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Gail Sorronda marks 20 years and Bottega Veneta celebrates intrecciato: here’s what you missed in fashion this week

Gail Sorronda marks 20 years and Bottega Veneta celebrates intrecciato: here’s what you missed in fashion this week

From Marrakech to Melbourne, this week in fashion was full of quietly monumental moments. Gail Sorronda celebrates two decades of gothic romanticism with new collections and creative collaborations, while ALÉMAIS takes its first international bow in the Moroccan sun. Bvlgari and Bottega Veneta honour their icons – Intrecciato and the Bvlgari Bvlgari watch – with anniversary tributes. FENDI drops a breezy second chapter for Summer 2025, and Balenciaga collabs with Lamborghini in high-speed style. Here’s everything you might’ve missed in fashion this week.

 

Gail Sorronda celebrates 20 years

Gail Sorronda celebrates 20 years
Photograph courtesy Gail Sorronda

Filipino-Australian designer Gail Sorronda is celebrating her eponymous label's 20 year anniversary in a show later this year that is set to feature her 2025 Resort Collection, Chromophobia. The designer is also marking the milestone year with a series of creative projects including working on costumes for Australasian Dance Collectives 40th anniversary show, and being invited alongside several other designers to do a piece for the Carla Zampatti 60th anniversary show in Sydney.

Find out more on the Gail Sorronda website.

 

Bvlgari celebrates 50th Anniversary with Gold & Marble Watch

Bvlgari celebrates 50th Anniversary with Gold & Marble Watch
Photographs courtesy Bvlgari

First launched in 1975 as a bold gift for top clients, the Bvlgari Bvlgari watch defied tradition with its engraved bezel and Roman spirit. Now, fifty years on, the iconic timepiece returns with a modern twist – featuring striking marble dials that honour the Maison’s heritage of daring elegance.

Find out more on the Bvlgari website.

 

ALÉMAIS hosts Resort 26 runway show in Marrakech

ALÉMAIS hosts Resort 26 runway show in Marrakech
Photographs courtesy ALÉMAIS

ALÉMAIS made its international runway debut in Marrakech this week with its Resort 2026 collection, unveiling a sun-drenched celebration of artistry, sustainability, and cultural exchange at the Musee De L'art Culinaire Marocain. With Moroccan craft at its heart and a collaboration with LRNCE founder Laurence Leenaert, the show drew an eclectic crowd – including Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Leandra Medine Cohen – and marked a pivotal evolution for the Australian brand.

Find out more on the ALÉMAIS website.

 

Balenciaga and Lamborghini drop collaboration

Balenciaga and Lamborghini drop collaboration
Photograph courtesy Lamborghini

The Balenciaga x Automobili Lamborghini collaboration dropped globally this week with a series of immersive in-store activations and exclusive product releases. From graffiti-tagged Revuelto displays to Apple Vision Pro virtual experiences, the launch marks a high-speed collision of fashion innovation and automotive design.

Find out more on the Balenciaga website.

 

Acne Studios launch second collection with Moomins

Photographs courtesy Acne Studios

Acne Studios reunited with Tove Jansson’s beloved Moomins for a second capsule collection this week, blending Scandinavian nostalgia with youthful, unisex silhouettes in acid yellow and baby pink. Now available online and in stores, the 16-piece line reimagines denim, knitwear and accessories through playful animations and customisable details.

Find out more on the Acne Studios website.

 

Lucy Folk hosts a sample sale

Lucy Folk hosts a sample sale
Photograph courtesy Lucy Folk

Lucy Folk Salon will be hosting a sale this weekend for a rare chance to shop past season styles, samples, seconds, art, and homewares at up to 60% off – plus pieces from Lucy’s own wardrobe and a curated selection from Haulier and Luuda. From Friday to Sunday, no booking is required, but complimentary priority access tickets are available for those who’d like to skip the queue.

Find out more on the Lucy Folk website.

 

Chaumet introduces new Bee de Chaumet creations

Chaumet introduces new Bee de Chaumet creations
Photographs courtesy Chaumet

Yesterday’s preview of the latest Bee de Chaumet creations celebrated both the Maison’s radiant new designs and its deep-rooted commitment to nature, with guests joining a beeswax candle workshop in honour of the collection’s inspiration. As part of its ongoing sustainability mission, Chaumet now guarantees full gold traceability in the new Bee de Chaumet pendant—marking a meaningful step toward a more ethical future in fine jewellery.

Find out more on the Chaumet website.

 

FENDI launches second drop of Summer 2025

FENDI launches second drop of Summer 2025
Photograph courtesy FENDI

Having arrived in boutiques this week, FENDI Summer 2025 Drop 2 channels the carefree spirit of Histoire d’Eau – Karl Lagerfeld’s first foray into FENDI Ready-to-Wear – through a sun-washed palette and playful nods to Roman summers past. With embroidered coral motifs, raffia accessories, and breezy silhouettes for men and women, the collection captures a cinematic sense of escapism, reimagined for the now.

Find out more on the FENDI website.

 

Bottega Veneta releases Craft is our Language campaign to celebrate 50 years of intrecciato

Bottega Veneta releases Craft is our Language campaign to celebrate 50 years of intrecciato
Photographs courtesy Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta this week launched Craft is our Language, a global campaign honouring 50 years of Intrecciato by spotlighting the artistry of handcraft and the universal expression of gesture. Photographed by Jack Davison and choreographed by Lenio Kaklea, the campaign features artisans and cultural icons in dialogue, celebrating the weave as both a design language and a symbol of connection.

Find out more on the Bottega Veneta website.

 

TAG Heuer unveils bespoke artwork by Werner Bronkhorst in Sydney

Photograph courtesy TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer celebrated the unveiling of a bespoke artwork by Werner Bronkhorst at its Sydney boutique this week, marking the final flourish in the brand's newly renovated space. The piece captures the spirit of precision and momentum that defines both the brand and the city it calls home.

Find out more on the TAG Heuer website.

 

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