We’re at the busiest, loudest intersection of fall launches and sale season crashing into one another on this taxingly tempting day for shopping. There are excellent collection launches from Kallmeyer, Nour Hammour, and Herbert Levine, but the best new release is a raw silk-denim collab between UK-based Hai and Copenhagen’s Jeanerica. Very worth centering here despite the fact that we’re already fully in the throes of Black Friday and sales are threatening to take over these sends entirely.
KHAITE is the big one. It’s early access, only available through this link. And it’s good. Thousands-off good. Le Monde Beryl and La Collection’s archive sales are just as urgent, as are Martiniano and Tank Air’s, known to cause retail panic among their respective cult followings. DWR is 25% off everything (!), mentioned all the way at the bottom, but too good to let you accidentally miss.
We’re in the private sale / early access phase of Black Friday—Net-A-Porter’s just ended, don’t say we didn’t try to warn you—and it’s when some of my most regrettable abstentions have happened in years past. You’ll be hearing from us a lot more as the season ramps up, but just to say: It’s here, it’s happening, not a drill, etc. etc.
Through its Atelier series, denim house Jeanerica creates capsule collections with other material specialists—for the last five, the brand has worked with the likes of Italian jewelers and Scottish cashmere experts. For number 6, the brand invited Home of Hai to cut slubbed silk versions of its jeans and skirts, adorned with bartacks instead of rivets—really smart tailoring here. The collection feels tapped into the same vein as the Met Gala’s new theme (poetics of the everyday), or what Bottega was doing jean-wise a few years back. It’s peak craftsmanship from both brands—very satisfying to see a smaller atelier do what they do best.
Each piece in Nour Hammour’s winter collection looks like an inheritance—specifically, one from an old lady who doesn’t play about refrigerating her furs in an off-season vault. The jackets' names hammer this point home. One fur-lined Toscana robe is named Veruschka; Ravina isn’t your grandmother, she’s a furry, swan-white peplum coat. Printed with snow-leopard spots, the Belladonna swing coat channels Hollywood femme fatales past. Nour doing what it does best—opulence!
Prada’s Holiday Collection is, if not anything else, a series of revisited silhouettes. Nylon makes its presence known—as it goes with Prada re-editions—and a few classic bags, like the Galleria, are there, albeit shrunken (the new release bags have mainly been mini, too). There’s also Dalmation print and Easter egg colored-cashmere…it’s all nice stuff, but the jury’s out on an aesthetic thesis. I guess you could say there’s something for everyone.
Pre-orders are open for Kallmeyer’s Resort 2027. Inspired by the atelier manager in Phantom Thread, the collection is catnip for any given tailoring-obsessed matriarch (are a lot of them still out there…?). The silk organza pieces are what stand out first—as an airy, darted outline, the Avra dress works with negative space, as does the Franca mid-length skirt. The material study continues on both a teal snakeskin Magazine bag and a sequin pencil skirt-set, which looks like flares gone off at midnight.
Loewe’s SS27 pre-collection is available online now. First, you have to sort through the brand’s Nightmare Before Christmas collaboration—or don’t, if a Jack Skellington scarf is your thing. Given SS27’s technicolor campaign, you’d expect the assortment to be wayyy more vibrant than skeleton romance merch…not quite. We get a taste in a few pairs of shoes and these construction-cone orange jeans. It’s not that it's bad, it's just not as bright as we were primed for.
Anyone have intel on Ferreyra Marini? How have I not heard of a brand that prices its purses like entry-level Birkins? To be fair, the most expensive bags of the bunch ($12k) are made of crocodile leather and other so-called “Rare and Exceptional Skins” that’d make clearing duties difficult. Made of French lambskin, the Aquilina is more reasonably-priced.
Speaking of bags with big personalities…Balenciaga got Damien Hirst to design mandalas, fabric patch collages, and other motifs for a new collaboration celebrating Le City bag’s 25th birthday. To me, he’s the guy who preserved a tiger shark for existentialism’s sake—but maybe he’s also the person who can squeeze more from the brand’s pre-existing streetwear silhouettes (or maybe that’s campaign star Nicole Richie’s job).
Subscribers should be familiar with Herbert Levine, the historic shoe brand headed up by the talented Trevor Houston. Its FW26 footwear collection is epitomized by the re-editioned Hidden Ambition: Founder Beth Levine designed the heel’s clean silhouette to expose 80% of your foot, maybe even some toe cleavage (in the ‘60s, she invented a “No-Shoe” consisting of only a sticky sole and heel—the godmother of freaky footwear). The “No” Hidden Gem T strap heels are also super sexy, Mad Men style. The price point is high, but you’ve gotta pay to pay homage?
Lots of new jewelry, some of it coming from unlikely places—like the estate of JB Blunk, which just released a pearl-studded hoops based on one the sculptor made for his wife 50 years ago. The similarly design-forward House of Quentin Jones expands into jewelry with arm cuffs and shuriken-meets-chainmail earrings. Kinn is an industry vet, but its holiday collection introduces a pear-shaped toi et moi ring alongside other gems. And new to me is Sœur Jumelle, a jeweler hand-sculpting its metal chokers and elephant charms. Dalya Benor’s new brand Diade is also debuting this weekend in Autumn Sonata’s Tribeca showroom.
There’s also: Smart glasses are picking up speed—Samsung launched U.S. pre-orders on Intelligent Eyewear made with Gentle Monster (for the fashion people) and Warby Parker (for the rest); the new Ribbed Turtlenecks on Jamie Haller are almost sold out; an Atelier Jea burgundy cummerbund might be what’s missing from your holiday look; Tyler McGillivary designed a full collection just for a clothing rental app; every year, I hate-love shop goop’s “Ridiculous but Awesome” gift guide; Aimé Leon Dore and Ugg shuffle out a shearling moccasin collaboration; for its new two-piece collab, Margiela paints Rimowa suitcases with a thin coat of white paint; 50 years of Iris Von Arnim means a rainbow cashmere capsule; and I can only describe Ann Demeulemeester’s AW26 as scarecrow-meets-pirate, i.e. Stefano’s doing the brand proud.
Men’s releases
For those not wanting to put their North Face puffer through another tour…Studio Nicholson introduces its padded jacket collection, many of which are crafted from Japanese water-repellant fabric. Apparently, the OG puffer rose to prominence in the ‘30s, and this launch riffs on the original silhouette. Thanks for the history lesson SN, and for the jackets, both with and without hoods.
Home releases
I stopped by Nickey Kehoe in the East Village to check out the firm’s Lacquer Company collaboration, which is now available to purchase. Founders Todd and Amy travelled to Paris, as they often do, to source inspiration for their new collection of tables and decorative objects, all of which would make Eileen Gray proud. The best part was the teeny, tiny drawer meant for one (1) cup that pulled out of a wine-colored coffee table. It’s really the little things.
There’s also: Feed Me reports that Audrey Gelman’s Six Bells is hosting tech dinners at its upstate hotel—well, it's also selling sassy needlepoint pillows and its own merch at Madewell; and bet you don’t know the difference between a photo frame and a photo holder (Lemaire just reissued both from Alessi’s circa-’80s Twergi collection).
The first of a few extra rare (basically blue) discount events: Here’s early access to Khaite’s Seasonal Sale, where 400+ pieces are on markdown (breathe deeply…). This includes 7 Olivia hobo colorways, the Benny belt, and more hero pieces from the brand. Personal favorites include the criss-crossing Liria heel (nearly 50% off), this glossy military jacket (marked down nearly $2,000), and the Timy top, a.k.a. the sort of camisole Jennifer Lawrence would wear for a West Side Highway stroll (markdown-wise, it’s lost a whole digit).
Le Monde Beryl has its seasonal sale on right now, with some silhouettes (like these almost ergonomic wedges) over 50% off—as it goes, these are the things that have the lowest stock. The riding boot (nipple-heeled) and glove boot (curve-heeled) are both half-off, as are these patent ballets, which are the brand’s arguable hero silhouette (other materials like bordeaux leather are also on discount).
And here’s access to La Collection’s Archive Sale, where the brand is slashing $2,300 overcoats down to $685. Belgians know that La Collection is of Dries calibre, quality and name-wise, so these markdowns are big. The only caveat is that the stock is a bit imbalanced—the smallest and largest sizes of this frilly, high-necked blouse (priced at $370, down from $1,250) are cleared out, and there’s only 1 size left of this bone-toned wrap top (down $1,000).
The famously elusive Martiniano just dropped a sample sale yesterday. Nothing is over $300—for a footwear brand that regularly prices its styles at $500+, this is mythical. The Spaghettis are priced at $175, or around 70% off (!), and the Leone boots (both regular and high) are priced down hundreds. Yet still no sign of those oxblood mid-calf boots…
Tank Air is hosting a nearly sitewide sale until tomorrow. Time to find out whether those rib-squeezing, hourglass-crafting tanks are actually worth $75 (well right now, they’re $45). For this reason, I’ve always been reluctant to pull the Tank trigger (not sure sweats will ever be worth nearly $200), but if these bras are made of the brand’s signature snatching material—they look like they are—then $42 is a good get.
You’ll need an account to access Jacquemus’s Private Sale, which spans womenswear (400+ items), bags, and kids. Some of the purses that launched the brand, like the large Chiquito and Barbie pink Bambino, are hundreds of dollars off. There’re still sizes left in these twisty mesh Tourni pumps and this cut-out cowl dress.
On Réalisation Par right now, an automatic 25% off applies to the v-necked Cleo, the huggy long-sleeved Gia maxi, and more from the most Flattering Dress Brand Of All Time. There’re also some cute long sleeves (casual and date-nighty), skirts, and bathing suits in the mix.
There’s a tiered saving situation on select J. Crew items right now—SHOPMORE will get you 20% off $200+, 25% off $300+, and 30% off $500+. If you stack a bunch of PJ sets (there are many, some even Damson Madder-esque) or basics (like relaxed and ribbed turtlenecks), you can make it worth your while.
Nonna is an LA boutique that stocks Gimaguas, Paloma Wool, and Coucou (the downtown girl’s holy trinity!). Its 25% off Black Friday everything sale has some lesser known silhouettes from these brands, alongside Cawley blouses and winter gear from Baserange. Definitely worth a comb-through.
While we wait for Helmut Lang to become the juggernaut it was in the ‘90s, there’re still some things to glean from its Black Friday sale (here’s access). At 40% off, the armpit-forward Shrug turtleneck has winter basic potential—as does this button turtleneck with an off-center keyhole. There’s also some good denim, branded with Helmut’s signature back seam—these warped Saddle jeans are giving Levi’s Engineered.
Bergdorf’s Early Access Designer Sale is offering 40% off mostly Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, and Lafayette 148—and a little bit of High Sport! This v-neck cardigan and a few pairs of Kick pants are on markdown. Shoe girls, there’s also solid Tom Ford—the sale brings these cut out pumps, these patent loafer mules, and these stiletto pointy boots all down under $1,000.
Advent calendars are clearly the big thing this year, so of course Kiehl’s has one—and it’s priced at around ½ of its regular value. The gift sets are where it’s at, actually: A grooming quad for brothers everywhere, a double-up on the best body lotion, and this bath kit are all great value props.
There’s also: Markdowns on Savette’s tidy purses; conversely, Florist’s edgy, leather totes are 20% off; bedazzled belts and clutches (these ones more formal) are 25% off at Aureum; if you log in with your email, you can get up to 60% off at Rowie’s Black Friday event; 25% off everything at Hill House, including its plush Hotel Robe; here’s up to 40% off from Jil Sander runway pieces and more at Saks’s Private Sale; jeweler Sophie Buhai launched a private sale, with everyday hoops and more for 20% off; Ruggable’s still got a sale on before its Black Friday event; and up to 50% off through LN-CC’s massive Private Sale—read: Dries, Khaite bags, and Chloé camis—which it organized in color-code. Shoutout merchandising experience!
Home sales
DWR launched its Black Friday sale early—everything on site is 25% off, with 50% off select styles (including this Dusen Dusen striped duvet cover). You could get a whole lot of stackable Hay crates, or knock a few hundred off a Herman Miller bubble pendant.
Lumens is also offering more than 50% off select items with its early Black Friday. Into its artful portable table lamp selection ($200ish), and this really beautiful Serax glassware designed by Bela Silva (25% off). If you’re looking for something home-related, this sale will probably have it.
I don’t personally know any fridge connoisseurs personally, but I’ve heard Rocco is pretty great for a mini—lots of drink space, cold temps, pretty, the works. The brand is offering its lowest prices ever on both its classic and more pared-down fridge models online right now. Your chance to make a college-aged family member really happy.
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nothing paused for the sales. 1,197 new pieces landed yesterday alone across 49 brands, median $248, and loewe and zara put out 477 of those between them.