ICYMI: Womenâ€s Recap (Dec. 5 – Dec. 10)

In case you missed it, hereâ€s what happened this week in womenâ€s fashion, sneakers, sports, pop culture, and more.

Fashion + Streetwear

Bottega Veneta Unveils Resort 2022 Collection

Bottega Veneta has revealed its “Wardrobe 03” collection for the Resort 2022 season. With so many changes in the recent months for the label, this collection will be Matthieu Blazyâ€s first collection for Bottega. As their new Creative Director, he is making major moves. 

The new resort collection is vibrant including unique touchable fabrics. Pieces are surrounded by beach-like vibes, including hand-crocheted dresses and handbags. Blazy did not stop there, this line also debuts bold platform heels, fringes slips, and beaded dresses. These pieces come in a range of tropical colors consisting of pink and lime green, all the way to soft pastels. The collection has tropics written all over it, from bright days to steamy nights. 

Giving Spring street style vibrations, the collection is finally completed with corduroy sets in shades of deep blues and greens and thigh-high boots covered in colorful geometric design.

PUMA and Dua Lipaâ€s first-ever Capsule Collection

Dua Lipa is well-versed in the world of fashion. Lipa signed a multi-year contract as the face for PUMAâ€s womenâ€s line last year. With the partnership under her belt, she goes a step further with the newest collection to drop before Christmas. Showcasing an iridescent butterfly logo, which symbolizes Lipaâ€s collab, all while serving 90s vibes.

The whole capsule “Flutur,” is inspired by the 90s and includes apparel and footwear. The 4-piece capsule includes hoodies, cropped tees, and even sneakers that are dressed in all black leather and include the butterfly logo on the tongue and the insole.

The Dua Lipa x PUMA “Flutur” capsule is set to be released Saturday, Dec. 18, on PUMAâ€s website, in Puma stores, and in select retailers.

Sneakers

New Nike Dunk Low “Harvest Moon” releasing

Nike Dunks have been a hit all year, and they are adding another unique colorway to the list. Not just another colorway, but Nike is adding another womenâ€s exclusive dunk to their list. The Nike Dunk Low “Harvest Moon.” The name is derived from the full moon that occurs near the autumnal equinox.

This exclusive pair of Dunkâ€s includes the signature two-toned look, with a white leather base, matching midsole, and laces followed by a tan colorway on the tongue, overlays, and outsole. 

The Nike Dunk Low “Harvest Moon” has yet to be confirmed. It is expected that the pair will be released on Nike.com and select retailers. 

COMME des GARÇONS Girl Revamps a Vans Classic’

CDG Girl brings back its reimagination of Vans’ OG Era LX.

First seen last December and returning time for the holidays,  the CDG Girl x Vans offers two iterations draped in pink with a checkered upper and white midsole accented while the second colorway keeps it simple with its white canvas upper and small pink polka dots.

The pairs are available now on DSM’s website.

Nike Reveals WMNS Winterized Air Force 1 ‘07 LX

With Winter around the corner, Nike reveals women’s winterized Air Force 1 ‘07 LX at the perfect time. The shoes are designed to help you with those winter blues and chilly weather. Nike went on to add a winter-like color palette to the shoes, as they entail colors like “Mountain White,” “Greystone,” and light blue.

These winter-friendly Air Forces, include hints of purple dashes on the laces and neon green tones on the shoe. To get you through those harsh winters, the shoes come equipped with quilted lining. 

The Air Force 1 ‘07 LX is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Be sure to keep it locked with SoleSavy for more updates. 

Sports + Pop Culture

Suni Lee, Olympic Gold Medalist, named Athlete of the Year

 

Suni Lee, the first Asian-American woman to win a Gold Medalist at the Olympics in Tokyo, was named Athlete of the Year at the Sports Illustrated Awards. Leeâ€s parents, family, and coaches motivate her in continuing gymnastics, something she never fails to mention. 

After winning her award she made a touching speech saying, “I just want to say thank you to the Hmong community, my parents, my sister who is in the crowd with me, my coaches as well. Iâ€m so thankful for this,” She is the first Hmong American Olympic gymnast.

This award does not come as a shock, as Lee has competed against top gymnasts in the world. 

Doja Cat Partners with Girls Who Code to Attract More Women to Computer Sciences

 

Doja Cat has quickly risen to stardom since going viral in 2018 with a parody song and music video. Since then, sheâ€s accumulated a substantial list of accolades. A key component to Dojaâ€s success is her creativity and ability to channel that alongside her personality to push creative bounds and maximize her audience on the Internet.

For her latest music video, “Woman,” she partnered with Girls Who Code, a nonprofit organization that aims to empower more girls to pursue computer sciences and lessen the gender disparity in that industry. Through this partnership, they created the worldâ€s first codable music video. DojaCode allows fans to learn basic coding languages to play the role of director and make creative decisions towards the final product.

Watch the video here.

Beauty

Lancôme Reveals ‘Emily in Paris†Inspired Beauty Line

The Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’, made its popular release last year. With Season 2 premiere releasing soon, Lancome revealed a beauty launch inspired by the Netflix show.  The collection is influenced by the star of the show Emily- who is played by Lily Collins and soft Parisian glamor. 

For those of you who have seen the show, know Emilyâ€s style and that she had significant heart-shaped and Eiffel Tower charms, which were showcased on her handbag. All items from the new line showcase these elements, from makeup and skincare all the way to fragrance. The eyeshadow palette comes in the shape of a heart, including 12 different shades; there are nudes, mauves, and shimmering brown. To finish off the eyes with volume, the line includes a Monsieur Big Mascara. 

In the show, we see Emily always rocking different colors on her lips, so the collection did not fall short to include a range of colors. The Lâ€Absolu Rouge lipsticks consist of  a nude pink “French Tea,” classic red “Attrape CÅ“ur” and bold red “Rouge Pigalle.” Since Emily is always on the go it comes as no shock that there is a treatment item included, the Advanced Génifique Serum. Adding hints of Paris and roses, the collection is completed with the Idôle Eau De Parfum.

The Emily in Paris x Lancôme collab is now available online and at select retailers.

Tiffany & Co. set to release Rose Gold Eau de Parfum

Tiffany & Co. gears up to launch their New Rose Gold Eau de Parfum. Encompassing lychee and black currant, the fragrance is releasing just in time for the holidays. Known for its dazzling diamonds, their new fragrance is just as carefully constructed. 

The fragrance is created by known perfumer Jerome Epinette of Robertet, it is said to create a radiant experience for its users. The bottle itself screams Tiffany & Co. including its signature Tiffany Blue color at the top of the rose gold bottle. 

With blue rose account being its base, the fragrance includes a fusion of Japanese rose, musk, and iris. Tiffany & Co. specializes in all things diamond, but they are adding this to the list creating an experience inspired by their specialties. 

Completing the fragrance and experience are body lotion and hand cream. The Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Eau de Parfum is available on Tiffanyâ€s website.