465: Sister Phoebe, Mother Theresa
Plus runway Tory, The Gianvito sandals on sale, and honey, Métier shrunk the Private Eye!
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A higher, more variable heart rate is actually a signifier of good cardiovascular fitness (High Touch, coming soon), so thank you, Phoebe Philo, for getting that thang pulsing in my chest this week. The coy Brit’s line, long limited for purchase via D2C or in person at select retailers like Dover Street Market and Bergdorf’s, is now—suddenly—available online at Mytheresa.
This is a big deal for shoppers after 2.5 years of a meh online shopping experience (unpredictable shipping times, frustrating return processes) who finally have the security and ease of one of the last-standing ecommerce giants managing the process. It’s also no small buy: 176 products are listed, including my big-shouldered, burgundy leather jacket that I had to travel to Paris to secure (and which looks priced at about what I paid for it there), game-ending loafers, the baby sling bean bag that’s only $1,250…seemingly all of it, really.
I used to make a hobby of spotting the various off-price European sites that’d gotten ahold of past-season Phoebe product through breach of some other store’s contract (the Italists and Cettires), but basically, the collection is actually gettable now. I would presume the MyT rollout is the first of at least a few e-tailer partnerships coming. Net is probably next. Would make sense to be at Bergdorf’s online (if they’re not kaput by then). The landscape’s pretty barren, but maybe…Nordstrom? or 24S? after that. Collection E arrives this June, and will most likely hit Phoebe’s own .com first, but in the meantime, there’s a $22,000 leather jacket, a $450 card holder, and everything in between to discover at Mytheresa.com.
With News Editor Maya Kotomori.
What’s new
Any Alex Mill mention here, no matter how buried (like the Perfect Daily Tote launch from earlier this month), ends up among the top-clicked links. Clearly there’s a healthy appetite for great basics and adorably petite yet confusingly roomy canvas bags! Spring Chapter 3 launches today, pure catnip for Magasin types that includes The Hudson Pant in Linen—excellent spring-t-shirt-and-Jo-Button-Down-uniform fodder—the lauded Chiltern Waxed Jacket in new colors, and the men’s Painter Pant, now in faded cypress. It’s also always nice to see the pieces come alive on the brand’s IG, a solid mix of styling inspo, familiar faces, dogs, etc.
COS staged an see-now-buy-now SS26 show in Seoul with a collection that folds in subtle references to Korean dress, including an exaggerated funnel-neck top that almost gives…choker (we love it)? Tailoring keeps up with a shawl-collar blazer, matching trouser, and rounded shirt for a modified-three-piece situation with ample styling opportunities. The cylinder clutch lands as a thesis piece—trend-aware, and edited toward the COS-comes-with-ease expectation we consumers have.
Still Here’s SS26 lookbook had us barking at our screens—no one is doing it (it being ease, cool, lo-fi with polish, guaranteed to be pinched by bigger names) like this team. Come direct a shoot for Magasin, Sonia! The brand’s raved-about denim arrives in unexpected tones—pink and burnt orange—alongside easy cut-offs that hit a sweet spot between hot pant and skater jort. The Kelly skirt and snap tank invite either monochrome or mix-match pairing, dare we say even a tad space age?
Kallmeyer’s SS26 arrival reconfirms the NYC label’s early and lasting standing in the knowing woman’s wardrobe. Some obvious buys: The Tillda jacket with the Clemence waffle-weave pant reads like a complete spring uniform, while the Naia draped top taps into the industry-wide cropped-but-voluminous trend now gaining traction off-runway. Poppy purple and red—especially in the Lennon tee—keep things sharp without skewing too kooky, which is exactly why we love Kallmeyer so.
The SS26 runway collection from Tory Burch has landed, reminding us of those brilliant lavender and red pairings (this oversized silk polo with a leather skirt combo is so delicious). Occasionwear leans into early 20th-century references, particularly in the embellished mesh dress, while crinkled viscose separates keep things current with the more intentionally-creased textile.
Métier’s Spring II release rolls out a banger mini version of its better-than-Birkin Private Eye tote. The small size is catnip for collectors of downscaled Mid-century furniture or Labubus. An adorable, brain-breaking reproportion of a known favorite that appears to be a franchising move on a best-seller in the same way that The Row scaled up and down its Margeauxs and Marlos.
Rohe’s second drop for SS26 is all about the nothings we wear through summer. Glorified PJs (this flippy-edged pointelle top), an open-back crushed top offering a compelling alternative to more literal apron references (yes, I am talking about the Miu Miu ones), poplin crop pants that just gooooo. It’s all nice versions of the stuff you throw on to run a quick errand on a 75º Friday and like better than your most on-purpose pieces.
A strong showing of mid-price bags arrives this season with an emphasis on circles; rivets, architecture, you name it. Mansur Gavriel’s mini gnocchi curves into the body with a compact hobo shape, Eckhaus Latta’s bum bag introduces a bicycle-seat silhouette featuring the same stud details as the Snap bag, and KkCo’s rivet bag brings a structured base that seems engineered for balancing on one leg while sitting in transit.
A new swimwear entrant, Pech World, debuts with prints by Spencer Malinski, formerly of Tory Burch. The offering is concise: a triangle top and two high-cut bottoms, one Brazilian-leaning and one closer to ‘80s French-cut underwear. It’s a focused start, built around long lines, pop-prints (the Palma is stunning), and fit.
There’s also: Old Stone Trade’s taffeta chrysanthemum corsage extending the brooch’s tenure as our accessory-du-season; Dorsey’s SS26 rings, where emerald-cut lab-grown eternity bands dominate; Flore Flore’s expanding cotton canon in new colorways Lime, Mouse, Baby Blue, and Crocus—especially the May cami, arriving right on cue for transitional layering; Jamie Haller’s San Diego sandal in olive metallic (reminder that metallics have their own palette of neutrals); Karla Welch’s new SPANX tees, bringing a career’s worth of t-shirt experience to designing the “perfect” one; and Le Monde Beryl’s Dakota kitten heel, an elegant d’orsay with just enough lift to register satisfying ‘click’ on pavement.
Men’s releases
Stòffa’s Collection II continues to build from textile outward. Silk anchors the lineup, from a double-breasted shirt jacket and wide pleat trouser in silk mohair twill to a washed linen blouson that leans more casual. The result is clothing that follows the body rather than imposing on it, which is basically like a menswear version of bias-cutting (who’da thunk it?).
Wallace & Barnes’ limited-edition release with J.Crew draws from vintage uniforms bypassing the usual Carhartt-dirtbag references. A bright warbler chore jacket leads the pack, alongside a plaid workshirt and chino pairing that feels just as tailored as durable. And yes—raw selvedge denim at J.Crew. Japan’s influence continues to travel well.
Home releases
Emma Chamberlain’s collaboration with West Elm translates her oddball sensibility into a full home capsule, from embroidered pillow covers to button-accented tables and steel coffee pieces. There’s a throughline of playful detail, carried from those smaller decor pieces into a modular sofa that feels both special enough to be vintage, and sturdy enough to not need a gut-reupholster.
Decor is really “on the grid,” so to speak, especially with the return of Rimowa’s classic grid luggage, recalling a distinctly ’70s pattern language. Aluminum-heads will legitimately go crazy for this one, effectively a rarer / more interesting to look at version of the universally recognized grooved metal luggage. The cabin size in particular feels like the right scale to showcase the design in transit.
Joshi / Greene’s Office Light offers a compelling desk-side object in hand-formed aluminum, delivering a warm, patterned glow through hypnotic, all-sided laser cut squares.
There’s also: McGrath’s limited-edition candle with Costa Brazil, steeped in that signature vetiver-forward scent; and Desmond & Dempsey’s collaboration with Ash Hotels, celebrating the Shenandoah Mansions opening in Richmond with a lineup of printed robes and pajamas that land somewhere between haute hotel gift shop and collector-worthy souvenir.
What’s on sale
These Gianvito Rossi beaded heels have stuck around on my wishlist for long enough (5+ months) to have achieved “The”-ness when I come across them now: The Gianvito sandals. They appeared again on SSENSE’s new-in pages, which I was scrolling with more intensity than usual, having learned of the site’s recent eligibility for credit back on the deeply relevant-to-me shopping app Croissant. I browse with the Croissant extension, which tells me I can earn 10% in shopping credit, so, $119 if I buy The Gianvito sandals that I can spend at SSENSE, Nordstrom, Saks, Altuzarra, By Far, etc. For those familiar with Croissant’s game, I’ll add that even though I’m getting credit, my purchase would still be up for a buyback—a guaranteed purchase price offered by Croissant itself should I ever choose to part with Them. (Though, after all this pining, that time would likely be: Never!)
Welcome to the Nordstrom End of Season Sale, where discounts are still populating but already worth a look. Sneakers lead the charge, including waterproof Salomons and Adidas Tokyos, alongside scattered designer finds like Dries van Noten trousers. It’s a broad mix, with the strongest hits appearing at present in footwear and transitional pieces.
A rare Amazon mention today, on occasion of the site’s “Big Spring Deals” sale that creeps into the premium beauty we and our circles actually buy. T3 hair tools like the single-pass curling iron are seeing up to 25% off, Cadence capsule sets drop into more accessible territory (20% off the daily set, for example), and Timeline’s line of longevity products includes significant cuts across supplements (40% off) and skincare (50% off) alike.
Phaidon’s Spring Refresh Sale offers 30% off select books and prints for the aspiring Arrangers of Things among you not named Colin King. Titles like Making Space: Women in Interior Design bring new perspectives to the shelf, while limited-edition prints—like this one by Nicolas Party—offer an easy shift for walls in need of some spring change.
There’s also: Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s ongoing end-of-season markdowns, now 50–60% off with more belts (especially the fringe-trimmed Precious belt), bags, and shoes entering the mix; Puppets & Puppets’ 50% off spring flash sale, where the spoon-handle hobo drops sub-$300 along with many other delightfully odd accessories; and Loeffler Randall’s spring event, an extra 30% off at checkout with the Noelle ballet flat appearing in multiple colors and finishes.
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