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Vogue Singapore
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Loro Piana's fall/winter 2025 collection is an ode to equestrian traditions and craftsmanship Vogue Singapore
This fall/winter 2025 season, Loro Piana returns to its roots—offering a wardrobe shaped by equestrian traditions and grounded in texture and intentional details. Inspired by horse riding, the collection draws from the landscapes that have long defined the Maison's materials—Argentina, the Scottish Highlands, New Zealand, and Australia—each place a touchpoint in the story behind the fibres. Women's pieces build on tonal layering and long, uninterrupted lines. Wide-leg trousers often layer beneath buttoned wool skirts, while cropped jackets pair with matching bouclé coats. The Spagna jacket appears both cropped and as a tailored pencil coat. Full-length outerwear is styled open, revealing layers in hues of vanilla, brandy, and deep maple. Quilted bombers meet long column skirts, and a pantskirt—a nod to Argentine riding dress—is cut in dense wool and paired with a soft tobacco silk blouse. The Steph coat is layered over the Parksville jacket, with a matching pants and cap adding texture to the ensemble. Courtesy of Loro Piana Eveningwear follows the same restrained approach, but in lighter materials. Black silk satin skirts and charmeuse shirts take centre stage, often paired with flat boots or wide-brimmed felt hats. The palette narrows to black and ivory, with clean cuts allowing the fabric to carry the mood. A highlight this season is Royal Lightness, a silk blend crafted from ultra-fine Merino wool fibres sourced from Australia and New Zealand. It appears in knits and tailored pieces, adding subtle sheen and lightness without sacrificing structure. In that same vein, the accessories remain minimal yet richly textural. A new iteration of the Extra Bag, the L23, debuts as a more compact version of the original—refined in proportion but equally understated. The Needle bag, reminiscent of vintage knitting cases, is crafted in smooth leather and finished with a softly curved flap. Meanwhile, the Loom bag makes a return, reimagined in nubuck and other tactile finishes, adorned with tonal charms that nod to quiet detail. Many of the looks are grounded with riding boots—offered in both leather and waterproof rubber versions, the latter created in collaboration with Le Chameau. The Talia jacket is paired with the Liddy pants, topped with the Alma hat and finished with riding boots. Courtesy of Loro Piana Menswear matches the women's palette, favouring looser silhouettes. Wool trousers tuck into riding boots; jackets crop or fall like capes over knits and shirts. The Maremma coat returns in cotton cashmere, styled with technical trousers and quilted overshirts. Soft tailoring defines double-breasted blazers and open long coats. Eveningwear includes black smoking suits and quilted gilets layered under silk jackets. The collection was recently shown at an exclusive press preview in Bangkok's historic Summer House at Nai Lert Park. Courtesy of Loro Piana The collection was recently shown at an exclusive press preview in Bangkok's historic Summer House at Nai Lert Park. Courtesy of Loro Piana The collection's Bangkok press preview took place at the Summer House in Nai Lert Park, a rare heritage estate amid quiet greenery. The venue was transformed into an artist's studio, with wooden easels and watercolour landscapes alongside mannequins. Accessories were displayed like objects in a painter's cabinet, and natural materials—travertine, walnut, brushed brass—were thoughtfully placed through the rooms, mirroring the range's palette. For fall/winter 2025, Loro Piana holds steady with careful construction and intentional silhouettes. By anchoring its collection in equestrian dress and landscape-driven materials, the luxury brand reinforces its commitment to function, as well as that charming sense of ease.
CTV News
07-07-2025
- CTV News
B.C. police say motorcyclist performed stunts, reached 3 times speed limit
Once the rider was apprehended, the motorcycle was towed from the scene and impounded for a minimum of seven days, according to police. (Handout) Mounties on Vancouver Island say a 23-year-old man is facing charges of dangerous driving after allegedly driving his motorcycle at three times the legal speed limit on a busy downtown street. A statement Monday from the B.C. Highway Patrol says the motorcycle rider was clocked travelling at a top speed of 193 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in Parksville at around 9:30 p.m. on June 11. Authorities say the rider also performed 'a number of dangerous stunts on a roadway lined with parks, restaurants and crosswalks,' reaching speeds in excess of 130 km/h while performing a wheelie in a 50 km/h zone. 'Fortunately, B.C. Highway Patrol was there and was able to stop and apprehend this driver and put an end to his alleged dangerous behaviour,' the statement said. Once the rider was apprehended, the motorcycle was towed from the scene and impounded for a minimum of seven days, according to police. The rider was scheduled to appear in court to 'face criminal allegations of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle,' the statement said. 'The young rider will have the opportunity to explain his motorcycle skills to a provincial court judge.'
CTV News
07-07-2025
- CTV News
B.C. police say motorcyclist facing charges after travelling 193 km/h in a 60 km/h zone
Once the rider was apprehended, the motorcycle was towed from the scene and impounded for a minimum of seven days, according to police. (Handout) Mounties on Vancouver Island say a 23-year-old man is facing charges of dangerous driving after allegedly driving his motorcycle at three times the legal speed limit on a busy downtown street. A statement Monday from the B.C. Highway Patrol says the motorcycle rider was clocked travelling at a top speed of 193 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in Parksville at around 9:30 p.m. on June 11. Authorities say the rider also performed 'a number of dangerous stunts on a roadway lined with parks, restaurants and crosswalks,' reaching speeds in excess of 130 km/h while performing a wheelie in a 50 km/h zone. 'Fortunately, B.C. Highway Patrol was there and was able to stop and apprehend this driver and put an end to his alleged dangerous behaviour,' the statement said. Once the rider was apprehended, the motorcycle was towed from the scene and impounded for a minimum of seven days, according to police. The rider was scheduled to appear in court to 'face criminal allegations of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle,' the statement said. 'The young rider will have the opportunity to explain his motorcycle skills to a provincial court judge.'
CTV News
11-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
B.C. man drives around with exotic bird perched in classic car
Adam finds out what happens when a toddler who loves birds meets a macaw who loves car rides. Adam finds out what happens when a toddler who loves birds meets a macaw who loves car rides. PARKSVILLE, B.C. — When Evalyn Fitzsimmons walked out on her balcony to look through her binoculars to look for her young daughter's favourite things, she expected to find the usual birds. 'Quinn looks up at them,' Evalyn smiles at her toddler. 'And when the ravens do that throaty sound, she's like blah-blah-bloop-bloop.' When Quinn's not answering the call of the wild birds perched on the tree across the street, she's asking to visit the injured ones being rehabilitated at the animal sanctuary. So, you can imagine how the toddler felt when she noticed, riding in a classic car on the street below them, an unusual bird. 'Is that a macaw?' Quinn's dad David Kelleher yells down from the balcony. 'Yeah,' Jim Turner answers as the blue and gold macaw perches on the car's windshield. After David asks if Quinn can come down and meet the motoring macaw, Jim stops the car and introduces us to Admiral Nelson. 'He's a good companion,' Jim says as Admiral Nelson alternated between sitting on his arm and climbing up his shoulder to snuggle up near his neck. 'He's a very good companion.' Jim says Admiral Nelson first bonded with him when the bird was a baby, and for the past 25 years the macaw has followed his man everywhere. 'He's been in schools, he's been in hospitals, he's been in old folks' homes,' Jim says. 'Even when I'm in the shower he's on my shoulder.' And whenever Jim gets the car ready, Admiral Nelson jumps up on his perch in the passenger seat. The bird seems to relish the rides and the people they meet along the way. 'The worst thing for him was COVID. He had to stay home for a year and a half,' Jim says. 'That's when he started pulling feathers, which is what parrots do when they're unhappy.' But as soon as they returned to visiting others, Jim says Admiral Nelson's plucking decreased, feathers increased, and mood took flight. 'He's a flock animal,' Jim says. 'And people are his flock.' And today, Admiral Nelson is expanding his flock by raising one of his legs to include Quinn and her family. 'Kids started waving at him,' Jim says as Admiral Nelson lifts his leg again. 'So that's why he's waving now.' Quinn responds by raising her arm in return, before sharing more than a few smiles. 'Anytime I can put a smile on people's faces, it's a good day,' Jim tells them. So, the next time Quinn and her mom are searching for birds up in the trees, they'll also look down from their balcony on the road, in the hope of waving at their new feathered friend driving by.
CTV News
05-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
3 injured after boat explosion in Vancouver Island community
Debris is seen in the water at Deep Bay Marina following a boat explosion on June 5, 2025. Three people have been hospitalized following a boat explosion in Deep Bay, a small Vancouver Island community north of Parksville. Firefighters said the blast was reported around 10 a.m. Thursday at the Deep Bay Marina, and that crews arrived to find three people suffering burns. 'It was heard a great distance away, and locals jumped in to help get the people out of the boat,' said Fire Chief George Lenz of Deep Bay Fire Rescue. Two of the victims were airlifted to hospital, while the third was taken away in a ground ambulance. B.C. Emergency Health Services said one of the patients was in critical condition, one was in serious condition and the third was in stable condition. It's unclear what caused the explosion, which also caused extensive damage to neighbouring vessels. Lenz described this type of incident as 'very rare.' 'We don't normally see a lot incidents in boats,' Lenz said. 'In my 34 years, I've only seen a handful.' With files from CTV News Vancouver Island's Scott Cunningham
