FROW News #124: M&S' Oxford Street Flagship, Glow Recipe's Banana Comeback & Why Everyone's Talking About UPFs 👀✨
From fashion moments making headlines to beauty launches worth adding to your basket and lifestyle conversations everyone seems to be having, here's what's actually worth your attention this week. ⬇️
Missed Ted Baker? You Might Be Getting Your Own Store Back Sooner Than You Think 👗
Ted Baker's comeback is continuing, with reports that the brand is preparing to open its first standalone UK store since disappearing from the high street two years ago. It follows the brand's return to Selfridges Birmingham this week, giving shoppers another sign that Ted Baker is serious about rebuilding its retail presence.
The location hasn't been confirmed just yet, but after watching one of Britain's best-known fashion names disappear almost overnight, it's good to see the comeback story gathering momentum.
House of CB's Forever Collection Isn't Finished Yet 🌷
Think you've seen everything from House of CB's Forever collection? Not quite. Drops 1 and 2 are already available, but Drop 3 arrives on 20th July, with one final drop following on 27th July. The Amina Pink Vintage Rose Print Georgette Maxi Tea Dress (£199) is already catching our eye, bringing soft florals and vintage-inspired romance to summer occasion dressing. Safe to say, we'll be keeping an eye on what's still to come.
On Is Asking Us to Look at Trainers a Little Differently 👟
Performance, comfort and style usually top the list when we're shopping for trainers, but On wants us to think about something else too. The Swiss sportswear brand has now produced more than one million pairs using CleanCloud™, a material made in part from captured carbon emissions.
It's a bold rethink of how trainers can be made without compromising on performance, proving innovation doesn't have to come at the expense of style. More information available on the On website. If this is what the future of trainers looks like, we're intrigued. One thing's for sure: the conversation is no longer just about colourways.
Elizabeth Scarlett Is Bringing the Mediterranean to Your Everyday Essentials ☀️🌸
Whether you're jetting off abroad or making the most of a British staycation, Elizabeth Scarlett's new Golden Days collection has arrived just in time for summer. Inspired by Mediterranean escapes, the latest drop brings fresh colours and floral embroidery to the brand's signature pouches, wash bags and travel accessories. The Everyday Pouch starts from £32, with every purchase continuing to support wildlife conservation projects around the world.
Marella Is Making the Case for Great Tailoring 🤍
Some wardrobe staples never go out of style, and a great blazer is one of them. Marella's latest collection, fronted by Irina Shayk, puts timeless tailoring back in the spotlight with pieces designed to work just as well with denim as they do for smarter occasions.
Leading the collection is the Hero Blazer (£520), alongside effortlessly elegant separates that stay true to Marella's signature Italian style. If you're building a wardrobe you'll still love in years to come, this is a collection worth having on your radar.
Topshop Is Looking for Its Next Denim Campaign Star 👖✨
Always fancied yourself in front of the camera? Topshop has teamed up with Premier Model Management to launch a nationwide search for an undiscovered model to star in its upcoming denim campaign.
No previous modelling experience is required, and the winner will join a leading British model on the campaign shoot before receiving a one-year contract with Premier, including professional representation and industry guidance. Applications close on 21st July, so this is one opportunity not to leave sitting in your saved folder.
M&S has officially completed its fashion comeback 🛍️
Not too long ago, M&S fashion wasn't the first place many of us looked for wardrobe inspiration. Fast forward to today, and it's hard to ignore the momentum. M&S has opened its new Pantheon flagship on Oxford Street, bringing fashion, beauty and its much-loved Foodhall together under one roof.
With its London Fashion Week debut also on the horizon, M&S isn't trying to prove it belongs in the fashion conversation anymore. It already does. And if you've ever popped in for Percy Pigs and somehow left with a trench coat... you're definitely not the only one. We see you, M&S. 👀
CeraVe Is Giving One of Your Bathroom Staples an Upgrade 💧
Micellar water might not be the most exciting step in your skincare routine, but CeraVe is making a good case for paying it a little more attention. The dermatologist-loved brand has launched two new formulas: Purifying Micellar Water for normal to oily skin and Hydrating Micellar Water for normal to dry skin.
Designed to cleanse while supporting the skin barrier, the Purifying formula contains PHA to help smooth the look of pores, while the Hydrating version combines hyaluronic acid with three essential ceramides for an extra boost of moisture. Both are £14.50 and available from LookFantastic.
Olivia Attwood's Latest Beauty Move Makes Perfect Sense 👁️
Whether she's fronting a fashion campaign, recording a new episode of her podcast or launching something new (hello, Savano!), Olivia Attwood rarely puts her name to anything that doesn't feel like her. So, it's no surprise she's teamed up with Tatti Lashes to launch her own Pre-Glued Half Lash, inspired by the styles she's worn since her Love Island days.
The collection also includes five new lash styles and a signature bundle, with prices starting from £9.45. And if you've ever found yourself wrestling with lash glue five minutes before heading out, you'll probably understand why this collaboration makes so much sense.
Glow Hub's Viral Hand Cleansing Mists Have Landed in Superdrug 💖
Glow Hub's viral Hand Cleansing Mists are now available in Superdrug Playground stores, making it even easier to get your hands on the brand's biggest bestseller. More than just a hand sanitiser, the collectable mists cleanse, hydrate and scent your hands in one spritz, proving everyday essentials can still feel fun.
Available in three fragrances: Hot Sauce, Dopamine and Pipe Dream, each mist comes with a matching keychain and sticker pack, turning hand care into a beauty accessory rather than an afterthought. Priced at £6.99, they're available now via Superdrug Playground stores. If your handbag deserves a little personality, these are a fun addition.
Haircare Is Having Its Skincare Moment 🧴
We've spent years building skincare routines for our faces, but now our scalps are getting the same treatment. New haircare brand EDAR, founded by leading hair transplant surgeon Dr Edward Ball, is putting long-term scalp health at the centre of its launch rather than chasing quick fixes.
The range includes the RE:FRAME Shampoo and RE:FRAME Conditioner, both priced at £35 and suitable for all hair types, including sensitive scalps. If "hair longevity" is about to become beauty's next big buzzword, consider this your heads-up.
Glow Recipe Has Finally Brought Banana Soufflé Back 🍌
Glow Recipe knows exactly how to get its community talking, and Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream has been sitting high on Glow Recipe fans' wish lists ever since it disappeared. It's back as part of the new Banana Milk Kit, alongside the debut of the Banana Milk Glass Balm.
Worth £40 but priced at £27, the limited-edition set is available now at Cult Beauty, before landing in Sephora stores on 19th July. If banana skincare is your thing, this one's chef's kiss. 🍌
Studio London Wants to Keep Your Glow Going for £8 ✨
Glass skin and glazed, dewy makeup aren't going anywhere, and Studio London is the latest brand tapping into the trend with its new Dew Dream Locked-in Mist. Designed to leave skin looking fresh and radiant while helping to lock makeup in place, the viral-inspired mist delivers the glossy finish everyone's chasing without the premium price tag.
Available exclusively at Superdrug for £7, the lightweight bi-phase formula is suitable for all skin tones and is already being tipped as a high-street alternative to some cult favourites. If glass skin is the look you're after this summer, this one's well worth having on your radar. Exclusive to Superdrug, it's another reminder that you don't need to spend £30 on every step of your routine to discover something new. We'll always make room for a beauty bargain.
Nuchu's Gut-Friendly Gummies Have Landed in Holland & Barrett 🍓
If you've been looking to clean up your supplement routine, Nuchu has just landed in Holland & Barrett, bringing its gut-friendly gummies to the high street. The range includes Beauty, Immunity and Calming, with each formula made using prebiotic FOS fibre and free from added sugars, artificial sweeteners, gluten and high-fructose corn syrup.
Created by founder Cynthia Cohen after struggling to find supplements that worked with her IBS, the brand is all about making wellness feel a little simpler. The gummies are £23.99 each (currently reduced to £18.99), so if you've been thinking about giving them a try, now might be the perfect time.
LEON Is Tackling Britain's Toxic Food System 🌱🎙️
With ultra-processed foods dominating headlines, LEON founder and CEO John Vincent is hosting NHS consultant gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr Alan Desmond for a live podcast recording exploring what's really in the food we eat and how simple everyday habits can help us take back control of our health.
The free event takes place at LEON HQ on Copperfield Street, London, from 6pm - 9pm on Thursday 30th July, and includes a live Q&A, followed by the chance to meet Dr Alan Desmond, purchase a copy of his new book, What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food, and have it signed. With places limited, it's one to book sooner rather than later.
Meet the Fabric Spray That Wants to Make Ironing Easier 👔✨
Whether you love ironing or avoid it wherever possible, byMATTER has launched Liquid Iron, a wrinkle-release fabric spray designed to smooth creases in seconds without heat, steam or an ironing board. Using the brand's Molecular Ironing Technology, it's made for refreshing clothes and cutting down the time spent getting ready.
The 90ml spray is £24 and is lightly scented with notes of sandalwood, palo santo, musk and pink pepper, leaving clothes smelling as fresh as they look. Anything that promises to make ironing less of a chore has our attention.
Lila Moss Is Lending Her Voice to Better Sleep 🌙💙
Getting a good night's sleep isn't always straightforward, especially for people living with diabetes. That's why Lila Moss has teamed up with Omnipod and Calm to narrate a new Sleep Story as part of The Mind in Range Collection, a free wellbeing hub designed to help manage stress, improve sleep and support emotional wellbeing.
Alongside guided meditations, breathing exercises and expert-led content, the collection is free to access through the Calm app and website, because sometimes the best bedtime routine starts with simply pressing play.
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