The Fashion Memo

Most Wanted

A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors

Words Gillian BrettFashion assistant Millie Parry
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Clockwise from top left: two-in-one T-shirt, Ferragamo; dress, Marni; earrings, Jacquemus; shoulder bag, Gucci; jeans, Agolde; sunglasses, Bottega Veneta Eyewear; ballet flats, Maison Margiela; sandals, Khaite; tote bag, Balenciaga; lipstick, Sisley; necklace, Marla Aaron

With unpredictable weather to contend with, between-season dressing can feel challenging. The solution? Layering. It’s a styling trick that is not only practical, it looks effortless when done right. Thank goodness for clever designers like Maximilian Davis at Ferragamo, who has simplified things with his two-in-one T-shirt set. Featuring a smooth white tee beneath a poppy-red, ribbed halterneck, it adds a preppy, unexpected twist to off-duty looks. Wear it with Agolde’s high-waisted wide-leg jeans and Maison Margiela’s ‘Tabi’ ballet flats, complete with the brand’s distinctive split toe, for brunches, gallery-hopping and more. Better still, the two layered tops are not attached, so you can also style them solo (value and versatility at its finest).

  • FERRAGAMO
    Two-tone layered ribbed jersey tank and T-shirt set
    €500.00
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  • BOTTEGA VENETA EYEWEAR
    Original aviator-style gold-tone sunglasses
    €320.00
  • AGOLDE
    Dame high-rise wide-leg jeans
    €185.00
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For NET-A-PORTER fashion assistant Maya Gunavardhana, savvy layering makes this Marni summer dress spring-appropriate. “Spring is, dare I say it, almost upon us in London, and while it’s not quite time to pack your sweaters away just yet, it’s a good opportunity to get creative with your wardrobe,” says Gunavardhana. “Easily layered under a knit, this dress provides the perfect foundation for a spring outfit.”

This approach extends to accessories and our makeup bags, too – pop in Jacquemus’ sculptural, gold-tone ‘Les Boucles’ earrings, then pile on gold bangles and your look is instantly evening-appropriate. Meanwhile, Sisley’s moisturizing Le Phyto Rouge lipstick has a buildable finish. Keep it in your handbag – we love Gucci’s dress-code-defying crescent-shaped design – to apply for a subtle flush by day and a more striking, saturated effect for evening.

Alternatively, snap up Balenciaga’s ‘Le City’ tote bag, which is exclusively available at NET-A-PORTER for a limited time. Inspired by vintage biker jackets, the studded style will be your perfect ally for city days and beyond.

The very first thing we tend to buy in anticipation of brighter days is a new pair of sunglasses. For an update on a classic shape, consider Bottega Veneta Eyewear’s angular aviators. Paired with everything from tailoring in the city to bikinis abroad, they’ll add a directional feel to every look.

Browse more in this week’s New In.

  • BALENCIAGA
    Le City medium textured-leather tote
    €2,490.00
  • FERRAGAMO
    Layered jersey and ribbed-knit midi dress
    €920.00
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  • BALMAIN
    Pleated ribbed-knit cardigan
    €740.00
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  • MARLA AARON
    Mama Talking Chain + Babylock sterling silver and 14-karat gold necklace
    €2,285.00

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