HoMie (aka Homelessness of Melbourne incorporated enterprise) is an Australian streetwear initiative, that has collaborated with 2 brands, Champion and Smiley, to release a one-of-a-kind clothing collection called Start With A Smile, with all profits going towards providing clothing, training, and work opportunities for young people.

This collection intends to launch a “kindness revolution” by promoting dialogue, building relationships, and, of course, putting a smile on people’s faces, all while referencing Smiley’s long-running tagline, “Take the Time to Smile.”

HoMie’s profits are used entirely to offer clothing, training, and work possibilities for the young people who participate in its programmes. You will be directly supporting the shared visions by purchasing this limited-edition Champion x HoMie x Smiley collab.

The Smiley, on the other hand, has been a part of numerous countercultural movements for over 50 years, having first appeared in 1971. From Thatcher’s hedonistic acid house scene to the current struggle for climate justice, the famous sign — a grinning, yellow face – has shown up everywhere, sending a message of defiant joy. It’s about to become the face of change once more, as part of a collaboration with Champion.

“This new iteration of our ongoing collaboration with Champion excites us tremendously,” HoMie CEO and Co-Founder Nick Pearce says how this new iteration of this ongoing collaboration with Champion is very exciting and that being represented alongside two great worldwide companies boosts HoMie’s profile to “a whole new level”.

The Champion x HoMie x Smiley collaboration is available at Champion shops and online, as well as on HoMie’s website.

Photos Courtesy – Champion x HoMie x Smiley

At the Tokyo Midtown Grass Square, Louis Vuitton presents SEE LV, an immersive journey spanning more than 160 years of the Maison’s history.

Tokyo is continually at the forefront of culture since it is the political, economical, and cultural centre of Japan. The city is the obvious choice for SEE LV’s 2022 tour since it combines tradition and history with modernity and advancement.

Through immersive and interactive multimedia experiences, SEE LV lets visitors delve deeply into the world of Louis Vuitton by fusing vintage items from the Maison’s historical line with contemporary pieces. The show brings together a stunning collection of contemporary items and early twentieth-century trunks, artistic collaborations, and legendary leather works to explore all parts of Louis Vuitton’s history and creations through a contemporary lens.

The interactive digital experience will allow you to peruse Louis Vuitton’s historical archives from the La Maison Heritage Collection as well as some of the most recent ready-to-wear designs.

The exhibition is available until 21st August.

Address:

Tokyo Midtown

9-7-1 Akasaka,

Minato-kuTokyo

Photo: Louis Vuitton Japan

Thanks to Snapchat, face filters have rapidly grown popular due to their weekly-changing options of fun alterations you can use. And although the popularity in their filters (ex. the famous cute dog one) remains, there are some Instagrammers who’ve taken it to the next level.

Johanna Jaskowska (@johwska) is one who’s collaborated with Instagram to create futuristic and glossy visual AR art for the face, giving true sci-fi vibes. Most of hers make people look almost half human-half robot, playing into the relationship between humans and technology. These are more than a simple dog filter, or ones that attempt to perfect your skin, make you appear slimmer or add extra eyelashes (I know we’ve all tried it before!). Instead, it’s pure art; it demolishes beauty standards, and instead, allows you to step into a completely different character and be experimental with your image and perception.