DAILY NEWS: ISABEL MARANT’S MOST FAMOUS SNEAKER IS BACK, ARITZIA FORAYS INTO MENSWEAR, NEWS FROM GUCCI, BURBERRY, DIOR, AND MORE!

written by Nizar Amiebenomo June 15, 2021

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Isabel Marant releases an update to her famous wedge sneaker

 Isabel Marant has an idea for comfortable yet fashionable post-pandemic footwear—and it involves the brand’s famous wedge sneaker, the Beckett, which first debuted a decade ago. Now reimagined as the Balskee, the sneaker comes with a hidden wedge heel, velcro straps, two-tone detailing, and a sculptural silhouette. The original Beckett quickly became a sell-out, citing over 200,000 pairs sold and a fanbase that boasted Kendall Jenner, Gisele Bündchen, Rihanna, and, of course, Beyoncé (the sneaker stole the spotlight in her ‘Love On Top’ music video!). And now, complete with its 10th anniversary facelift, the 10-centimeter-high Balskee comes in five different colorways—true black, forest green, scarlet red,  and mustard yellow included. Shop your next comfort shoe, retailing for $770, now on isabelmarant.com.

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Burberry taps Ssense team to help present Mythical Alphabet

Burberry and Montreal-based technology platform Ssense have come together to create an eclectic consumer experience to debut the house’s latest collection, Mythical Alphabet. The immersive experience, available online and in-person at Burberry’s Soho location, will run from June 17 through June 26, and will rejuvenate the Spring Street storefront by way of motion graphics. The first floor will present the collection’s inventory, while the second floor will greet guests with a viewing room with short film “A-B-CITY” playing on repeat. The exclusive short film, commissioned by the duo, is set against the hum of city noise that delves into the theme Imaginary Cities. In honor of the Burberry Animal Kingdom—Burberry’s in-store pop-up experience tour celebrating its bag range—the collection, designed in collaboration with graphic designer Peter Saville and illustrator Jo Ratcliffe, offers an assortment of 50 pieces. Included in the offering are redone illustrated trenches, tasteful skirts, basic tees, and accessories decorated with the capsule’s specialized prints, all of which will retail from $170 to $3,750. Mythical Alphabet will be available at Ssense locations, Burberry.com, and select locations across the U.S.