Judith Leiber Couture has joined forces with Lucasfilm to create crystal-embellished handbags in the form of Star Wars' beloved R2-D2 character.A full year in the making and requiring over 150 hours of craftsmanship, the extravagant novelty clutches are handset with 9,000 crystals each. "I have always loved R2-D2’s endearing personality. There is so much joy and nostalgia attached to the character... R2-D2 is timeless, whimsical and charming – similar attributes to that of our minaudières,...

LVMH has revealed the finalists for its 2021 Prize, a prestigious award that will see one winner receive a yearlong mentorship with the luxury conglomerate. Breaking with tradition, LVMH has selected nine finalists, instead of the usual eight, to present collections to a soon-to-be-announced jury.This year's finalists include New York-based designer Christopher John Rogers, who dressed Kamala Harris in a striking purple coat for the inauguration, and Nensi Dojaka, whose sheer, sensual pieces hav...

Spanish label Paloma Wool has become one of the buzziest labels across social media, amassing over 500K followers, and last night the brand showcased its first-ever catwalk show at 080 Barcelona Fashion Week. Known for its colorful pieces as well as experimental materials, the label draws inspiration from the 90s for its latest collection.We had the chance to speak to the label prior to the show, catching up with founder Paloma Lanna. Peep the show below, and see all the looks in the gallery abo...

Adding to its list of collaborations, Frankies Bikinis has tapped Naomi Osaka for its latest collection. Marking her first-ever swimwear range, the professional tennis player has co-designed bikinis and one-pieces that aim to make all women around the globe feel confident in their own skin."I think it's really important for brands to design for all women, not just certain sizes or shapes or body types. For me, it's important to align myself with brands that make inclusivity a priority," Osaka sa...