Fashion Shortcuts June 2022

“Life is short, your heels shouldn’t be.”

Brian Atwood

Mini forever

It used to be a symbol of women’s emancipation and is now one of the few trends that is hard to imagine life without: Yes, the miniskirt phenomenon is also following us this season. Just when we thought we had seen every shape, color and interpretation, this short piece of fabric surprises us all over again. This summer, the symbol of freedom is even shorter and scores with bright colors and iconic cuts. With our well-known companions, we celebrate not only beautiful legroom, but also the success of women in the 60s in making society a little more open.

“Tales of Africa” at Yoox

Bright colors, wild patterns and a culture bursting with joie de vivre: 8 by YOOX presents its new “Tales of Africa” project, with which the label supports various artists from all over the world and gives them the chance to be heard. This has resulted in six capsule collections, each containing a piece of tradition from an African country. Batik prints, geometric patterns and traditional weaving that celebrate African handicrafts bring color to our closets. yoox.com

The Supreme from Viu

We dare to take a look into the future and are greeted by futuristic sunglasses: we dispense with unnecessary frills and rely on minimalist shapes that score points with their straightforward design. One model that catches our eye is “The Supreme” from Viu Designed in Switzerland and sustainably manufactured in an Italian family business, this cool piece is made from just one piece of titanium. This not only makes us shine, but also gives us hope for a bright future.

The new Blondie bag from Gucci

At least once a year, we really get dressed up: We dig out the most elegant pieces and spend several hours in the bathroom brushing and styling. We use unique individual pieces that all tell a very personal story. The finishing touch is provided by an accessory that will be the star of the evening: the new Blondie bag from Gucci. Inspired by the Gucci heirs from the 70s, the iconic accessory from the Gucci Love Parade embodies gender fluidity, making the luxurious bag a true must-have for both men and women.

Fairy Tale

They remind us of long summer days, endless seas of flowers and moments that we want to celebrate forever: Butterflies are back at the top of the trend and inspire with their dreamy nature! They stand for optimism and the desire to transform – exactly what we need right now. So we adorn ourselves from head to toe with the little animals. Whether as a print, accessory or cute accent: the graceful wings, symmetrical patterns and bright colors give the summer bird its uniqueness, which is guaranteed to rub off on us a little.

Caffeine kick

Some swear by it, others demonize it: coffee. It’s unhealthy, bad for the skin and discolors teeth, so what? The caffeinated drink fills us with a huge amount of happiness, so we are happy to forgive its bad sides. However, the lack of a sustainability aspect leaves a bitter aftertaste. To avoid this, we get the material from green coffee suppliers, such as the Swiss label Vicafe – which has its coffee beans delivered in bags made from textile waste. And what happens to it when the roasted coffee beans are decanted? This is exactly where Swiss designer Julian Zigerli comes into play and transforms coffee bags into a fashion accessory that we love to use twice as much in everyday life! For every bag sold, there is a bag of Vicafe coffee on top. Sustainable and damn cool! JZ X Vicafe, tote bag in four colors, approx. 50.- ( store.julianzigerli.com )

Beach, please! The new Ganni collection

30 degrees, sunshine and the most important thing: it’s swimming season! We can finally present ourselves and with a lot of self-confidence. Ganni’s new collection provides the right clothing. We see swimwear with summery prints, knitted bikinis and colorful eye-catchers, all of which have one thing in common: Their inspiration, which Ganni drew from the 60s and 70s. Retro vibes à go go! ganni.com