Here’s an exciting (but somewhat unlikely) pairing: American fashion house Banana Republic, known for its utilitarian grown-up aesthetic on office-casual wear and modern wardrobe staples, has teamed up with color-happy and print-heavy Finnish label Marimekko this summer.
The 22-piece collection merges the best of both brands—classic silhouettes, like iconic Hampton pants for example, are given the Marimekko touch with polka dot, nature and folk-inspired prints ($70 upwards)—and the result is super-wearable yet bold-printed pieces. There’s also a range of accessories including clutches and ballet flats; suss them out before they disappear and possibly never return.
Missed the Best of British exhibition that showcased the works of British artists including Horace Panter, Paul Oz and Tim Wakefield? You’ll still be able to see—or rather, own—Horace Panter’s pieces. Collab-crazed Fred Perry has joined forces with the British pop artist and bassist of the band The Specials for The Cassette Shirts, a series of four limited edition polos reworked with Panter’s original cassette artworks. Each shirt ($199) features the artist’s casette, reproduced into a patch and sewn onto the right sleeve, and authenticated with Panter’s signature on the bottom hem.
Three and a half years after her last collaboration for Topshop, Kate Moss is back with the British high-street label for Spring/Summer 2014. The collection, featuring 40 pieces spanning womenswear and accessories inspired by the model’s off-duty edgy-eclectic style, will arrive in April in Singapore’s stores.
