“The List” is PAPER‘s definitive roundup of the most important fashion launches of the month. From store openings to new podcasts, collaborations, initiatives, campaigns, pop-ups, capsules and product releases, we’ve curated the most exclusive and special style announcements from around the world. Scroll through, below, to see what’s in store for June.
Artist and filmmaker Lucien Smith has joined forces with Adidas Originals for a multi-faceted collaboration. Titled “Fire Finder,” the comedic short film looks into the world of Smith’s nonprofit Serving the People. The film documents a fireman through a series of vignettes, music, and dance and features cameos from Julia Fox, Arsun Sorrenti, and others.
To supplement the enigmatic film, Smith is releasing 200 customized Adidas Forum sneakers crafted using the artist’s “rain painting” technique. The proceeds from the sneakers will go directly to the artist’s nonprofit that helps young artists navigate the gallery sphere and commercial market.
“Euphoria’s” Sydney Sweeney Stars in Parade’s New Campaign
Sydney’s collaboration with the indie underwear brand is what Gen-Z dreams are made of. Acting as the first celebrity face of the Forbes-highlighted lingerie company, Sweeney stuns in Parade’s newest campaign for their latest Silky Mesh collection. Featuring genderless bottoms and supportive tops, Parade has no-doubt been changing the intimates game across social media for the last few years, donating $20,000 to Planned Parenthood of New York for this drop.
You can shop Parade’s latest Silky Mesh drop on their website now.
Saks Honors Stonewall Inn For Pride
Located in the heart of Manhattan, Saks Fifth Avenue Department Store is another cultural touchstone alongside the iconic Stonewall Inn. In honor of Pride, the luxury shopping center is partnering with Stonewall’s charity endeavor, the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative, to transform both insides and outsides of the store. Throughout June, two interactive exhibits inside the store focusing on the history of the 1969 riots and allyship will be available for customers to walk through. Saks’ signature window displays will also be transformed for Pride, showcasing never before seen archival images of the Queer rights movement. The celebration continues online, with Saks featuring prominent LGBTQIA+ artists and activists on social media and on The Edit.
You can view Saks Pride Month windows now at the flagship store through Wednesday, June 23. The “History Experience,” and “Allyship Experience,” exhibitions are set to open Monday, June 21.
Ludovic de Saint Sernin Collaborates With Jack Taylor Lovatt
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Following the brand’s Spring/Summer 2021 “Don’t Ruin my Fantasy” collection, Ludovic de Saint Sernin unveiled an equally emotive collaboration for Pride Month. Designed in partnership with London-based artist Jack Taylor Lovatt, the collaboration explores themes of intimacy and freedom. A portion of the collection’s sales will be donated to a charity—handpicked by Lovatt— benfiting LGBTQIA+ community.
The New York-based jewelry brand, a favorite among gift-giving romantics, is celebrating connection, joy, and emotion across all gender expressions and sexualities. With their latest video campaign for Pride Month, “Stand For Love,” Tiffany sits down with New Yorkers to get raw and real about the things that matter most to them. Recognizing that LGBTQIA+ love has no set month timeframe, the jewelry brand has donated to both the Ali Forney Center and SAGE.