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newsletter issue 301

newsletter issue 301

MAY 25, 2026

MAY 25, 2026

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Are you bored of shopping? Brands sure seem to think so, because they can’t stop churning out collaboration after collaboration. In case you missed the boat on the Stella McCartney x H&M collection, or are still on the fence about Burberry x Hunza G and Audemars Piguet x Swatch, there’s plenty more to browse this summer.


Last week, Balenciaga released shoes from its autumn/winter 2026 collection created in collaboration with Manolo Blahnik. The collection comprises almond-shaped, toe-cleavage-baring slingbacks and mules in silk-satin with crystal embellishments that I would definitely buy to wear to dinner every night if I could.


Looking for something more casual? Isabel Marant x Havaianas just dropped and there’s ikat-print flip-flops destined for your holiday carry-on. Meanwhile, JW Anderson’s new sneaker collab with Diadora might be the strongest contender for the sneaker of the summer—the colourways are just too fun! If you want to pledge your allegiance to your favourite beer, JW Anderson also has a very fun Guinness collab. The brown harp sweater is perfect for anyone who plans to spend their summer in the hills.


And there’s Bad Bunny’s collection for Zara giving you a valid reason to wander into Zara while on holiday. For those looking for shirred tops and frilled dresses, the very, very reasonably priced Uniqlo x Cecilie Bahnsen collection drops May 29. Sorry for your wallet, and you’re welcome!

Are you bored of shopping? Brands sure seem to think so, because they can’t stop churning out collaboration after collaboration. In case you missed the boat on the Stella McCartney x H&M collection, or are still on the fence about Burberry x Hunza G and Audemars Piguet x Swatch, there’s plenty more to browse this summer.


Last week, Balenciaga released shoes from its autumn/winter 2026 collection created in collaboration with Manolo Blahnik. The collection comprises almond-shaped, toe-cleavage-baring slingbacks and mules in silk-satin with crystal embellishments that I would definitely buy to wear to dinner every night if I could.


Looking for something more casual? Isabel Marant x Havaianas just dropped and there’s ikat-print flip-flops destined for your holiday carry-on. Meanwhile, JW Anderson’s new sneaker collab with Diadora might be the strongest contender for the sneaker of the summer—the colourways are just too fun! If you want to pledge your allegiance to your favourite beer, JW Anderson also has a very fun Guinness collab. The brown harp sweater is perfect for anyone who plans to spend their summer in the hills.


And there’s Bad Bunny’s collection for Zara giving you a valid reason to wander into Zara while on holiday. For those looking for shirred tops and frilled dresses, the very, very reasonably priced Uniqlo x Cecilie Bahnsen collection drops May 29. Sorry for your wallet, and you’re welcome!

 

Chloe Chou, Fashion & Beauty Writer

Chloe Chou, Fashion & Beauty Writer

 

 

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