Chanel’s Cruise 2022/23 collection launched in Monaco and Loewe’s first Casa Loewe store in Harbour City Ocean Center in Hong Kong – we take a closer look

Delve into the minds of luxury designers through a deeper understanding of their latest artistic creations – and relish in the newest bricks-and-mortar experience.

Our two top fashion picks of the month are both hyperlocal, and deeply global. Virginie Viard explores her interpretation of Chanel’s heritage and the house’s shared memories with Karl Lagerfeld with the delicate yet sporty pieces in the brand’s latest Cruise collection. Also, check out the first Casa Loewe store in Hong Kong. Other than its full line of Loewe products, the store interior also incorporates the creation of various talented artists, guaranteeing an eye-opening shopping escapade.

Here are two of the most anticipated fashion scoops we’re shouting about this summer.

Chanel’s Monaco escapade

Held at the place Virginie Viard calls “inherent to the history” of the brand, Chanel’s Cruise 2022/23 collection embodies the cheery memories Viard shared with Karl Lagerfeld in Monaco. Hence, the collection is presented in a sporty style to capture the luxurious holidays they had at Lagerfeld’s Villa La Vigie, seen from the show venue.

The summer collection incorporates a variety of jumpsuits made with Chanel’s signature tweed element or silk. Given Viard’s intention to host this show as a tribute to Lagerfeld, she incorporated high-collared, thinly striped long shirt dresses embroidered with sequinned floral plastrons. Meanwhile, the collection’s black satin shoes are inspired by Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo and its dancers’ pointe shoes, with the elegant addition of thin strass buckles. Indulging in a sporty atmosphere, Viard shapes the newest bags like tennis racquets, and constructs asymmetrical skirts and draped dresses with twisted swimming suits.

Casa Loewe hits Hong Kong

Casa Loewe is coming to Hong Kong! The city’s first outpost hits the Harbour City Ocean Center mall. The store, which promises something for every stylista, showcases luxurious items, from men’s and women’s ready-to-wear clothes to small leather goods and bags, accessories, jewellery and also home scents.

Walking through Casa Loewe could be akin to visiting the home of a collector, as you’re taken on a journey to experience the art, craft and design of the Spanish luxury label. The brand fills the intimate space with works of designers, like handmade wool carpets by graphic artist John Allen, coffee tables by Belgian interior designer Axel Vervoordt, Ingo Maurier’s Uchiwa lamp and a variety of selected art pieces from around the world. So make yourself at home in the exquisite world of Casa Loewe’s art, excellence and craftsmanship.