Most Wanted
A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors
With our diaries beginning to fill up once again with previously postponed weddings, vacations and dinners with friends (not to mention the much-anticipated return to the office), women worldwide have been inspired to update their closets. After all, whether you leaned into lockdown or remained sartorially fastidious throughout the pandemic, there’s no better excuse than borders reopening to overhaul your personal style.
The secret to looking chic for every occasion? Building a streamlined capsule wardrobe compiled of elegant essentials. Consider these foundational pieces the building blocks with which you can create a plethora of stylish outfits. A lightweight cashmere sweater by cult label Khaite can be styled with everything from sweatpants and a trench coat for a luxe daytime look, to a silk slip dress and barely-there sandals for an insouciant take on after-dark dressing. Similarly, Los Angeles-based denim label Grlfrnd – a favorite of models Bella Hadid, Elsa Hosk and Hailey Bieber – is known for its vintage-inspired denim with round-the-clock appeal. The brand’s ecru ‘Amanda’ jeans have a wide-leg cut that pairs perfectly with chunky knits or minimal bodysuits, styled up or down depending on your agenda.
For NET-A-PORTER’s acting senior fashion features editor, Megan Logue, it’s versatility and guaranteed ROI that has attracted her to Chloé’s mood-boosting striped sweater dress. “I was blown away by Gabriela Hearst’s Chloé debut. From the sumptuous outerwear to the showstopping leathers, Hearst deftly blended elegance with ease to sublime effect, perfectly marrying her own utilitarian aesthetic with the romance of this Parisian powerhouse. While I’d happily add every piece from the collection to my closet, it’s this striped knit dress that I have been lusting after. Ultimately, it’s the endless wearability of this piece that makes it a must-have for me – I’ll be styling it with a cozy shearling coat and chunky suede boots this winter; come summer, I’ll swap them for gladiator sandals, gold jewels and sun-kissed skin.”
Of course, now that we’re reacquainting ourselves with days spent running from A to B again, a capacious handbag is non-negotiable. Enter Loewe’s practical yet polished leather-trimmed tote bag. The perfect finishing touch to any ensemble, it offers room for your everyday essentials – and then some.
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