No matter what your aesthetic, getting something shiny for Christmas is never a bad thing. But this brand caters to the people who probably wouldn’t appreciate something from your average high-street jeweller. LIASE has released its Celestial Drum collection, which combines a punkish grit with the mystique of the night sky. Think: spikes alongside moons and star-shaped designs, with a stripped-back colour palette. The designs are also roughed up with distressed, industrial textures, making the Florence-based jewellers’ collection perfect for the contrarian in your life. And FYI, LIASE’s designs are all genderless, so it doesn’t matter what the gender of said contrarian is. Check out the collection here.
One of the best things about heritage collaborations is that they dig deeper than a logo slap; and that’s no better proven than by Aston Villa’s drop with New Era. The collection marries over a century of headwear craftsmanship with Villa’s even longer history (dating back to 1874 no less). That comes to life across essential silhouettes like the 9FORTY, 9TWENTY, TRUCKER and knit beanies. The standout of the collection, however, is the exclusive 59FIFTY fitted cap, which features Villa’s original 1880 crest and the words, “Under a Gas Lamp, 21st November 1874”, which nods to the club’s founding moment. Take a look here.
The best home fragrances are the ones that evoke the scent of a fancy hotel, and the Rosewood group has clearly cottoned on. They’ve teamed up with design house L’OBJET to create Bois Cachemire (that means ‘cashmere wood’ BTW), inspired by the concept of the ‘voyage’. More specifically, it calls to mind centuries-old trade routes where cashmere was packed with patchouli leaves to ward off insects during long journeys. As a result, Bois Cachemire smells like warmth, wanderlust and luxury. Think: cashmeran for softness, musk for intimacy and patchouli for elegance. The scent comes as a candle, room spray and pillow mist so you can really take the hotel home with you. The collection is available at select Rosewood properties and online here.
KEEN’s Hypowser has been quietly doing the rounds since last year, but the FW25 Crushback edition means we simply must discuss it again. It’s a hybrid that marries the comfort of the sustainable shoe brand’s Howser style with the cushioning of the Hyperport. It has adjustable straps, a foam midsole and a slip-on design that doubles as a slide. And, in case you were wondering, there’s a rubber outsole, meaning you won’t be slipping about. It’s a shoe that works whether you’re padding around the house, running errands or making some kind of gorpcore fashion statement. Very versatile indeed. Nab a pair here.
Lastly, we have something for the eyewear obsessives. Ace & Tate really care about their glasses and, to pay homage to that fact, their AW25 campaign zeroes in on some of the other niche things people care about: origami, ironing, vegetables… And to match these special interests, the Amsterdam-based brand has created some decidedly unique styles. There’s the Karina cat-eye, the ’70s-leaning Paloma, the list goes on. It’s one collection that sees attention to detail done right. Take a peek here.
- WriterScarlett Coughlan
