RECAP OF THE WEEK BY NUMERO NETHERLANDS
words ELIANA CASA
editor MARIE-PAULINE CESARI
‘Love is in the air' sang John Paul Young in 1978, and this week love was everywhere we looked. Store windows turned red, while brand ads popping up on Instagram feeds interrupted our daily sessions of stalking or hunting for the perfect Valentine's Day gift. Love was also showcased in the fashion campaigns of your favourite brands, which gave hope to even some of the most sceptical anti-romantics.
No matter how you have decided to spend your weekend, we have one more reason for you to keep scrolling: our beloved news recap.
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1. BURBERRY BRINGS US TO “LONDON IN LOVE” FOR ITS SS25 CAMPAIGN
The British Fashion House unveiled seven short movies “It’s always Burberry weather” as its SS25 campaign. For some, it might be considered a love letter to London, for others a nostalgic throwback featuring just some A-list cast stars, like Aimee Lou Wood, Chen Kun, Jodie Turner-Smith, Micheal Ward, Nicholas Hoult, Richard E. Grant, Son Sukku and models David Gandy, Liu Wen and Naomi Campbell. Not to mention Academy Award-winning actor Kate Winslet who exclaims (on a nostalgic note): “Oh no, please let’s not do another house swap”, bringing back all those ‘Holidays’ vibes that we thought we had left in the Christmas boxes.
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MIU MIU PRESENTS “AUTOBIOGRAFIA DI UNA BORSETTA”
For the latest episode of Miu Miu Women’s Tale film anthology, director Joanna Hogg delivered the perfect visual narration, also called “Autobiografia di una Borsetta” or “Autobiography of a Handbag”. The protagonist of this story is a celebrity that you would never have thought of — the Miu Miu Wander bag, one of the brand’s iconic accessories.
The story centers around the iconic bag that, after being gifted to a wealthy young Italian girl, is stolen by her first love. Adding fuel to both crime and heartbreak, the bag embarks on a journey across Italy, passing through the hands of various individuals with questionable motives. In her quest to explore the stories behind the objects we carry, Joanna seamlessly blurs the lines between reality and fiction.
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THE LVMH 20 SEMI FINALISTS ARE OUT
Called the Fashion Hunger Games by some people, the LVMH Prize’s clock is ticking once again. This year, as precise as ever, the new semi-finalists have been announced, including Alainpaul, All-in, Boyedoe, Francesco Murano, Josh Tafoya, Kml, Meruert Tolegen, MFPEN, Nicklas Skovgaard, Penultimate, Pillings, Renaissance Renaissance, Sinead O'Dwyer, Soshiotsuki, Steve O Smith, Tolu Coker, Torisheju, Yasmin Mansour, Young N Sang, and Zomer. Showcasing 20 of the most talented designers from all corners of the globe, the winner of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers will take home €400,000 in funding, along with a year-long mentorship from a dedicated LVMH team.
Mark your calendars, because in about a month—on March 5—the list will be narrowed down to eight finalists before the ultimate winner is crowned. In the meantime, to all the designers: may the odds be ever in your favor.
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ADDISON RAE RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘HIGH FASHION’
Addison Rae had the perfect idea for the ultimate Valentine’s gift to her fans: the release of her new song and music video, High Fashion. Ahead of her debut album, expected later this year, the artist made a comeback to our screens after the success of Aquamarine and Diet Pepsi, not to mention the screams of excitement sparked by the Von Dutch remix with the queen herself, Charli XCX. This time around, the "substance" seems to be fashion, as Addison struts through a walk-in closet, trying on dresses you'll definitely want to wear for your hot girl summer. Could it be the turn of Addison's brat summer?
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A VALENTINO LOVE LETTER IN COLLABORATION WITH DREAM PRESS BABY
Valentino took Valentine’s Day a step further by teaming up with Dream Baby Press to curate a collection of poems filled with romantic thoughts and love-inspired truths. Much like Carrie Bradshaw’s decision to marry herself, you can now gift yourself a love letter—one that speaks directly to your heart. And what could be a better gift? On the brand’s website, customers can select their favorite poem from this collaboration and watch it come to life, handwritten with care on beautifully crafted stationery - from you, to yours truly.
The poems feature the words of writers Matt Starr, Jemima Kirke, Brontez Purnell, Mackenzie Thomas, Jerry Stahl, and Coco Mellors.
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MICHEAL RIDER TO DEBUT HIS FIRST CELINE SHOW JULY 6
Before we get lost in all this love talk, let’s take a moment to remind ourselves about Michael Rider’s upcoming debut collection at CELINE. The designer, who stepped into the role of Creative Director earlier this year, will unveil his first collection on July 6, right between Paris Men's Fashion Week (June 24–29) and Paris Couture Week (July 7–11). While it’s still unclear whether the show will feature womenswear, menswear, or both, this marks a bold return to the live runway for the brand. Will Rider continue Hedi Slimane’s cinematic approach? And, of course, the lingering question—what’s next for Hedi?
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BRUNCH LAUNCHES A NEW CAPSULE COLLECTION WITH THE WHITE LOTUS TODAY
Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of attending the premiere of The White Lotus season 3 with HBO Max NL. While we can’t spoil anything (we’ll let you enjoy the twists and turns for yourselves!), we do have an exciting surprise for you. Today, the lifestyle brand Brunch launched a brand new capsule collection inspired by the iconic series, blending the elegance and drama of The White Lotus with chic, timeless fashion pieces. If you’re still considering that trip to Thailand this summer, well, now you have the perfect excuse—and wardrobe—for the occasion.
