The Launch: Fashion News To Know This June
Summer is here!
Summer’s not near, it’s here. And with the new season comes the freshest warm-weather fashion. With the rising temperatures, expect anything and everything meant to be worn outside—that includes tennis- and pickleball-inspired collections, resortwear, and street style-ready looks for the city slickers out there. Starting off with Van Cleef & Arpel’s new jewelry exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and Disney’s collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger, here’s all the fashion news you need to know this June.
Van Cleef & Arpels Unveils New Jewelry Exhibition
Who: Van Cleef & Arpels
What: “Garden of Green: Exquisite Jewelry from the Collection of Van Cleef & Arpels”
Where: The American Museum of Natural History through January 2024
Why: Who better than French luxury jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels to exhibit its incredible collection of green gemstones at the American Museum of Natural History’s Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals? Among the 44 pieces on display from the past 100 years is the Quatre Chemins necklace, which features 16 emerald-cut Zambian emeralds, totaling 27.79 carats.
Fendi Drops Astrology Collection
Who: Fendi
What: Astrology collection
Where: Online at fendi.com
Why: Fendi is gearing up for a summer of throwback fun, and creative director Kim Jones looked back to Karl Lagerfeld’s Fendi collections from the ’90s—and the stars—for its brand-new Astrology collection. Both casual Co–Star users and die-hard astrologists will find something to love and wear, whether it’s a one-piece swimsuit with your star sign or these ultra-luxe pajamas that embrace all 12 constellations of the zodiac.
Tiffany & Co. Debuts ‘Out of the Blue’ High Jewelry Collection
Who: Tiffany & Co.
What: Out of the Blue high jewelry collection
Where: To be unveiled this summer at Tiffany & Co.’s NYC flagship, The Landmark
Why: Under the leadership of Alexandre Arnault, Tiffany & Co. is experiencing a renaissance of sorts. With a Beyoncé co-sign, multiple new fine jewelry lines, and a mammoth new flagship, The Landmark, the brand is setting its sights on global jewelry domination. The first high jewelry collection under the new creative direction of Nathalie Verdeille is Out of the Blue, a fantastical assortment of expertly crafted sea creatures that honors longtime Tiffany & Co. jeweler Jean Schlumberger’s wild imagination and penchant for bringing animalia to life. We’re particularly obsessed with this sapphire and tanzanite jellyfish that looks like it could really swim.
Cartier Reintroduces the Grain de Café Collection
Who: Cartier
What: Grain de Café collection
Where: Online at cartier.com and in Cartier boutiques worldwide
Why: Cartier’s rich history is synonymous with craftsmanship, glamour, and Hollywood. For those unfamiliar, the house’s original Grain de Café collection—featuring whimsical, bean-shaped pendants—debuted almost a century ago under creative director Jeanne Toussaint, and became well-known when Grace Kelly wore a set for her wedding that turned her into a princess. Now, with modern techniques and a freshness that only time can bring, the latest iteration riffs on the lightness and movement of coffee beans, either strung on gold chain necklaces or blooming on woven rings, and seen most recently on house ambassador Elle Fanning at the Met.
Willie Norris and Away Create Luggage for the LGBTQ+ Community
Who: Willie Norris and Away
What: Luggage collaboration in celebration of Pride Month
Where: On display at the Away store in Williamsburg, 111 N. 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY
Why: Willie Norris knows better than most that exclusivity and if-you-know-you-know moments give the queer community a sense of joy and comradery—something they have that no one else does. Her collaboration with Away does just that: the creative has emblazoned the brand’s signature rolling luggage with a trio of slogans winking at the schlep many like her are all too familiar with. The best part? The luggage isn’t for sale, but rather has been gifted to Norris’ nearest and dearest to tote their wares around the country as they celebrate Pride Month. Here’s to less subtlety and taking that extra space at the airport.
Will Kahn and Jenna Blake Launch The Vintage Notebook
Who: Will Kahn and Jenna Blake
What: The Vintage Notebook
Where: Online at shopthevintagenotebook.com
Why: Will Kahn is an esteemed fashion editor and jewelry junkie, and he’s joining forces with Jenna Grosfeld of Jenna Blake Jewelry to demystify the labyrinthine world of vintage jewels. The Vintage Notebook is a monthly collection of one-of-a-kind pieces and homewares that draws connections between bygone eras and allows customers to understand the tradition of jewelry making without all the stuffiness typically expected of the resale market.
Disney Partners With Tommy Hilfiger on New Collection for 100th Anniversary
Disney Partners With Tommy Hilfiger on New Collection for 100th Anniversary
Who: Disney and Tommy Hilfiger
What: DISNEYxTOMMY collection
Where: Online at usa.tommy.com
Why: Call it preppy with a twist: Disney has tapped American sportswear icon Tommy Hilfiger to create a collection that riffs on the designer’s archives—with manga-inspired cameo appearances from Mickey, naturally.
Claire Stern is the Deputy Editor of ELLE.com. Previously, she served as Editor at Bergdorf Goodman. Her interests include fashion, food, travel, music, Peloton, and The Hills—not necessarily in that order. She used to have a Harriet the Spy notebook and isn’t ashamed to admit it.
Kevin LeBlanc is the Fashion Associate at ELLE Magazine. He covers fashion news, trends, and anything to do with Robyn Rihanna Fenty.
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