April 10, 2026 |
TEN CRAVES IS OUR ONLINE SERIES THAT ROUNDS UP ALL THE BEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND MUST-KNOW FASHION HAPPENINGS WEEK IN, WEEK OUT.
Dior Delivers New Roadie Shoes
Jonathan Anderson’s refurbished Dior toys with tradition indeed. This is seen in the house’s latest footwear fixation – the Roadie shoe. Sported by Anderson himself during his big debut for the refined maison, they are a statement of hybridity, laced in elegance whilst upholding a cool, casual air. Intended to be worn in a slouchy, untied manner, the silhouette of the shoe replicates the contemporary vogue for all things oversized. Meanwhile, a split sole allows the shoe to move swiftly with the foot, carrying its wearer through whatever the day happens to bring.
It flaunts a duo of trustworthy materials – pairing nubuck with a mesh-effect printed suede insert – too, and the hand-stitched seams are highlighted by polished edges in an exhibition of the Ateliers fine craftsmanship. There is much to choose from – amongst brown, gray, dark green or beige shades, sits the engraved Dior logo in all its recognisable glory. Shop here.
Chanel’s J12 Boat Race Comes To A Close In London
Concluding its second year under the Chanel J12 Boat Race banner, London’s River Thames was awash with oars, cutting through a wash of sky and navy blues in the rowers’ uniforms. Taking to the start last Saturday, 4 April, the event marked an almost bicentenary-long tradition between the storied University of Oxford and University of Cambridge. Chanel continues in its role as the historic race’s first-ever timekeeping partner and title sponsor, with the J12 watch as its nautical focal point. Measuring time is, of course, central to precision, but also to the choreography within each crew – every stroke entering the water in unison, a study in synchronicity, discipline and collective will.
Alaïa Celebrates The Female Figure In New Denim Collection
Looking for the perfect springtime jeans? Search no further… Alaïa has you covered with its new, six-piece denim wardrobe. Created to suit an array of body types, the line explores denim as a means of second skin, taking ‘fit like a glove’ to a whole other level. Following the shapes and curves of the feminine form, Alaïa has created pieces that precisely meet the body where it’s at. No more, no less.
Developed, researched and refinement over the course of a year, and crafted in Japan from the finest materials, combined with handwashing, dyeing, shaving and laser work to create the perfect pair(s), the line up includes bootcut, palazzo, fit and flare, round, skinny and straight styles. Take your pick here.
Max Blagg Serves Up Fresh Prose
10 Mag’s very own treasured contributor Max Blagg offers words very much of his own making. His poetic musings, spanning from 1973 to the present, have long resonated with the thoughtfully inclined. With a series of readings and events across downtown New York to his name – including a feature on the The Lot Radio – Blagg’s latest endeavour arrives in the form of a disc, released via 11PM Records. Titled Warning the Babylonians, the record is paired with a screenprint-esque graphic sketch as its cover art. We’ll leave the listening to you.
Connolly Steps Into Spring
Baked in the sun and left to cool in the salty air, Connolly’s spring/summer 2026 collection – Cap Connolly – derives musings from the South of France and its mantra of sun, sea, repeat. Born from a visual exploration of ’70s photographs set in adjacent French Riviera destinations Cap Ferrat and Villefranche, the collection turns back the clock to a time where glamour felt more relaxed. In the Connolly universe, pieces are grounded in the precision and malleable form of raw textiles. Brand regulars such as the Port jacket, Mariner trouser and Bianca suit appear amongst newer styles. Moiré printed voile, rich cotton sateen, crisp cottons, thread-dyed poplins, silk jacquards, buttery suedes and fine knits feature. Intended to be led swiftly from daytime into night, beach cardigans, loose jeans and button-down shirts evolve around a palette of navy blues, browns and rich pinks and lilacs. The coast is calling, answer here.
Louis Vuitton Nudges Ana De Armas & Ouyang Nana For Jewellery Campaign
To celebrate the expansion of the Colour Blossom Fine Jewellery collection, Louis Vuitton called up house ambassadors Ana de Armas and Ouyang Nana for their campaign. Previously hailing captivating, carved stones such as mother of pearl, onyx and malachite, LV now introduce a navy blue sodalite stone, rarely seen in jewellery, now featured across seven new pieces – delicate necklaces, a multi-motif bracelet, earrings and an open ring, created via a lapidary stone-enhancing process. Amongst the chosen gemstone lays other new versatile jewels, intended to be layered, stacked and curated on the body however one’s heart desires. What better time to indulge than on the Louis Vuitton Monogram’s 130th anniversary?
Thames & Hudson Publish A Pet Shop Boys Retrospective
Celebrating the anniversary of the release of their debut album in 1986, Pet Shop Boys Volume: The Complete Visual Record follows the winding roads of musical duo Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s career. The book presents a chronology of the duo’s visual output. Year by year, it unpacks their sleeve artworks and packaging, stills from every performance, video and film, stage sets, costumes, photoshoots, publications and even Christmas cards. Collabs with other artists such as Mark Farrow, Zaha Hadid and Martin Parr feature amongst the memorabilia. Featuring a foreword by Jeremy Deller and introduction by Libby Sellers, Pet Shop Boys Volume is an exploration through the eyes of music, art and culture specialists alike. Read all about it here.
Idea Returns With ‘Mouth Full Of Golds’ Reedition
Did someone say reprint? Idea Books’ 2021 release is back on the shelves, in a revised edition featuring Grillz Jewels of Tokyo. Mouth Full Of Golds, written by director Lyle Lindgren and innovator Eddie Plein, includes new contributions from Goldie, A$AP Rocky, Marc Jacobs and more. Standing as an illustrated history of NYC’s Plein’s era of dentistry and adorning the smiles of hip hop superstars. A special edition indeed – it comes in softcover with a Japanese obi band.
Not much of a reader? This release comes timely, with the book’s accompanying feature length documentary releasing soon, with secret screenings occurring around the world up until July this year. The film features icons such as grill-visionaire Michèle Lamy and discusses the everpresent collab between music, jewellery and fashion. Take a peek here.
Haider Ackermann’s Latest Snow Goose for Canada Goose Collection Has Landed
The latest Snow Goose for Canada Goose collection from Haider Ackermann invites an array of colour through contrast, light and the movement of the human form. The assisting lookbook features Aluel Keror, Saliou Diagne, Nyawurth Chuol and Chubath Ngok and is shot by Tim Elkaïm who ensures the models are intentionally captured in the garments in their natural presence, reflecting light and shadow.
Iterated via athletic colour block windbreakers, quilted jackets and second-skin jerseys, Snow Goose is ready for whatever conditions your summer will bring. Hues of bright pink and coral, dark umber and azurite blue draw direct inspiration from the natural world – the garments prepare one for all states of climate without a restricting air. Ackermann himself says of the collection: “It’s a quiet dialogue between protection and freedom”. See for yourself here.
Top image: photography courtesy of Alaïa.
