011 by designer and photographer Bünyamin Aydin, Les Benjamins blended Turkish heritage with contemporary culture and Hugo's tailoring for the capsule that's comprised of 18 men's, women's and gender neutral pieces. Throughout the collection, recurring iconography symbolizes love, unity and trust. A sketched swan emblem represents unity between Turkey and Germany, while embroidered roses signify the love that connects families and partners, despite the distances that may separate them. There's also a double-key insignia, acknowledging the strength of the "Key Kids," who were the children of Gastarbeiter (foreign or migrant workers) who wore their home keys around their necks.

The accompanying campaign explores the experience of growing up Turkish in Germany. Captured in Berlin by Furkan Cetin and Nina Raasch, featuring a series of portraits and videos that highlight different personal narratives from the cast: rapper Apsilon, models Tijen Ekici, Kisha Hahn and Simo Baakoun, performing artist Azama Bashir and writer and creative Arinc Cemal.

"This collaboration with Hugo pays homage to my Gastarbeiter grandparents, whose journey from Turkey to Germany in the 1960s shaped my identity, and whose courage formed who I am today," Aydin, said in a press release. "Being at peace with my identity as a proud German-Turk without having to choose one side is incredibly fulfilling, and I hope this capsule will inspire others to embrace their duality and be true to themselves."

Available now at hugo.com.

Photography by Furkan Cetin

Mykita and Monocle Release Collaboration

The Mykita x Monocle collaboration frame, Lamin, is a 100 percent sustainably-made acetate frame. The classic design incorporates both Mykita and Monocle’s craftsmanship, innovation and timeless aesthetics. It's the first collaboration between the two brands.

Available now at Mykita stores worldwide.

Photo courtesy of Mykita

Cancer Culture Takes Over the Hamptons with Breast Fest

Cancer Culture, a group of patients and advocates whose mission is to raise awareness about breast cancer, took over the Hamptons this month at The Purist’s Annual Health Fair, at a private reception at the Montauk Beach House featuring Legacy Prints by photographer William Livingston and at Cancer Culture & Hamptons Breast Fest Presents a Gallery Showing & Auction at artist William Quigley’s AB NY Gallery in East Hampton, a multimedia showcase of portrait photography by Janette Beckman and a collective of custom works by artists and breast cancer survivors painted over portraits captured by William Livingston. All portraits featured breast cancer patients, survivors, and thrivers.

Founded by Rachel Burns and Beth Fairchild, the group produces transformative events for people living with breast cancer to share the impact of those experiences with the world. They also provide research grants for life-saving metastatic breast cancer research. “Hamptons Breast Fest showcases what Cancer Culture does best: using art to highlight the faces and stories of breast cancer patients, all for the greater goal of building a local Hamptons community of survivors and thrivers and raising money to continue our efforts, Fairchild said in a press release. Burns added, “Hamptons Breast Fest features a mashup of breast cancer patients, world renowned artists and fashion week photography. As artists and survivors, Beth and I understand how the arts play a transformational role in healing. Art heals and empowers not only through artistic expression but lends perspective and serves as a reflection for and of the patient.”

Photography: Oliver Halfin and Sean Zanni