diesel luggage | the new travel essentials collection

Finding a way to bottle the hazy glow of a desert sunset is an ambitious task, but Louis Vuitton’s latest LV Mirage collection suggests it is mostly a matter of choosing the right silk. For its sixth edition, the Maison is focusing on the spirit of fluidity and harmony with a capsule that leans into a sense of togetherness and tradition, offering a wardrobe that moves through the day with a soft, earthy palette of powdery pinks and warm neutrals.

Everything about the ready-to-wear selection is designed to be versatile, moving seamlessly from afternoon gatherings to evening events. These are silhouettes that favour comfort without losing their edge, often featuring precious details like gem buttons and delicate embroidery. The collection also marks the debut of a lightweight poncho and a silk stole, both using a tone-on-tone Monogram pattern that plays with matte and shiny finishes to create a textured, sophisticated look.

The real news this year, however, is the brand’s first-ever artistic collaboration for this universe, partnering with Lebanese designer Nada Debs. Known for her ability to weave traditional craft into modern geometry, Debs has introduced a dune motif that anchors a special selection of items. Her contribution includes a high-end Bakhoor set inspired by mashrabiya patterns and a reinterpretation of the Capucines bag in grained Taurillon leather. It is a partnership that blends the designer’s affinity for the desert landscape with the high-craft legacy of the Louis Vuitton ateliers.

Iconic leather goods have not been left out of the transformation. The Speedy and Capucines bags have been reinterpreted using varnished Monogram leather and gem-like embellishments, a theme that carries over into the footwear.  A ‘Heirloom’ detail acts as a recurring signature across the shoes and eyewear. The Colour Blossom fine jewellery line also makes a vibrant appearance, reimagining the Monogram flower in the deep green of malachite and the vivid blue of amazonite, providing a sharp contrast to the muted tones of the clothing.

Travel remains the heartbeat of the Maison and the LV Mirage campaign highlights the Horizon 55 Business as the collection’s essential companion. This iteration in Damier Graphite canvas is reimagined for the modern traveller with a large external cane that keeps the interior completely flat for more efficient packing. To match the collection’s focus on subtle luxury, the suitcase also features leather corners and silent wheels.

To complete the sensory experience, Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud has developed Ambre Levant, a fragrance that acts as a liquid horizon. By blending amber notes with oud, the scent aims to capture the radiance of the golden hour and the glow of a sunset. It serves as the final, invisible layer to a collection that prioritises tradition and generosity above all else.

The LV Mirage Capsule Collection is now available worldwide. Discover more here.

photography. courtesy of Louis Vuitton
words. Gennaro Costanzo

“The starting point for this collection was to revisit the fundamental elements that make up a garment and rethink them from the ground up,” said designer Ziggy Chen. An early proponent of quiet luxury, there is an unfinished history that exists in Ziggy Chen’s clothing each season. Fragments of the past are observed, displaced, and reassembled through a contemporary sensibility. Colours are muted and restrained. The construction is honest and raw, and pieces are made of natural fibres, wool, cashmere, hemp, linen, and silk. 

So, ‘Dissparation’ is a fitting name for Ziggy Chen and his Fall/Winter 2026 collection, alike, “Dissaparation moves at the edges of perception. It is not defined by what is immediately visible, but by what shifts, separates, and recomposes over time,” read the program, and approaching his 15th anniversary, Chen’s proof that restraint has staying power. 

“I see the past ten years as an ongoing process of learning. Looking back, my understanding of the industry was quite limited at the beginning,” said Chen. “Even after more than a decade, there are still many long-established techniques within this industry that I continue to study and learn from,” he added.

It can be said that a Ziggy Chen collection is a thumb through the familiar. A beat-up leather jacket that feels like a luxurious treasure. A sturdy pair of trousers that once felt too small, but now fits just right, and that paper boy hat that you’d only seen in sepia-colored photographs on your grandfather’s nightstand, suddenly feels like it was made just for you, because it was.

words. Malcolm Thomas

Wearing a Jeff Koons sculpture is significantly easier than trying to fit one through your front door. This January, Stella McCartney is proving that point by launching a limited-edition collectors’ capsule that merges her signature organic cotton with some of the most recognisable imagery in contemporary art. The collaboration is a one-of-a-kind union between two leading creative forces who happen to be longtime friends. By bringing together fashion and art, as well as kitsch and craft, the duo has created a wardrobe that feels like a playful conversation between their respective worlds.

Amelia Gray stars in the sexy campaign wearing an organic cotton t-shirt that eagle-eyed fans might remember from the Winter 2025 runway. It features Koons’ ‘Untitled (Girl with Dolphin and Monkey)’ artwork slapped alongside Stella’s own ‘Slippery When Wet’ slogan, a cheeky callback to her debut collection in 2001. 

The collection also introduces a quirky ‘Doggy Style’ message paired with illustrations of Koons’ famous Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle sculptures. These canine images were personally selected by McCartney herself from the artist’s 1991 ‘Made in Heaven’ series, ensuring the animal-loving spirit of the brand remains front and centre.

This is not the first time these two have played in the same sandbox. Their history includes kaleidoscopic gowns from 2006 and a platinum Rabbit sculpture bracelet from 2005. For this 2026 drop, a tiny number of those iconic Rabbit pendants will be re-released exclusively at the Stella McCartney SoHo boutique by appointment. The broader capsule, launching alongside the Spring 2026 collection, includes two iconic tanks, a hoodie and a classic tee alongside a chunky turtleneck made from RWS-certified wool.

Collectors looking for something truly rare should head to the New York store, where a selection of pieces signed by both the artist and the designer will be available. These specific items are uniquely customised with lead-free crystals, fringing and more hand-applied detailing, making them genuine investment pieces. For everyone else, a series of t-shirts hand-signed by Jeff Koons will be available online. 

The Stella McCartney x Jeff Koons collection is now available here.

photography. courtesy of Stella McCartney
words. Gennaro Costanzo