Tomas Maier’s Fall Winter collection for Bottega Veneta explored updated classic silhouettes with modern details, fully representative of his French and Italian roots. His runway was filled with figure-flattering shapes made from sophisticated fabrics that created effortless structure and balance, surpassing the fashion community’s expectations for what style.com calls “anonymous, understated luxury” that most women covet.

On May 8, RISD grad and designer Jenny Lai of "NOT" collaborated with dancer Mary Ellen Beaudreau for a performance at the South Oxford Space with The Alliance of Residences Theatres in Brooklyn.

The event was hosted by Movement Research, an organization that not only supplies the community with free art and dance classes but also promotes research and examination of dance culture.

Ms. Beaudreau created her own piece entitled “One Moment” for the performance.

Renowned designer Jonny Cota of SKINGRAFT has opened the brand’s first boutique in Nolita on Manhattan’s Prince Street. For Cota, opening a store in NYC was always a dream, and with the positive response to his L.A. flagship store, which has generated massive appeal, it seemed only natural to expand his brand to the east coast. With a large and diverse following from celebrities like A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Beyonce and others., it’s no wonder why his inspiring designs are in high demand.

On May 7, Carrera Sunglasses hosted Ignition Night to celebrate their new line of sunglasses and honor the brand’s roots: “Racing Since 1956”. The evening also promoted their unique clientele: “Energetic individuals who choose to live a discerning life at full speed” and their respective industry professionals.  

“My job feels more like a hobby than a job, really; it’s always fun,” says Nicola Formichetti for TWELV’s second issue. “I always try to do as much as possible to keep inspired and learn about new things. What’s important is to keep taking risks and trying new things, giving opportunities to new talents-this is what is really important.” Formichetti’s statement reaffirms his beliefs on taking risks, for example, when he astounded the fashion community and left his role as designer of Mugler to become Diesel’s artistic director.

After fifteen years at Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière quietly left his post as creative director last November. Without giving any interviews or explanations, the fashion world has waited for answers, and now, after an interview with Jonathan Wingfield at System, we have what we’ve been waiting for. “The best way to move forward is to go back to work,” Ghesquière explained.