There’s no denying the excitement that comes when new fashion arrivals hit stores. Like a window into the future, the debut of fresh, covetable accessories and ready-to-wear into the retail fold shapes the season’s trends. And every It-item, like Bottega’s puddle boots, were once online and in-store drops. These particular pieces are like the new kids on the shelf, awaiting their destiny for sartorial greatness. Even iconic fashion totems, like the Hermés Kelly bag accrued a little time in-store before reaching the heights of fame. But in our fast-paced world, where trends are rising and falling and disappearing faster than ever (except for, lately, comfortwear), the shopping lists we make can be rendered irrelevant in a matter of days or weeks. It can be difficult to suss out the investment-worthy items from those that are fleeting.
The pandemic has also completely disrupted an already shifting fashion calendar and ushered in more seasonless collectsions. More and more brands are turning towards capsules and one-off drops more frequently throughout the year. Exciting? Yes. Daunting to navigate? Potentially. But not to worry, below, we’ve created a guide for seamlessly navigating this week’s newest arrivals. From Louis Vuitton and visual artist Urs Fischer’s playful monogrammed puffer, to luxury pajama brand Sleeper’s launch of their new home range, this week’s must-have au courant collectsables do not disappoint.
In anticipation of the Lunar New Year on February 12, many fashion houses are leaning into Ox motifs. Gucci has crafted a lineup of pieces that feature the famous Japanese manga character Doraemon in celebration of the animation’s 50th anniversary, and will be releasing a Doraemon x Gucci collectsion that hones in on the Ox later this month.
Canada Goose released the brand’s most sustainable parka to date, made from recycled and undyed fabrics, 100% responsibly-sourced down, and reclaimed fur. With a sleek look, this warm parka is the ideal option to stock up on as we traverse the coldest months of the year.
Jonathan Andreson’s latest imaginative collectsion for Loewe features the characters from cult-favorite Japanese animated film, My Neighbor Totoro. Many signature Loewe pieces, like this woven raffia bag, get a magical Totoro touch up.
Though it’s winter, the weather can be odd—one day somewhat balmy, the next quite cold. With life taking place predominantly at home, the loafer, particularly this one from Tod’s, is shaping up to be the indoor/outdoor shoe of the season due to it’s easy wearability.
Pattaraphan’s unisex lockets launched today ahead of Valentine’s Day. 10% of all sales will be donated to Baan Dek Foundation, which helps children find access to education, health and safety services throughout Thailand.
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