Erdem launches debut handbag, the Bloom bag

On the catwalk in September we saw Erdem’s debut handbags, and they have finally dropped.

“The Bloom bag features a handcrafted handle shaped into a flower bud which is contrasted with a malleable leather body, unstructured and tactile,” he told us after the show. “I liked the idea of creating something that felt precious but almost casual, models carrying the sculptural floral handle close to their body against the masculine, relaxed tailoring.”

The style comes in mini and midi sizes, and in various colours and fabrics – we love the olive green.

Beloved outerwear brand Charlotte Simone has been worn by everyone from Dua Lipa to Madonna, and has become a favourite among fashion editors, who know to watch her week-long collection drops (which happen only a few times a year) like hawks in order to get their hands on their favourite pieces before they sell out. This latest drop – the sale of which will end tomorrow – features a number of her Seventies-inspired faux-suede designs, including this chic cropped jacket that has gone straight to the top of our Christmas wish lists.

Shop the whole collection here.

Any Christmas-dressing dilemmas could well be solved by the arrival of the new & Other Stories ‘Savoir’ collection – the retailer’s limited-edition line celebrating the expertise of its ateliers, which this season is modelled by the inimitable Anna Cleveland. The party-perfect drop has just landed in stores and features everything from metallic brocade sets to silky satin blazers and ruffled dresses. This gilded gold top comes with matching trousers (and, if you want to fully commit to the full three-piece set, a matching coat). You’ll be the best-dressed attendee at any festive soirée.

Just in time for the festive season, Loro Piana is taking over Harrods with an enormous installation, which includes 36 windows, two pop-ups, a pop-in, and various animations. Named the ‘Workshop of Wonders’, the installation will take shoppers on a magical journey into the house’s world of fibres, fabrics, icons, and symbols, celebrating 100 years of history and heritage.

There will be special products on sale, many of which will be exclusive to Harrods, as well as sections dedicated to childrenswear, interiors and more.

Workshop of Wonders will run from 7 November to 2 January. You can find out more information here.

It is officially sweater weather – and there is an abundance of warming knitwear out there right now. If you’re in the market for something really cosy, look to Omhu, whose two-in-one lambswool sweater features a removable bib. When worn together, you’ll be twice as toasty. It also comes in navy and oatmeal.

French fashion label Sézane has taken over the iconic London department store Liberty, with an artistic installation in its central atrium that celebrates design and craftsmanship. An accompanying pop-up space on the second floor will showcase the very best of the brand’s staples – from knitwear to leather goods, jewellery and footwear. “I’ve always admired Liberty, a home of boundless inspiration, the greatest artisans and free-spirited thinkers,” says founder and CEO Morgane Sézalory. “This project is a chance for two like-minded creative movements to return to their roots and express a shared love of savoir-faire, cutting-edge design, and beautiful materials and prints that transcend time.”

Alighieri’s latest collection is inspired by the escapism found in books and stories. Entitled ‘Bookworm’ pieces including this beautiful ‘Poet’s Pencil’ necklace, the ‘Key to the Library’ necklace and ‘Inkwell’ earrings. “This collection is for the fellow Bookworms amongst us: those who take joy in tiny little pencils and talismanic bookmarks,” founder Rosh Mahtani explained.

Summer’s over, and to get you in the mood for the new season is the new autumn collection from & Other Stories, which has just landed. Inspired by glamorous ’70s and ’80s power dressing, the drop features soft tailoring, elegant draping, and a rich colour palette – including plenty of this year’s most in-demand shades: brown and burgundy. Look out for the accompanying campaign in partnership with the artist and filmmaker Nadia Lee Cohen, photographed at a beautiful mid-century Hollywood mansion.

Fendi has collaborated with Chupa Chups on the world’s chicest lollipop holder, a playful accessory that made its debut on the AW24 catwalk. Coming in four colours (purple, blue, light blue and khaki green), the holder makes the perfect bag charm to pep up your favourite handbag.

Givenchy has launched a tiny take on its newest handbag. The Nano Voyou is a slouchy V-shaped shoulder bag, which can be adjusted to be worn crossbody or on the shoulder, and comes in various colours and materials, including velvet and satin. We love this bright red iteration, which will make a great addition to your after-dark wardrobe.

As the official timekeeper of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Omega has launched a special-edition watch in honour of those coveted sporting medals. The timepiece incorporates all three metals in one design: via the 39mm case, crafted from Omega’s exclusive bronze gold; the radiant dial, made from silver; and the slender hands, in 18k gold with a bronze coating. It also features the Paris 2024 logo and the five Olympic rings engraved on the back. The design marks the 31st time that Omega has been official timekeeper for the Games.

The female-founded accessories brand Stone and Mason specialises in versatile, multiway accessories designed to blend functionality and style. The chic Palomino bag (a transeasonal take on the classic beach bag) is crafted from ENEA, a natural fibre that grows around lakes, wetlands, and rivers, which is harvested by artisans in Colombia, and produced in collaboration with Artesanías del Atlántico – a community programme that supports local craftsmanship. If that wasn’t enough, there are a variety of fun resin handle colours to choose from, and the large version of the bag also comes complete with an optional beach kit, featuring everything from a quick-dry towel to a fan and a vegan leather pouch.

Dear Frances is one of the most popular mid-range designer labels around, known best for its chic footwear including its cult Balla Mesh Flat. And now, the brand is heading into handbags for the very first time with a launch of five new styles which tap into that same effortless aesthetic it is so famous for.

“Expanding into handbags feels like a natural progression for Dear Frances at this moment, we’re thrilled to create silhouettes that can be worn season after season and that feel and look better with time,” says founder and creative director Jane Frances.

If you are on the lookout for a beautiful new sun dress, then let us point you in the direction of Rixo’s new collection which features a romantic hand-painted, vintage-inspired red-rose print. We particularly love it on this Clementina dress, which is perfect for weddings, holidays or just long summer days in the city.

It really is the summer of sport. Chanel has just unveiled its first ‘Haute Joaillerie Sport’ collection, inspired by the power of performance and the freedom of movement. The pieces were designed by Patrice Leguéreau, director of the Chanel Jewelry Creation Studio, who was influenced by “Chanel’s sporty style, which is such an integral part of the house’s history”. The collection features everything from exceptional rings and bracelets to transformable necklaces – such as the one pictured, which also pays tribute to the iconic Chanel No5.

Manu Atelier’s new roomy tote, Le Cambon, is inspired by Paris style – hence its very fitting name, which is taken from the famous Rue Cambon. The bag, which comes in a number of neutral hues in pebbled leather and suede, will make a great addition to your day-to-day wardrobe and is particularly perfect for smartening up your workwear.

Nicola Coughlan has teamed up with British jewellery brand Rachel Jackson on a heart-shaped necklace to raise money for Choose Love. The style – which comes in both gold and silver – features a hand-cut pink quartz, which symbolises love.

“I love the piece I’ve designed with the talented Rachel Jackson for Choose Love,” Coughlan says. “I can’t wait to see people wearing theirs this summer and I’m so happy to be raising much-needed funds for Choose Love’s vital work supporting displaced people.”

Known best for its quirky accessories, JW Anderson is stepping into the world of eyewear with its very first collection of sunglasses. The collection – which is available for pre-order here – features four unisex styles, all of which are inspired by the most iconic JW Anderson pieces, including styles hooked on the Bumper and the Twister bags.

Contemporary retailer Cos has teamed up with the Kyoto-based artisan Kazuki Tabata on a limited-edition collection celebrating the traditional Japanese craft of shibori – a time-honoured technique that creates abstract patterns through a combination of dyeing, folding and binding cloth. The 14-piece range has this effect worked onto tops, trousers, dresses, shirts and accessories, resulting in a unique capsule that sees art and fashion intertwine, fusing an ancient practice with contemporary design.

Versace’s joyful Pride collection is back for another year, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The capsule drop features everything from t-shirts and baseball caps to swimwear and silk separates – all in statement-making Versace Barocco prints and the rainbow colours of the Progress Pride flag. This year, 10 per cent from each sale will go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation – a cause that the fashion house and Donatella Versace personally have supported since its launch in 1992.