Hello again! We've come to the close of another busy week (this one feels more like a month), and with it, we have plenty of notable fashion moments and news to share. From some exciting retail announcements for Sydney-siders, to Melbourne store openings and Asia-Pacific exclusive launches. SIR. are writing an exciting new chapter of their brand story, and an Italian designer steps up as the latest in FENDI's 'Friends of FENDI' collaboration series.

Below, see all the fashion moments you might have missed this week.

 

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Week is coming to Australia

Since 1906, diamonds have always been core to the story of Van Cleef & Arpels, and to further honour and share their knowledge, the Maison have scheduled an invite-only Diamond Week (31 October - 5 November), where they will welcome guests to private classes hosted by two gemologists from L’ÉCOLE School of Jewellery Arts at Barford House in Bellevue Hill.

The school, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, opened in Paris in 2012, focused on the three pillars of savoir-faire, the art history of jewellery and the world of gemstones. L’ECOLE will also be open to the public and offer a variety of classes to explore the world of jewellery.

 

Harris Tapper announce Sydney retail partner

New Zealand label Harris Tapper have announced this week that they will have their first-ever physical presence in Sydney, via their newest retail partner, For Artists Only. The Bondi-based store will be stocking the brand's Spring Summer 24 collection next February, so Sydney-side shoppers will soon be able to experience first-hand the spirit of modern sensibility at the heart of the brand.

You'll be able to shop the collection from February via For Artists Only in-store and online.

 

Franck Muller debuts new 'Vanguard Beach' collection exclusively in the Asia Pacific

Watchmakers Franck Muller have launched their new Vanguard Beach collection, which features a series of bright and vivacious timepieces for those who 'carry the beach in their hearts wherever they go'.

Their 2014 Vanguard model expresses a sport, casual energy, now updated in three new colour ways – fiery red, ocean blue and summer green – are now available exclusively across the Asia Pacific region in Franck Muller boutiques and select retail partners.

Find out more on the Franck Muller website.

 

adidas Originals new campaign features Sydney and Melbourne's homegrown heroes

adidas Originals are collaborating with and celebrating pioneering Australian talent ingrained in their communities in both Sydney and Melbourne. Their 'We Gave the World an Original. You Gave Us a Thousand Back' campaign is realised through an intimate portrait series – each personality presenting their stories ranging from hospitality to music, beauty and art.

To top things off, adidas Originals will be hosting a series of events and activations throughout the first three weeks of November, meant to celebrate local culture and talent but also to highlight the trailblazers in these respective cities and serve as inspiration for emerging creatives.

Find out more and register for the free events on the adidas website.

 

 

Italian designer Stefano Pilati joins 'Friends of FENDI' series

Photography: Collier Schorr

Stefano Pilati is the latest designer to collaborate with the Italian luxury fashion house FENDI as part of their 'Friends of FENDI' series; a diverse series of projects and collections instigated by Kim Jones and Silvia Venturini Fendi that cross the ‘party lines’ of the fashion industry.

“Stefano is one of the designers I admire the most. I was always in love with his work, and he is somebody I look up to – he has been an inspiration for what I do," said Jones. "Stefano epitomises Friends of FENDI: He is a friend, an inspiration, and a designer for modern times, always looking to the future, asking questions and proffering solutions."

The Winter 23/24 collection designed in collaboration with Pilati launched globally in store and online on FENDI's website on Thursday.

 

Bianca Spender opens new boutique in Melbourne's Armadale

Bianca Spender has opened their latest retail space in Melbourne, located on High Street in Armadale. A continuation of Spender's ethos and design vision – the space is driven by the idea of tranquility, soothing shades of sage and sensually curved natural stone grounding the space in nature. Wabi-sabi-inspired ceramics adorn the space, vessels crafted by Australian ceramicist Victoria Paxton that juxtapose the space's luxurious draped velvet curtains.

For store opening hours and contact details, visit Bianca Spender's website.

 

SIR. launches first-ever jewellery line

SIR. has expanded from the sartorial to the world of jewellery – launching their newest category, SIR. Jewellery earlier this week. This new, permanent branch of the brand is a new chapter in their 10 year history.

Inspired by the creative collaboration between SIR. founders and the artist Frankie Tobin for their recent Resort 24 collection, the new jewellery line features a series of singular earrings designed to mix and match interchangeably.

Crafted from 100% Brass Nano Plate – and with several select styles distinguished by Frankie Tobin's hallmark colour ways and abstract shapes – the line lends to the aesthetics of the brand's most recent collection and is officially available across all SIR. boutiques and online as of yesterday.

 

 

bassike launches Resort 24 campaign with Aussie model Emma Balfour

Set against the bucolic backdrop of a fisherman's cottage, bassike's new Resort 24 campaign spotlights intimate moments and rituals within the relationship of iconic Australian model Emma Balfour and her son, Elliot Cowen. The collection embraces natural fabrics and louche proportions to return to the brand's nature-inspired roots.

"Resort 24 is an ode to our brand DNA with returning styles from the archives in wash back cotton canvas and wash back denim fabrications across slouchy silhouettes," said brand co-founder and creative director Deborah Sams. "The colour palette consists of washed candy-coloured pinks with punchy pops of psychedelic dye treatments and a hint of bright lime for highlights."

You can shop the full Resort 24 collection on bassike's website and in stores.