Most Wanted
A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors
If anyone understands the impact of a slinky slip dress, it’s Victoria Beckham. The designer has been known to wear them for all manner of occasions – from black-tie events to birthday parties – and always includes a variation on the style in her collections. Speaking to FW25’s mood for old-school glamour, this floor-length ‘Bella’ gown is cut on the bias with signature petal sleeves and ruching at the waist that creates the most beautiful, ’30s-inspired drape. Plus, the pretty ‘Daffodil’ shade is flattering on every complexion, and as versatile as any neutral, meaning you can play with brighter accessories – Completedworks’ red resin drop earrings are a stunning choice.
Naturally, heels make for the most elegant pairing, but should you find yourself heading to an event on foot and want something a touch more comfortable to walk across town in, consider teaming yours with sneakers. Your everyday running trainers won’t suffice here, so channel Dakota Johnson in Celine Song’s Materialists with an elevated style streamlined enough to wear with dressier silhouettes, such as Dries Van Noten’s retro pair in burgundy shell. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, Johnson’s character, Lucy, pulls off a last-minute wedding-guest look in a Dôen dress with Nike sneakers that is very Copenhagen Fashion Week-coded.
As we move into September, it finally feels like the right time to talk jackets. Hitting all the right trans-seasonal notes, Anine Bing’s ‘Kelanie’ is made using recycled leather and has a cool, slouchy shape that’s easy to shrug on over almost anything, including eveningwear and tailoring. “Leather jackets re-emerge every season, but this year’s cohort feels particularly special with fresh takes on biker, bomber and vintage-inspired styles appearing on the FW25 runways,” says NET-A-PORTER’s shopping assistant Millie Parry. “Anine Bing’s sumptuous dark-brown jacket is perfect for adding edge to your look. I would size up for an oversized fit and wear with B Sides’ wide-leg ‘Charlot’ jeans and sneakers for weekend coffee dates,” she adds.
Finally, The Row’s textured-leather ‘Marlo’ tote is the perfect consolation prize for those with back-to-the-office mandates. It’s sized to fit all your everyday essentials, including a laptop, diary and cosmetics case – and it guarantees to see you through your working week in style.
Browse more in this week’s New In.