The Week in Fashion: Chanel Woos Chic Bookworms

London-based fashion designer Emilia Wickstead (favorite of celebrities like Princess Kate) has teamed up with five-star Italian hotel Passalacqua for a new vacationwear collection, which went on sale May 15.

In a press release, Wickstead praised Valentina De Santis, owner of the Lake Como villa, saying she and her family “have the most impeccable taste and have transformed Passalacqua into a paradise where time stands still. The lifestyle and visual language she has created at the hotel is so inspiring. I hope this collection transports the wearer and makes them feel the same sense of vibrancy, ease, and sophistication.”

The new collection features swimsuits and kaftans in two unique prints. You can shop it now at the boutique hotel or at the Emilia Wickstead flagship store in London.

Hugo Boss Inks a Deal With David Beckham

While Loewe is already getting sporty, Hugo Boss just signed a strategic deal with former soccer star David Beckham earlier this week, a global collaboration in which the athlete and model will help evolve the Boss menswear collections.

“David Beckham is a true global icon in both sports and fashion,” Hugo Boss CEO Daniel Grieder said. “With his distinctive entrepreneurial spirit and authentic passion for fashion, he perfectly embodies the values of our Boss brand. We are very much looking forward to seeing the first collections come to life and working closely with David throughout this multiyear partnership.”

Beckham has previously partnered with a number of major brands, including Adidas and Emporio Armani, and it seems he’s been itching to get back into the field. “Over the last few years, I’ve been wanting to invest more time in design and fashion,” he said in a statement. “I’ve really enjoyed the collaboration with Boss so far and have been impressed by the team’s ambition, creativity, and desire for excellence.”

Chanel Goes Literary With a Podcast for Writers

In case you missed it, Chanel House ambassador and spokesperson Charlotte Casiraghi has launched a series of podcasts inviting female writers to talk about their careers, including Les Rencontres, which focuses specifically on women who have just published their first book.

In the latest episode, author and critic Erica Wagner speaks with writer Michelle Min Sterling, whose novel Camp Zero was released in 2023. The two talk about the inspirations behind the story, as well as the themes at its center, such as environmental destruction and feminism.

Cult Gaia and Thierry Lasry Want to Spice Up Your Sunglasses Game

Just in time for summer, Cult Gaia and Thierry Lasry have teamed up to create a playful sunglasses collection that winks at the colorful styles of the early ’00s.

Known for its dynamic dresses and eye-popping accessories, Cult Gaia feels like the perfect partner for Thierry Lasry, a French eyewear brand that gives otherworldly twists to traditional sunglasses shapes.

This new capsule collection consists of two styles in multiple colorways, all handmade in Italy. You can shop the collaboration now.

Guess Goes Green

With the global consumer launch of Guess Jeans, established American brand Guess is taking a more eco-friendly approach to its designs, revamping a process it’s been using for the past 40 years.

This week, the brand teased a new collection—which goes on sale May 21—that was made with the new approach, called Guess Airwash. This technique purportedly uses significantly less water in the production process, and is a total overhaul from the stonewash method the company has been using since its inception in 1981.

Model Iris Law will be the first face of a campaign to kick off the exciting new line, with other stars set to be revealed over the coming weeks.

Joel is the editorial and social media assistant for HarpersBAZAAR.com, where he covers all things celebrity news. When he steps away from the keyboard, you can likely find him singing off-key at concerts, scavenging thrift stores for loud wardrobe staples, or perusing bookstores for the next great gay romance novel.