This Week: High Fashion Collaborations & Autumnal Fragrances
Happy Friday! As we finally head into the weekend, we bring you all the latest fashion, beauty and lifestyle news for you to catch up on. From highly-anticipated fashion collaborations and a sustainable high street campaign initiative to a new indulgently sexy fragrance, we have it all. Let’s not forget the forest-inspired print collection to bring Autumn into your home! So grab a drink and get comfy as we fill you in on all the latest from this week.
DUNDAS X REVOLVE Launches At New York Fashion Week
The exclusive collaboration of the season is here as REVOLVE announces the launch of their latest collaboration with luxury fashion house DUNDAS. The result, a ready-to-wear capsule collection of elevated classics, including the dresses, cut-out detailing and jewel and metal embellishments that DUNDAS are known for. The collection will also feature a wide range of fabrics such as rich velvets, oversized hand knits and jacquard, perfect for the upcoming autumnal season. The highly-anticipated campaign stars the collection’s muse, model and activist Emily Ratajkowski. We’re not sure about you but this collaboration is getting us excited for the colder months!
We are very excited to announce the DUNDAS x REVOLVE collaboration. REVOLVE is built on the creativity of unique designers, and Peter’s (Dundas’) modern vision is perfect for the REVOLVE customer. It’s always been a dream of ours to show at New York Fashion Week; we can’t wait to see this collection come to life. - Michael Mente, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of REVOLVE
Desigual Announce AW21 Collection With Mr Christian Lacroix
One of our favourite collaborations is back! This AW21 Desigual welcomes another partnership with iconic French designer, Monsieur Christian Lacroix to create an athleisure capsule designed for the active woman who is always on the go. Exploring the language that unites both brands, this collection explores sporty garments coming in Lacroix’s signature Desigual designs, including boho prints, flowers and patchwork. With added neon brushstrokes, the collection has been distinctly influenced by Fauvist painters, who are known for their provocative use of colour. Championing urban sport and comfortability, key items include the accessory of baseball caps, padded coats and tulle combined with denim. The dark tone colour palette contrasted with vibrant neon notes is the perfect way to add colour into our wardrobes for the colder months!
Candice Brathwaite Launches Sustainable Campaign On Oxford Street
Shining the light on leading high street brands and their commitment to driving positive change in how we shop sustainably, Beyond Now launches on Oxford Street for September. Including over 30 Oxford Street brands including, Selfridges, Nike Town, Urban Outfitters and John Lewis, this destination makes the first sustainable awareness initiative, giving shoppers the chance to discover the changes they are making now for the high street’s brighter future. The campaign is supported by fashion author and presenter, Candice Brathwaite, who has curated a 50 piece capsule collection using the products from the responsible and conscious collections of the participating Oxford Street brands. Combined into 9 key looks, all products are available instore from 15th September – so make sure to get down and start your sustainable high street discovery!
I am a huge advocate for living responsibly whatever your shopping style or budget. Every step we make will make a difference not only to our lives but to our future generations. I know first-hand how hard it is to break habits and make more conscious choices, but we’re on a journey, small steps count and working together, we can live and shop more sustainably on the high street – and still look flawless. -Candice Brathwaite
Gymshark x Whitney Simmons Announces Launch
As we prepare to enter a new season, we’re getting our mind’s back into working out and what better way to celebrate than with the new Gymshark collaboration with fashion and fitness influencer Whitney Simmons. After the huge sell-out success in 2019, this limited edition range marks their third collaboration together and is inspired by Simmon’s favourite mantra “Shaped by Progress”. Co-creating this flattering range of soft workout styles, the pieces arrive in a variety of muted pastel shades. Set your alarms for the launch on September 16th, as Gymshark X Whitney Simmons: Season 3 is sure to be a hit!
KAYALI Launch New Scent INVITE ONLY AMBER
We think it’s time for a new scent to mark the new season upon us and our fragrance favourite, KAYALI is just in time with the launch of their new intense juice Invite Only Amber 23. Make your way onto the guest list and embrace your indulgent side with this new ultra-rich fragrance that lets you be unapologetically sexy. With a base of Amber and notes of Tobacco Leaf, Chocolate Hazelnut Accord and (for the first time) Oud Oil, you’ll be taken on a scent journey that will leave you craving more. Perfect for those winter date nights or just getting cosy by the fire, we’re sure this fragrance will be your best friend!
The Autumn Essentials From Okiki
Get your home ready for Autumn with Okiki‘s powerful duo of the Nana Yaa Serwah Candle and brand new Reed Diffuser. Indulging with caramelised amber and honey-sweet white musk and embedded with notes of spiced pink peppercorn and warm patchouli, this is the ultimate soft home scent for the colder months. Welcoming you home after a long day, this duo is ideal for some much needed ‘you’ time and we’re here for it!
Desenio Introduces Its First AW21 Photo Collection
It’s time to bring the outside in with Desenio‘s new AW21 print collection, Woodland Retreat. Allow your home’s rooms to evoke those feelings associated with wild forests, as this collection brings a sense of wild beauty to your home. Transporting you to the blissful calm of the forest, this line experiences the natural charm of nature with its spectrum of green hues, from dark to light. *Adds to basket*
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