When BARTS dipped its toes into the swimwear world back in 2018, the move felt like a natural extension of the brand’s DNA. With roots in vibrant beach culture and a flair for functional fun, the collection was built around one sunny principle: swimwear should make you feel as good as you look. Fast forward to today, and the swimwear line has...
Jun 23, 2025
On May 14, Belgian fashion house LolaLiza presented its Spring/Summer 2025 collection, “Cinematic Summer,” transforming two iconic Brussels landmarks into a living, breathing film set. The immersive runway experience wove together fashion, cinema, and performance, inviting guests into a multisensory world that reflected the brand’s bold,...
Belgian fashion brand LolaLiza has joined forces with Dutch actress and singer Romy Monteiro and leading e-commerce retailer Wehkamp to launch an exclusive capsule collection, marking a strategic push into the Dutch market following earlier local successes. The collaboration is a curated edit of LolaLiza’s ready-to-wear pieces, personally...
Jun 16, 2025
Spring/Summer is a key sales period for denim, but also one of the most volatile. Unpredictable weather, shifting consumer behaviour, and compressed selling windows make pre-season planning increasingly complex. To help retailers navigate these challenges, Cup of Joe offers a seasonless NOS (Never Out of Stock) programme that ensures flexibility...
Jun 2, 2025
Gant is showcasing its SS25 collection in collaboration with a luxurious beach resort, complete with beach-ready looks in a beach bag. The US brand took its SS25 campaign, themed ‘Summer Getaway’, to Théoule-sur-Mer on the Côte d’Azur, Gant announced on Monday. There, it partnered with the five-star hotel Château de Théoule and its beach resort,...
May 26, 2025
Fashion brand Summum has developed a special capsule collection in collaboration with the Orange Babies foundation. A portion of the proceeds from each item sold goes directly to the “Stand Up for Girls” project. This initiative supports vulnerable girls in Namibia, Zambia, and South Africa by providing access to education—paving the way for a...
May 13, 2025
Madrid – The French fashion house Jacquemus kicked off the summer season of 2025 with the opening of a pop-up in Ibiza. The temporary shop opened its doors on the island until the end of the season, in the idyllic Cala Jondal. The label also set up a unique “beach club” on the fine sands and in front of the blue, crystal-clear Mediterranean...
May 9, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the first Zara store. Inditex and the fashion chain are celebrating this event with the renovation of the first store and the release of a video directed by Steven Meisel, featuring 50 iconic models, including Amber Valletta, Twiggy, Carla Bruni, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Marisa...
May 9, 2025
Speak ya clout is a series of heart to heart conversations, exclusively found at BSTN Chronicles. From insiders of the fashion business to blazers of new trails and creative forces from other industries, topics vary for each conversation. This time, Hussein, the founder of OLAF – Our Life As Friends – takes us behind the scenes of the brand, its...
May 8, 2025
Introducing Chloé à la Plage, the first high summer collection by Chemena Kamali, featuring icon and friend of the house, Claudia Schiffer, photographed by David Sims. Chloé à la Plage takes its name from the lyrical films of French New Wave director Eric Rohmer and their idyllic sun-drenched locations in the South of France. It’s an homage to...
May 7, 2025
Versace was born from the ocean. The Mediterranean mythology at the heart of the House pervades its mentality from the beach to the city. For La Vacanza 2025, Versace reconnects with its oceanic roots in Women’s and Men’s Collections steeped in a lifestyle suspended between sea and land. Credits: Versace From swimwear to homewear Fusing coastal...
Apr 17, 2025
Known for its design approach that builds on archetypal icons while infusing them with pragmatic beauty, Nordic lifestyle brand ARKET presents a new collection of women's ready-to-wear. Credits: Arket Credits: Arket Key SS25 items Key shapes include barrel legs and cinched waists in utility sets, balloon-shaped cotton poplin trousers, and a...
Apr 15, 2025