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Gucci High Watchmaking has launched a new line of timepieces that transports us back to the heyday of space exploration. These innovative watches perfectly blend Gucci’s timeless heritage and contemporary savoir-faire with tourbillons, automatic movements, and an impressive new perpetual calendar, all presented across five distinct collections.

Julien Dossena, who marks his 10th year as creative director at Paco Rabanne, will design a one-off couture collection for the house, which will be displayed at Paris Couture Week in July. Dosenna will be the fifth to orchestrate the same after Chitose Abe, Glenn Martens, Olivier Rousteing, and Haider Ackermann.

Stella McCartney launched her summer 2023 campaign, starring next-gen actor and animal lover Madelyn Cline. Inspired by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara’s ‘Change the History’ activist slogan, the campaign was shot at The Gentle Barn animal sanctuary located in Santa Clarita, California.

After a year in business, Lizzo’s shapewear brand Yitty will introduce a line of gender-neutral undergarments called ‘Your Skin’ in August. Targeted toward shoppers who identify as transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming, the collection will comprise tucking panties and binding tops for an audience that the brand says are presently underserved.

Billboard reported the artist’s engagement to Evan Winiker. The beau is a fellow musician himself and was also a member of Steel Train, a now-defunct band that included Jack Antonoff among other members. The news also came to light after Lana was spotted wearing a stunning diamond ring on the red carpet of the Billboard Women in Music Awards, which took place earlier this month.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo just dropped her debut solo album, ME. The two-track project features the songs ‘FLOWER’ and ‘All Eyes On Me‘ with the former accompanied by a music video.

Fronting the new La Collection Privée Christian Dior, Gris Dior is a group of 7 remarkable artists: Jenna Ortega, Thuso Mbedu, Maya Hawke, Joseph Quinn, Fai Khadra, Liu Yu Xin and Oreselan. The Dior Gris campaign will be primarily digital, with seven individual spots.

Last week, Calvin Klein announced its newest global ambassador: BTS’ Jung Kook. On the other hand, Bottega Veneta officially named BTS star RM as their global ambassador. This a significant milestone for both the singer and the brand; fans have a lot to look forward to between the brand and the singer on future campaigns and at upcoming shows.

After shooting the first two seasons of Mike White’s ‘The White Lotus’ at Four Seasons resorts in Hawaii and Italy, respectively, Season 3’s production may take place at one of the hotel giant’s four properties in Thailand.