493: An outfit for running into fancy people
Plus wow @ new Carven, Rescha hits SSENSE, and a La Collection archive sale.
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Last night I dined at Oberon, for the soft-opening of the New Museum’s new restaurant, thrillingly located down the alleyway of Freemans, which I described to my dinner mate as “a big place to go on a Raya date with a guy from LA 10 years ago,” and which I was surprised to learn is still operational. It was upper 60ºs–low 70ºs and raining and muggy and cozy on account of being a Monday, and yet the circumstances called for the kind of attention you’d pay to an outfit for running into certain fashion critics and wine importers and architects known to you.
I wore a Róhe pankou-closure silk top, unbuttoned from the bottom to allow for a triangle of skin and skirt to swish open in movement. A Dôen lace slip only a couple seasons old but already relegated to “the hunt” (i.e. on eBay). And finished with a Gucci handheld device—these sleeves have no business with bag straps—and the same old Aeyde heeled thongs I always wear.
With News Editor Maya Kotomori
What’s new
Carven introduces FW26, and it’s oh so good. Every part of it is fantastic, from the washed out cornflower blue hues to the boxy chunky knits. Mark Thomas is reminding us all what made his Carven vision so special: his ability to take zeitgeisty silhouettes like cargo pants and streamline them into crisp trousers and shorts, or turning lingerie slips into Chantilly lace-trimmed column midis.
There are some new shoes from Church’s now at La Garçonne, including a winter leather sandal with a stacked heel and thick leather fisherman-style upper that allow for several hosiery options, depending on weather. There are also some silhouettes in distressed leather, like the Sienna and Shanghai loafers—both really represent the not-too-precious sturdy leather of the English shoe brand.
We all know what new summer arrivals mean for The Row, but we’re always kept on our toes (and I don’t just mean the sandals, though there is a new version of the Malick). Of course, it’s white cotton all day—whether it’s the Keiko dress or the ankle-skimming Artemis skirt—and summer goth all night, in the jersey Danel tank or the silk cady Kael dress.
There’s also: The arrival of Rescha in all its culturally Indian-and-French glory at SSENSE; the Acne Studios Frédéric Malle fragrance, now available in bath and body scents; the new Charlotte Mary-Jane ballerina at Bottega, with a Nodo Quatro-inspired charm on the footstrap; the arrival of Loewe PF26 at MyTheresa, including leather goods like the oversized Flamenco clutch; and a new collection from Veneda Carter, full of hammered silver cocktail rings, low-rise denim, and some sturdy ribbed cotton staples.
Men’s releases
Saman Amel is here for high summer with a ready-to-wear line that skates the delicate menswear line between pajama-level comfort and expensive, middle-aged father. What we mean: sky blue raw silk drawstring shorts, styled with camp-style long-sleeve shirt jackets and deerskin slippers. A portrait of an opulent man on vacation.
Dries Van Noten AW26 menswear is just as pattern-diverse as the womenswear, and for that we give thanks—also for the skirt-like cotton wrap belts. If there’s one thing to consistently cop at DVN, it’s that mid-waist, straight-leg pant in whatever seasonal textile of pattern is available, like this Afghan-style corduroy pair.
Home releases
Métier introduces luxury…dominoes? This isn’t your uncle’s set, though: the collectible features hand-cut resin double-six dominoes in a calfskin leather case (hence the $950 price tag) for an indulgent gaming experience.
LoveShackFancy x Target is here, with over 200 pieces—the majority of which are under $25 (with the exception of a few Case-Mate tech items, like this iPhone case). The collab’s greatest strength is in the desk accessories/stationery category, specifically this planner, these tab dividers, and these highlighters—all of which match.
What’s on sale
There’s a La Collection archive sale running now with a great lineup of steep discounts, the majority of which are around 70% off retail. We’ve got eyes on all the more occasion-leaning pieces, like the Joan dress (was $1,200, now $360) and the Bobby jacket (was $790, now $240). Sizes are going quick, par for the archive sale course, so best to move decisively.
Janessa Leone is having a more low-key sale, with a whole host of items discounted between 20–40% off. Items to keep an eye out for: Staples like the Bowe belt and anything in the raffia straw, including the Teagan bucket hat and Cami bag, both in the 35% off range.
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The new Carven is radically interesting. And Rescha at SSENSE is a much needed original brand, when so much of designer work these days is repetitive. Thanks for the heads up about La Collection, I hadn't known about this brand and I immediately made purchases.