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Louis Vuitton.

The high jewellery collections from Louis Vuitton have always been spectacular under Francesca Amfitheatrof’s direction, but with the launch of the new ‘Mythica’ collection, the Maison invites us on an epic, personal quest. Described as a narrative of self-creation, ‘Mythica’ is inspired by the timeless structure of myth, casting the Louis Vuitton woman as both the heroine and the author of her own destiny.

Unveiled during a sunset show at the Kasbah d’If just outside Marrakech, against a cinematic backdrop of the Agafay desert and the Atlas Mountains, the 110-piece high jewellery collection maps out an internal journey of transformation and victory across 11 distinct narrative themes. Teased already with global brand ambassador Ana de Armas, the visual campaign captures the evolving states of courage, mystery and resilience that define the collection’s mythical heroine.

Sølve Sundsbø, Nicolas Kantor.

The odyssey begins with ‘Conquest,’ a chapter heavily influenced by Artemis, the fiercely independent goddess of the hunt. Here, the traditional house arrow motif turns into a directional compass for those who refuse to sit still. The primary necklace under this theme required 1,200 hours of craftsmanship, weaving a rigid row of 21 vivid red rubies totalling 21.86 carats framed by baguette diamonds. For an impactful contrast, the geometric arrows are outlined in deep black onyx and crowned by a central ruby paired with a 1.07-carat LV Monogram Star cut diamond. 

This initial force propels the heroine to ‘Totem,’ evoking the protective aura of Athena with a protective emblem that celebrates ancestral symbolism through bi-colour white and yellow gold configurations. The pieces focus on heavy volume and architectural harmony, relying on the graphic chevron pattern to mimic the foundational Vuitton ‘V.’ For the first time, the high jewellery line introduces a solid gold pen embellished with diamond-set chevrons, sitting alongside playful pendants that reinterpret the classical amphora shape.

Growth and inner clarity define the next phase of the path, ‘Fortitude,’ a suite that borrows the unyielding presence of Roman virtue. The design team took a massive creative risk here by spotlighting an immense 82.14-carat cushion step-cut blue zircon – a Cambodian natural stone famed for its ancient crystallisation – that appears to float from a refined, white-gold tang silhouette necklace. The detail features a juxtaposition of an organic snow-pavé setting against the graphic, checkerboard Damier pattern, framed by an iconic LV rope motif. If that feels too subtle, the triple-strand alternative ups the ante with nine cushion-cut zircons framed in over 50 carats of diamonds, requiring nearly 2,000 hours of design work to ensure the piece follows the exact contours of the neck.

Nicolas Kantor, Louis Vuitton.

The story enters darker, more mysterious waters with ‘Enigma,’ a suite inspired by the untold stories of a submerged world that channels the fluid, shapeshifting energy of Amphitrite. A ribbon-like necklace combines the signature ribbon motif with the Damier pattern, dangling five aquamarines totalling 70.18 carats and four greyish-blue cat’s eye topazes. The focal point is a head-turning 127.66-carat cat’s eye topaz cabochon oval that radiates a milky brilliance against white-gold lines. True to Louis Vuitton’s ongoing obsession with utility, a secondary pendant configuration within this family is fully transformable, offering ten different ways to wear it depending on how dramatic the evening demands.

Innovation takes an almost sci-fi turn with ‘Spell,’ an incredibly daring suite that functions as a historical first for the industry. Drawing from Hecate, the goddess of mysticism and intuition, the pieces feature fluorescent diamonds that ignite with a secret, blue-tinged glow only when exposed to UV light. A single-row necklace features disks crafted from these fluorescent pavé diamonds, which slowly reveal a hidden LV signature pattern in the dark. This mystical light effect is balanced by a warm dialogue between 65.97 carats of round-cut cat’s eye moonstones and 44.13 carats of imperial orange-pink topazes. Every disk is outlined in unexpected black ceramic to inject a graphic, highly modern contrast.

Nicolas Kantor.

The mood shifts towards the poetic with ‘Mesmerism,’ a tribute to the enchanting grace of Aphrodite. Thousands of hours of diamond lacework form a sumptuous mesh that traces the LV Monogram Flower motif. Dangling from this texture is a 17.18-carat Colombian emerald with vibrant blue hints, paired with a 3.03-carat diamond. Acting as one of the collection’s primary masterstones, the gem exhibits a deep green tone with vibrant blue hints, paired with a 3.03-carat LV Monogram Flower cut diamond. Meanwhile, air and breath take form in ‘Whisper,’ a light, cloud-like construction of white-gold pavé volutes that conceal the underlying metal. The transformable collar features an ultra-rare 11.56-carat royal blue pear step-cut sapphire suspended from a 4.11-carat D Flawless LV Monogram Star cut diamond.

Looking towards the night sky, ‘Sirius’ functions as a celestial vault of intense blues and greens. A single-row necklace links a constellation of 13 splendid gemstones – including six tourmalines, three aquamarines and four tanzanites totalling 249.31 carats – via a structural diamond rope. Each stone features a fully pavé shell on the reverse side alight with green emeralds and blue sapphires, making the piece as precious on the back as it is on the front.

Nicolas Kantor.

The final chapters move towards transcendence and ultimate reward. ‘Fortune’ represents the ultimate tangible prize through a bold high-collar necklace radiating with over 4,700 snow-set diamonds that transition in a colour gradient from white to fancy vivid orangey yellow, topped with a 5.12-carat D Internally Flawless LV Monogram Star cut diamond. A second choker within the theme features 25 pink-to-green gold pearls totalling 511.28 carats, contrasting beautifully against white diamonds. Resurrecting the phoenix, ‘Triumph’ features hand-engraved gold wings sculpted by a master artisan to celebrate rebirth, wrapping yellow-gold plumage around a rope-like white gold pattern set with 1,350 diamonds.

The apotheosis of the heroine concludes in ‘Victory,’ an homage to Nike, the goddess of triumph. Inspired by a classic laurel crown, the masterpiece necklace features an interwoven pattern of gold leaves braided with a graduate array of 38 coloured diamonds spanning the entire chromatic spectrum for a total of 19.71 carats. The piece finishes with a 3-carat Fancy Vivid Orange-Yellow pear-cut diamond suspended from a 3.88-carat LV Monogram Star cut diamond. Paired with a Victory ring hosting a 3.31-carat Fancy Vivid Pink pear-cut stone and a 1.01-carat green diamond, the collection cements a new standard for gem-setting savoir-faire.

If you are going to rewrite classical mythology for the modern age, packing the entire Louis Vuitton Mythica collection into your suitcase is the only logical way to ensure you accomplish that mission.

Louis Vuitton.

Discover more about the Louis Vuitton Mythica high jewellery collection here. 

photography. courtesy of Nicolas Kantor (worn), Sølve Sundsbø (campaign), Louis Vuitton
words. Gennaro Costanzo

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