Tristan Banning

Louis Vuitton Debuts Pharrell’s LV BUTTERSOFT Sneaker for Fall-Winter 2025

Tristan BanningJune 16, 2025

Pharrell Williams continues to shape the Louis Vuitton men’s universe in his own image — and the latest piece is a standout. Enter the LV BUTTERSOFT Sneaker, a ... More...

WWDC25: Apple’s Soft Reboot of the Everyday

Tristan BanningJune 9, 2025

Apple’s WWDC25 wasn’t flashy — it was purposeful. Subtle shifts, strong signals. A recalibration of design, intelligence, and what “smart” means in 2025. From t... More...

The Great Australian Bite Takesover Malibu

Tristan BanningJune 6, 2025

There’s something cinematic about Malibu at golden hour—sunlight tangled in vineyard vines, the hum of conversation floating through the air, cocktails sweating in the California sun. But this past Saturday, Four Stones Farm turned that scene into so... More...

Jonathan Anderson Now Rules Dior – Fashion May Never Be the Same

Tristan BanningJune 2, 2025

Portrait By David Sims Provided by Dior Jonathan Anderson just levelled up. The JW Anderson founder and Loewe mastermind has officially taken full creative con... More...

Desert X 2025: The Art is Wild in the Coachella Valley

Tristan BanningMay 28, 2025

Grab your all-glass water bottle, charge your phone (and your soul), and head out into the desert because Desert X is back for 2025, and it’s dripping in dust, ... More...

Louis Vuitton Cruise 2026: Gothic Glamor Hits Avignon

Tristan BanningMay 22, 2025

Today, Nicolas Ghesquière swung open the gates of time and let fashion storm the fortress as the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2026 show took over the Palais des Papes in Avignon. This moody 14th-century Gothic marvel turned into a futuristic runway cathedral... More...

Designing Tomorrow: The Vision Behind Lexus’s Future

Tristan BanningMay 21, 2025

In sunny Newport Beach, California, there’s a hidden gem in the world of automotive design: Calty Design Research. Founded in 1973, Calty was Toyota’s first des... More...

SO/ Paris is the City’s Newest Must Stay Hotel

Tristan BanningMay 18, 2025

If you’re the kind of traveller who treats hotels like an extension of your wardrobe—bold, elevated, design-first—SO/ Paris should be at the top of your list. S... More...

Gucci Cruise 2026: A Homecoming in Florence

Tristan BanningMay 15, 2025

Gucci unveiled its Cruise 2026 collection in Florence, Italy, signalling a return to its roots. The show took place at Palazzo Settimanni—a 15th-century building in the Oltrarno district that has been part of Gucci’s story since 1953. Once a workshop... More...

Cadillac CELESTIQ: Where Bespoke Luxury Meets Electric Innovation

Tristan BanningMay 6, 2025

The 2025 Cadillac CELESTIQ is unlike anything Cadillac has ever made. With a price starting over $400,000 CAD, this all-electric sedan isn’t just a car—it’s a h... More...

I’m Listening, Barry McGee at Perrotin Paris

Tristan BanningMay 1, 2025

Barry McGee’s solo exhibition I'm Listening is on view at Perrotin Paris from April 26 to May 24, 2025. This is his second solo show at the gallery’s Paris loca... More...

CHANEL Cruise 2025/26: Golden Hour Elegance on Lake Como

Tristan BanningMay 1, 2025

There are holidays, and then there’s Lake Como. For Cruise 2025/26, CHANEL checks into the Villa d’Este—a storied haven of film stars and faded postcards, where every corridor hums with old-world elegance and sun-soaked leisure.The collection cha... More...

Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2025 Menswear Collection Campaign by Pharrell Williams

Tristan BanningApril 26, 2025

Louis Vuitton’s Pre-Fall 2025 menswear collection, designed by Pharrell Williams, takes inspiration from transatlantic travel and the resort culture of Miami. I... More...

CHANEL Taps Kendrick Lamar, Lupita Nyong’o & More for SS25 Eyewear Campaign

Tristan BanningApril 23, 2025

In a fresh fusion of iconic style and bold individuality, CHANEL has unveiled its Spring-Summer 2025 Eyewear campaign, and it’s nothing short of star-studded br... More...

Alexander Skarsgård Stars in Apple TV+ Murderbot Series

Tristan BanningApril 21, 2025

I'm excited for this! Apple TV+ is set to launch its new highly anticipated sci-fi series, Murderbot. Based on Martha Wells’ Hugo and Nebula Award-winning The Murderbot Diaries, a series of novellas and novels that are so good I would rank them high ... More...

Bvlgari Hotel Roma: Fit for An Emperor

Tristan BanningApril 17, 2025

In June 2023, Bulgari unveiled its latest gem: the Bulgari Hotel Roma, a luxurious retreat nestled in the heart of the Eternal City. The opening of the Rome loc... More...

Fujifilm GFX100RF: A Medium Format Camera in a Compact Frame

Tristan BanningApril 10, 2025

When it comes to photography, one of our essentials is the Fujifilm X100VI. Real original, I know, but the original X100V was so good that after using it as my ... More...

Gucci presents Bamboo Encounters at Fuorisalone 2025

Tristan BanningApril 7, 2025

This April at Milan's Fuorisalone 2025, the most popular design fair in the world IMO, Gucci is presenting Gucci | Bamboo Encounters, an exhibition that reimagines the creative potential of bamboo. Set within the 16th-century Chiostri di San Simplici... More...

Nintendo Introduces the Switch 2

Tristan BanningApril 4, 2025

Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to its popular hybrid gaming console, slated for release on June 5, 2025, with a suggested... More...

COS Presents Spring/Summer 2025 Collection in Athens

Tristan BanningApril 3, 2025

Yesterday, COS presented their first-ever runway show in Athens AND their first-ever show inside an actual quarry, unveiling their Spring Summer 2025 collectio... More...