Ansel Elgort for Prada
After featuring in Prada’s menswear campaign for autumn 2015, Hollywood heart-throb Fault in our Stars actor Ansel Elgort is now the face of the brand’s latest fragrance L’Homme Prada. The 22-year-old joins another rising star Dane DeHaan (Chronicle, The Amazing Spiderman 2) in the campaign along with Mia Goth and Mia Wasikowska, who front the women’s fragrance La Femme Prada.
Photographer Steven Meisel shot the campaign.
L’Homme Prada represents pairs and juxtapositions and layers, says Miuccia Prada, who is quoted in the press kit as saying: “There is the idea of ‘L’Homme Prada’ and ‘La Femme Prada’, but actually they don’t exist; there are many.”
OK then.
L’Homme Prada is now available with all major retailers for Dh335 (50ml) and Dh455 (100ML).
Clarks gets athletic
UK shoe brand Clarks has launched Athleisure, which they say is a blend between form and function. Made with a sporty soul, the collection, starting at Dh545, is meant to be all about comfort, durability and style. Call 04-3253076.
Smooth like tobacco
The Tobacco Absolute collection from London scent experts Molton Brown is inspired by British botanist Dr William Houstoun and his discovery of a tobacco plant specimen in South America, where the brand’s star ingredient comes from. The collection, which includes an eau de toilette (Dh245), bath and shower gel (Dh129) and deodorant (Dh129), will be available in stores mid-November. Call 04-3398852.
Mr Porter now showing on Apple TV
We all know Apple delving further and further into the world of fashion. Apple TV now has all the content from Mr Porter, including the weekly magazine, The Journal, and videos (How to Iron a Shirt) and short films, which often feature celebrity interviews. Shopping too, of course. For more, go to mrporter.com.
Mujjo’s got it in the bag
Dutch phone accessories label Mujjo, known for their gloves for touchscreens, have launched a new line-up of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus accessories. The 10 new cases include our favourite, the Leather Case Wallet (Dh137, approximately), which comes in tan, grey and black. Go to mujjo.com.
Celebrating a century
To celebrate 100 years, only 100 pieces of the Tag Heuer Carrera Mikrograph anniversary edition will be made. The unique watch comes with a white lacquered dial, painted numerals and a vintage design inspired by the sports chronometers of the era. It’s removable from the wrist band and comes with a table support so you can fix it to the dashboard of your car. Call 04-3398555.
