The Week According to YUNG

Maison Margiela has unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2025 campaign with Miley Cyrus as the face of the brand. Captured by Paolo Roversi, the campaign presents Cyrus in painterly portraits that blur the boundaries between structure and deconstruction, central to Margiela’s identity. While the House has previously chosen ambassadors for specific lines, such as fragrances with Maddie Ziegler and Sun Yingsha, this marks the first time an artist embodies the Maison in its entirety.

The reveal began subtly, with Cyrus posting a close-up of her right eye before the full portraits appeared across her and Margiela’s accounts. In these images, she reflects the Maison’s exploration of garments as living objects, faded, patched, mended, and infused with history. The collaboration re-imagines Cyrus in Margiela’s codes, presenting not just a campaign, but a contemplative meditation on identity, time, and the beauty of preservation.

Loro Piana continues to champion Italian craftsmanship with the introduction of the Extra Bag L23 for Fall/Winter 2025-2026. Sleek yet sculptural, the bag embodies understated sophistication with its compact form and rounded hand-feel. A technical feat of construction, the asymmetrical silhouette flows seamlessly as the rear panel curves into the front, creating a single, harmonious volume. Both functional and refined, it can be worn crossbody with an adjustable strap or carried by hand, moving effortlessly from day to evening. Distinctive details include a vintage-inspired leather key fob and a rounded lock engraved with the LP initials. Available in a palette of tactile finishes, from precious leathers in Deep Kummel, Dove, and Burnt Tan to tweed and zibeline-inspired textures, the L23 reflects Loro Piana’s textile heritage while maintaining a modern edge.

Ferragamo’s Fall-Winter 2025 campaign celebrates the brand’s cinematic heritage through the lens of Italian cinema, photographed by Craig McDean. Starring Mariacarla Boscono, Awar Odhiang, Apolline Rocco Fohrer and Tim Schuhmacher, the campaign unfolds in evocative vignettes inspired by the Golden Age of film, positioning Maximilian Davis’ designs as protagonists in a modern love story. Archival icons are refreshed, including the Vara heel, now laminated and elevated, and the Tramezza shoe, reinterpreted for today with Ferragamo’s signature craftsmanship.

New iterations of the Hug and Soft bags feature surreal twists, from palm prints to fur finishes, adding a dreamlike edge. Seasonal highlights span streamlined wedge heels with Futurist lines, scarf dresses that embody Italian elegance, and tailoring defined by sharp proportions. Delicate details, such as hand-assembled floral pumps and poppy-embroidered ready-to-wear, capture the expressive spirit of the collection. The result is a timeless yet contemporary celebration of Italian style, longing, and desire.

Prada revisits one of its most iconic prints in beauty form with the debut of Prada Balm in Banana Yellow. Inspired by the bold motifs of the Spring/Summer 2011 collection, the playful balm brings together fashion heritage and modern beauty innovation. Housed in a striking yellow bullet and infused with a banana-inspired scent, it leaves lips with a luminous golden sheen.

The release was teased in Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” music video, accompanied by a limited edition of Prada Banana candy, reinforcing the brand’s signature mix of irony and sophistication. Following the success of 2024’s Color Changing Balm in Astral Pink, which adapted to the wearer’s PH, this new iteration expands Prada’s approach to playful, sensorial beauty. More than a lip balm, Banana Yellow pays tribute to Prada’s history of blending humour, luxury, and reinvention, making it a must-have collectible for beauty enthusiasts and fashion loyalists alike.

This fall, Guerlain unveils Majestic Feathers, a limited-edition collection celebrating the beauty of bird plumage. Drawing on nature’s most radiant hues, the collection reinvents the house’s iconic Rouge G, Ombres G, Terracotta, and Météorites with avian-inspired details. The highlight is Rouge G, offered in golden cases adorned with Songbird, Phoenix, and Peacock motifs, and a new palette of eight velvety shades that combine richness with a feather-light finish. Complementing this is Ombres G, available in two new harmonies, Emerald Feather and Birdy Beige, crafted for dramatic, multi-dimensional eyes. The Terracotta Light bronzer also takes flight, pressed with a peacock feather design and enhanced with blush tones and a golden veil. Completing the collection, the Météorites Phoenix blend pink and nude beige pearls in a radiant case. Together, Majestic Feathers elevates Guerlain’s artistry into a dazzling tribute to nature, merging timeless beauty with the poetry of wings.

Manolo Blahnik channels the opulence of Versailles in a new concept inspired by Marie Antoinette, reinterpreted through a modern lens. Pastel hues, corsetry, dramatic bows, and intricate embellishments come together in footwear and accessories that capture the extravagance and romance of 18th-century France while maintaining Blahnik’s trademark refinement. The release coincides with a landmark cultural moment: the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Marie Antoinette Style exhibition, opening September 20 in London. Featuring over 250 pieces, including the queen’s original silk slippers and personal artefacts, this show places Blahnik alongside history’s great fashion storytellers. His designs act as a dialogue between past and present, reviving the spirit of the French queen for today’s audience. By balancing theatricality with wearability, the collection highlights how Blahnik continues to weave historical references into contemporary design, reaffirming his role as one of fashion’s most imaginative and culturally attuned creators.

Chloé captures the spirit of freedom and sensuality in its Winter 2025 campaign, photographed by David Sims in the South of France. Fronted by Grace Hartzel, the imagery draws inspiration from the early 1970s and the hedonistic aura of Villa Nellcote, a place of contrasts, creative liberation, and mystery. Set against Belle Époque architecture and sun-dappled facades, the visuals evoke cinematic tension between presence and escape. Hartzel embodies this duality with effortless sensuality and rebellious charisma, channelling the off-season glamour of the Riviera. Creative Director Chemena Kamali describes the campaign as a celebration of freedom and intimacy, capturing the collision of decadence, creativity, and raw energy that defined the era. With its mix of nostalgia and modernity, Chloé’s latest campaign reinforces the house’s enduring ethos: romantic, free-spirited fashion imbued with understated elegance and timeless allure.

In a bold tribute to sporting excellence, Lacoste celebrates Novak Djokovic by transforming its legendary crocodile emblem into a GOAT, or the Greatest Of All Time. Timed to coincide with the US Open, the capsule collection pays homage to Djokovic’s unmatched legacy and long-standing partnership with the brand. The five-piece release includes a polo, t-shirt, tracksuit jacket, trousers, and cap, each marked with the unique logo. Unveiled at Lacoste’s new Fifth Avenue flagship by Djokovic himself, the collection bridges René Lacoste’s heritage with the modern game, symbolizing reinvention and endurance. Beyond apparel, the GOAT capsule functions as both a tribute and a collector’s piece, celebrating the player who has rewritten tennis history while reaffirming Lacoste’s bond with champions who embody resilience and elegance. A convergence of sport and style, the initiative marks a defining cultural statement for both Djokovic and the French maison.

Sarah Burton unveils her vision for Givenchy with a debut campaign that shifts the spotlight to women behind and in front of the camera. Photographed by Collier Schorr, the campaign features Burton’s long-term collaborators, including stylist Camilla Nickerson and makeup artist Lucia Pieroni, alongside models such as Adut Akech, Kaia Gerber, and Liu Wen.

Emphasizing authentic moments, the imagery captures un-posed gestures, laughter, and conversation, celebrating the collective spirit of creation. Burton’s approach underscores her belief in multi-generational womanhood and the beauty of real collaboration, infusing Givenchy with a fresh narrative of inclusivity and empowerment. With creative direction by Ferdinando Verderi, the campaign marks a powerful first statement for Burton as Creative Director, blending artistry, intimacy, and authenticity. More than a fashion debut, it signals a renewed direction for Givenchy, rooted in shared creativity and the strength of women who inspire.

YSL Beauty brought its bold spirit to Egypt’s North Coast with an exclusive celebration for the launch of Libre L’Eau Nue, the first alcohol-free fragrance in the iconic Libre line. Hosted at My Ōtel, The Waterway, the event fused luxury and culture with a Mediterranean energy that echoed the perfume’s essence. The fragrance itself offers a new ritual, an oil-based formula designed for both skin and hair, blending citrus brightness with luminous florals. Embodying freedom and sensuality, Dua Lipa continues as the face of the Libre line. Guests, including regional influencers, actors, and tastemakers, were immersed in a multi-sensory journey featuring curated beauty moments, live performances, and set designs inspired by the Mediterranean coast.

And that was The Week According to YUNG.