THE NEW BALENCIAGA.COM IS NOW LIVE
Over the past year Wednesday has joined forces with the House of Balenciaga under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquière to create the new transactional home of Balenciaga.com.
Balenciaga has been an internationally acclaimed fashion house since 1937. Cristobal Balenciaga was deemed “the master of us all” by Christian Dior and since 1997 driven by the vision and the ambition of Nicolas Ghesquière the House came back strong as a leading player on the international fashion scene.
Wednesday have been working side by side with Balenciaga to interpret these timeless and unsurpassable designs into a digital transactional home. This new website’s creative concept was conceived with the intent of showcasing the immense detail that is crafted into each and every item whilst maintaining the refined and minimalist style of the house of Balenciaga. Fundamental to this concept, Wednesday created an innovative zoom function that enables the user to to explore and discover content throughout the site in two contrasting viewpoints wherever they are, creating both a seamless shopping and immersive brand experience.
In addition to Balenciaga.com, Wednesday have been working with the Maison on a Social Media strategy which aligns the brand with the social ecosystem of the modern world. This strategy will launch alongside the new website and evolve over the forthcoming months and years.
To experience the site please visit Balenciaga.com and to keep up to date with developments, ‘Like’ Balenciaga on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter
BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER OF MR PORTER
Wednesday have launched a campaign which allows people around the world the exclusive opportunity of becoming a Founding Member of MR PORTER – the forthcoming Men’s Destination for Style.
MR PORTER will bring a new offering to the men’s retail marketplace, selling the most discerning selection of male fashion – including the big names like Ralph Lauren, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Dunhill, Burberry but also accessories specialists such as Valextra bags, John Lobb shoes, Lock&Co hats and leatherwear by Swayne Adeney Brigg among others. It will deliver in 170 countries around the world and in one day in New York and in London.
Like for its women’s version NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER will be beyond the pure e-commerce experience, offering an editorial content with fashion advice, articles, interviews, videos and fashion pages to find some inspiration and guide the clients during shopping.
Wednesday have been working on all elements of the creation and forthcoming launch of MR PORTER. The Founding Member campaign will allow people the opportunity to register to become a Founding Member and benefit from all the privileges that this brings – including exclusive access to the site before the rest of the world. The campaign is the first in a series of viral and digital marketing initiatives.
For your chance to become a Founding Member visit MrPorter.com
WEDNESDAY HAVE LAUNCHED ‘HM LOVES LANVIN’
The wait is almost over. Wednesday have launched the Lanvin designer collaboration website on HM.com where visitors can explore ”The Show”, the surreal and spectacular campaign video, directed by Mike Figgis (the man responsible for Leaving Las Vegas and other classic films…) and starring Natasha Poly.
The collection is also unveiled for the first time without question a landmark translation of Alber Elbaz’s talent for wit and fantasy for a wider audience. “I never wanted to do it, because it seemed like giving ideas away like giving a child for adoption….But everything in life is timing. I feel that the world is changing.”
The collection is available to buy online and in stores on 23rd November.
Click here to see the campaign, watch The Show and explore the collection on HM.com
WEDNESDAY ARE WORKING WITH CLEMENS-EN-AUGUST
Wednesday are working with Clemens en August the innovative fashion brand created by Alexander Brenninkmeijer. Clemens en August creates classic mens and womens designs with a Rock’n'Roll twist. The collection uses clean cut, simple lines to create a bold shape with sporadic injections of a conspicuous print or a dusting of gold – and often draws comparisons in style to the early collections of Jil Sander and Helmut Lang.
Alexander is an inspiring entrepreneur selling through twice yearly pop-up store tours throughout 13 countries and online. With advertising purely word of mouth and no brick-and-mortar stores, Clemens en August has a loyal following amongst the creative media and design community.
Clemens en August’s loyalty to high quality in both material and manufacture combined with classic designs, minimalism and interesting detail, and low overheads, creates timeless, unique pieces which come at surprisingly affordable prices.
The new site will be coming soon to www.clemensenaugust.com
WEDNESDAY ARE WORKING WITH H&M ON THEIR LATEST DESIGNER COLLABORATION – LANVIN FOR H&M
Wednesday are working with H&M on their latest designer collaboration – with the renowned fashion house Lanvin.
Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver will be translating the dream they create for Lanvin to a bigger audience. As Alber Elbaz puts it: “I loved the idea that H&M was going luxury, rather than Lanvin going public. I thought it was a smart idea, so I say “I do”.”
Watch the first teaser for the forthcoming film, released on November 2nd, here - and stay tuned for the next installment.