#obsessed: Top picks from Gucci, SK-II, Van Cleef & Arpels, and more

This month, #legend is #obsessed with the latest from Gucci, SK-II, Van Cleef & Arpels, Canada Goose, Prada, and Shiatzy Chen

'tis the season

As part of its Gucci Gift offering this holiday season, the fashion house is introducing a special release of ornaments in partnership with Murano glass experts Venini. Meticulously crafted in Murano glass and packaged in elegant sets of two, the ornaments are limited to 500 boxes worldwide. Each piece is embellished with Gucci’s signature details, including the GG logo as a decorative element and the Web stripe used as the hanging ribbon of the ornaments. The unveiling follows the successful partnership between Gucci and Venini during Milan Design Week 2024, as part of creative director Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci Design Ancora project. 

A thing of beauty

Combining the strengthening power of Pitera and the anti-ageing properties of
Gold Silk Sericin, the new SK-II LXP Craftsmanship series is the Japanese skincare brand’s most crafted, exclusive and luxurious skincare series to date. With a concept inspired by kintsugi – the time-honoured art of ceramic restoration that precisely interconnects broken fragments with gold and lacquer for an art piece stronger, more beautiful and valuable than what came before – products such as the SK-II LXP Craftsmanship cream work to strengthen skin interconnections to achieve continuous and compounding improvements over time. 

Treasure hunt

Drawing inspiration from Treasure Island, the iconic story by Robert Louis Stevenson first published in 1883, the new high jewellery collection from Van Cleef & Arpels brings landscapes and treasures from across the world together, in a journey in three parts. From sailor’s knots and navigational instruments to the vibrant blues of the ocean and the diversity of nature to a veritable treasure hunt across the world – from pre-olombian splendours to the marvels of Asia – the maison’s designers, craftsmen and experts have imagined a fantastic voyage, in which picturesque characters brave the elements in search of hidden treasure. 

Let it snow

The first seasonal capsule by creative director Haider Ackermann for performance luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose draws on the renowned designer’s personal connection to the power of nature and reflects on feelings of tranquillity and escape that only vast, extreme, beautiful landscapes can provide. Designed under the brand’s heritage label, Snow Goose, the capsule features a range of functional yet youthful silhouettes in a bold colour palette. Pictured above is the Rider Parka, an evolution from the brand’s Peacekeeper Parka, blending oversized proportions with hits of reflectivity, utilitarian pockets, a cinchable waist and side zips. 

All dressed up

A perfect addition to any festive wardrobe, the new Prada Soft Sound bag is available
in two sizes and two colours – black and white – in soft leather with various removable bag charms that add a playful and unique touch. The contemporary and versatile accessory is featured as part of the Italian fashion house’s “December Issue” of holiday-ready pieces: “A time of celebration, conversation and convivial togetherness, the connections inherent to the holiday season are the inspiration behind the Prada December Issue. The notion of dressing up for these festivities inspires an exploration of the multifaceted idea of elegance.” 

Dream sequence

Shiatzy Chen is welcoming the festive season with a whimsical tableau of Eastern and Western cultural fusion. “Step into a X’mas Dream” draws inspiration from vintage pictorials that blend art, news and culture, capturing a bygone era where romance and realism intertwine. The campaign evokes the warmth and grandeur of the season while offering delightful surprises for the holiday journey, with playful details hidden within each scene. Highlighted looks include a high-neck, gem-embellished sheer gown and iconic yellow brocade ensembles that have been masterfully embroidered with Chinese ink-dot plum blossoms and orchids. 

Also see: #obsessed: Top picks from Prada, Van Cleef & Arpels, Le Meurice, and more