494: Everything is Dries now
Plus Literary Sport x Xero are the best thing to happen to feet, Khaite exclusives, and a 70% off St. Agni sale.
Find a list of only-here discounts up to 25% off in the Magasin Code Index.
It’s a mailbag week, not like, the answering of reader questions in what usually constitutes a newsletter “mailbag.” But mailbag, as in a stack of brown cardboard packages of varying dimensions and what lies within. I was out of town for a bit there—Paris, Mallorca—and when I came back, I unboxed some new additions to a legendary run of summer shopping…smoking guns of what’s firming up to be the summer’s unifying theme.
There’s the Chan Luu beaded scarf-necklace on white-and-red polka-dotted chiffon. Also beaded, these Tory Burch heeled sandals with chunky gold and champagne gems forming an ankle band. This remarkable Cordera leather macrame-ish pouch has red beads. And this likewise-leather bag charm from Métier has a single wooden bauble, a great piece of punctuation.
A pair of B&W Donni polka dot shorts, embroidered on silk taffetca. (We’re back to spots now.) The Chan Luu ying-yangs with a Realisation Par dress, red with white spots, va-va-voom in the way that RP dresses are. And red rules at large: an Extreme Cashmere long-sleeve, oversized to tie around the body by its sleeves in a hundred ways; Pech bathing boyshorts, tempting to wear in the “real world” with a tucked-in flowing top; and a Comme Si silk twill pajama shirt, the lipstickiest of rouges.
Beads and spots and reds. It’s the summer we all turned to Dries. Did I not just receive a text about a yet-to-be-released Free People duster that’s “so Dries”? (I did.) Have I not been on the hunt for a Carrie Bradshaw knee-length summer coat, repeatedly punching in “dries embroidered silk trench” across resale sites? (I have.) Are this jacquard skirt and fringed necklace not taunting me from my wishlists? (They are.)
Even the Dries van Noten Beauty lipstick set I just got—a kooky half-stripe-half-leopard case with three refill colors—comes in the sweetest pouch: red, spotty florals and bead-like knots along the drawstring.
With News Editor Maya Kotomori
What’s new
Shark Tank export Xero shoes is back with another collaboration, this time with new indie darling on the block, Literary Sport. Their joint iteration of the Genesis sandal features a knotted thong toe loop, and has a single silver bead to polish up the sporty style. It comes in one colorway, a black sole with navy leather cording, and is only $150.
Alex Mill x Quiet Town is here, and it’s three pieces of confectionary color-blocked clothing (say that five times fast). Apparel-wise, there’s the Saturday jacket and shorts, and of course, a Perfect tote (in the weekender size), each in a sherbet color palette featuring the color combo of the summer: pastel coral and lavender.
There are some fresh exclusives at Khaite in the rouge noir colorway, a rich shade somewhere between a merlot-maroon and the inside of a perfectly cooked blood sausage. You can see the full breadth of the hue across the suede Blake crossbody, and the haircalf Audrey clutch.
Tibi FW26 is now available for pre-order, and it’s a great litmus test for the upcoming season based on variety alone. Some pieces to note are the featherweight viscose neoprene baseball T-shirt, which looks to have an interesting weight to it as well as a dolman-like silhouette, and the vintage-Yohji-like eco acetate viscose front drape culotte, a relaxed pant with the look of a skirt.
There’s also: Six new Jil Sander fragrances, including an intriguing woody shiso scent; the new Ferragosto edit from Staud, tailored for any Roman holiday; new silk camis (both bias cut and square necklines) from Comme Si; some extra soft and slinky pieces from Aflalo (i.e. the Evie dress in violet); and the new Pandora Wonders collection co-created by Harry Lambert and the jewelry brand.
Men’s releases
The third Colbo x Sperry collaboration launched this morning, and it’s always a joy to see these brands join heads on some instant classics. This time around it’s a take on the topsider, with three different fabrics: natural jute, washed linen, and distressed leather. (They go down to a men’s size 4 for all my ladies and smaller foot fellows who’d like a pair, too.)
There’s also: A Maxfield collaboration boot with Guidi, complete with a chunky lug sole; and the pin cord-heavy (it’s essentially like more fluid corduroy) Casey/Casey AW26-27 menswear drop.
Home releases
Kelly Wearstler debuts a new glassware collection with Serax, and it’s a sculptural complement to her existing Dune dining sets. There’s everything from champagne to wine glasses, alongside a suite of vessels better suited for cocktails. Currently adding 4 of the long drink glasses to my cart to maximize mojito season…
Jewelry designer Sophie Buhai just released a limited-edition book dedicated to her Jewelry Objects. The tome, meant to live on display, serves as a tribute to some of her most memorable works, like my personal favorite, the magnifying glass.
What’s on sale
The St. Agni sale just dropped, and from top to bottom, discounts are exquisite. Pieces like the bateau cut out dress and multiple colors of the thong detail slides are 70% off. Plus, there are linen pieces like the fine band Carter trouser from SS26 at 40% off…
The designer sale at Bergdorf Goodman just got even better, with an additional 25% off this edit. Fare includes: these Proenza Schouler glove lace ballerina flats priced at $307 from an original $820, and even more novelty pieces like the Cult Gaia Dee Dee flower vase clutch which, after additional discount, lands at $261 from $498.
Altuzarra’s summer sale is here. The majority of it is in the 50–70% off range, which is truly the best news this rainy-muggy NYC day. This includes 100% silk pieces like the funnel neck Blaine top, discounted to $495 from $995, and the 100% lambskin Hayden jacket, down sub-$1k from $2,795.
We’re officially nearing the end of the Toteme sale, and this discount range is just as diverse as the inventory. Some examples: the classic cut denim in mid blue is 70% off at $114 and the mohair knit tank dress in off-white is 40% off—one of the best kick flare dress silhouettes from all of SS26, arguably. I’m also delighted to report that my favorite piece last season, the detachable cape coat in beige, is now 40% off.
There’s also: A buy three, get one free deal extending the Organic Basics sale through the weekend; 50% off at Sefr, from halter tops to laminated denim skirts; some new additions to the Rohe sale, including internet-favorite Pankou top; new pieces added to the Jacquemus summer sale like the Bisou Perle bag (in the silver, too); 50% off over at Emilia Wickstead in case you’re looking to powerclash some of her full skirts with her recent Manolo collab; and a very dress-heavy sale over at Beaufille; a lot of merch around the 40% off discount mark.
Home sales
Working from home is a lot easier in a chic space, and the latest DWR home office-oriented sale presents up to 25% off discounts in your curation of said space. Everything from the Herman Miller Aeron chair to the two-bay Pier library from Hay to all of the best Eames storage pieces are designed specifically for your in-home workspace.
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