March 17, 2025 |
TEN CRAVES IS OUR ONLINE SERIES THAT ROUNDS UP ALL THE BEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND MUST-KNOW FASHION HAPPENINGS WEEK IN, WEEK OUT.
Tom Wood x Kozue Akimoto: The Chiyu Ring
Norwegian jewellery brand Tom Wood is teaming up with longtime friend of the brand, Japanese fashion model Kozue Akimoto, for a fresh collaboration. Introducing the Chiyu ring (named after the Japanese word for “healing”), this collaborative design is inspired by the structure of a medical cast and is crafted from recycled silver. Made for stacking and layering, the Chiyu ring is like a piece of personal armour – minimalist, stylish and guaranteed to give your day-to-day look an instant upgrade. Shop the Chiyu ring here. Laurell Jarrett Anderson
JW Anderson x Amigos del Reina Sofía Museum Foundation
JW Anderson joins Madrid’s art scene at ARCOmadrid 2025, supporting the Amigos del Reina Sofía Museum Foundation. Championing the preservation and restoration of contemporary art, the brand sponsors the foundation’s stand at the international fair, where the Museum’s Conservation and Restoration Department will take centre stage. To mark the occasion, JW Anderson unveils a limited-edition tote featuring a work by Ignasi Aballí, available exclusively at the Amigos del Reina stand. Art lovers, take note – this is one collectible you don’t want to miss. Talia Panayi
ERDEM’S BLOOM BAG BLOSSOMS INTO SPRING
Step into spring with style as Erdem introduces the Bloom Bag in new colourways for SS25. First introduced in two sizes: the Bloom mini and The Bloom medium, the mini will now be offered in pink calfskin leather and saffron velvet, both with a detachable fine gold-finish chain strap. Elegant and classy, the Bloom Bag is a staple accessory for the new season. Shop now. LJA
MARLA AARON LANDS IN LONDON
Marla Aaron, the New York jewellery designer renowned for her meticulously crafted pieces, has just debuted her very first permanent store in the UK at none other than Liberty London. Expect a treasure trove of beautifully bold, carefully curated designs, from her signature stackable metallic rings to exquisitely engraved locks, dazzling gemstone earrings and luxurious gold necklaces. Each piece tells its own one-of-a-kind story, so hop to it and grab yours before they’re gone! LJA
Bee de Chaumet: A Dazzling Revival for 2025
Chaumet’s iconic bee takes flight once more in 2025, dripping in gold, diamonds and naturalistic allure. The revived Bee de Chaumet collection unveils a dozen radiant new pieces – bold honeycomb motifs, fluid gold tassels and pavé diamond bees poised mid-flight. From supple second-skin white gold parures to striking high-jewellery earrings, every creation is an invitation to glitter, dazzle and shine. TP
Pharell’s Technicolour Dream for Louis Vuitton Spring 2025
Pharrell cranks up the colour for Louis Vuitton spring 2025, where music meets fashion in a synaesthetic symphony. Gradient Monograms, ombré knits, and polychrome denim remix preppy Damier patterns in silk with streetwear swagger. Translucent LV Trainers, Mary-Janes in gradient green or purple calf leather, sunburst Taigarama bags and MP3 bag charms. It’s a wearable soundwave – bold, bright, and unmistakably Pharrell. TP
‘FAE’ – YOUR favourite NEW QUEER RAVE
Ever wondered who’s getting down on Easter Sunday? Look no further than Fae – the new queer party that’s taking to Hackney Bridge on April 20. ‘Fae: The Resurrection’ will be a day-into-night session at the queer hotspot with a solid gold lineup counting FLINTA+ and queer artists yet to be announced. Tickets are on sale now. LJA
PARIS TEXAS PARTNERS WITH HARRODS
Paris Texas, the Italian footwear brand blending Parisian chic with Texan flair, is bringing the heat to Harrods with an exclusive pop-up. Get ready for a stylish experience featuring the iconic Lidia shoes in fresh new designs alongside the rest of the stunning SS25 collection. Expect sleek, bold heels in mint, coffee and caramel, as well as sandals and must-have boots – all made using the finest of Italian craft techniques. Don’t miss it, the pop-up is live until March 30 on the fifth floor at Harrods. LJA
REFY’s Lip Sculpt gets a Revamp
Refy is rewriting the lip game – again. The brand’s viral Lip Sculpt just got a sleek new edit, merging pigment and staying power into one ultra-efficient step. No setter, no smudging, no fuss – just all-day definition in a single sweep! Plus, two new shades, Oat and Suede, join the lineup, giving lips even more to play with. And the result? A precise pout that stays put. Snag yours here. TP
HORACE’S Summer ESSENTIALs
The sun’s finally out and so are the new summer essentials from Horace. Say goodbye to the days of white casts and sticky messes and say hello to smooth sailing with the SPF50+ Face and Body sunscreen. Think of it as your personal sun-shield, protecting you while you bask in the blissful UVs. Then, when the day winds down, look no further than Horace’s Soothing Aftersun which is certain to treat your skin like a cool breeze on a sweltering day. Made with natural and organic ingredients, these are the essentials your skin has been dreaming of. Grab a bottle or two here LJA
FACE GYM’s fresh menu
It’s time to hit the gym – but not to get that perfect summer bod. Instead, it’s time to exercise your face. FaceGym has a new menu of non-invasive, face-lifting workouts including buccal tension release to define the jawline or drainage cupping for sculpting and circulation. Get snatched in under an hour with workouts from 10 to 40 minutes – the results are immediate so you’ll never have to worry about being called a gym rat again. Book a facial workout at your nearest FaceGym now. LJA
Selfridges wants you to get Obsessed
Selfridges puts that pedal to the metal with Selfridges Obsessions, a new seasonal fix of the most covetable ideas and objects on the retailer’s roster. From Khaite’s first physical accessories pop-up to Maison Margiela x Christian Louboutin’s cult-worthy footwear collab, expect curated edits full of your latest fixations – be it hot sauce, long weekends or martinis. Plus, Power Flowers will bloom this month, bringing fresh florals and fine jewellery to punters all around (just in time for Mother’s Day.) TP
Dover Street Market’s Spring Refresh
Slip on your Tabis and head over to Dover Street Market where spring cleaning is in full swing (aka the seasonal changeover has kicked off and newness is abound). Last week Fugazi landed at DSM last week, while Maison Margiela x Louboutin made its much-anticipated debut over the weekend. Comme des Garçons served up some fresh accessories – think Mary-Janes and bags – that same day and Cecilie Bahnsen x The North Face has also arrived with a highly covetable fusion utility and femininity. Consider this your cue to make wardrobe space! TP
Zomer x Kahru’s colourful kicks
Contemporary high fashion brand and this year’s LVMH semi-finalist Zomer, has just released its first ever shoe in a special collaboration with Finnish sportswear brand Kahru. And what’s better than one design? Three versions to choose from. Dubbed the Mestari Kesä, these shoes take on a silhouette standard to Kahru but reconceptualise it through Zomer’s surreal and artistic vision. Built for running and with split-colourways in black and green, pink and red or a simple yet sleek silver, the shoe embodies balance, contrast and coexistence. The Mestari Kesä’s are available on Karhu.com from April 11. LJA
Top image: photography courtesy of Tom Wood.
