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British Heritage and contemporary mythology meet in a quietly powerful debut collaboration between Barbour and Feng Chen Wang, launching January 9, 2026. Rooted in shared values of authenticity, storytelling, and craft, the capsule collection bridges the British countryside with Eastern symbolism, offering a considered dialogue between past and present, function and feeling.

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In 2026, CHANEL opens a new chapter in the story of Ruge Noir, inviting Ammy Drammeh, a member of the COMETES COLLECTIVE, to reinterpret one of the house’s most enduring signatures. 

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Since Gabrielle Chanel first introduced cosmetics in the 1920s, beauty at Chanel has never been about excess. Rather, it celebrates clarity, impeccable textures and colours that feel timeless, instead of trend driven. The house’s approach to beauty is to enhance one’s natural features, to refine rather than disguise.

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Launched in 2019, Treehouse Hotels is a brand rooted in community and wellness, encouraging guests to interact with local nature and activities. With locations in Manchester, London, and Silicon Valley, each playful hotel imagines every detail “through the carefree, optimistic lens of childhood,” and executes this vision with a refined, nature-inspired elegance.

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Launching on March 31st, the return of the restaurant’s Diner Deluxe tradition comes with a fresh new menu for guests to sample, with classics including Eggs Benedict and Imperiale on offer. The idea is simple to create a place where guests can enjoy a glass of champagne, without sitting down for a three-course meal.

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While we enter the cold winter months, premium Italian footwear brand AGL has made it clear that we must look to the future with their new Spring Summer 2026 collection Urban Jungle. Described as shoes for the city’s modern woman, the collection celebrates energy and fearlessness at a time where life opens up to being a little more joyous, and everyone is outside again. 

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Johnny Marr is a man who loves guitars. His passion is apparent when we catch up over the phone on a bright October afternoon. He doesn’t seem to see guitars as objects or instruments, more as vessels. To Marr, guitars hold memories better than his own brain. Each one he owns (all 132 of them) contains a special moment, an iconic...

Milano Cortina 2026 will mark OMEGA’s 32nd occasion serving as Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932. In celebration of this role, the brand will, for the very first time, host a dedicated brand home throughout the Winter sporting competition. 

A popular members-only destination throughout the Olympic Summer Games in...

Heineken® Studio’s latest collaboration with interior designer Axel Chay introduces a bespoke new brew with a uniquely designed can and ‘Social Set’ that includes a tray, coaster and glassware. These pieces have been crafted to enhance social experiences when bringing both new and old friends together over a drink.

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The interception between architecture and design have always been central to Maison Margiela’s creative identity. Continuing on from their iconic legacy in the fashion world, the Maison has launched their own luxury residencies, centred around their defining design features of deconstruction, trompe-l’œil, and transformation.

The l...

Lipstick has always been a staple – instantly recognisable, deeply personal, endlessly expressive. Yet, as beauty has evolved, the science and genetics behind the lipstick has not been altered. That is, until now.

Enter REFY Lip Stick: the brand’s most ambitious product to date. Minimal by design but maximal in impact, it is a fus...

Infiniment Coty Paris revisits its origins with the reawakening of Ambre Antique, the 1905 creation of founder and perfumer, François Coty, now reborn in a contemporary reconstruction that celebrates the brand’s storied heritage, 120 years on from its first release.

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Image credits: Visit Ljubljana & Birdie Ljubljana

There’s a moment, as you walk along the Ljubljanica River, when you realise why the locals call this “a city made for people.” The air feels unhurried; bicycles glide past painted façades, café chatter drifts over cobblestones, and every...

Where intellect meets allure, luxury fragrance house MIND GAMES unveils its latest move on the olfactory chessboard – Playmate and Check Please, two bold additions to its acclaimed Soulmate Collection. Launching exclusively at Selfridges and mindgamesfragrance.com on October 30, these scents mark a milestone for the fast-rising house celebrated for its craftsmanship, conceptual...

Backstage at LJFW photographed by Anja Smaka

The 16th edition, held from October 16-19, 2025, wasn’t just a platform; it was a potent symbol of responsibility, cultural depth, and self-confident boutique identity. This season, the narrative was clear: designers are daring to delve deep into history, tech...

Crafted from recycled and bio-based materials, including ethically sourced acetate and reclaimed metals, each pair reflects Avanguard’s mission to reduce environmental impact without compromising quality. The collection features sleek silhouettes, bold colourways, and durable frames designed to make a statement while treading lightly on the planet.

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Sitting in Argüelles at the edge of the Gran Vía, the Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza stands as a quiet nod to the city’s brutalist soul. The €51 million renovation by Estudio Caramba has given the space a contemporary identity while preserving its characteristic hexagonal pillars, conceived by architect Luis González Cruz in the 1970s. A short walk fr...

In celebration of her third studio album, released in August this year, singer-songwriter Laufey partnered with principal ballet dancers to create four exclusive ballet films featuring tracks from the record. Known for her unique blend of jazz, classical and pop, Laufey brings a cinematic quality to her music that naturally lends itself to visual storytelli...

Savile Row, a street synonymous with the term “bespoke,” embodying the duality of heritage and bold innovation, is no stranger to the snips of shears against fabric, transcending atelier into art forms. Now, Penhaligon’s has extracted that very essence into a fragrance: The Cut. The house’s newest eau de parfum and a prominent tr...

At Fashion Scout this season, FJU Talents presented a masterclass in quiet innovation. Four emerging designers, Chih-Wen Kuo, Juan-Juan Xu, Yi-Zhen Lin and Ying Chu, transformed the runway into a dialogue between craft and emotion, weaving Taiwan’s cultural memory into modern silhouettes. From knitwear that maps time and loss to sculptural forms that explore connection, each co...

When Chiyue Dai sent her models down the runway at London Fashion Week with the scent of salt air and echoes of a Shanghai dockyard lingering in the imagination, it felt less like a debut and more like a homecoming. Pai Tou, her SS26 collection, traces the memory of her mother, one of the first women in 1990s Shanghai’s internatio...

Manchester’s nightlife takes centre stage this October as ASICS and Foot Locker join forces with local institution Habitat for the drop of two exclusive Gel-Kinetic Fluent colour ways – available only at Foot Locker.

Arriving in a sleek all-black iteration for men and a white,...

On the 25th of September, New York was baptised in cobalt as the house unveiled Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif, its latest olfactory weapon. The venue? Le Jardin Sur Maison. A space so exquisite it made the Empire State Building blush. Yes, its famous lights glowed blue. Subtle, right?

Olivier Polge, CHANEL’s perfumer and alchemist-in-chief,...

The event captivated the audience with a unique interactive runway showcasing models, which was held at the restaurant, Kitty Hawk.

Victoria Price, the founder of Emello, built this brand with an intention for women who carry elegance and substance. The name Emello is derived from the Latin word “rival” which e...

If the gilded walls of Café Royal Grill could talk, they would surely have some wild stories to tell. Over the last 160 years, Hotel Café Royal has welcomed an array of distinguished guests, from royalty and members of high society to celebrities and Hollywood stars including Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde, Brigi...

Harrods has unveiled an exclusive new pop-up, the Johnnie Walker Vault Boutique, which will run for three weeks from 3rd to 25th October 2025. The activation marks the debut of a collaboration with fashion designer and creative director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing, introducing two exclusive new items: The Couture Blend, a limited-edition whisky expertly c...

Sat inside Madrid’s impressive City Hall–a 20th century building known as the Palacio de Cibeles, reflecting the sky through the beautiful vaulted windows above us–we find ourselves in what was once a mail-sorting room. Today, City Hall has transformed into a catwalk for the “Desfiles en la Ciudad” (Fashion Shows in the City) initiative, around which Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week...

The energy was palpable, the lively, chattering, and well-dressed audience gathered beneath red spotlights and an exposed ceiling, ready for a display that promised to be much more than a fashion show, it was a statement. With the runway entrance down a stately staircase and the rhythm of Amapiano setting the mood for each designer the event achieved its ai...

Positioned midway down a quiet street in Paris’ 9th arrondissement, the 5-star hotel is a quiet escape from the bustling market street of Rue Cadet. 

As you step through the doors, you’re warmly welcomed into the hotel’s café, adorned floor to ceiling with beautiful upholstery by acclaimed interior architect Martin Brudnizki. His botanical designs cover the...

Swiss watchmaker OMEGA has revealed its latest collection, marked by the campaign titled “My Little Secret”. The new Aqua Terra 30 mm series, featuring 12 distinctive timepieces, is an elegant reimagining of the original Aqua Terra watch launched 23 years ago. In honour of the occasion, the OMEGA team gathered a celebration of guests–including campaign ambassador Ashley Graham–...

London was transformed into a vibrant fashion mecca this past weekend as Fashion Week took centre stage. Kicking it all off on Thursday night was Belvedere Vodka, debuting its latest creation, Dirty Brew, at an exclusive club event hosted at the iconic Dalston coffee spot, All Press Roastery.

This unique venue seamle...

Prada’s It girls (and boys) are back – moving as one for the brand’s Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, which channels freedom, unity, and the quiet power of motion.

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons have delivered another stellar collection, capturing the chaos of real life in motion. Led by their ever-striking mus...

‘Lobster Yards’ a new, free public pop-art takeover at Borough Yards, the lifestyle destination situated between the South Bank and Borough Market, London. And what exactly does ‘Lobster Yards’ entail you may ask? Well, essentially, it consists of five over two-meter-high sculptures, an over four-meter-high inflatable and building takeovers of surrealist lo...

Whether commuting to work, packing for a weekend away, or carrying a suitcase full of clothes and magazines to fashion week, Kapten & Son helps you stay cool, calm, and collected–the perfect façade we’re all striving for.

The Heathrow Aluminium Check In case, in silver, was my poison of choice for my latest trip to Madrid fashion wee...

Created by star perfumer Amandine Clerc-Marie, this new parfum takes the signature vanilla notes we know and love and cranksthem up a notch. “I wanted to amplify the power and sensuality of the three vanilla accords at the heart of Goddess,” Amandine shares. But she didn’t stop there – a soft suede note sneaks in at the base, adding a warm, tactile twist that feels like wrappin...