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C ontemporary artist Jonas Wood combines modernism and pop art in his collage-like paintings that depict everything from interiors to still life. Wood has now collaborated with Louis Vuitton on an 11-piece textile collection that's as vibrant and colorful as the artist's works on canvas. The collaboration follows Louis Vuitton's longstanding history of working with artists, following previous projects with Takashi Murakami, Sol LeWitt, and, most recently, Alex Israel. Louis Vuitton x Jonas Wood melds Wood's art with Louis Vuitton's iconic monogram; the wool-and-silk shawl is instant collectors item. Through the Louis Vuitton boutique, louisvuitton.com. Christina Geyer L ate last month, Chanel opened t h e 2 0 1 9 / 2 0 2 0 s e a s o n o f t h e Opéra National de Paris with a gala night at the Palais Garnier that recalled reveries of the 1920s and the Ballets Russes — an era when sets to costumes were the handiwork and creative vision of fine artists and fashion designers alike. Coco Chanel herself was friends with Ballets Russes founder Serge Diaghilev and designed costumes for many of his ballets. She freed dancers from the constraining silhouettes of traditional ballet costumes, with contemporary and sporty ensembles. For this modern patronage of the Opéra National de Paris, Virginie Viard (Chanel's creative lead, who took the helm following Karl Lagerfeld's death earlier this year) created costumes for Variations, a ballet choreographed by Serge Lifar and set to the music of Franz Schubert. Christina Geyer P reserving craftsmanship is part of Fendi's legacy — and the fashion house's commitment to artisanal work is utterly apparent at Bagno a Ripoli, its exclusive production site and leather school outside Florence. Here, old school meets new: Fendi's skilled artisans craft bags and leather goods alongside the next generation of craftsmen, a highly skilled group of students who have been selected to train here. The proximity of seasoned artisans and those in training is intentional and meant to ensure generations- old craft is passed down. It's an important effort, to be sure. After all, from Bagno a Ripoli comes the coveted Fendi Peekaboo bag, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi, creative director of accessories, menswear and children's wear. The bag, which is witty in its open-and-unlocked look, is a testament to the skilled leatherworkers of Bagno a Ripoli — especially when one considers the made-to-order styles in exotic skins. For fall, we covet the Peekaboo in Kelly-green ostrich. Through the Fendi boutique, fendi. com. Christina Geyer FENDI: FROM CRAFT TO HAND W e can imagine few more perfect j u x t a p o s i t i o n s of minimal and maximal than the partnership that has emerged between Gucci and Comme des Garçons. Last year, the duo released its fi rst collaboration: a sleek Shopper bag with a transparent shell, brown-paper bag inner, and design nods to both brand identities. This fall, Gucci and Comme des Garçons are at it again, releasing a second Shopper collab. And, much like the fi rst iteration, the iconic red- and-green Gucci Web stripe strikes the center of the Comme des Garçons logo — a literal way to illustrate the intersection of two megawatt fashion houses. At gucci.com, Comme des Garçons boutiques worldwide, Dover Street Market, Gucci on Wooster Street in New York, and at Gucci Garden in Florence. Christina Geyer ART SHIRER NOTES ON FASHION CHANEL EN POINTE POP GOES VUITTON WHERE ITALY AND JAPAN INTERSECT Dancers from the Ballets Russes in Coco Chanel costumes for the ballet Le Train Bleu, 1924 Fendi Peekaboo bag in ostrich Louis Vuitton x Jonas Wood Gucci x Comme des Garçons Shopper H a r r y N u r i e v a n d Tyler Billinger of #MYREALITY were commissioned by Russian ride-sharing group Yandex.Taxi to present a capsule collection of apparel and accessories focused on the message of safety. The duo found inspiration in raindrops resting on a taxi window and crafted the collection using a seatbelt as its foundation. From there, they incorporated materials related to the upkeep, usage, and function of a taxi to spread the message and importance of life. By turning the mundane into both an art piece and a functional object, they have succeeded in both spreading a real- life message of import and crafting an inspiring and u n e x p e c t e d c o l l e c t i o n . Steven Hempel TAXICAB CONFESSIONS meets new: Fendi's skilled artisans craft bags and leather goods alongside the next generation of craftsmen, a highly skilled group of students who have been selected to train here. The proximity of seasoned artisans and those in training is intentional and meant to ensure generations- old craft is passed to the skilled leatherworkers of Bagno a Ripoli — especially when one considers the made-to-order styles in exotic skins. For fall, we covet the Peekaboo in Kelly-green ostrich. Fendi boutique, fendi. com. Fendi Peekaboo bag in ostrich