Year: 2023
Versace takes residency of The Selfridges Corner Shop at the luxury department store’s
flagship on Oxford Street, London.
The space is dedicated to Versace Icons, the House’s collection of definitive wardrobe
pieces inspired by Versace’s tailoring know how and decades of experience dressing
courageous women. At the heart of the collection is a boned corset foundation that
creates the iconic Versace hourglass silhouette, whether in sculpted evening dresses,
precision cut tailored jackets, or the bustier proposed as a new tank top.
A selection of pieces from the Women’s Fall-Winter 2023 maintains the signature
silhouette in more seasonal styles. The collection, that debuted on the runway in Los
Angeles earlier this year, references the energy, glamour and power of Hollywood, and
clashes these with contemporary Versace attitude.
Key pieces from the Versace Icons and Fall-Winter 2023 collections available within the
pop-up include:
- Bags and accessories in the Greca Goddess line, including the new top handle
and tote bags, each defined by the House code Greca hardware and exquisite
Italian craftsmanship - Versace Icons—soft leather tailoring, perfectly cut evening dresses, and the
“DV” pant suit, the go to uniform of the House’s Chief Creative Director,
Donatella Versace - A selection of dresses and coats from the Fall-Winter 2023 collection available
exclusively in the UK at The Selfridges Corner Shop, including the cloquet dress
worn by Kendall Jenner for the finale of the fashion show in Los Angeles, and a
Greca Goddess mini bag in golden quilted satin - Denim styles which elevate the material into tailored pieces including a blouson
coat and jacket with rounded couture shoulders, and straight leg tailored pants - Signature tailoring in deep black grain de poudre wool, including jackets and
dresses with straight shoulder lines which create the Versace hourglass
silhouette - Coats, evening dresses, shirts, and leather skirts featuring a crocodile motif,
whether as embossed leather, intricately quilted satin, or semi-transparent silk
devoré - Selection of sunglasses, belts, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories
The space is designed in the Versace color palette of black, pure white, and golden metal
and features bespoke display pieces and immersive features including:
- A Versace Icons photo stand, inviting visitors to photograph their iconic selves
and show that an icon remains an icon wherever they go; from day to night,
street to school-run, office to opera. Photos can be printed as a keepsake - The structural shape and artistry of the new Greca Goddess top handle bag is
emphasized through an exaggerated sculpture display within the central
window - A diamond pattern across walls and display plinths is inspired by that on the
floor of the Versace Palazzo at Via Gesù 12 in Milan - For the opening two weeks of the space, visitors will receive a complimentary
white and black germini flower stem wrapped in paper featuring the House’s
Barocco motif. Complimentary posters of the Fall-Winter 2023 campaign
starring Gigi Hadid, and chocolate coins wrapped in Medusa-embossed golden
foil, will be gifted upon entry throughout the residency
Versace at The Selfridges Corner Shop is now open.
Vogue and Selfridges have collaborated to co-create an exclusive nine-piece VOGUE WORLD: LONDON merchandise collection. This has been designed especially for cast, crew and creative directors to wear during VOGUE WORLD: LONDON dress rehearsals, in the lead up to the one night only performance at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Thursday 14 September.
Merchandise includes tees, hoodies, caps and hats and a reusable coffee cup, all made from organic cotton or recycled materials. The collection features playful theatre language – “QUIET PLEASE! The show is about to begin” and “PERFORMANCE IN PROGRESS” – to commemorate Vogue’s multi-act celebration of the British performing arts.
The limited-edition VOGUE WORLD merchandise is available to buy exclusively at Selfridges London and Selfridges.com from today, Tuesday 12 September, as well as a selected range Vogue Collection pieces from classic logo tees to tote bags.
Visitors to Selfridges will find a VOGUE WORLD: LONDON Newsstand in the London store’s Accessories Hall, created as part of the store-wide creative scheme Yellow Pages, which reimagines Selfridges as a directory of now and showcases the latest in fashion, design and culture. Alongside the merch, British Vogue’s super September issue will be available.
“Vogue World: London will be an unforgettable show lighting up the West End and kicking off LFW, we’re so excited to partner with Selfridges on this collection for the cast and crew to commemorate an occasion like this. It’s a joy to invite shoppers to get even closer to the Vogue World: London action, and take a piece of the show home with them” – Naomi Smart, Commerce Director
“Vogue is thrilled to launch exclusive Vogue World merchandise for the first time with Selfridges in celebration of Vogue World: London. We hope this collection of night at the theatre inspired t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and mugs can bring the excitement of Vogue World to those attending the show in person as well as joining us via livestream. Our newsstand pop up at Selfridges shows the continuation of the Vogue World: New York to Vogue World: London.” – Willow Lindley, Market and Collaborations Director
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The new fourth floor space launches with a six-week program of up-and-coming and established talent curated by multi-faceted creative Jamz Supernova
September 2023. This autumn, Selfridges opens a new permanent event space on the fourth floor called The Selfridges Lounge. At the Selfridges Lounge, visitors can enjoy music and cultural programming, complemented by a late-night bar offer.
Opening Thursday 7th September, the Selfridges Lounge introduces its first residency by Jamz Supernova, Jamz Supernova Selects. The multi-faceted creative is a label head, radio host, DJ, podcaster, and true tastemaker, known for selecting sounds that span musical genres and subcultures. Jamz Supernova Selects will host a total of 24 events running over six weeks on Wednesday – Saturday nights. On Saturday evenings a DJ has been picked by Jamz to curate the sound of the evening, taking customers on an audio journey led by some of London’s most renowned selectors.
Each week will have a dedicated theme:
Week 1 will be a Celebration of NOW. This will be the first of the live music showcases, focusing on talent to know, handpicked by Jamz, including Scottish native Terra Kin, R&B experimentalist Tony Njoku and jazz adjacent harpist & singer Muva of Earth. The Saturday Selector will be hosted by DJs Charlie Dark and Jamz Supernova who will go back2back on vinyl and provide the vibes for guests ahead of their weekend.
Week 2 coincides with London Fashion week, showcasing a Celebration of Expression. It will start with a live podcast from Reign with Josh Smith having unfiltered conversations about life with a special guest. A party celebrating fashion and being unapologetically your best self hosted by Lady Shaka and a listening playback with South London local jazz drummer and composer Yussef Dayes for his debut album.. Saturday Selector will be hosted by Anu, who will be curating a seamless colourful palette of music ranging from nostalgic Bollywood soundtracks, new age walls of ambience, early Hosono and party anthems.
To support after the buzz of London Fashion, week 3 will welcome Recovery Week. Customers will be able to enjoy poetry from Award winning Nigerian British writer Yomi Ṣode; bringing a one-off immersive night of poetry as he performs work from his book “Manorism”. DJ and facilitator of the Artist Recovery Club, Ruby Savage will create a bespoke one-off workshop “Artist way Workshop” for anyone wanting to enhance their Creativity. Roses Gabor and DJ Martha will host a sound bath creating a full-body meditative experience, and London broadcaster, DJ Zakia brings her musical finds to the space for the Saturday Selector.
In Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop week 4, music discovery platform & label Mixtape Madness who have been synonymous for shining a light on UK Rap and it’s sub cultures over the years will host a live music showcase. As well as a panel discussion with two of the UK’s finest Hip Hop DJ’s and tastemakers Sarah Love & Shortee Blitz, discussing hip hop in the UK. Livin’ Proof UK’s best hip-hop party is retiring this year and will be celebrated with a pop up party paying homage to their legacy with music supplied by Raji Rags and Theo Motive. Legendary DJ Swerve will host a Saturday selector exploring his love for hip hop music.
Week 5 will celebrate Black History Month and Black Culture. Kickstarting with a live music showcase including UK singer’s Cherise, Toni Sancho and Anaiis. Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson will take part in a panel discussion exploring the Caribbean contribution musically, politically and socially hosted by Nathaniel Cochrane. The Southeast London music platform founded by women, Born and Bread will host a party celebrating Black Music in all forms from Afro beats to Dancehall, Hip Hop and R&B. Multi-Award-winning DJ Larizzle will be hosting the week’s Saturday session, playing his love for the sounds of Amapiano, Tribal House and UK Funky house.
The final week, week 6 is all about the Future of Music. There will be a live music showcase from Jamz Supernova’s label Future Bounce celebrating its 5th birthday.Showcasing the breadth & diversity including Sola, Treasure Bloom and Bikoko. There will be a music panel on the future of music and AI, hosts Georgia LA and Glor1a Adaerti will explore what the future of music looks like against the technological advancements and the positive possibilities that can come from fusing the two. Eastern Margins, the East and Southwest Asian collective and label are changing the conversation will be hosting a party and playing music by artists from the diaspora they celebrate a spectrum of sounds. With the final Saturday Selector Vanessa Maria who has recently has been named as a leader in shaping the future of London’s nightlife will round up the residency with a bang, with a finale night to remember.
Curator Jamz Supernova comments: “What an exciting project to be a part of! Selfridges is such an institution. Walking through the doors feels magical, everything has a place and the attention to detail is second to none. That’s what I wanted to capture and create with the programming for The Selfridges Lounge. Hand selected, carefully curated events that shine a light on beautiful artists on the rise, a safe space for interesting conversations, celebrations of culture and moments to dance. These are the things that nourish me, and I hope that this programme of events with Jamz Supernova Selects can feel like a weekly treat!”
Tickets are £15 and can be booked by visiting Selfridges.com.
Customers can access the very best of Selfridges through Selfridges Unlocked. Open to everyone, Selfridges Unlocked gives Keyholders exclusive perks including first look launches, events, prize draws, free shipping, regular donations and more. Unlocked Keyholders can gain early access to tickets at The Selfridges Lounge through their personal accounts page via the app or online.