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Essence Fashion Digest: Louis Vuitton SS25 Pre-Collection, Kandi Burruss Wears Sergio Hudson & More – Essence
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Essence Fashion Digest: Louis Vuitton SS25 Pre-Collection, Kandi Burruss Wears Sergio Hudson & More – Essence

Essence Fashion Digest: Louis Vuitton SS25 Pre-Collection, Kandi Burruss Wears Sergio Hudson & More

This week in fashion was full of moments that we want to highlight. letting go Louis Vuitton The menswear label debuted its Spring/Summer 2025 pre-collection. Next, Kandi Burruss was spotted inside Sergio Hudson while in New York. Then Chanel held a copy of the cruise show in Hong Kong, its second largest market.

California also passed a bill on Election Day increasing penalties for theft and other crimes. finally, Bernard James and USM collaborated on a small collection of furniture.

Keep scrolling to find out the fashion events of the week.

Louis Vuitton for men launches its spring/summer 2025 pre-collection

Pharrell does it again. The Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2025 PreCollection is inspired by the relationship between dogs and the people who take care of them. Infectiously titled ‘Dog-LVers’, the collection highlights the emotional connection, daily activities and unique experiences of having a dog as a companion. It also highlights elegant dog walkers and show dogs, features paw prints on shoes and a unique rendition of the Damier print.

The leather goods are shaped like bones, dogs and paw prints in shades of brown and tan. The Shearling Footprint Small Boot now features a cheetah print rather than the classic Damier print. Of course, there are dog accessories such as leashes, collars and more, and an exclusive dog house, of which only six were made worldwide.

The Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2025 Pre-Collection is currently available at the house’s retail locations worldwide.

Essence Fashion Digest: Louis Vuitton SS25 Pre-Collection, Kandi Burruss Wears Sergio Hudson & More
Louis Vuitton

Kandi Burruss wears Sergio Hudson

Kandi Burruss is best known as a member of the girl group Xscape and a longtime cast member The Real Housewives of Atlantawhere it has appeared for over a decade. Widely recognized as a determined and determined individual, Burruss is on a mission to achieve the prestigious EGOT – winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award – one day in her career. She recently honed her acting journey by appearing on Hulu’s “Reasonable Doubt” in June. She is currently on a press tour for her newest ventures, including the Broadway revival production of Othello.

Buruss teamed up with the stylist Daniel Hawkins to create the looks for the upcoming release. She wore a monochromatic bronze look, featuring a Sergio Hudson midi dress cinched with a camel belt, then a fur coat with Ralph Lauren leather gloves and Femme LA lace-up heels.

Chanel is holding a replica of the 2025 cruise collection in Hong Kong

Chanel Cruise 2025 is the last collection for former creative director Virgine Viard, who announced her departure in June. Hong Kong set the stage for the big event, welcoming more than 2,000 guests, including Chanel ambassadors Penelope Cruz and G-Dragon, replicating their cruise show originally unveiled in Marseille in May. The choice for Hong Kong to look again comes as it is one of the biggest markets outside of the hometown.

“We don’t have that many cities in the world where we have 10 boutiques, except for Paris. We have no other equivalent, so this shows how important the relationship with Hong Kong and the Hong Kong customer is,” Bruno Pavlovsky, the company’s fashion president. Chanel SAS says WWD.

Essence Fashion Digest: Louis Vuitton SS25 Pre-Collection, Kandi Burruss Wears Sergio Hudson & More
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California passed anti-shoplifting legislation

While the presidential election has taken over everyone’s minds and timelines, many other important legislation and elections have been decided. That includes California, where they passed Proposition 36, which imposes tougher penalties for crimes like shoplifting, having a significant impact on consumer-based retail industries, it reports. Modern retail. The legislation was passed with 70% in favor of the bill. In 2014, a law was passed that reduced penalties for crimes such as shoplifting and drug possession. This will hopefully reduce shoplifting and reduce the spread of deadly drugs like fentanyl.

Benard James launches a holiday capsule collection with USM

Brooklyn-based fine jeweler Bernard James has collaborated with USM Modular Furniture for their first small collection of home goods. The collaboration includes a valet tray in various sizes, an incense holder, and a jewelry box in multiple sizes, all available in a limited-edition base color of black and olive green. Each piece is made to order, featuring premium materials and customization, while offering everyday functionality and style.

The collection is now available on bernardjames.comwith prices ranging from $175 to $5,500 and viewed at its Greenpoint showroom.

Essence Fashion Digest: Louis Vuitton SS25 Pre-Collection, Kandi Burruss Wears Sergio Hudson & More
Bernard James