475: New season cast reveal
Plus Louise's Bottega, Armani's Archivio, and Nour Hammour's prototype sale.
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I’ve come into custody of a few great pieces that tell me my wardrobe is entering a new season. Not just “spring,” but a whole new cast of well-developed characters that will reveal their sensibilities and explore inter-behavioral dynamics over the course of a riveting series of episodes.
Right now as I write this, I’m wearing many in-universe favorites: my Cristaseya cashmere pants, &Daughter v-neck sweater, H-O-R-S-E tee. But with them, a few types you get the feeling you haven’t seen the last of…Herbert Levine satin mules, Thistles sunglasses, a deeply important Versace bag.
I’m going to abandon this metaphor now (you get the idea). Some other new arrivals that, spoiler alert (ok now abandoning metaphor), are the ones that will show up again and again in my outfits are:
These Dresen mid-rise, straight-leg black jeans, a new brand by Becca Rosen who designed for Uniqlo U by Lemaire, Ralph Lauren, and Helmut Lang for years. My most impactful denim discovery since Olga Basha.
A Pech World bikini I discovered through Spencer Malinsky, ex-Tory Burch-er who designed the print. Skimpy, highly flattering bottoms.
Rohé two-tone dress that’s easier and more flats-fitting than one would think.
Capping it there for now, but. Just to say. Tune in next time for more.
With News Editor Maya Kotomori.
What’s new
More from Louise Trotter’s Bottega Veneta has landed at Net-A-Porter, Bergdorfs, Saks, brand’s own site, etc., rounding out her already explorationally luxe yet consumer-forward vision for the brand. Take the Sampieri thong sandal and gathered paneled silk-taffeta tank for example; these pieces offer a ’90s sensibility that is as conceptual as it is shoppable, yet they live alongside the concentrated opulence that is this feathered intrecciato bag (“!” doesn’t even begin to describe it). A personal favorite from SS26 is the Intrecciato-trimmed cotton-twill car coat, a nod to the house heritage woven leather technique, integrated into a piece skimming trends, while not succumbing to them.. Cathy Horyn may have questioned (skewered) Trotter’s POV (or, in her words, lack thereof) during MFW FW26, but on the e-shop floor, it reads well.
Calvin Klein Collection SS26 has arrived in stores, and the appeal of its runway clarity holds. Under Veronica Leoni—who presented another absolute banger—the Cordelia jacket and Eva pants form a convincing boxy suit, while the Camille jacket bares just enough bra to keep it interesting. Shirting stands out, too: the Scarlett plaid and especially the pink Sophie feel like instant closet classics.
Gap x Victoria Beckham is a meeting of Sporty and Posh, so to speak. High-rise straight jeans and a matching cropped jacket lead the denim charge, and while the trench coat lingers, a rain Mac turned mini dress quickly sold out. (Gap, if you are hearing this, it is restock time!)
COS returns with its annual summer in the city edit, an annual study in metropolitan dressing for warm weather that gets newly specific with each passing year. I call this season “non-normie normie,” like the uncanny valley of shirt-and-pants dressing: pieces that appear basic at first glance, then reveal a twist. Even these elasticated grosgrain cotton shorts! A ribbed knit Henley-tank hybrid and draped pleated trousers with sweatpant-level comfort capture that slight eccentricity that makes everything click as just a little freaky.
Old Stone Trade’s seventh edition turns to “the great outdoors,” spanning elevated Teva-adjacent Perception sandals and tweed camp shirts. The mix gets more personal with one-off knits, including a Fair Isle vest by local Fair Isle-specialist Olive MacLeod—a reminder that the “outdoors” here can cover as much aesthetically as it can terrain.
Culture reporters might claim “the scene is so dead right now,” but Marc Jacobs remains positive with his new Scene bag. The slouchy-hobo concept scales three sizes: large for full collapse, medium for a roomy shoulder carry, small for a compact night option (no crossbody required). Pricing starts at $298. (Plus, the launch comes with a delightfully chaotic short film written by and starring Rachel Sennott.)
Another Tomorrow introduces a nylon capsule built from 100% recycled, water-resistant fabrication. The short blouson folds into its own pocket (genuinely practical) while a weightier trench shows nylon’s range beyond pure utility, proffering a slick, slightly technical surface to your closet.
Swimwear season, at long last. Montce x Elsa Hosk leans vintage with knotted bikini tops and high-drama one-pieces. Christopher Esber offers a beach-forward counterpoint, including a pared-back beach quartz bikini, a halter bandeau and skimpy brief adorned with natural stones. Meanwhile, Burberry x Hunza G deliver logo play via a marriage of the old guard iconic check print from Burbs and the new guard signature crinkle fabric from Hunza G. Two generations of British fashion innovation in one swim top.
Cristaseya’s temporary online shop is back with crisp summer cottons and one-of-a-kind ceramics. From small column vases to Japanese cotton pajama pants and a classic collar shirt (this yellow is great), we’re going small-batch and breathable this season.
A $3,200…clutch? Khaite introduces us to Blake: an east-west bag finished with 18k gold-plated empire hardware. It tracks with the broader move among logo-light labels to introduce higher-ticket accessories, placing them closer to the Bottega-Dior tier at a key moment of brand consolidation.
There’s also: Claudent’s indigo stripe button-up, standard shirting in the brand’s new pattern that quietly doubles as sun armor with UPF 50+; Comme Si’s Deep V poplin rewrite, ditching buttons entirely for a plunge that feels a little louche, a little intellectual; Savette’s Net-A-Porter exclusives, refining the symmetry trapeze silhouette into some different colors; the Havaianas x Zara platform sandals, a flip-flop grown up with a sculpted sole and just enough height to call itself a platform; Ulla Johnson’s ULLA at Violet Grey, the designer’s first foray into fragrance with incense, candles, and perfume; and Helmut Lang SS26, where sheer bootcut trousers, an airy long-sleeve, and a twisted drape skirt (to name a few) push the label’s pioneering minimalist legacy into something less tense, and more fluid.
Men’s releases
The Row’s spring menswear is steady as he goes, with a bit more skin in play now that the temperature is beginning to rise. The Borges top and Sayed short lighten things up fabric-weight-wise, while the Morand top’s featherweight cashmere and buttonless collar mature the brands existing minimal formula.
Select items from Giorgio Armani’s Archivio project are now shoppable on MyTheresa, and the selection is good. Archivio is a retrospective project dedicated to honoring the history of the brand that can be further explored on the Armani website proper. Some standout pieces from the Armani annals are this SS90 blazer, and a silk bomber that’s a nod to the FW83 original.
Carter Young returns with new suiting shapes for SS26, continuing its offbeat tailoring language. A suede western shirt and Big Ben trousers (in jean and chino) set the tone, while the Andover jacket’s exaggerated lapels show the brand’s knack for dialing up one detail at a time, never everything at once.
There’s also: Aaron Levine x Zara, a high-fashion “Where’s Waldo?” moment complete with red-and-white stripes that feel knowing; JW Anderson’s summer series capsule, where beaded bulb bags, ruffled boat shoes, and crocheted fruit charms get playful while remaining “fashion”; and Studio Nicholson’s summer module ’26 that’s billowy all around—denim included.
Home releases
Lemaire expands into home fragrance with Objets Senteur—five ceramic forms paired with four fragrances. Think those reed diffusers that were popular in 2008 but reimagined as collectible objects (like this one called Apple), each tied to scents like cardamom earth or amber hay. At €540 (~$632 USD) they double as decor, drawing from the late French sculptor Annie Fourmanoir’s clay practice.
There’s also: Knownwork’s Perceptions catchall, a custom-molded glass tray that would look, like, so good on a plinth if you’ve got one; Flamingo Estate’s Goat Shed Box, the spring 2026 seasonal subscription box steeped in the mythos of the brand’s scent laboratory; and July’s capsule carry-on pro (very Courrèges-coded) alongside Rimowa’s orange and magenta drops, making a strong case for luggage-as-statement-piece while traveling.
A touch of High Touch
Budding longevity brand Climatic debuts its first product, the L Max, an inhaled lung-health system designed for daily use. Slightly dystopian, undeniably intriguing: 80% of users reported HRV improvements after two weeks. The starter kit is $95, with a $55/month subscription. For anyone attempting to quit smoking, the pitch is clear, even if a bit sci-fi-adjacent.
Kohler x Remedy Place introduces an at-home ice bath merging Kohler ergonomics with Remedy Place founder Dr. Jonathan Leary’s social wellness approach. Temperature on the bath ranges from 39–104°F, with an integrated timer designed to facilitate guided breathwork sessions while cold plunging.
There’s also: Typology’s wrinkle-targeting mask set, five reusable silicone patches paired with a 7% peptide complex, with a vaguely futuristic face-mapping effect; and OneSkin’s OS-01 Lip SPF, a longevity-minded lip sunscreen powered by peptides that you’ll actually want to wear.
What’s on sale
Nour Hammour’s private sale (password: ‘Unreleased’) opens the archive: one-off press pieces, prototypes, and samples. Highlights include curved-leg suede trousers for $1,200, a $264 fur hat, and sample-size shearling skirts (priced sub-$600, mind you).
Net-A-Porter quietly rolls out 40% off Toteme for a little private sale, discount applied at checkout. A striped poplin shirt drops to $276, runway satin pumps to $470, and a curved wool-blend turtleneck to $336…for Toteme.
Indie multi-brand retailer Frances May celebrates its 18th birthday with 30% off sitewide (code: 18YEARS). If it were a person, it could vote, get a tattoo, and buy a lottery ticket. This is a great opportunity to scoop some new arrivals on sale—Anntian pants, this Injiri slip—as well as rarely discounted swim brands like Nu Swim.
Bergdorf Goodman’s spring wardrobe sale takes 25% off new-season collections, prompting a practical closet reshuffle. Case study: This Jil Sander skirt dips below $900, and a Dries Van Noten wrap dress lands just under $800.
Cecilie Bahnsen offers 30% off with CBACCESS, spanning the coveted sneakers (like the beaded Blaise) and fluffy dresses (i.e, the Cristina). An archive sale runs alongside this one as well, though discounts don’t stack; definitely worth toggling between both (the Beth dress is priced sub-$500 from an original $1,400 price tag).
Nanushka’s members-only event (accessible with CIRCLE30) takes 30% off pieces like the Seneca shirt, Zoela satin pants, and the Jil dress—an incentive structure that rewards being on an email list with a lovely discount.
There’s also: Mansur Gavriel’s spring sale, offering 25% off pieces like the Candy hobo and Kiki heel; Saks Fifth Avenue’s spring sale, up to 30% off fresh arrivals including Dôen’s rib-knit cashmere cardigan; Jean Paul Gaultier’s archive sale, delivering 50–60% off iconic mesh pieces and accessories; Sapir Bachar’s 25% off sitewide moment, where the swirly motifs of the Earth leather necklace can come to you at a little discount; Mango’s mid-season sale, 30% off everything from wide-leg denim to braided leather bags (and free shipping for orders above more than $230 quietly sweetening the deal); and Wonder Valley’s Mother’s Day promotion, 20% off olive oil–infused essentials to celebrate all those who mother.
Men’s sales
Our Legacy’s archive sale is full of deeply discounted surprises, including a crumpled-linen Shinjuku blazer at $365, ripstop Mount shorts at $135, and a Bend turtleneck in bubblegum pink down to $66.
Notre’s 20% off spring sale is deep on the footwear—Air Max 95s in brown leather, visvim boots—while still offering technical outerwear like an Arc’teryx Veilance Diode jacket. A pragmatic mix with enough fashion-GORP edge to justify taking a second look…
High Touch sales
Credo Beauty’s friends of Credo sale takes 20% off best sellers across categories, from Nécessaire body wash to the multi-award-winning The Deodorant Balm. The breadth makes bulk sizing appealing, like this jumbo size foundation conditioner by Rōz.
The Moda Operandi beauty sale keeps it simple: spend $250 and above, take 20% off your order. A quick cart example: Flamingo Estate jasmine damask rose cream ($48), Fara Homidi eye compact ($98), CAIR scalp serum ($112). Discount threshold: cleared.
There’s also: DAMDAM’s Friends & Family sale, 20% off across skin, hair, and body, (like the Mochi Mochi Luminous Cream); Allies of Skin’s founder’s exclusive spring sale, 25% off cult formulas including the probiotic savior mist and peptide-heavy daily treatment; and Dame’s warehouse sale, which is sold out except for…a Mitch McConnell dildo (?)
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