Fashion deluxe for the sunny side of life

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St. Tropez in the 60s, hanging out at beach cafés of Rimini, insights to a mood-driven lifestyle. The capsule includes Gucci line iterations (e.g. GG monogram), materialized in crochet, raffia & Co. Photo: Jim Goldberg for Gucci Lido.

Autorin: Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh
Even in the high-end market, the sky is no longer the limit. The luxury market as well is under pressure and affected by the signs of crisis. – Let’s rather call it change, as this time there are many indications for a sustained development. Currently, brands in the top segment are responding primarily with creativity and strong communication. FASHION TODAY has compiled some insights into the summer campaigns.

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Reminiscences to sailing sport, ease and elevation define the styles. Elitist nonchalance a la Blanchett / Paltrow and Law / Damon in Anthony Mingella’s movie “The Talented Mr. Ripley” from 1999 – typical insignias in the top fashion segment for a vibrant summer.

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Luxury houses of European coinage lend their summer cruise and capsule collections downright cultural relevance. Artful storytelling to prevent dull mid-seasons. Creativity leveraged to build agile bridges between the main sales periods. Completing an immersive approach to summer – corresponding accessories, may it be silk carrés & scarfs, beach towels, fancy eyewear & headgear, sandals & sacks or other leather goods like the iconic bags – make essential part of deluxe brand offerings.

  • Loewe’s summer capsule collection 2025 - color shades grounded in nature for garments & accessories. Perfect location for the campaign sceneries, in regards to light and shadow: Comporta, fishing village at Portugal’s Alentejo coast, captured by American fashion photographer Gray Sorrenti. ©LOEWE