August 22, 2025 |
TEN CRAVES IS OUR ONLINE SERIES THAT ROUNDS UP ALL THE BEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND MUST-KNOW FASHION HAPPENINGS WEEK IN, WEEK OUT.
Caution! Stella McCartney And Jeff Koons Are Slippery When Wet
Metallic pops of colour, tongue-in-cheek humour and a splash of kitsch – all brought together through the unmistakable lens of one of our favourite London girls.
That’s right: Stella McCartney and Jeff Koons have teamed up once again, just in time for the final stretch of what’s felt like an endless summer. And their offering? A limited-edition organic cotton graphic tee that’s as fun as it is collectable. Let’s be honest – no matter how full our drawers are, there’s always room for one more.
First revealed on the AW25 runway, the design fuses Koons’ Untitled (Girl with Dolphin and Monkey) artwork with McCartney’s cheeky “Slippery When Wet” slogan – a playful callback to her 2001 debut collection. It’s a meeting of art and fashion that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s exactly the point.
This isn’t their first creative rendezvous, either. Koons and McCartney previously joined forces on a rabbit necklace in 2005, a series of prints in 2006 and the “K is for Kind” T-shirt in 2020. But consider this just a teaser: the limited-edition tee drops August 2025, with a full capsule collection to follow in January 2026. Yasmin Braganza
Dior Beauty Presents Bois D’Argent Esprit De Parfum
Scent is the sense most tethered to memory – a single note can conjure a summer, a lover, a life once lived. And right now, everything is in bloom. The air is thick with the sweetness of late August, and all we want is to bottle the feeling before it slips away.
Enter Bois d’Argent – Dior’s perfectly timed reminder that nostalgia can be worn, too.
The latest chapter in the house’s Les Esprits de Parfum collection, Bois d’Argent arrives as an elevated reimagining of the beloved classic. Under the olfactive mastery of Francis Kurkdjian, this Esprit de Parfum format blends iris and frankincense with a soft honeyed-musky accord, lingering like a memory you don’t want to forget.
Housed in the iconic La Collection Privée bottle, it’s as refined and romantic as the scent inside. Available exclusively from Harrods and Dior, shop the fragrance here. YB
Miu Miu Unveils It’s Debut L’Oréal Perfume: Miutine
A delicious new rebel has landed, and all eyes are on Miu Miu.
The Italian house’s signature flirtiness meets fearless attitude in Miutine, their first-ever fragrance since joining the L’Oréal family last year. Named as a playful nod to the French word for rebellion, ‘mutine’, it’s perfectly embodied by house ambassador Emma Corrin – a modern-day icon of unapologetic cool.
Miutine opens with juicy wild strawberry and gardenia, before melting into a luscious gourmand heart of brown sugar, vanilla and patchouli oil. It’s an edible-inspired perfume designed to satisfy every craving – a scent that’s both joyful and unapologetically feminine.
Bottled in unmistakable Miu Miu style, Miutine is the kind of fragrance you don’t just wear – you revel in. Don’t miss it. Shop here. YB
Francis Kurkdjian Celebrates 30 Years of Scent at the Palais de Tokyo
From October 29 to November 23, the Palais de Tokyo will host Perfume, Sculpture of the Invisible – an extraordinary exhibition celebrating 30 years of artistic creation by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, curated by Jérôme Neutres. Renowned for liberating fragrance from its bottle, the visionary behind Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male invites visitors to experience scent as a true art form.
Highlights include scented rose petals from Kurkdjian’s past installations at Versailles and the Grand Palais, and collaborations with luminaries like plastic artist Sophie Calle, designer Felipe Ribon, Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic and Wan Liya’s porcelain masterpiece Thousands of Kilometres Landscapes.
Guests will discover innovative diffusion techniques from scented fountains and fragrant bubbles to drinkable scented water (L’Or bleu) and a digital fragrance crafted for virtual reality.
Much more than a perfume exhibition, this is a bold redefinition of art, finally giving scent the spotlight it deserves. Mathumithah Kandiah
Tom Ford’s Black Orchid Gets Darker
Before Tom Ford‘s Private Blends entered our olfactory orbit – each one cheekily named (yes, Fucking Fabulous, we see you) – there was the OG: the transcendental, inky elixir that is Black Orchid. Dark and smouldering, much like the bearded colossus himself, it was crafted from the rarest and darkest Orchid specimen known and was originally conceived exclusively for Ford’s personal use. But even icons need a little reinvention now and then – and now, the scent gods have delivered.
Black Orchid Reserve has entered the chat. A richer, more seductive riff on the cult original, it fuses the signature black orchid with an even more enigmatic bloom: the elusive ghost orchid. The result? A deeper, more decadent interpretation that dials up the sensuality without letting go of what made the original unforgettable.
Developed by master perfumer Yann Vasnier, this reserve edition hits shelves nationwide from September 10. YB
Tilda Swinton Commands The Gentle Monster Army
All hail General Swinton.
For Gentle Monster’s 2025 Bold Collection, Tilda Swinton doesn’t just model eyewear – she leads a sunglasses-clad rave cult through Haus Nowhere, the shimmering techno temple-cum-concept-store where gravity is optional, time is elastic and nose pads are very much cancelled. It’s less campaign, more interdimensional sermon. Cue the bass.
Dropping online September 5 (and in stores on the 6), the Bold Collection reimagines the classic shield shape with unapologetic sci-fi swagger: think floating metal bridges, lenses that barely touch the face and silhouettes that look as if they were 3D printed inside a black hole.
Swinton, as ever, is an icon unbothered by earthly concerns – moving like a cyber oracle with a PhD in light. Behind her? A hypnotic procession of ravers who could definitely storm a parliament or at least run the door at Berghain.
And yes, there are pop-ups in Seoul, Beijing and Tokyo. Big ones. Think gravity-defying architecture, mirrored symbols and the distinct sense you’ve joined something far more fabulous than real life.
The revolution will be accessorised. And it’ll be wearing Gentle Monster. Emily Phillips
GIORGIO ARMANI Dresses Juventus
Two titans of Italian excellence – one on the pitch, one on the runway – unite as Giorgio Armani steps in to design the formal wardrobe for Juventus’ first team. Covering all off-pitch duties for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons, this collaboration marries sport and style in true midnight-blue majesty.
Tailoring comes with a side of swagger: deconstructed jackets, water-repellent cashmere overshirts, fluid wool trousers and polos spun from viscose. For European fixtures, it’s all relaxed elegance; for more formal affairs, a razor-sharp suit, white shirt and jacquard-logo tie seal the deal.
It’s comfort, class and a hint of calcio glamour – because why shouldn’t footballers look runway-ready between matches?
With this collab, Mr Armani adds Juventus to his already-iconic football roster. If looking good were a goal, consider it scored. EP
Goldwin Hits The Ground Running With The Chamonix Collection
Unveiled at this year’s Ultra-Trail shindig in Chamonix – yes, the 100-mile, glacier-gazing, sweat-slicked mountain epic – Goldwin drops a collection engineered for the existential marathon that is ultrarunning. There’s Dyneema-threaded rainwear that’s lighter than a bad excuse, a “moon”-shaped trail pack that hugs like a good therapist and shorts printed with Mont Blanc’s topography, because why not wear the mountain you’re trying to conquer
Developed with feedback from Gediminas Grinius, this is armour for the kind of person who treats exhaustion as a personality trait. Colourways pull from glacial blues and minerals mined in Chamonix – because of course they do. The collection will be available at Goldwin stores and online from September 5. EP
Big cat energy meets cowhide chic at G.H. Bass
Just when you thought the loafer couldn’t get any louder, G.H. Bass brings us a print-happy update to its iconic Whitney styles – think heritage craft meets bold animal print chaos. The new womenswear collection takes the classic penny loafer and gives it a supercharged personality: leopard and cow prints, hand-polished finishes and chunky Super Lug soles for the girls who like their footwear loud and grounded.
Highlights? The Whitney Cow Print Penny Loafers in dark brown leather are begging for a trot around Soho, while the Leopard version is full pounce-mode glam. Prefer more stomp? The Super Lug cow-print pair adds drama, height and grip for your high-fashion hustle. It’s tradition with a twist – and every outfit’s new best friend. Shop here. EP
Chinois Ibiza Is Back with the Ultimate Summer-Autumn Lineup
Superclub fatigue? Skip the foam and find the soul at Chinois Ibiza.
Now in its fourth season, the Marina Botafoch venue has quietly become the insider’s choice – the perfect antidote to mega-venue madness. Chinois offers something different: connection, intimacy, and a 1,000-capacity dance floor that feels more like a decadent secret than a tourist trap. Think: spine-tingling sound, hypnotic visuals, and a cocktail list worth missing your flight for.
This season’s lineup? Unreal. Expect high-glam hedonism with residencies from Claptone (The Masquerade), Bedouin (SAGA), Honey Dijon, Kerri Chandler, Shimza and more – with just enough room to lose your mind and find your people.
The ethos here is inclusivity, community and music-first escapism – which, frankly, feels more essential than ever. So if you’re on the island, ditch the glitter cannon and get down somewhere that actually means it. Chinois is calling. You should probably answer. EP
Top image: photography courtesy of Stella McCartney.
