Got big boobs? (Yes, that’s really how I’m starting The Goat this week). Finding a bikini is a chore for anyone, nevermind if you’re someone more gifted than the rest of us in that department. Luckily, Form and Fold was made to solve this issue. Started by Melbourne-based designers (who hilariously describe themselves as ‘Carly (32E) and Stephanie (32DD)’ on their website), the brand stocks D+ swimwear that’s comfy and sexy. They’ve just dropped Collection 11 in time for summer, which comprises everything from ’90s-rise bikinis to one-shoulder swimming costumes. It also includes a lovely blue print moment, as well as a stunning emerald green colourway. Take a gander here.
If you’re a fan of Burberry’s Signatures perfume collection, you’ll be pleased to know that the British fashion house has added two new scents. Dubbed Golden Haze and Rose Ember, both fragrances are inspired by flowers that bloom in nature’s most extreme environments, culminating in a clever little juxtaposition of hardiness and delicate florals in a bottle. Rose Ember is, of course, inspired by the desert rose and is an ode to resilience. Meanwhile, Golden Haze is a take on morning mist over the marsh marigold. As well as a lot of alliteration, the scent is all about creating harmony between nature’s softer and harsher components. Sublime.
Remember how Axel Arigato recently dropped a furry-looking sneaker? Well, the Swedish brand’s Tact and Slow styles have only been building up to this moment — namely, the launch of Arigato’s headline style for 2025. Named the Eris, it’s an embodiment of refusing to be boxed in. More tangibly, that means an artsy curved silhouette, tonal stitching and suede panels that give *texture*. There are also other fun details like dipped laces and a double tongue. Colourway-wise, the Eris comes in yellow, charcoal and blue, each of which correspond to a different creative featured in the launch campaign (Dutch-English artist Bea, Parisian musician Camille Jansen and American musician Ana Roxanne respectively). If you want to be cool and fun like them, grab a pair here.
Next, we have a summery little collaboration between Swedish luxury essentials brand CDLP and Passalacqua, a five-star hotel on Lake Como. An ode to the good old dolce vita, it’s actually the second time CDLP has teamed up with the De Santis family (the first was a collab with its Grand Hotel Tremezzo back in 2018). This time round, though, the collection draws on the slower-paced lifestyle and romance of the ’30s through breezy pool sets, tailored swimwear and even hand-illustrated silk scarves, all crafted locally in Como. The campaign — which features iconic stylist Robert Rabensteiner looking very Wes Anderson at Passalacqua — encompasses the vibe perfectly and you’re going to want to get a piece of it.
Lastly, Birkenstock has teamed up with utilitarian fashion brand Maharishi for a collaboration that says ‘nature and tech in harmony’. The Mogami Terra Tech takes Birkenstock’s classic sandals and gives them the full outdoor treatment — waterproof body, extra grippy soles and quick-release buckles. Why do the speed of the buckles matter, you ask? So you can remove them quickly and pop them onto the built-in, detachable crossbody strap (complete with carabiner) for hands-free carrying. It’s perfect for field frolics, cute little beach walks or even rambling across the park post-picnic this summer. Check them out here.
- WriterScarlett Coughlan
