The Stella McCartney Winter 2023 runway show at Paris Fashion Week debuted new editions of the iconic Falabella and Frayme bags crafted from MIRUM, a plant-based, plastic-free and 100% recyclable alternative to animal leather. This groundbreaking first reaffirms the British designer’s deep commitments to positive environmental impact and animal well-being.

Given the harmful effects of the leather production process on our ecosystem, MIRUM is made from natural ingredients, lowering the carbon footprint of the bags. Developed in close partnership with the U.S. company NFW, this initiative reaffirms the brand’s commitment to more sustainable fashion. It has never used animal leather, feathers, fur or skins since its founding in 2001.

Supported by SOS Collab Fund, an investment fund cofounded by Stella McCartney to invest in companies fuelling a more sustainable economy, Natural Fiber Welding invents and manufactures sustainable materials from nature.

The Stella McCartney Winter 2023 show provided a perfect opportunity to present the new iterations of the bags. A celebration of the love between humans and animals, the show embodied the ethos and modernity of the British brand – with the ready-to-wear collection crafted from 92% respsonsible materials.

The Stella McCartney Winter 2023 collection has been available at retailers worldwide since August 2023.

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Le Bon Marché paints the Left Bank in bubble gum pink, flamenco red and giant polka dots during an ebullient immersive and very visual exhibition dubbed “Olé Olé” with artist Rossy de Palma, from August 26 to October 15. Known for her contagious joie de vivre and as a muse to filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, Rossy de Palma invites visitors to discover her exuberant and offbeat world, from the display windows on rue de Sèvres all the way to the store’s second floor, home to “Villa Rossy”, an imaginary house that illustrates her unique fantasy world.

Bridging dreams and fiction, and inspired by domed houses in reinforced concrete of the 60s, “Villa Rossy” proposes a wondrous architecture where the ideal living spaces of the artist’s dream home come together. The singular setting proposes a curated selection of products conceived with designers Kari Gueham, Monica Ceño, Olivier Bernoux, Oscar Mora and Etienne de Swardt.

Rossy de Palma has also created a collection of colorful accessories featuring her effigy in partnership with Le Bon Marché. Matchboxes, Marseille tarot cards and totebags are all available in the Rossy boutique in the exhibition space on the second floor of the store.

What’s more Le Bon Marché is putting Rossy de Palma in the spotlight for three exceptional performances on September 13, 20 and 27, during which she shares her secrets, big and small. The joyful and intimate shows will welcome up to 300 people.

From Madrid to Baja California, from Colombia to Chile and from Valencia to the Balearic Islands, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche morphs into a celebration of Iberian and South American craft, brimming with non-conformist creativity and a touch of surrealist fantasy.

Throughout the “Olé Olé” exhibition, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche and Rossy de Palma are supporting UNESCO. Visitors can also make micro-donations at the exhibition.

Thélios announces the acquisition from NEO Investment Partners of Vuarnet, the renowned French high-end outdoor sunglass brand, strong of its over 60 years of heritage and pioneering manufacturing of mineral lenses.  

It is Thélios first brand acquisition, which marks an important milestone in the development of the LVMH eyewear company, expanding its presence in the luxury eyewear industry through this proprietary brand. Vuarnet perfectly blends in the Thélios’ portfolio of LVMH luxury Maisons through its unique brand positioning at the crossroads of outdoors and fashion. Thélios aims to restore the brand’s former glory, empowering Vuarnet to further elevate its product quality and push the boundaries of innovation.  

Founded in 1957 by the optician Roger Pouilloux and French ski Olympic gold medallist Jean Vuarnet, the Vuarnet brand has established itself through its excellent craftsmanship, seamlessly fusing innovation, performance, and timeless style. Born in the mountains, Vuarnet has been sported by outdoor enthusiasts on and off the slopes over the past six decades. The brand also gained popularity on the big screen, immortalized by Alain Delon in The Swimming Pool (1969), Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski (1998) or Daniel Craig in James Bond – Spectrum (2015) and many more. Vuarnet’s iconic styles have ever since built a strong community of brand loyalists, including numerous celebrities.  

Vuarnet is renowned for its undisputed know-how, being one of the few eyewear brands to produce its own mineral lenses. Its manufacturing site located in Meaux, has been certified by the French government as “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (Living Heritage Company). Complementing Thélios’ Maisons in terms of brand positioning, Vuarnet’s best-in-class mineral lenses expertise will benefit Thélios to expand its know-how in this area. 

“We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Vuarnet, becoming Thélios’ first proprietary brand” said Alessandro Zanardo, CEO of Thélios, “Vuarnet is a legendary brand, with a unique history that deserves to be preserved and perpetuated. Its iconic design, its unique know-how on mineral lenses and its strong brand values, are a perfect match with our ethos and positioning.”  

The alliance will grant Vuarnet access to Thélios’ extensive resources, including research and development capabilities, technical expertise, and global reach, propelling the brand’s growth and global expansion.