Fashion brief

New vision for YSL

Luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent has announced that it has appointed Anthony Vaccarello as its new creative director. The Belgian designer, who succeeds Hedi Slimane, has previously worked for his namesake brand, as well as Fendi and Versus Versace. Vaccarello will show his first collection for Yves Saint Laurent in October during Paris Fashion Week, the company says.

Unique installation

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Bottega Veneta recently presented a traveling installation Behind the Intrecciato in Shanghai. The exhibition pays tribute to its heritage using some of its most iconic offering: the Veneta, the Cabat and the Knot. The installation allows visitors to enter the handbags and understand its craftsmanship and creativity. The event is part of the celebration of 50th anniversary of the brand's founding and marks 15 years since Tomas Maier became its creative director.

Montblanc wins

Montblanc's M writing-instrument collection recently won the Red Dot: Best of the Best 2016 Award, one of the most recognized awards in the design world. The collection is a collaboration between Montblanc and Australian designer Marc Newson. It is a combination of Montblanc's fine writing culture and the distinctive design language of Marc Newson, representing a new generation of writing instruments, the jury says.