Marie Claire's edit of the best things to buy, browse and book
Allow us to introduce: hot list. Whether it’s some much-needed pampering, a quick interiors update, a cool event to book tickets for or a wardrobe refresh, here’s Marie Claire’s edit of the best ways to indulge.
Here at Marie Claire HQ we’re constantly seeking out secret sales, new brands, fun events, exclusive beauty treatments and cool coffee table books. We also love updating our home with a cool new piece of pottery, art or a delicious new candle.
We’ve rounded-up all the coolest things to do, see and buy this week. There are new store openings, new fashion brands, A-list collaborations, grooming updates and generally gorgeous and useful things to know so that your downtime is as stylish as you are.
This week we’re loving:
Introducing the official music video of Anya Taylor-Joy’s cover of Downtown from LAST NIGHT IN SOHO, the new psychological thriller from director Edgar Wright. In the psychological thriller, Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer, Sandie (Anya Talor-Joy). But the glamour is not all it appears to be and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker.
This is your ultimate shopping list, so check in with us every week so you can hit the shops fully informed on what’s new and cool each week. Click through to see our favourite picks…
Bottega Veneta Salon 03 Detroit
Everyone from the likes of Sasha Lane to Mary J Blige and Selah Marley to Lil Kim were in attendance at the Bottega Veneta Salon 03 Detroit show.
As for the clothes? The feel is undeniably modern with elevated sportwear and relaxed tailoring reigning supreme. The boots were chunky (we’re still obsessed in all honesty) and we have a new triangular sandal to covet now too. The dresses are perfect for partywear and ooze cool-girl glamour (we’d like one of each please) and the re-worked parkas are truly magnificent.
Take my money BV.
COMMANDO: The Work Edit
Introducing commando's new CEO collection, a capsule range of gorgeous Neoprene suiting separates - including our sellout Split Front Pant. Easy, chic and wearable workwear shapes that can be chucked into a suitcase, or the washing machine. Trousers are fitted with commando's signature raw cut waistband, which smooths and supports the core for ultimate deskside comfort.
Bally Hike 2, Fabric Hiking Shoes in Red, £560
The Bally Hike collection in collaboration with Robert Rabensteiner has dropped featuring a range of seriously cool and covetable pieces, like these sneakers which are firmly at the top of our wishlist.
Camilla collaborates with the V&A Museum
CAMILLA launches a limited edition capsule collection with three new prints in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London. The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art, design, and performance. Established in 1852, it houses many of Britain’s national collections relating to art, design and performance and houses some of the greatest resources for the study of photography, fashion, furniture and woodwork, glass and ceramics, computer generated art and design, British watercolours and drawings, jewellery, metalwork, portrait miniatures and sculpture.
Vashi
The new campaign from bespoke fine jewellery brand Vashi celebrates a new way to create personal jewellery that captures a story. It's fuelled by the belief that when you have a hand in the making of your piece, you can immortalise the emotion behind it. To bring this ethos to life, Vashi is shining the spotlight on meaningful relationships: an athlete navigating her biggest milestone to date, a pair of artists who found love in lockdown, a mother and daughter celebrating their reunion. These inspiring individuals, and more, created a piece of fine jewellery with the brand.
Troy London, Slim Fit Corduroy Dungarees in Burgundy, £240
Available in Moss Green and Navy too, we’re loving these dungarees that’ll fit perfectly into you autumnal wardrobe.
Rowing Blazers
Pete Davidson and Ziwe Fumudoh are the stars of the latest Rowing Blazers campaign. We’re big fans of Rowing Blazers here at MC, which is packed full of fun and playful classics and easily fit into any wardrobe.
Bay Garnett podcast
Bay Garnett is back with a third season of her podcast ‘This Old Thing’ sponsored by eBay, to show how easy it is to shop pre-loved items.
Bay draws on her 20 years of industry experience and interviews famous faces such as actress and director, Jemima Kirk, Oxfam CEO, Danny Sriskandarjah, fashion designer Harris Reed, model Erin O’Connor and television presenter and radio personality Miquita Oliver to discuss their most memorable outfits from childhood - trying to get to the bottom of the fabric of their lives and fuelling listeners’ passion for second hand shopping whilst sharing some great thrifting tips along the way.
Veja, The Dekkan in natural white, £130
We’re into the new walking trainer by way of Veja in collaboration with Vibram.
Together – Estée Lalonde x Daisy London
This October sees the launch of Together – the fourth collection from Daisy London in collaboration with Estée Lalonde. After four years of working closely together, Estée Lalonde and Daisy London remain as excited about creating pieces to perfectly compliment the previous designs – the kind of pieces that bring everything together.
TED BAKER PRESENTS STREET PARTY SESSIONS
Kicking off Autumn Winter with Street Party Sessions,Ted Baker collaborates with Eleven Studioto present an immersive, digital-first series of performances by British musicians Jungle, Joy Crookes, Little Simz, Bastilleand Alicai Harley. As part of a wider initiative to support individuals across the sector, from emerging talent to established artists and those behind the scenes, this is an industry-led celebration of live music's long-awaited return.Championing British culture and heritage, Ted Baker brings people back together through music and fashion; showcasing its new Autumn Winter ’21 collections across a diverse cast of musicians and performers.
Coeur De Lion, GeoCUBE Bracelet in Onyx multicolour £60
This chunky and playful Art Deco inspired bracelet add a fun element to your look.
Kloris, The Lotion For Hands & Body, £26
Meet our latest obsession, The Lotion For Hands & Body by Kloris. Formulated with premium CBD, Neroli, Moss & Cedarwood, this deeply hydrating lotion leaves skin feeling smooth and nourished.
Glossier, Universal Pro Retinol, £30
Catch us inside slathering on the new Universal Pro Retinol from Glossier which is formulated with a special 0.5% pro-retinol that delivers all the benefits of a retinoid product without the usual retinol uglies.
Digital Defence, from £20
It’s no secret that we’ve all been spending way too much time in-front of screens. Whether it’s a Netflix binge, WFH or just mindless scrolling on your IG feed this means we are being exposed to more blue light than normal. Because blue light affects our circadian rhythm - the light tricks our bodies into thinking it’s still daytime so our cells struggle to get the rejuvenation they need - it can potentially cause our skin to look tired, sensitive and sallow. That’s where Digital Defence comes it. It’s been specifically formulate to protect your skin from harmful blue light.
Chanel, No5 The Calendar, £610
Don’t worry if you haven’t been that good this year, just self gift. And there’s no better gift that the Chanel No 5 Advent Calendar. Packed full with handbag staples, you’ll find everything from the hand cream to nail varnish, a mirror and of course, the iconic Chanel No.5 perfume.
Net-A-Porter AW21 campaign
The new campaign captures how fashion makes us feel – its ability to define, evolve and uncover who we really are. It celebrates self-expression and individuality through a collective love of fashion and signals a ‘new normal’. The campaign sees a diverse cast coming together to celebrate their expressions of identity, representing their style as individuals.
Maje x Varley
Maje and Varley are merging universes in an activewear capsule collection. Combining sport and fashion, we’ve dreamed up comfortable pieces that are both high-tech and fun. They’re perfect whether you’re hitting the gym or throwing on an urban casual look.
Charles & Keith anniversary collection
Charles & Keith is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a capsule of curated shoes and bags featuring some of the brand’s iconic styles, recreated in a sustainable way.
CHELSEA CREEK SHEARLING BAG, £249 at RADLEY
Radley's new collection is so on point. Case in point: the Chelsea Creek Shearling, made with quality leather and a soft-to-touch shearling front. Not to mention all the same functionality as the original.
Warehouse x British Museum
Fitting effortlessly with Warehouse's brand values of tough femininity and elevated aesthetics, the collaboration celebrates the work of artist Mary Delany, who started producing her flower collages in the late 18th century. Her designs are translated onto cool knitwear and evening dresses.
Wardrobe Foundations by Amazon Fashion
Wardrobe Foundations is a curated edit of style staples to help build out your forever wardrobe with everyday essentials that can be worn year after year, from the perfect pair of jeans and a classic roll neck jumper, to timeless gold jewellery and the ultimate everyday handbag.
SIR. Pop-Up at Harrods
Following their successful pop-up residency in New York City this summer, beloved Australian brand SIR. is now coming to London with a pop-up at iconic shopping destination Harrods.
Opening on Monday 18th October and running until early December, the pop-up will be the first opportunity for Londoners and visitors alike to shop SIR.'s Resort 2022 collection in-person.
The contemporary clothing label was founded in 2014 by Nikki Campbell and Sophie Coote and specialises in minimalist wardrobe staples that embody the spirit of the Australian lifestyle. The Resort 2022 collection features swimwear and dresses in fun polka dot patterns, eye-popping mandarin red hues, and more subdued options in ivory and black.
SIR. Pop-Up at Harrods
October 18 2021 — early December 2021
87–135 Brompton Road
Second Floor
London SW1X 7XL
Feeling Fuzzy with Harvey Nichols and the Wild Animals pop-up shop
Head down to Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge this month and you will be met by a joyous store front takeover thanks Dutch watercolour artist, Rop van Mierlo. After walking past the windows that have been filled with his fuzzy animal creations, head to the Wild Animals pop-up shop where you can purchase one of his limited edition designs on a selection of covetable hoodies, homeware pieces and exclusive prints (also available online). Next, head to the Fifth-Floor bar to taste the special, aptly named, 'Into the Wild' cocktail, where you can donate £1 to the Wild at Heart Foundation, a London-based charity which protects and rescues stray dogs across the world.
Customers will also able to donate directly to the Wild at Heart Foundation at dedicated points around the store as part of the 'Into The Wild' campaign which runs throughout October.
Riley Studio, Recycled Flannel Check Shirt, £140
We’re adding this check shirt to our autumnal Wishlist. Crafted from 100% recycled material, the boxy Shapiros is the perfect wardrobe staple piece.
Oliver Peoples x Brunello Cucinelli
The new Oliver Peoples and Brunello Cucinelli perfectly blends the spirits of California and Italy in an exclusive collection of sunglasses that is seriously stylish and covetable.
J&M Davidson, Apple bag £777
The bucket bag isn’t going anywhere. This modern and super chic version from J&M Davidson is crafted from delicious soft leather with a suede lining and comes in this glorious olive hue as well as warm taupe and brick red. .
Gifts By Mint, Thank You Box, £150
Say thank you with a box packed full of goodies: there’s a bottle of bubbly (or 6 other options from a lovely Provence to a Cab Sav), a candle from luxury British brand Floris and some rather fabulous chocolates by way of Charbonnel et Walker. What a perfect way to say thank you.
Annoushka’s The Brilliant Breakfast
The Brilliant Breakfast is a charity initiative raising awareness and essential funds for Women Supporting Women programmes at The Prince’s Trust.
The initiative supports vital, life changing programmes for disadvantaged young girls and women in the UK, supporting them emotionally, practically and financially as they gain the confidence and skills they need to go into education, work or training. Annoushka Ducas MBE launched The Brilliant Breakfast in 2020 with the mission to inspire and invite everyone from all over the UK to get together and host a breakfast in aid of Women Supporting Women at The Prince’s Trust, in the inaugural year it raised £329,000 – the target for 2021 is £1 million.
RIMOWA NS3 campaign
Featuring creative powerhouse Rihanna, NBA superstar LeBron James, 20-time Grand Slam-winning athlete Roger Federer, and legendary multidisciplinary artist Patti Smith, RIMOWA’s cinematic campaign shares the personal perspectives of four global icons who have powerfully shaped the world beyond their professions.
Each icon’s short-format film carries universal weight and meaning as they examine their own shift towards a more thoughtful approach to travel. With snapshots of their lives on the road – including home footage supplied by the icons themselves – the result is an intimate look at what travel has historically meant to each of them and how they’re now redefining it, whether that’s a rediscovery of familiar destinations or choosing to travel with those you love most.
“Inspired by the seismic global changes of the past two years, the campaign’s narrative probes important questions about the new role that travel will play in all of our lives, “ says Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert, CEO at RIMOWA. “As we look to the future, we follow the example set by our four icons, who have each used this period of pause to reset their expectations and experiences of travel into something even more meaningful. RIMOWA has always believed in purposeful travel, a value that carries even more importance today as we move into this exciting next chapter.”
Cliveden Literary Festival (23-24 October)
Cliveden Literary Festival, which is returning for a fourth year on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 October, has announced its full 2021 programme. Featuring an array of world-renowned writers, thinkers and opinion makers, the programme celebrates literature, history, culture, politics and more.
Speakers include David Baddiel, Amor Towles, Emerald Fennell, Olivette Otele, Peter Frankopan, Lionel Shriver, Dan Jones, Kate Bingham, Hallie Rubenhold, Chibundu Onuzo, Ronen Bergman, General David Petraeus, Mervyn King, Antonia Fraser, Candace Owens, Zareer Masani, Michael Gove, Andrew Roberts, Kate Mosse, Dambisa Moyo, Elif Shafak, Dominic Sandbrook, Sebastian Faulks, A.N.Wilson, Catherine Ostler, Simon Sebag Montefiore, Matthew d'Ancona, Tristram Hunt, Anne McElvoy, Jonathan Bate, Barbara Amiel, Jessica Pulay, Yana Peel, Camilla Long, Saul David, Hannah Rothschild, Natalie Livingstone, John Preston, Conrad Black, Simon Heffer, Gordon Corera, Robert Hardman, Emma Soames, Sam Leith, Sasha Swire, Lucasta Miller, Camilla Tominey and Jesse Norman.
Jakke Launches Artist Collaboration with Astrid Wilson, Kit Agar & Simone Brewster
Launching today online and at selected Harvey Nichols stores Jakke is launching a bold new collaboration with three of the art world’s brilliant young voices, Astrid Wilson, Kit Agar and Simone Brewster. The creation of limited-edition Rita Faux Fur Jackets in three powerful new prints is a celebration of the point at which art and fashion intersect. With each artist bringing their unique outlook and style to the designs.
Pernille Teisbaek launches collaboration with Mango
Pernille is an icon of Nordic style and known for being a stylist, creative director, entrepreneur and mother of three boys. Mango's partnership with Pernille started several years ago where she has featured in many of the brands campaigns.
This season Pernille is going one step further and collaborating with the Mango design team to create a collection that combines Nordic style with the brand's DNA. Pernille Teisbaek and the team led by the designer Justicia Ruano have created a capsule of twenty pieces made of sustainable fabrics, such as organic cotton and recycled polyester. An offering of timeless garments that can be integrated within the wardrobe of any woman and worn on different occasions, from work to family and social life.
FLOWERBX Autumnal wreaths
As the days get a little shorter and the temperature a little colder, inject some life into your home with FLOWERBX’s stunning range of autumn wreaths, perfect for adorning your door or adding to your mantelpiece, no matter the time of year.
Whether you are looking for earthy burgundy toned leaves or whimsical wheat, FLOWERBX has a style perfect for every autumn lover.
Fenton Cocktail Collection
Best known for its expertise in coloured gemstones, fine jewellery brand Fenton has created a limited edition cocktail ring collection in celebration of colour and joyful self-expression, this autumn. The luxury brand, renowned for its occasion rings and coloured gemstone bands, has taken the opportunity to have fun with its craft, dialing it up a notch – or 10 – with a nod to the roaring twenties, introducing show-stopping pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind.
A modern heirloom or future collector’s item, the 10 rings in the Cocktail Collection have been designed to delight and excite, and will be available to customers on the Fenton website with a ‘get it or it’s gone’ live launch. Within the collection, no two rings are the same and each has been expertly hand-crafted, showcasing the technical mastery of Fenton’s in-house team.
SANDRO x MR MEN AND LITTLE MISS
For the 50-year anniversary of the series, Sandro spotlights Mr. Men and Little Miss ©
mythical characters. Created in England in 1971, illustrator Roger Hargreaves brought to life a variety of characters, each of them singularly symbolising a human behaviour. Throughout
the years, these characters have entertained many generations and have become
recognisable throughout the world.
Today, every member of Sandro’s Parisian creative studio remembers having one of
these colourful books between their hands. These cheerful and smiling characters are
like Proust’s madeleines to the studio team. Because of their colours, expressiveness
and sense of humour, these little people caught the attention of Sandro’s designers who
wanted to celebrate them in their own way. Knitted onto pullovers, printed on tee-shirts
and scarves, or patched on hoodies and accessories, Mr Happy, Mr Daydream, Little
Miss Fabulous and their friends are displayed on many womenswear and menswear pieces. They are a reflection of human emotions, joyfully represented on Sandro’s Fall-
Winter collection.
