Chanel has outdone itself this year when it comes to jewellery. From the haute joaillerie collection Reach To The Stars to the Blush watch capsule, the maison has finessed that blend of tradition and novelty. So arrives Chanel’s end of year campaign: From Dream To Reality. Set against a crisp backdrop of winter magic — sparkling snowflakes and diamonds galore — Mona Tougaard and Rebecca Leigh show off select pieces from 2025. Coco Crush and its metallic odes to Chanel’s diamond quilting make an appearance, as do N°5’s sparkling ‘5’ pendants and Reach To The Stars’s comets. There are also some brand new pieces from Chance de Chanel, which emulate (super high-end) good luck charms. Ultimately, Chanel has named their holiday campaign well because it truly is dreamy. Explore the Christmas selection here.
You might recall the sexual wellness brand, sitre’s, recent collaboration with Copenhagen-based label Soulland. Well, sitre has now ventured into the art world. Partnering with artist Esben Weile Kjær, it’s create Bubblegum Beach, a limited-edition massage candle that can bring some heat (wink wink) to the winter months. Scent-wise, it parallels the sweetness of gum with cherry and jasmine, balanced out by tonka bean and musk. Then, the wax melts into a warm, shea-butter-esque, almondy oil. Put it together and you’re transported to a sexy, sweaty summer day at the beach — all from the comfort of your bed. Oh, and the cherry-embossed metallic packaging is stunning, so like any piece of art, you’ll definitely want to keep it on display. Get yours here.
Rather embrace the cold weather? BOSS has released possibly the cosiest collection seen so far for AW25, paired with a campaign film that features Amelia Gray, Khaby Lame and is narrated by Khalid. The German fashion house has teamed up with Steiff — yes, the teddy bear brand — for a capsule collection that’s all plush textures and warm, autumnal tones. It also has this great balance of cuteness (take the hoodie with teddy bear ears, for example) and class (see: the wool shoulder bag). Adorably, the collection also spans women’s, men’s and kidswear so everyone can get involved. If you’re part of one of those families that takes an annual Christmas picture, consider your outfits sorted. Check it out here.
It’s time to spotlight a lesser-known brand. A Sinner In Pearls is a London-based handmade jewellery brand that’s both, refreshingly, male-focused with a genderless energy. It’s been worn by the likes of A$AP Rocky, Olly Alexander and Lewis Hamilton, so it’s catching celebs’ eyes, too. The latest drop is called Smoke and Mirrors, a moody collection crafted from stones like smokey quartz, onyx and freshwater baroque pearls. It’s all about that contrast between dark and light, softness and strength, topped off with a little bit of mystique. Have a browse here.
Ending on a cultural note with some art. Axel Arigato’s new collaboration is with Brooklyn-based painter Alvin Armstrong, which combines the brand’s clean Scandinavian minimalism with the artist’s colourful figurative style. The collection includes ochre and deep browns, and runs through fleeces, silk shirts and even a fun knitted balaclava. More excitingly, one of the shirts actually has Armstrong’s ‘The Listening Skies’ painting on it. Most excitingly, they’re also dropping a hundred one-of-one hand-drawn t-shirts, which is pretty special. And for the trainer fans, the colla also b includes the Squish trainers, so named because, well, you’ll know when you see them. Shop the collection here.
- WriterScarlett Coughlan
