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Vaquera launches first fragrance with Comme des Garçons
Published
September 26, 2025
New York label Vaquera is set to launch its first fragrance in collaboration with Comme des Garçons Parfums.
The scent, called “Classique Perdu”, which translates into “Lost Classic”, will debut on September 30.
Described as a perfume that feels both familiar and forgotten, Classique Perdu draws inspiration from the nostalgia of 90s perfume ads, the chemical sweetness of a childhood car’s air conditioning, the airy scent of freshly dried hair, and the metallic shimmer of a summer fountain. The result is a fragrance that invites rediscovery.
Created under the direction of Comme des Garçons Parfums creative director Christian Astuguevieille and perfumer Suzy Le Helley, the fragrance itself opens with notes of lavandin, tomato leaf, permanent marker accord, and blackcurrant. The heart reveals clary sage, iris, and a solar rose, before settling into styrax resin, sandalwood, suede, and evernyl.
It comes in a clear bottle covered with liquidation-style stickers, available in 30ml format, priced at $85.
“Classique Perdu is a rediscovered classic, found where you least expect it,” said Vaquera.
Adrian Joffe, CEO of Comme des Garçons International, added: “I’ve always been drawn to Vaquera’s iconoclastic tendencies, so when I heard the title Classique Perdu I was surprised—but then realized it made perfect sense. And what comes next? L’Éternité Retrouvée? I look forward to finding out.”
The fragrance launches at Comme des Garçons Paris, Dover Street Market Paris and London, and Dover Street Parfums Market in Paris. From late October, it will roll out globally to all Comme des Garçons, DSM, and Pocket stores, as well as select retailers worldwide.
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Published
September 26, 2025
On Friday, the fourth day of the womenswear ready-to-wear shows, Milan’s fashion scene showcased the breadth of its creativity with a packed programme in which a host of houses came to the fore, from established names and young labels to emerging talents, expressing a thousand and one facets of femininity. From Sportmax’s minimalist, chic woman to Blumarine’s romantic dark lady, via the sculptural matryoshka of Institution by Galib Gassanoff, spring/summer 2026 promises to be exciting.
Sportmax opened proceedings early in the morning with a beautiful collection that struck the perfect balance between raw minimalism and a diffuse sense of softness. Most looks were monochrome, beginning with an ultra-light palette of powdery, nude and cream tones that caught the light, and moving through to head-to-toe black. Silhouettes were elongated, sometimes to excess, as with faded baggy jeans so long they coil around the ankles.
Highly structured trench coats, sleeveless maxi coats, double jackets and leather blousons are cut with precise lines in crisp wools, gabardines and supple leathers, falling straight down the body.
Yet the overall impression was one of lightness — of floating, even — heightened by the introduction of airy, sheer fabrics, such as satin silk that ripples through long, fluid dresses, or organza used to make T-shirts and trousers, to stand in for jacket panels to lighten them, or as fine layers superimposed on certain looks.
To emphasise movement, garments were often layered one over another or deconstructed, as in these long leather trench coats whose upper part detaches into a Perfecto-bolero, reminiscent of the shoulder capes of yesteryear under which one can slip the arms with complete freedom. A multitude of gilt bells worn as earrings, bracelets or necklaces also set the rhythm with a heady chime.
The Blumarine woman also revealed her dual personality, by turns romantic and dark, through a wardrobe full of contrasts — between flou and tailoring, soft and deep hues.
“I wanted to explore the idea of a Gothic romanticism transported into spring. Fragility and freedom clash with strength and power. It’s up to the audience to decide which of these two attitudes will prevail,” said creative director David Koma backstage, adding that in the end, “it’s the soft side that stands out more, supported by structure.”
The fluctuating aspect of the outfits and the play of transparencies tipped the balance towards a hyper-feminine, sensual aesthetic. Twirling ribbons and cascades of chiffon ruffles compose vaporous blouses, dresses and capes. Airy silks and chiffons were layered, sometimes gathered, smocked or fringed. Black lace and guipure steered everything towards a slightly sultry boudoir world. Large crosses in sparkling stones, worn as earrings or layered as multiple pendants, underscored this subversive streak.
The designer also called on the butterfly, the Italian house’s emblematic motif. With their colourful wings, a multitude alight as embroidery on a cardigan or on a sheer, flesh-toned dress. Elsewhere, a butterfly encircled the bust on a white lace bra-top. Sometimes it morphed into a dragonfly and — on closer inspection — even a spider.
The duality of the Blumarine woman was very much in evidence. The pagoda sleeves of the sinuous frock coats and peignoirs with long trains that dress her for evening were reminiscent of butterfly wings as they are of bat wings.
With his new brand Institution, Azeri-born Georgian Galib Gassanoff offered one of the most compelling propositions on the Milanese scene. This has not escaped the very select Milanese boutique Antonia, which is dedicating its windows to him this week. After a well-received debut collection in February, the designer pursued his project with coherence, offering more commercial pieces this season, which he will show next week in Paris at the Maison Pyramide showroom.
For next summer, Gassanoff continues to draw on the ancestral know-how of Azerbaijan, in particular the braiding technique used to make woven or knotted carpets. He reprised this process, replacing wool threads with reclaimed shoelaces to create sculptural dresses and tops. He also introduced reedmace (Typha latifolia), which grows in marshes and is woven by women in the south of the country. Working with these communities, he had them braid a series of majestic, swirling gowns and a poncho.
Another inspiration is the “chepken”, a traditional coat with oversleeves. The designer transformed this piece into a tailored jacket, nipped in and rounded at the sides. The curved shape recalls Christian Dior’s famous Bar suit, but here the construction was modernised. Two long panels of fabric fall from the shoulders like stoles, under which the arms can slip. In another version, the jacket was slit at the sides and these two false sleeves fold over the front, tied around the chest, transforming it into an elegant top.
A host of other ingenious ideas also proved alluring. Like a top whose front was covered with white wooden buttons from the archives of historic button-maker Ascoli Bottoni; smock-like organza overlays, puffed out at belly height, that encased the silhouette in different colours; or large apron-like leather plastrons, fashioned from long shoelace straps or various braids, worn hanging from the neck.
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US-based luxury accessories and ready-to-wear brand Michael Kors has announced the opening of a new flagship store on Regent Street in London. Focused on pared-down luxury and sophisticated glamour, the 187–191 Regent Street location reflects the brand’s latest store design concept.
US-based brand Michael Kors has opened a new flagship store at 187–191 Regent Street, London, showcasing its latest concept focused on pared-down luxury and sophisticated glamour.
To mark the launch, a ‘make your own charm’ bar will run every Friday–Sunday till October 12.
The store epitomises the incredible mix of styles found in London, Kors said.
“I’m thrilled to be reopening on Regent Street with our new store concept, which is all about pared-down luxury and sophisticated glamour. Our new store epitomises the incredible mix of styles you find in London. It’s confident, cool, understated, and modern – the perfect destination to immerse yourself in our brand’s rich heritage,” Michael Kors said in a LinkedIn post.
The store will host a ‘make your own charm’ bar every Friday through Sunday till October 12 to celebrate the opening. Michael Kors will collaborate with local artists for these live charm-making sessions, where customers can customise their Michael Kors handbag charms in store throughout the month.
Established in 1981, the company currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, and other products.
Known for consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous designs, Michael Kors has stores in key cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro, alongside digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering a seamless omnichannel experience.
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LEAP will offer suppliers the best available pricing, terms, and return on investment to enable renewable energy procurement. This comes at a time when there is a significant opportunity to increase awareness and technical capacity with Indian suppliers as they navigate the diverse and evolving renewable electricity landscape. The program will be shared with the company’s textile and apparel manufacturing suppliers in India, including in-depth training modules, financial analysis, and access to Schneider Electric’s advisory services.
“We are committed to incentivising renewable energy in our supply chain and know our path to our near-term supply chain emissions reduction target is through proven, scalable solutions that fit each supplier,” said Jeffrey Hogue, chief sustainability officer at LS&Co. “Between Schneider Electric’s expertise and the robust network of renewable electricity opportunities available in India, we’re now in a position to better support our suppliers in their own sustainability strategies – and to deliver on ours.”
Levi Strauss & Co and Schneider Electric launched the LS&Co Energy Accelerator Program (LEAP) in India to expand renewable electricity in the supply chain.
The initiative supports LS&Co’s 42 per cent emissions reduction target by 2030.
LEAP provides suppliers with training, financial analysis, and access to advisory services to adopt scalable clean energy solutions.
For the first stage of LEAP, LS&Co. will support textile and apparel manufacturing suppliers in India to transition to renewable electricity, with a goal of later expanding the program to other business partners and geographies. Suppliers that join LEAP will also have the opportunity to explore individual purchase opportunities, such as on-site solar or certificate purchasing, or join a multi-buyer cohort for a power purchase agreement (PPA).
“I am happy to learn that Levi Strauss & Co. has taken steps to increase access to renewable electricity for their supply chain,” said Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. “I welcome this initiative, and this shows that businesses can benefit from clearer and more accessible renewable energy opportunities.”
Schneider Electric has advised companies, including LS&Co., on more than 1.3 TWh of aggregated renewable electricity procurement across supply chain programs managed on behalf of clients in multiple markets. LS&Co. was a participant alongside four other companies in the first multi-buyer power purchase agreement (PPA) cohort for Walmart’s Gigaton PPA program in the US, managed by Schneider Electric, which will serve as a model for any group PPAs developed through LEAP.
“At Schneider Electric, we believe that accelerating the transition to renewable energy across global supply chains is essential to achieving meaningful climate impact. We’re proud to partner with Levi Strauss & Co. on the LEAP initiative, which exemplifies how companies can lead with purpose and scale proven solutions to empower their suppliers,” said Steve Wilhite, President, Schneider Electric Sustainability Business. “By combining our deep expertise in renewable energy advisory with LS&Co.’s bold sustainability vision, we’re helping unlock new opportunities for cleaner energy in India and beyond.”
“As India embarks on an ambitious journey towards a greener, more resilient future, it’s inspiring to see global brands like Levi Strauss & Co. embracing this shift and empowering their supply chains to adopt renewable energy. At Schneider Electric, we are proud to support this transition through Levi Strauss & Co. Energy Accelerator Program (LEAP), combining our expertise with a shared purpose to accelerate decarbonisation, foster industrial innovation, and build a sustainable India for generations to come.” – Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India & MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India
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