Most Wanted
A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors
Time has felt somewhat elastic this year – standing still and hurtling past in equal measure – so it seems rather momentous that the holiday season is upon us. Under normal circumstances, the ensuing weeks would be a series of office parties, dinners with friends and festive catch-ups. This December, however, for many of us that won’t be the case. But there is no need to deny yourself the joy of getting dressed up simply because the celebrations have been scaled back. In fact, we’d argue that there has never been a better excuse to capture the magic of the holidays through the transformative power of fashion.
Given that we’ll mostly be celebrating from the comfort of our living rooms via Zoom, your usual festive attire will require suitable recalibration. Our top tip? Look for luxe pieces with a laid-back feel that will not only make an impact this season, but for many more to come. It’s this elusive balance between polish and practicality that drew shopping assistant Viktorija Tomasevic to By Malene Birger’s stunning rust-colored silk dress, and why she was swift to snap up the covetable piece when it landed on NET-A-PORTER this week.
“When I shop, I strictly look for designs that are timeless and versatile; even when it comes to party season, I invest only in pieces that I can wear, dressed up or down, year-round. By Malene Birger’s drop-waist midi dress is elegant yet effortless. Not only will it work perfectly for intimate soirées, its tie-neck detail makes it a failsafe choice for video calls with family and friends. However, for me, the main draw is that it is endlessly wearable and promises to slot into my existing closet. This winter, I’ll be styling it with knee-high boots and an oversized coat – perfect for alfresco catch-ups – and in summer I’ll pair it with simple leather sandals and chunky gold jewelry.”
Similarly, Rejina Pyo’s broderie-anglaise shirt, complete with mismatched buttons, can be worn with everything from oversized tailoring to blue denim, and nods to 2020’s most defining trend: dressing from the waist up. Of course, adding statement jewels such as breaking brand Timeless Pearly’s asymmetric hoop earrings or Stone and Strand’s diamond huggies is an instant way to elevate your look and dazzle on screen.
When it comes to sound sartorial investments, accessories are top of the list, making them the perfect gift. Manolo Blahnik is nothing short of a fashion legend; a pair of chic black loafers by the expert shoemaker would make a welcome addition to any woman’s closet. A beautifully crafted handbag is another present guaranteed to wow even the most discerning dresser; Chloé’s crossbody bag and Khaite’s suede top-handle tote were made to be loved, and worn, for years to come.
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