The Goat — Featuring ISAMAYA
First up, it’s one for the beauty buffs — ISAMAYA’s just dropped her CORE COLLECTION and, as to be expected from the maven, it’s a game-changer. We’re talking multi-functional formulas housed in sleek chrome packaging, with everything from a colour-correcting serum to an innovative mascara that actually looks after your lashes while it lengthens them. The standouts? There’s a sculpting stick packed with rice bran wax and ceramides, as well as (the one and only) LIPLACQ, which will give you that vinyl-finish pout everyone’s after. The whole range hits isamaya.co.uk first, then lands at Selfridges from February 25th with a pop-up running February 27th to March 3rd. As founder Isamaya Ffrench puts it, this is what the future of beauty looks like — we reckon she might be onto something.
Get ready for a summer to remember — Patta’s SS25 collection is hitting the streets with some serious Caribbean coastal energy. This one’s all about those communal vibes, from late-night petrol stations to sun-soaked football pitches, done up in warm oranges, lilacs and reds, with some statement camo in pinks and purples thrown in for good measure. It’s hard to take your eyes away from that head-turning leopard boiler suit – which, it could be said, is the collection’s crowning glory – and there’s a playful waffle co-ord in there, too. They’ve even brought LA based artist Sideshow into the mix for the campaign video, where you get a raw, unfiltered look at him showing off his Tigray roots. Want to get your hands on it? First drop lands February 7th on patta.nl, their app, and in stores across Amsterdam, London, Milan and Lagos. Better set your alarms for this one.
Over at BIRKENSTOCK, it’s all about the Grainau boots. They’re a bit of alright these, mixing the brand’s classic know-how with some serious innovation. They’ve teamed up with Munich’s fancy shoemaker Schuh Bertl for this one, crafting the silhouette from Italian leather using this traditional technique called “Zwienahttechnik” — try saying that after a few. You can grab it in ankle or knee-high versions, both kitted out with that signature Deepblue footbed tech and a Vibram sole that’ll handle whatever you throw at it. Fancy a pair? They’re dropping at 1774.com and selected BIRKENSTOCK stores from February 6th. Better move quick though — reckon these will walk right out the door.
Listen up, lingerie lovers — Boux Avenue’s just dropped their spiciest collab yet with London fashion designer Dilara Findikoglu. This capsule is – and we’re not even being hyperbolic – the perfect marriage, consisting of ten designer looks that mix Dilara’s signature corsetry with Boux’s famous fit. From the Good Time Girl set with its satin ruffles and silver hardware, to the red Courtesan dress with its cheeky ‘D’ charm zip, there’s something for everyone in sizes 6-16 (and up to G-cup in selected styles). Fancy the Phoenix bra in red or ‘French silk’ peach? Or maybe the baby blue Antoinette set’s more your vibe? Prices start at £26 and top out at £85, which isn’t bad for a bit of designer action in your underwear drawer.
In the world of jewellery, it’s over to Alighieri, who’ve just dropped a collection called VANITAS. Made up of thirteen pieces that’ll make you feel as smug as your favourite feline, as a capsule it’s inspired by that classic confidence — you know the type. It’s rather luxe too — antique-style combs and these sweet little vanity mirrors set in molten gold. And the campaign’s fronted by Pilates guru Sophie-Rose Harper doing her best cat impressions. Honestly? We’re into it. Like all the best modern heirlooms, these pieces are meant to make you feel like the cat that got the cream. Shop here.
Lastly, it’s one for the culture heads — Kickers’ iconic Kick Hi boot is turning 50 this year, and they’re going proper big with the celebrations. Since hitting the Parisian streets in ’75, these boots have stomped their way through British culture, from massive festival stages to your local indie disco. They’re marking the birthday with two limited edition styles dropping this autumn (yeah, we want them too), but the real story’s in their Stomping Grounds campaign with Save Our Scene. They’ll be putting on live music events in grassroots venues across the UK, helping keep these cultural institutions alive and kicking. Plus, they’re dropping a ’50/50′ social series featuring stories from proper Kickers heads about what these boots mean to them.
