SM—Round Up: 2025-08-06
A Luxury Icon and A Trip to Utah
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How Hotel Il Pellicano Became a Luxury Icon
The iconic Il Pellicano just turned 60. Tucked into the cliffs of Monte Argentario on the Tuscan coast, it’s long been a quiet haven for European aristocrats, Hollywood stars, and fashion insiders. Originally opened in the 1960s as a love project by an American-British couple, the hotel quickly became known for its effortless elegance — think linen tablecloths, terracotta floors, and sea views that feel like something out of a Slim Aarons photograph. It wasn’t flashy, but that was the point. It captured a kind of lived-in luxury that made it timeless.
Highsnobiety’s recent feature looks at how Il Pellicano has held onto its magic through the decades. Under the care of the Scìo family, it’s evolved without ever losing its soul — still intimate, still sun-soaked, still inspiring a certain kind of wardrobe and worldview. The article reflects on its cultural legacy, not just as a hotel, but as a mood: one that continues to shape fashion editorials, design palettes, and the modern idea of Italian escape.
A Conversation On Colour with Halleroed
Halleroed – the Stockholm-based design studio behind some of the most interesting retail spaces in fashion – recently sat down with Blēo to talk about colour, materiality and their process. Founded by Christian and Ruxandra Halleroed, the studio is known for its stripped-back, materially rich interiors for brands like Acne Studios, Toteme, and Byredo. Touching on how they think about tone, balance, and emotion, the conversation unpacks how they approach designing spaces and how tools like restraint, texture, and quiet decisions can have a lasting impact.
Jonathan Anderson to be Sole Creative Director for Dior
After the news that Jonathan Anderson would be stepping down from Loewe, Dior has officially confirmed his appointment as the sole creative director of womenswear, menswear, and haute couture. The announcement follows the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri and marks the first time since Gianfranco Ferré that one designer will oversee all creative divisions at Dior — a bold consolidation of vision at one of fashion’s most influential houses.
Already helming JW Anderson and collaborating with Uniqlo, Anderson’s new role at Dior will bring his annual output to an extraordinary 18 collections a year. It positions him as one of the most prolific designers of our time — balancing commercial success with conceptual depth, and navigating everything from mass-market capsules to couture. With his distinctive blend of craft, wit, and cultural fluency, Anderson’s expanded presence signals not just a new era for Dior, but a broader shift in the role of the modern creative director.
Turnstile: Never Enough
Turnstile is heading to the big screen. The Baltimore-based band, known for 2021’s smash hit “Glow On”, is releasing a new concert film titled Turnstile: Never Enough ahead of their newest album release. Directed by band members Brendan Yates & Pat McCrory, the film is set for a limited theatrical release this summer — a rare move for a band still rooted in underground culture.
Shot across multiple live shows, the film blends concert footage with experimental visuals, aiming to capture the visceral energy and emotional release of a Turnstile performance. More than just a live recording, Never Enough offers a cinematic portrait of a band that’s reshaping what punk looks and sounds like in 2025 — part community, part catharsis, and entirely their own.
Ackermann Heads West
Another week, another designer turned cowboy. Fresh off Satisfy’s Wyoming escapade, Haider Ackermann is the latest to head west — this time to Utah, to preview his latest collection for Canada Goose in a cinematic expedition with a crew of artists, athletes, and activists.
It’s part of a bigger move for Ackermann, who was recently named creative director at Tom Ford. The Utah project wasn’t just about gear — it was a statement of intent: pared-back silhouettes, technical fabrics, and a sense of quiet power that feels right on time. Less campaign shoot, more spiritual reset, it marks the beginning of what looks like a very Haider approach to fashion — soulful, sharp, and slightly dust-covered.
It’s been a busy stretch for Ackermann. After being named the new creative director of Tom Ford earlier this year, and dropping a tightly edited, high-design outerwear collaboration with Canada Goose, this Utah moment feels like both a breather and a reset. But even in the middle of nowhere, his presence reads as pure fashion — part rugged poet, part modern cowboy, and fully in his era. If the fashion world is having a western moment, Haider’s already at the saloon, drink in hand.
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