Zara, so many tastemakers' go-to for easy, affordable fashion, is turning 50. And to celebrate, the Spanish brand is tapping 50 influential style mavens from across the globe to design a product, on sale October 6. Think: a reincarnated Anna Sui look from 1994 (garter belt included!); a pair of keepsake boxes by Kate Moss; luggage by Christy Turlington. At AD we're most excited about several of the home items, including Marc Newson's rainbow of hand blown glass tumblers,
When Sterling Ruby steps into a design space, it rarely feels predictable. The artist, known for his raw, boundary-pushing aesthetic, has teamed up once again with OTW by Vans under his S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. label to deliver something few saw coming: the FUTURE CLOG. Following the buzz around the Old Skool 36 and Authentic 44 collabs, this new silhouette is the bold centerpiece of the range, bridging heritage with avant-garde experimentation.
This latest capsule from S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. and OTW by Vans sees two of Vans' iconic silhouettes—the Old Skool 36 and the Authentic 44—drenched in Sterling Ruby's signature visual chaos.
DOUBLE CANDLE, a pair of seven-meter-tall bronze forms cast from soft Polyfleece, stands like sentinels above the city. The sculpture's patinated surface and retained fabric folds evoke both domestic softness and monumental gravity - drawing parallels to historical statuary, the Twin Towers, and the rooftop chimneys of the Cité itself.