Disability-Led Fashion Hits the Market, the New IVYTOPIA Collection is at the ‘Top’ of our Shopping List and Neal’s Yard is Calling on Us to Save The Bees!
Hey FROW fam, happy Friday! We have a star-studded line-up of news for you today… speaking of star studded, what do you think of the Couture Fashion Week drama!? We think Florence Pugh absolutely slayed the red carpet! No questions. Share your thoughts with us on our social media, we love to hear from you. Back to what we have in store today for you though; Queen Bey and Cardi B are releasing new sporty apparel, and Bella Freud is helping Neal’s Yard to save the bees by creating unique limited edition t-shirts – your summer wardrobe is sorted. As well as that, we have some great natural beauty drops for you including Q+A saving our oceans with every drop of their new toner, and Luna Daily bringing us an all new fragrance free collection that caters for women of all ages! Sounds good? We know it does!
Adaptista Champions Accessible Clothing
Adaptista, a bespoke platform offering solution-driven products for people with disabilities, has officially launched in the UK, with disability-led high-end clothing options available for everyone! As well as offering a range of fashion, beauty and lifestyle products for disabled customers, Adaptista is also partnering with ‘Recite Me’ – text-to-speech, translation and magnification tool – to increase the accessibility of the shopping experience. This sounds like the new benchmark for the world of upscale fashion, agree?
Want to know more about Adaptista and their revolutionary approach to shopping? Check out our feature here!
We are Crazy in Love with the New IVY PARK Collection!
IVYTOPIA – remember the name. Adidas and IVY PARK have just announced their newest collaborative collection; and it ticks all our boxes! Size inclusive, gender-neutral, distinct design and built for high grade performance. The collection launches online on the 21st July and in select stores on the 22nd July, so you can get your hands on a variety of swimwear, abstract sportswear including iconic IVY PARK leggings and sports bras, catsuits with mesh panelling and metallic co-ords! Queen Bey and Adidas did NOT come to play this Summer. We don’t know about you, but we know exactly where our payday is going this month…
Kickin’ Negative Societal Changes to the Curb!
Thinking of stepping up your shoe game? Look no further than TOMS’ newest collection created in collaboration with KROST. The limited-edition collection follows KROST’s mission to raise awareness about different societal issues, which has never been more important right now. The tagline to the collaboration, ‘We’re All Friends Here’ is rooted in their shared belief that if we stand together we can make positive change – louder for the people in the back please! The collection features a brand new style called ‘The Gamma’ taken from the iconic DNA of TOMS and the signature KROST design. The collaboration is in support of organisations such as Peace First, a charity that supports young people globally to make change. So if you need to improve your kicks collection, this duo has you covered.
Neal’s Yard Is Causing A Buzz!
Neal’s Yard‘s mission since 2011 has reached new levels with their Parliamentary Petition to save the bees. The brand has joined forces with designer Bella Freud to raise funds by selling limited-edition white t-shirts paying homage to the bee. The t-shirts retail at £25 and are available to purchase from the official Neal’s Yard website. The collaboration comes with the intention of reducing the usage of pesticides and helping farmers to adopt nature-friendly approaches to managing pests, so the impact felt by our fuzzy friends is greatly decreased. All proceeds from exclusive t-shirt sales will be donated to bee conservation, so if you’re going to donate to any causes this year, let this be one of them!
Havaianas X More Joy Bring Us Toe-tally Unreal Footwear…
Iconic Brazilian flip flop brand Havaianas have collaborated with More Joy to bring two new unique pairs of the summer footwear to our doorstep! The new design, inspired by archived Havaianas’ adverts, features a bold footprint holding up a peace sign in colourways red and white to “put a smile” on our feet this season. Retailing at £40, the irreverent flip flop design will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone this summer and embrace the carefree and joyful way of life both Havaianas and More Joy are empowered by, whatever adventure you find yourself going on!
Hottest New Footwear On The Block…
New Balance is introducing a new 9060 silhouette, inspired by the Y2K era. Taking from previous and popular New Balance silhouettes and modernising them for a more urban look. The new design is crafted with mesh and premium pig suede leather for a more high-end and elevated look, featuring a new extended ‘N’ logo in honour of the early 2000’s running shoe styles and 990 series! The first release of the 9060 will retail at £130 and be available to purchase from the 16th July online and in select stores, but don’t worry if the initial colourway doesn’t take your fancy, because there will be a rainbow of new colours being released throughout the rest of 2022 so keep your eyes peeled.
Nudea Blend Comfort & Style With New Second Skin Collection!
What do we want? Comfortable underwear that doesn’t mean we have to compromise on style… and when do we want it? Now, duh! In comes in the form of Nudea‘s latest Second Skin Collection with 360 stretch, that sculpts and smooths without any wires or discomfort. The new range comes in black and three shades of nude, with non-wired bra options and three styles of brief including ‘The Dipped Thong’ (£13), ‘The Midi Brief’ (£15) and ‘The High Waisted Brief’ (£18) – each available in a size range of XS-XXL. The collection will be launching on the 20th July so note that down in your calendar, you don’t want to miss this!
“Let Me Be…” The First Person To Tell You About The New Reebok x Cardi B Drop!
Cardi B is back for the second half of the Reebok x Cardi B “Let Me Be… Enchanted” collection and we like it like that! The newest offering showcases new clothing pieces and an expanded range of the Classic Leather Cardi B V2 (£90) which has now been exaggerated with a lugged outsole and oversized features! As well as the new and improved version of the trainer, Reebok and Cardi B are bringing us a collection of unmissable apparel, including; the ‘Cardi Body Layer’ (£35), ‘Cardi Bralette’ (£45), ‘Cardi Lux Bold HR Tight’ (£65) as well as other must-have pieces. The full collection will be available to shop from the 21st July on both Reebok’s website and Footlocker, in sizes ranging from 2XS to 4X – now THAT is an inclusive sizing range we can get behind!
Riley Studio Creates 100% Recycled Cotton Capsule Collection
Gender free circular fashion brand, Riley Studio, has launched a new capsule collection with PYRATEX entitled “World First”. Made up of 100% recycled cotton, Upcycled 6 is crafted from post-industrial textile cotton waste collected globally. Not only is it better for the planet, but substantially lowers manufacturing costs. So yeah, we’d like to see other brands implementing this ASAP please! The new collection features a variety of different modern silhouettes in the form of jersey trousers, polo shirts and sweaters in a range of muted colours for a business casual look that’s good for the environment and your wardrobe!
Scent & Stress Free Skincare With Luna Daily!
Luna Daily has broken through the noise to bring us effective skincare that doesn’t do sensitive skin any damage. Finding scent-free skincare can be a challenge, one we know all too well *sigh*, but Luna Daily – as usual – has you covered! They have officially extended their fragrance free and hydrating skincare range to bring us even more options for a more nourished complexion – as well as directing some new products at tackling the trials of dry or sore skin during Motherhood and Menopause. No stone unturned! ‘The Everywhere Wash’ (£12) and ‘Spray-to-wipe’ (£8) have also been revamped to be both hydrating and fragrance free, for the most comfortable and intimate skincare experience. Umm, hello? Are these products not in your basket yet… because they should be!
Good for the Sea, Even Better for Your Skin!
Q+A has joined the fight to save our oceans with the new Marine Toning Lotion (£8). The toner is a blend of Irish sea moss, giant kelp algae extract, squalane and hyaluronic acid, to give you a dewy fresh finish and boost your skin’s hydration (sign us up!). In honour of National Marine week, that’s taking place from the 24th July to the 8th August btw, Q+A will be donating 100% of their profits from purchases to the Ocean Conservation Trust!.So, want to get that dewy complexion and do something good for our Oceans? You can buy the new Marine Toning Lotion from Q+A’s website now.
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