Feel As Good As You Look In Ralph Lauren’s Limited-Time Collection

The “Pink Pony 2024” range is a partnership with the McGrath Foundation in an attempt to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer this month.

Article by Hollie Wornes

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For over 30 years, the iconic American fashion house Ralph Lauren has been dedicated to raising awareness in the fight against breast cancer, a cause that affects 20,428 women annually, according to 2022 statistics from Cancer Australia. The brand’s commitment began in the mid-1980s when Ralph Lauren’s close friend, Nina Hyde, then fashion editor for The Washington Post, was diagnosed with breast cancer. At that time, the cancer lacked the visibility it has today, and the brand was eager to shine a light on it.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year Ralph Lauren has partnered with the McGrath Foundation as part of their 2024 “Pink Pony” campaign, which supports programs for research, screenings, early diagnosis, treatment, education, and patient navigation.

Ralph Lauren Pinky Pony.
Pink Pony Twill Ball Cap. A$99.00.
Ralph Lauren Pinky Pony
Pink Pony Logo Fleece Hoodie. $259.00.

As part of this collaboration, Ralph Lauren has launched the “Pink Pony” Collection— a sporty selection of men’s, women’s, and children’s accessories. 25 per cent of the funds from each item sold from the collection will be donated to the foundation. In addition, the brand has dropped the “Live /Love” collection  which features spongey jumpers and sleek shirts adorned with the phrase “Live well. Be well”. The messaging encourages wearers to prioritise their health and well-being. The pieces come in the colour light pink, a nod to the breast cancer ribbon, with 100 per cent of profits from the “Live/Love” products sold donated to the McGrath Foundation. 

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Why Runners Can’t Get Enough of These Elite Sports Shoes, 120 Years Later

With its Endorphin 4 collection, Saucony is claiming victory in the realm of speed-focused footwear.

Article by T Australia

Few brands have amassed a following quite so loyal as Saucony.

In the world of elite running shoes — where aficionados obsess over everything from “responsive” foam to the nuances of gusseted tongue designs — few brands have amassed a following quite so loyal as the American sportswear brand Saucony.

Founded more than 120 years ago, the company has built a reputation for its singular focus on producing footwear that athletes love. Its speed-focused range — made famous by the Hornet style of the ’70s and further popularised by bestsellers including the Jazz and Shadow sneakers of the ’80s — are designed to maximise comfort and performance. And, of course, the endorphins that many attribute to the “runner’s high”.

Saucony's Endoprhin Speed 4 shoe

This feel-good effect was the original inspiration for the brand’s contemporary Endorphin range. It’s proved so popular that Saucony has just released a fourth iteration of two hallmark shoes from the collection. While staying true to the line’s signature aerodynamic silhouettes, these racers deliver several key updates. Endorphin Speed 4 features a re-engineered winged nylon plate, which provides extra reinforcement while maintaining flexibility through the forefoot.

The brand’s exclusive PwrRunPB foam — billed as a unicorn in the market for its firm yet springy feel — gives the shoe race-day edge. The Endorphin Pro 4 builds on these elements, upgrading the nylon plate to a carbon-fibre one and adding in a layer of ultra-energy-efficient PwrRun HG foam, which is slightly firmer, to create an even more responsive and propulsive ride. Meanwhile, popular sneaker The Endorphin Elite has undergone a colour update to white with vizi red (a high chroma-fluorescent orange-red hue) and contains a forked carbon plate, which adds stability, reduces fatigue and increases the energy return on each stride.

Saucony has just released a fourth iteration of two hallmark shoes from its Endorphin collection.

The Endorphin Elite still features Saucony’s aggressive SpeedRoll technology and elevated PwrRun HG cushioning that provides massive rebound and forward momentum. All of this translates to a faster and more explosive run. Endorphin Elite continues to be light as a feather, with the women’s shoe weighing roughly 185 grams. Run, don’t walk, as they say.

The Luxury Athleisure Label Redefining Form and Function

Backdropped by Sydney’s iconic harbour, Aje Athletica staged its Runway 23 presentation at the Opera House’s Bennelong restaurant.

Article by T Australia

Aje Athletica_1Aje Athletica's Runway 23 collection, staged at the Opera House, Sydney. Photograph courtesy of the brand.

Fashion Week may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean appetite for runways has diminished. In fact, Aje Group (which encompasses Aje, Aje Athletica and wellness brand Ikkari) took advantage of the off-off schedule timing to stage a packed harbourside presentation of its Aje Athletica collection, Runway 23.

Hosted inside the Sydney Opera House’s Bennelong restaurant, models walked a tiered runway in the brand’s distinct blend of design, performance and leisurewear. “We mark a significant chapter for Aje Athletica as we premiere our runway at this iconic locale,” says the brand’s co-founder and creative direction Adrian Norris. This presentation embodies our brand ethos, where style and motion converge, embracing our customers’ pursuit of confidence and well-being.”

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Aje Athletica's Runway 23 collection, staged at the Opera House, Sydney. Photograph courtesy of the brand.
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Aje Athletica's Runway 23 collection, staged at the Opera House, Sydney. Photograph courtesy of the brand.

Conceived by Norris and co-founder Edwina Forest, Runway 23 sought inspiration from sports arenas and finds inspiration in sports arenas, deconstructing architectural nuances into a refined blend of form and function.

A tension between style and performance lies at the heart of the Runway 23 off-duty wardrobe. The collection’s vibrant colourscape features Power Pink, Electric Blue, and Solar Blaze Yellow accents, while oversized silhouettes counterbalance activewear’s body-conscious elements. This interplay extends to the materials used; form-hugging utilitarian pieces harmonise with soft outerwear, conjuring fluidity in each ensemble. Notably, 70 per cent of Runway 23 employs recycled and organic fabrics.

“Aje Athletica’s identity has always interwoven performance with style,” says Forest. “This release finds its muse in the symbiotic relationship between setting and utility.”

Keeping accessibility at the fore, 10 looks from Runway 23 were marketed as ‘see-now-buy-now’, obtainable directly after the show at all Aje Athletica brick-and-mortar and online boutiques.

Modernity Meets Heritage in Saint Laurent’s Debut Fine Jewellery Collection

Saint Laurent’s debut fine jewellery collection has landed at the brand’s Collins Street, Melbourne, flagship.

Article by Mariela Summerhays

SAINT_LAURENT_SUMMER_23_JEWELLERY_WOMAN_01Saint Laurent's Manchette Haute Bracelet, $68,320, ysl.com. Image courtesy of Saint Laurent.

Marrying many of the house’s enduring signatures with Anthony Vaccarello’s inimitable strong and sensual style code, Saint Laurent’s debut fine jewellery collection has landed at the brand’s Collins Street, Melbourne, flagship. Featured motifs include Cassandre, the instantly recognisable vertical YSL logo — sculpted from white, grey and yellow golds — which hangs from dainty chains, drop earrings and slender bracelets; and Maillon, with oversized sculptural links fashioned to be worn around necks and wrists. Among these modern treasures is perhaps the boldest expression of Vaccarello’s vision for the house: a minimalist and geometric-informed cuff, a stark antithesis of the organic shapes that have dominated fine jewellery collections in recent history. Available in grey and yellow gold, they’re designed to be worn alone or stacked to steel the wearer for whatever lies ahead. 

For Gucci, a Seoul Connection at the 14th-Century Gyeongbokgung Palace

From neoprene wetsuits to diaphanous, cherry blossom-inspired layers, the Gucci cruise 2024 show marked the house’s final collection before Sabato De Sarno takes the reigns.

Article by Mariela Summerhays

Fashion news_Gucci Cruise 2024A wetsuit-inspired look from Gucci’s cruise 2024 show in Seoul. Photograph courtesy of Gucci.

Set against the imposing backdrop of Seoul’s 14th-century Gyeongbokgung Palace — and to a dramatic score by Jung Jae-il, who wrote the music for the screen hits “Parasite” (2019) and “Squid Game” (2021) — the Gucci cruise 2024 show marked the house’s final collection before Sabato De Sarno implements his vision as creative director. Given free rein, Gucci’s design studio indulged its fascination with the South Korean capital’s irreverent street style via a fusion of contemporary fabrications and silhouettes emancipated from the confines of sportswear, with nods to tradition throughout. 

See here, the studio implored: a neoprene wetsuit inspired by the windsurfers and jetskiers who congregate on the nearby Han River, worn with diaphanous, cherry blossom-reminiscent layers. And there: detachable jacket sleeves and zippered bodysuits finished with the goreum (ribbons) of a jeogori (traditional jacket).

In the same way, the house’s own historical codes were incorporated and re-created for a contemporary setting in the bags that were brought down the runway. Leather Gucci Horsebit Chain bags appeared warped or narrowed in silhouette; on one, the Horsebit was evoked through embossing. At once iconic yet urgently of the times, this collection’s accessories are a fitting hybridisation for a house in a transitory period.

Winter’s New Uniform Receives a Four-Legged Tick of Approval

Plus: Vacation-ready beachwear care of Chloé and Eres, and a new role for rock legend Lenny Kravitz.

Article by T Australia

BASSIKE_2Photography courtesy of Bassike.
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Photography courtesy of Bassike.

Bassike Hits its Stride with Textured Layers and Casual Cosiness

Few Australian regions necessitate heavy duty mid-year outerwear. Still, the lure of winter layering beckons, requiring a more imaginative approach to cool climate dressing. Popular for its luxurious take on everyday wear, Bassike’s winter 23 collection offers just that; toeing the line between the brand’s signature styles — wool crepe gaberdine tailoring, leather and denim — and cosy fabrications. Boiled wool, boucle and felt make tactile bedfellows with draped mohair and cashmere. Corduroy receives a contemporary update courtesy of unexpected tailoring, and ribbed jersey harks to Bassike’s enduring emphasis on fashion-forward comfort. Communicating with the brand’s #WeGoBeyond B-Corp commitment, and with the intention of raising awareness for pet adoption in Australia, the collection campaign features four-legged cameos from local registered charity and no-kill centre, Monika’s DoggieRescue. bassike.com

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Photography courtesy of Chloé x Eres.
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Photography courtesy of Chloé x Eres.

An Exclusive Swimwear Collection from Chloé and Eres

Summer may be receding down under, but for the sunseekers venturing north this season for a hit of European vitamin D, beachwear remains a packing staple. For the first time, the French swimwear specialists Eres and the luxury fashion house Chloé have joined forces for an exclusive sea-worthy collection. Spanning swimwear, ready-to-wear and accessories, the Chloé x Eres capsule channels a Mediterranean colour palette with red ochre, milky neutrals, black and honey. Crafted from Peau Douce — a second skin material created by Eres — the collection’s bikinis and full-pieces combine elasticity, resistance, shape and comfort, while shoulder flounces and botanical motifs speak to Chloé’s feminine design codes. The collection is available to shop online at Eres and Chloé, and in-store. chloe.com

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Photography courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Luxury Watchmakers Jaeger-LeCoultre Enters its Rockstar Era

While everything Lenny Kravitz touches mightn’t turn into literal solid gold, the creative multi-hyphenate’s inimitable brand of cool certainly leaves its mark. Kravitz’s CV traverses industries (he is an award-winning singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, actor, designer and photographer) and, as the newly announced ambassador for Jaeger-LeCoultre, he’s turning his star power towards timepieces. “I feel very drawn to Jaeger-LeCoultre. The way they combine such a high level of craftsmanship, design and function in their watches–that really resonates with me,” says Kravitz of the appointment. The artist’s fascination with timepieces was forged in childhood, where he was transfixed with his father’s collection of watches. Today, chronographs are as much a part of his wardrobe as his silk shirts or leather pants. “Beyond the function of a watch, style is very important — how it looks and the way it fits on your wrist. You have to really connect with it,” he adds. “My Jaeger-LeCoultre pieces feel like they have always been there — they blend with me and their style is absolutely timeless.” jaeger-lecoultre.com