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Balenciaga’s Couture exhibition and Cecilie Bahnsen’s The North Face drop: here’s what you missed in fashion this week

Balenciaga's Couture exhibition and Cecilie Bahnsen's The North Face drop: here’s what you missed in fashion this week

It's been a big week at RUSSH HQ (you may have seen we just dropped our Beauty Annual Edition 2.0 yesterday), but not big enough that we didn't have time to catch you up on all the fashion moments happening this week. There are Oasis merch stores popping up in Sydney and Melbourne, and new collection from both LEO LIN and SANDRO, but that's not all. If you've missed the fashion MO this week, we've caught you up below...

 

The North Face and Cecilie Bahnsen drop second capsule collection

Photography courtesy The North Face and Cecilie Bahnsen

The Cecilie Bahnsen × The North Face SS26 collection launched this week and fuses Bahnsen’s ethereal couture with The North Face’s technical precision. The result is sculptural outerwear that balances softness and strength – delicate ruffles, floral textures, and reimagined basecamp icons made to withstand the elements. The collection is available exclusively at Incu Australia.

Find out more on the Incu Australia website.

 

Elka Collective hosts Georgina Jeffries Trunk Show

Photographs by Daniel Grima, courtesy Elka Collective

Elka Collective hosted an intimate evening at Collingwood House in Melbourne, bringing together interior design creators and tastemakers to celebrate the brand’s Summer 25 collection. The event, curated by designer Georgina Jeffries and chef Sian Redgrave, paired European-inspired dining with a sense of home-style comfort and connection.

Find out more on the Elka Collective website.

 

Balenciaga opens Westfield Sydney store and Archive Exhibition

Photographs courtesy Balenciaga

Balenciaga opened its largest Australian store in Westfield Sydney this week, showcasing its full range across two levels and introducing an exclusive fragrance collection. To celebrate, a special exhibition of archival Couture pieces worn by icons such as Grace Kelly and Marlene Dietrich will be on display until 17 November 2025.

Find out more on the Balenciaga website.

 

Henne unveils new Armadale boutique

Photography courtesy Henne

Australian fashion brand Henne has opened its newest boutique on High Street, Armadale, marking a significant step in the label’s evolution from digital-first to one of the country’s leading contemporary fashion names. Thoughtfully designed with AP Design House, the space blends raw, architectural elements with warm, tactile details to create an immersive environment that mirrors Henne’s modern, minimalist aesthetic.

Find out more on the Henne website.

 

Kate Spade New York introduces the Halo Collection

Photographs courtesy Kate Spade New York

The brand introduced the Halo Collection this week with a lineup of refined bucket bags defined by their signature ring-shaped hardware and timeless versatility. Available in rich seasonal tones and multiple sizes, each piece blends structure with softness – delivering effortless polish for every occasion.

Find out more on the Kate Spade New York website.

 

all is a gentle spring opens Melbourne showroom

Photography by Nicholas Mahady, courtey all is a gentle spring

all is a gentle spring celebrated a new chapter this week with the opening of its first showroom in Melbourne’s heritage-listed Century Building – a space that beautifully reflects the brand’s devotion to craft and elegance. Alongside its ready-to-wear collections, the atelier will host intimate bridal fittings and handcraft workshops, beginning with a lace-making session led by textile artist Mimi Le Deux.

Find out more on the all is a gentle spring website.

 

 

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