antonio marras ss26 | travel journal sardinia

If there’s one brand that knows how to throw a birthday bash, it’s Messika. For its 20th anniversary, the Parisian high jewellery house is inviting us all to a very chic, very purple 1970s house party fronted by legendary supermodel Kate Moss among others.

To cap off a year of celebrations, founder Valérie Messika has turned the festive season into a cinematic nod to the decade that defined her childhood and her family’s diamond legacy. She describes this campaign as a “moment of gratitude,” but for the rest of us, it looks like the ultimate holiday inspiration.

Captured by the brilliant duo of Ezra Petronio and Oliver Hadlee Pearch, the holiday campaign feels intimate, but energetic and undeniably cool. The setting is a dreamscape of a Parisian artist’s apartment, washed in the brand’s signature electric purple.

Moss had previously collaborated on her own High Jewellery line with Messika, so her return here feels like a homecoming. “Kate has always been an inspiration, she is a real muse for me. Her elegance feels instinctive and her spirit is fearless,” says Messika. “She embodies everything I admire in a woman. At this memorable milestone celebrating twenty years of the Maison, reconnecting with Kate and her aura feels essential and meaningful.”

The supermodel indeed anchors the campaign with that trademark insouciance, draped in pieces that feel specially curated for a party context: the Move Link necklace for a bit of composed luminosity and later, the playful D-Vibes collection, where the diamond pompoms act as a cheeky, high-fashion reference to tinsel and baubles.

But a party needs energy, and that’s where the guest list gets really interesting. Joining Moss are model-DJ Georgia Palmer and the ever-charismatic Jordan Barrett. Palmer wears the Imperial Move set, which looks dangerously like crystallised snow, while Barrett grounds the scene with the architectural strength of Move Titanium. There’s a genuine connection between them that you can’t fake, likely because all three share a serendipitous bond: they were each scouted at the tender age of fourteen and have been navigating the industry’s highs ever since.

Messika hasn’t limited the festivities to print, either. If you walk past their boutiques this winter, you’re in for a treat. They’ve commissioned massive, jewel-glazed cakes sculpted in purple and frosted with their iconic Move motifs for the window displays.

To keep things playful, they’ve also teamed up with Space Dawg Studio for a series of 2D cartoon animations that reimagine these luxury goods with a bit of fantasy, turning balloons into jewels and proving that even after two decades, the Maison doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Discover the holiday campaign and anniversary collection here.

photography. courtesy of Ezra Petronio, Oliver Hadlee Pearch, Isabelle Bonjean
words. Gennaro Costanzo

Nude Project is closing out the year with its most confident Playboy chapter yet. Titled ‘The Gift of Playboy,’ the latest collaboration from the Barcelona-born label marks the third time they’ve jumped into bed with the iconic American brand, and the timing couldn’t be better, landing just as Nude Project steps into a massive new phase of its international expansion.

Started back in 2019 by Bruno Casanovas and Alex Benlloch, Nude Project has gone from a little Spanish streetwear start-up to a fully-fledged cultural force. They’re known for their sharp graphics, fantastic community-led approach and an instinctive, almost cheeky understanding of how Gen Z actually shops, dresses and spends their money. Operating under the slogan “By Artists, For Artists,” they’ve always positioned themselves as a creative platform first and a fashion label second.

That clever mindset carries straight through ‘The Gift of Playboy,’ which reworks the familiar Bunny iconography through Nude Project’s own unique urban lens. Following the success of the debut capsule, ‘Heroes of Pleasure’ (2023), and the second release, ‘Playboy Part II’ (2024), both brands have built a shared aesthetic that perfectly balances the editorial with the accessible. This time, the focus is squarely on winter as something lived-in, layered and a little bit chaotic. 

The accompanying campaign, shot by Pepe Herreros, plays out as a mischievous alpine weekend. We see models moving between bracing cold-exposure rituals, outdoor action and the cosy intimacy of a cluttered cabin interior. The traditional Playboy sensuality is there, but it’s totally softened by humour and that sense of familiarity.

The collection features standout pieces that define this urban-winter aesthetic: an example is the technical Mono Ski Playboy suit, engineered for extreme cold but finished with an urban edge. Then, there’s the hugely appealing XXXX Knit Sweatshirt – a fuzzy, relaxed piece featuring the Playboy bunny embroidered large scale on the front.

Elsewhere, for those looking to redefine the après-ski look, the metallic Play Rabbit Puffer paired with micro-print All Over Rabbit Playboy Jeans delivers a playful, editorial look. Meanwhile, the satin Papito Playboy Shirt adds that essential fluid sophistication for a nighttime mood.

The timing, of course, is no accident. Just last Friday, Nude Project unveiled the entire collection publicly in Berlin, coinciding with the opening of its first German flagship store. Located right in the heart of the city, the 137 m² space has been designed as an intimate, nightlife-inflected apartment complete with dark wood, integrated sound, adjustable lighting, a working piano and an arcade machine. 

Discover the Gift of Playboy collection here.

photography. courtesy of Pepe Herreros, Kane Holz
words. Gennaro Costanzo

Nicolas Ghesquière is finally adding a new muse to the Louis Vuitton family. American actress Chase Infiniti has just been announced as its newest House Ambassador, after soft-launching their relationship for the past 18 months on red carpets from Mexico City to Paris.

This is a huge moment for the actress, marking her first major ambassadorship with a heritage luxury brand just as her career goes supernova. Infiniti is quickly becoming one of cinema’s most compelling figures. Following her breakout turn as the daughter in David E. Kelley’s ‘Presumed Innocent,’ her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s critically adored film, ‘One Battle After Another,’ has turned her into a legitimate star. 

The film is currently sweeping the boards, and Infiniti is right at the centre of the storm with fresh Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice nominations under her belt. If that wasn’t enough cultural cachet, she’s also been cast as Agnes (the grown-up Hannah) in the massive ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel, ‘The Testaments.’

Ghesquière, the Artistic Director of Women’s Collections, has been cultivating their bond since 2024. Chase Infiniti was a key, highly photographed presence at his last two shows, but the most fun part of their budding relationship is probably when she showed up for the world premiere of ‘One Battle After Another’ in a stunning custom champagne satin gown. 

That dress was a piece directly inspired by a Louis Vuitton archive piece dating all the way back to 1860. She followed that up recently by commanding the spotlight at the 5th Annual Academy Gala in Los Angeles, wearing a dramatic green silk taffeta bustier gown.

Ghesquière himself is clearly captivated, saying, “I have watched Chase’s debut with genuine delight, I find her totally captivating in the roles she plays. Beyond her remarkable talent, she radiates an authenticity that is truly unforgettable.” 

Louis Vuitton sees her as the perfect blend of powerful, timeless femininity and youthful energy. She is precisely the kind of magnetic, evolving talent the House wants representing its own relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. It’s a partnership that’s set to make red carpet appearances a lot more interesting.

photography. courtesy of Louis Vuitton
words. Gennaro Costanzo