If you were too busy caught up in the Pirelli calendar release or the Met Gala theme announcement from this week, don't stress. From bold brand collaborations to boundary-pushing digital creativity, this week delivered a string of standout fashion moments you may have missed. And, faithfully, we have you covered on all these fronts, below...
Nine artists reimagine Valentino Garavani’s DeVain bag
Maison Valentino unveiled a new digital creative project this week in which nine international artists reinterpreted the Valentino Garavani DeVain bag through experimental visual storytelling. The initiative highlights the Maison’s commitment to contemporary creativity, blending human imagination with digital expression across a series of immersive, artist-driven works.
Find out more on the Valentino website.
Lee Mathews releases HEREU collaboration
Lee Mathews joined forces with Spanish accessories house HEREU to unveil a limited-edition footwear capsule that fuses Mediterranean craftsmanship with the relaxed sophistication of Australian design. The collection reimagines HEREU’s signature silhouettes in exclusive new tones, delivering timeless, quietly luxurious pieces crafted to move effortlessly through seasons and scenery.
Find out more on the Lee Mathews website.
UTS hosts its annual Fashion Honours runway show
The 2025 UTS Fashion & Textiles Honours Runway Showcase this week unveiled the debut collections of 17 emerging designers, presenting a refined blend of runway, narrative and industry collaboration under the new Faculty of Design and Society. Elevated by creative partnerships and original sound and styling direction, the show highlighted the program’s commitment to innovation, cultural insight and the future of Australian fashion.
Find out more on the UTS Instagram.
Louis Vuitton opens Holiday Pop-Up at Westfield Sydney
Louis Vuitton this week opened their Holiday Pop-Up at Westfield Sydney, aligned with the House's 2026 Holiday Campaign Voyage des Lumieres. The Pop-Up, on until 28 December, offers a curated selection of the season's most covetable gifts, including women's bags, small leather goods, bag charms, accessories, sunglasses and fragrance.
Find out more on the Louis Vuitton website.
ANNA QUAN debuts jewellery collection
ANNA QUAN’s debut jewellery collection introduces sculptural, art-inspired pieces that translate the brand’s signature minimalism into refined metal forms, drawing on the works of Calder and Brancusi. Launching 12 November 2025, the collection blends hero statement designs with elevated everyday staples, embodying the brand’s quiet innovation and modern elegance.
Baileys teamed up with Toby’s Estate Coffee
Baileys has teamed up with Toby’s Estate Coffee to reinvent the afternoon coffee break with a decadent adults-only twist. Over select dates this November and December, Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters in Sydney and Melbourne will be transformed into lush adults-only spaces to host the 'Baileys Afternoon Flip' – a free pop-up open to the public, serving indulgent Baileys-infused coffee cocktails and treats. Guests can sip bespoke cocktail creations like the Melbourne Magic Espresso Martini, Sydney Iced Latte, Baileys S’Mores and more.
Sydney:
- When: Thursday 27 & Friday 28 November, 4pm-7pm
- Where: Toby’s Estate Chippendale, 32-36 City Rd, Chippendale, NSW
Melbourne:
- When: Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December, 2pm-5pm
- Where: Toby’s Estate Fitzroy, 35 Rose St, Fitzroy, VIC
