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Quentin de Briey.

Desert heat has its ways of dictating what is real and what is a hallucination, and Jimmy Choo’s Summer 2026 campaign, ‘Natural Reflection,’ leans fully into that shimmering uncertainty. Set against the stark, arid backdrop of Joshua Tree, the campaign centres on the legendary ‘Invisible House’– a mirrored architectural feat that effectively dissolves into the California landscape.

This season acts as a literal looking glass for Sandra Choi’s latest obsession: the friction between untamed wilderness and the uncompromising lines of high-fashion construction. Choi has turned her attention to “sun-warmed skin” and the “romance of an embrace,” describing the inspiration as a form of romantic innocence. “Summer, for me, is freedom,” she explains. “A journey through open spaces and pristine landscapes, where every detail invites you to discover and fully feel the emotion of the season.”

Quentin de Briey.

The physical collection translates this sentiment through an impressive display of material play. We see raw amber-like resins, emerald-hued diopside gems and hand-woven raffia sitting alongside translucent plexiglass. The standout Glacé Mule serves as a sculptural evolution of the brand’s iconic drop heel, now encased in a honey-toned, translucent wedge that mimics the molten glow of Murano glass. For those after something a bit more playful, the Jelly Drop offers a 50mm sandal in Lagoon Blue and Sunset Orange – shades that mimic the colours of a desert twilight.

Accessories follow the same artisanal script, with the Cinch bag reimagined in Clover Green suede and natural raffia, topped off with a handle of pearls and braided leather. Meanwhile, the Miro Flat wraps the ankle in bold, mother-of-pearl spheres made from shell fragments suspended in liquid resin, ensuring that no two pairs are identical.

Quentin de Briey.

The narrative continues with the Lova Wedge (sometimes referred to as the Lova sandal), a 85mm silhouette crafted from soft suede with intricate straps and accent stone embellishments that perfectly frame the foot. For carrying the essentials, the collection introduces a new Drawstring Pouch in natural-coloured soft raffia with tan leather trims, featuring a gathered top and a structured handle for a relaxed, unbothered look. The line-up is rounded out by the Emeri Stone, which creates a striking contrast by placing a single, oversized gemstone against naked skin on a delicate 35mm heel. 

Jimmy Choo’s Summer 2026 collection embraces this attraction of opposites to create a season that feels both surreal and incredibly real. While summer flings may be short and sweet, a truly great pair of shoes withstands the test of time.

Quentin de Briey.

Discover the Summer 2026 collection here.

photography. courtesy of Quentin de Briey for Jimmy Choo
words. Gennaro Costanzo

NikeSKIMS.

Anyone who has spent the last few years hoarding SKIMS bodysuits like fine art knows that the brand’s obsession with a second skin fit is practically a lifestyle. When rumours first swirled that the shapewear empire was teaming up with Nike, the immediate question was how the signature, buttery mould would survive the high-heat reality of an athletic workout. Launching this week, the massive NikeSKIMS partnership answers with Studio Stretch – a highly anticipated material innovation that ditches the typical, restrictive armour of traditional activewear for something that adapts to how we naturally move.

Fusing Nike’s dry-wicking technology and SKIMS’ legendary mastery of the female form, the fabric is an engineered blend featuring Lycra Adaptiv, a smart polymer that self-corrects to eliminate the dreaded fabric bunching during low-impact workouts like yoga and pilates. Nike’s signature Dri-FIT tech handles the moisture, but the real magic is the lighter, less intense compression. The 11 close-to-body silhouettes – ranging from soft-cup sports bras, leggings and bike shorts to a beautifully sculpted, adjustable scoop-back one-piece – rely on minimal seam lines to smoothly complement curves across an inclusive size run from XXS to 4X.

NikeSKIMS.

The structural logic is built entirely around a head-to-toe system of dress, meaning these matte, neutral foundations are designed to layer seamlessly with the brand’s semi-sheer Weightless pieces or breathable Airy basics. Kim Kardashian, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of SKIMS, notes that the aesthetic priority was pure, unadulterated comfort. “With Studio Stretch, we set out to create something that feels beautiful on the body — a buttery-soft, lightweight material that almost feels like a second skin,” she says. “The material is so comfortable it almost feels like wearing nothing at all. With soft, neutral colours and timeless silhouettes, the Studio Stretch collection offers everyday essentials she’ll reach for again and again.”

For Nike, the collaboration marks a deliberate pivot towards a more nuanced, style-first approach to female athleticism. “NikeSKIMS represents the best of what happens when performance innovation meets a deep understanding of the female form,” says Amy Montagne, President of Nike. “Studio Stretch combines Nike’s performance innovation expertise with SKIMS’ obsession with fit and feel, delivering a collection that truly supports women wherever and however they move.”

NikeSKIMS.

This collection treats performance gear with the intimate precision of shapewear, completely avoiding the clinical feel of traditional gym kits, while offering a versatile system that easily transitions into transit or everyday street style. “NikeSKIMS is about setting a new standard in the industry and delivering innovation and style that hasn’t been seen before,” adds Jens Grede, Co-Founder and CEO of SKIMS. “Studio Stretch is a powerful expression of that focus. Together with Nike, we’re pushing our material development even further, ensuring we deliver products with unmatched quality.”

The launch marks a historic moment where athletic functionality and luxury feel become entirely inseparable. Whether you’re stepping onto a reformer or heading straight for iced matcha, this collaboration hints at a future for performance apparel that’s noticeably sleeker, softer and completely unbothered.

NikeSKIMS.

The collection is available globally starting 14 May online and at select retailers. Discover more here.

photography. courtesy of NikeSKIMS
words. Gennaro Costanzo

Gray Sorrenti.

Only Jonathan Anderson could take a legendary French house like Dior to the seaside and decide that what we actually need is a bag charm shaped like a strawberry ice-cream cone. For those of us who have spent years tracking his ability to turn the surreal into the essential, his takeover of the ‘Dioriviera’ world feels like a long-awaited collision of high fashion and revered mischief.

The heart of the collection is a deep dive into the Maison’s friendship with Christian Bérard. Known as ‘Bébé’ to his inner circle, Bérard was the artist who helped decorate the original 30 Montaigne boutique. Anderson has resurrected a surrealist floral bouquet Bérard once drew for Vogue, where petals morph into feminine faces to create the Dior Arabesque print.

Gray Sorrenti.

Gray Sorrenti.

This lush, slightly trippy natural world finds its way onto flowing shirts, parasols and even a set of limited-edition earthenware produced with the Manufacture des Émaux de Longwy, a workshop that has been around since 1798. Hand-embroidered throws, cushions and garden deckchairs carry these archival drawings into the modern day, while tableware and notebooks echo the same botanical charm. Pastel-toned glasses take their shape after the ‘Escale à Portofino’ perfume bottle, while pink and grey hues adorn the Cannage Provence trays.

Jean-Marie Binet.

Jean-Marie Binet.

Texture takes a front seat where you’d least expect it. The viral Dior Book Tote has been reimagined in plush terry cloth, giving it a supple, contemporary weight that feels built for the transition from a morning swim at Cipriani to a late lunch in Saint-Tropez. Men get a vintage, leisurely vibe through the Dior Chester boat shoes and loafers, while the Dior Rivage sandals pop in a palette that suggests a summer lived entirely in the sun. Weaving techniques define the Dior Woven mules, while denim and Sun Stripes finishes update the Dior Oblique motif, appearing on Dior Saltwind trainers and the compact Dior Jett bag.

Accessories offer the fun that Anderson fans live for. Charms enclosing small mirrors sit alongside measuring tapes and thimbles designed to look like gourmet treats, proving that even a Lady Dior can have a sense of humour. The jewellery follows suit, with the ‘Dior Hortensia’ collection celebrating Monsieur Dior’s favourite bloom through rhinestone-set fruit shapes and garden motifs. Whether you are chasing the sun in Mykonos or Bodrum, this collection ensures you do so with a wink and a very stylish measuring tape in tow. 

Gray Sorrenti.

Discover the Dioriviera collection here.

photography. courtesy of Gray Sorrenti, Jean-Marie Binet for Dior
words. Gennaro Costanzo