All The Fashion Industry Highlights For The Month Of November

Though the final months of the year can prompt a slowdown, things only seem to be ramping up in the fashion world.

Both worldwide and in our corner of the globe, big moves seem to be permeating the fashion news cycle. Just last month, we saw multiple creative directors continuing to tap in and out at dizzying speed and iconic holiday campaigns beginning to be unveiled. But that’s not all—far from it, really.

So, to make things a little easier on our content-saturated feeds and brains, we’ve wrapped it all up in a neat little parcel. Ahead, all the fashion news that has dropped in the month of November.

Fashion News for November 2024

JISOO is now a Tommy Girl

Tommy Hilfiger has welcomed globally renowned musician and actor JISOO to the Tommy Family for the brand’s Fall 2024 campaign. Embracing the vibrancy and bustle of
New York, the new campaign, which marks her official debut as an ambassador, follows JISOO on an open-top bus past the city’s iconic sights, capturing her joyous spirit with a unique Tommy twist.

“Partnering with Tommy Hilfiger is a dream come true,” said JISOO of the appointment. “I am so thrilled that by walking my own path, I have arrived in New York with an icon of the city: Mr. Tommy Hilfiger himself. Tommy’s latest collection blends femininity with a modern sensitivity—that resonates deeply with who I am.”

The legendary designer echoed her excitement.

“JISOO is an undeniable force in the world of K-Pop,” said Mr. Hilfiger. “Her confidence,
serenity, and powerful presence truly set her apart, showcasing a style that is uniquely her
own. She is the ideal ambassador for our new collection of prep classics, and I am thrilled to
welcome her into our Tommy family.”

Christian Louboutin opens its Sydney flagship boutique

Follow the red soles all the way to Christian Louboutin‘s new Sydney Flagship store, which just opened its doors within the luxury sector of Pitt St Westfield in the CBD. Designed as a holiday retreat inspired by Louboutin’s cherished home in Portugal, the newly unveiled boutique features a tiled façade inspired by the mirror glass in Louboutin’s first Paris boutique.

Once inside, a bright and airy ambience is brought together through bold prints and the iconic red carpet of the House. Customers can lounge within one of the store’s two salons.  Within its offering, you can shop the Spring Summer 2025 collection that recently debuted at Paris Fashion Week and a host of its core silhouettes.

Samara Weaving represents Bvlgari

In great news for the country, lauded jeweller BVLGARI has announced actress Samara Weaving as an official Friend of the House. The Scream Queen, best known for leading roles in Ready or Not, The Babysitter and Nine Perfect Strangers, is set to dominate screens in the coming year, with a slew of projects lined up alongside fellow Hollywood heavyweights.

Recently, she attended her first event with Bvlgari in Paris to celebrate Mary Katrantzou’s debut accessories collection for the Maison.

“I’m so thrilled to be joining the Bvlgari family,” she said of the appointment. “It was an absolute dream to be in Paris with the brand and meet Mary [Katrantzou] and the wonderful team behind the magic last month.”

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in the 2024 Tiffany & Co. holiday campaign

Tiffany & Co. has unveiled its 2024 holiday campaign, With Love, Since 1837, starring ambassador Anya Taylor-Joy. Tapping into the House’s illustrious heritage, the campaign (see the full video here) is brought to life through the vibrant image of the actress as she explores New York City, the birthplace of Tiffany & Co., draped in the House’s iconic collections.

Throughout this winter wonderland, the jeweller taps into the festive spirit, where every incarnation of love—whether timeless bonds or meaningful beginnings—is celebrated. Because in the city that never sleeps, neither does love.

Polo Ralph Lauren opens its Bondi Junction boutique

Ralph Lauren’s retail landscape in Australia expanded with the announcement of a new Polo Ralph Lauren store in Bondi Junction. Opening at the end of October, the stunning boutique features all the latest offerings from Polo Ralph Lauren’s menswear and womenswear collections, all housed in a fit-out that reflects the classic Americana style of the brand. Right in time for Christmas shopping!

Moncler x Rick Owens

During Moncler’s City of Genius fashion experience, the brand debuted its exclusive collaboration with Rick Owens. Centred around a custom structure that was inspired by the Charlotte Perriand-designed mountain refuge owned by his wife and creative partner, Michèle Lamy, the designer’s unique installation included a stainless steel monocoque shell composed of 20 precision-engineered, thermally insulated panels. Powered by integrated photovoltaic roof panels and supplemented by ground-based solar arrays and a wind turbine, its engineering ensures complete energy autonomy.

Along with this comes a coordinated clothing collection based on soft organic cotton long johns layered under duvet bodysuits that zip into sleeping cocoons for hibernating in the felt and duvet-lined steel cave. As of late October, the range is now available to shop.

Longines opens in Pacific Fair

Switch watch brand Longines has officially opened its first boutique on the shores of the Gold Coast. Situated in the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, the premier shopping destination for all things luxury in the Sunshine State, the new store blends tradition and contemporary minimalism to offer an elegant setting for its customers.

Complete with a concierge bar, the store is inspired by a myriad of elements from the Longines universe, including its passion for equestrian sports and aviation. In the heart of Broadbeach, visitors can immerse themselves in Longines’ rich 192-year history of horology and discover its famed timepieces that have graced some other world’s most discerning figures.

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Gets a $70 Million Facelift

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This month, the 5-star Sofitel Sydney Wentworth hotel officially unveiled its extensive $70 million refurbishment. Created by Qantas in the 1960s, the renovated 436 rooms and surrounding spaces are inspired by old-timer jet-set glamour, simultaneously ushering in a new era of French-inspired luxury. With new sleek façades (and Balmain amenities), think of the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth next time you need to meet a fancy contact for a meeting or need a new central hotel to put up a client. They’ll be embodying that jeux de vivre in no time.

Sydney hosts Clarins’ first Australian boutique at the QVB

In celebration of 70 years of luxury French beauty, skincare brand Clarins has unveiled its first-ever flagship store on Australian soil at Sydney’s Queen Victoria Building shopping precinct. The boutique boasts the label’s innovative harnessing of plant science and holistic beauty services, offering clients products and treatments that are bespoke to their needs. “At Clarins, every product is designed not just to make you look good but to help you feel better, and that philosophy extends to our retail experience,” wrote Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand Clarins,  Jerome Bellony, in a press release. “In line with our founder’s vision, this new boutique allows us to engage directly with our clients, offering a holistic and personalised experience that exemplifies our unwavering commitment to beauty, well-being, and sustainability at the highest level.” From Clarins’ signature scent greeting you on arrival to a private Skin Atelier room, this is a destination designed for beauty enthusiasts.