January 16, 2026 |
TEN CRAVES IS OUR ONLINE SERIES THAT ROUNDS UP ALL THE BEST PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND MUST-KNOW FASHION HAPPENINGS WEEK IN, WEEK OUT.
Miss Dior Goes Mini In Couture-ified Bottle
Glamour comes in threes, and so does the new Miss Dior Mini Miss Runway perfume collection. Three colours, three irresistible fragrances, one iconic design. Drawing inspiration from the miniature reproductions of couture designs that Christian Dior would travel the world with, the Mini Miss line is like couture distilled in a bottle – or better yet, pocket-sized, travel-friendly, alcohol-free translucent scent sticks. From the tender Blooming Bouquet in light blue, to the sensual Miss Dior Eau de Parfum in light pink, to the intense and voluptuous Miss Dior Parfum in pop pink, there’s a Mini Miss ready to dress you up in a delicious scent wherever you go. Cecilia Nuvola Bechini
Escentric Molecules Releases New Floral Perfume
What happens when opulence meets minimalism? Escentric Molecules tells us that the most simple fragrance in nature is a single aroma-molecule – that’s how its Molecule 01 was born. Now the warm, woody and cocooning sensation of Iso E Super meets the velvety and exotic embrace of Indian Champaca, one of the richest floral materials in the world. The weightless transparency of Iso E Super blends with the bright intensity of champaca into shades of jasmine, orange blossom and hints of tea, leaving a luminous trail that “lingers with quiet elegance”. Shop here. CNB
Louis Vuitton Goes For Gold With Unicef
On January 12, 2016, Louis Vuitton committed itself to supporting UNICEF with a pledge to help the world’s most vulnerable children. It did this with the launch of The Silver Lockit Collection which has supported the charity for a decade now, racking up over £20 million in proceeds. Flash forward to today and the French house has unveiled a limited-edition yellow gold version of the Silver Lockit to celebrate 10 years of this philanthropic partnership.
The unisex design, which pays homage to the bold padlock – a meaningful symbol that champions trust, protection and transmission – on the 1901 steamer bag, is reborn here. But what truly makes it special is that for each gold pendant purchased, a donation of £595 will be made directly to UNICEF, with celebrations extending into April when further adornments will hit the market. Fi Munday
Miu Miu Is Making The New Old
Miu Miu is serving up salvation from the annual spankings of January with a collection of expertly weathered leathers and suedes. Intentionally stripped of perfection, the skins of bags, shoes, jackets and skirts are sanded and brushed to unashamedly bear their wear and tear. The new Making of Old release deems value to be found in its journey rather than its destination – forget facelifts, signs of ageing are in.
The collection expands on staple Miu Miu hand bags; the sophisticated shapes of Arcadie, Pocket and Wander hand over their original glossy finishes, now riding the back of their punkier older brother’s rusting motorcycle in Milan. Dressing you from head to toe, the soft nappa leather bomber jackets and silver chrome adorned lace-up and buckle boots bring a vintage feel to modern styles, Miu miu proves itself, once again, to be a master of the deliciously distressed. Shop here. FM
Manolo Blahnik strengthens its Japanese connection
Manolo Blahnik opens 2026 with Japanese Connection, the first men’s drop of the year. Crafted from luxurious 100 per cent silk jacquard, the deep blue fabric is embroidered with raised golden florals inspired by traditional Shoji screens, appearing across four loafer styles including Mario and Carlton. Part of the winter 2025 collection, the drop draws on Japan’s artisanal heritage – borō patchworking, sashiko stitching and Edo-period-inspired motifs – while the season as a whole celebrates global craftsmanship, cinematic storytelling, and mid-century Italian design, blending tradition with contemporary elegance. Shop here. FM
APOC kicks off a series of store re-imaginings with Barnaby Lewis
Ever since its stark white utilitarian doors first opened to reveal its inaugural permanent space six months ago, APOC Store has gone from strength to strength. Now, to celebrate, the curated fashion and art marketplace – founded by Ying Suen and Jules Volleberg – is turning its attention to providing customers with a more immersive shopping experience. To achieve this, a season of artist and designer-led installations will take hold of the East London location.
Commencing today, APOC Store Gallery’s first iteration enlists the help of sculptor extraordinaire Barnaby Lewis. Looking at contradictions – art and utility, softness and strength – Lewis (whose work examines weight, balance, restraint and the repurposing of old industrial machinery) takes full autonomy over the space, with his forged metalwork masterpieces peppered amidst coal-black furniture, contemporary garments and quietly architectural sculptures.
It is APOC’s hope that each spatial intervention and transformative takeover will not only inspire loyal store-frequenters, but feed into its ecosystem of skilled interdisciplinary creatives who can pride themselves on shaping a space that evolves continually. Ella O’Gorman
Solid Homme’s new Parisian Galeries Lafayette flagship store opens its doors
Last week, Woo Young Mi’s modern menswear label Solid Homme reached a major milestone – the opening of its very first French store. Housed on the second floor under the stunning Art Nouveau dome of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the men’s ‘street-ready’ wardrobe staples can be tried, tested and treasured by a whole new cohort of fashion-savvy European men. The eye-catching retail space’s appearance is grounded in the Bauhaus principles of ‘function, structure, and connectivity,’ translating the brand’s ethos into a physical space through the strategic use of vibrant colour and modular furniture. An active participant in Paris Fashion Week since 2022, Solid Homme’s newest store signals a strategic move by the brand to commit to its French clientele and integrate itself further into the French capital. We say oui. EO’G
Top image: photography courtesy of APOC Store.
