The Launch: November’s Hottest Fashion Drops
Everything you didn’t know you needed this month.
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Are your eyes starved for beauty? Is your closet dying for an urgent refresh before the holidays? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’re leaning heavily into fall dressing and *already* thinking about winter clothes and accessories, including the triumphant return of The North Face’s iconic Nuptse, Maximilian Davis’ debut collection for Ferragamo, and more. Below, the fashion news, launches, and collaborations you definitely won’t want to miss. (Trust us.)
The North Face The North Face Releases the 92 Retro Anniversary Nuptse Jacket
Who: The North Face
What: The 92 Retro Anniversary Nuptse jacket
Where: Online at thenorthface.com, saks.com, and in select The North Face stores
Why: In fashion, what’s old is almost always new again. If you need proof, The North Face is releasing a new-and-improved version of its celeb-loved Nuptse jacket, riffing on colors and patterns from the outerwear brand’s fall 1992 catalog. Spoiler alert: 30 years later, it’s just as warm.
Sporty & Rich x Adidas Originals Sporty & Rich Debuts Collaborative Collection With Adidas Originals
Who: Sporty & Rich and Adidas Originals
What: Collaborative collection
Where: Online at sportyandrich.com and adidas.com
Why: Fresh off the (literal) heels of its collaboration with Prince, Sporty & Rich is teaming up with Adidas on a collection inspired by the sportswear brand’s most iconic looks. In terms of footwear, expect the Campus 80s reimagined in burgundy and the Samba OG done in white and green (each pair comes adorned with a cute Sporty & Rich pearl key ring to mark the collab). As far as clothing goes, tracksuits are updated to feel fresh and modern, on or off the court. Comfort is key, people.
Who: A'Court
What: Debut collection
Where: Exclusively online at acourt.store
Why: Rebecca Taylor stepped away from her namesake label in 2020, relocating to her native New Zealand with her family. After some time away from designing, naturally, inspiration struck via the history and nature of the island, as well as her favorite books from the 19th century. This led her to create A'Court, a label of timeless classics inspired by history, made with traditional techniques and a modern flair. The Edith blouse (pictured here) takes its name from Edith Wharton, cherishing every bit of the past while dressing the women of today. BookTok, eat your heart out.
Sauer Sauer Fêtes Creative Director’s 20th Collection With the N20 Collection
Who: Sauer
What: The N20 Collection
Where: Exclusively online at modaoperandi.com
Why: Sauer is one of the oldest and most storied jewelry brands to come from Brazil, with over 80 years in the biz of creating artful, architectural, and colorful pieces. Creative director Stephanie Wenk has infused the house with new eyes and a futuristic vision, bringing the brand into the 21st century. Her 20th collection honors her unique eye by bringing together unlikely color pairings, bulbous stones and wiggly bangles, and a craftsmanship that will last easily another 80 years—and 20 collections.
Who: MSGM
What: Capsule with Cucchi
Where: Online at pasticceriacucchi.it and shop-msgm.com
Why: The Italian tradition of meeting for an espresso and a pastry still holds in 2022, especially at Milanese cornerstone Cucchi. (Cucchi also roughly translates to getting together and flirting, BTW.) MSGM honors all the cozy feelings of the holiday and meet-cutes with a Cucchi collab, bringing the brand’s streetwear savvy to a custom limited-edition panettone, as well as to a capsule of hoodies, tees, and an espresso cup and ashtray. If you can’t make it to Milan for the holiday, this is the next best thing. All that’s missing is a chance encounter.
Who: Khaite
What: Exclusive après-ski capsule
Where: Online at khaite.com and mytheresa.com
Why: Après-ski dressing is becoming a sport unto itself. Luxurious lodges and fireside chats were made for turning looks, and Khaite recognizes its customer is as much of a Tribeca girl as she is an Aspen snow bunny. Enter the cool-girl brand’s 17-piece capsule rife with cozy knits, lustrous bomber jackets, and expertly crafted accessories designed to keep you warm and looking even hotter.
Christopher John Rogers McMullen Celebrates 15 Years With ‘15 for 15’ Collection
Who: McMullen
What: “15 for 15” anniversary collection
Where: Online at shopmcmullen.com
Why: Sherri McMullen has redefined the modern-day shopping experience with her namesake boutique, which she opened 15 years ago in Oakland, Calif. Her eye for audacious color, texture, and silhouettes, and especially her knack for supporting designers of color from the onset, have made her a force in the luxury market like no other. To celebrate 15 years in the biz, McMullen took it all back to where she began, in Oakland, with a weekend of dinners and parties, while also announcing her new Incubator Program for emerging designers and the “15 for 15” collection. For that, she asked 15 of her most beloved designers to create one-of-a-kind pieces to fête her anniversary, including Christopher John Rogers, who made a custom version of a brand-favorite knit dress. To 15 more!
Bulgari Honors World Children’s Day With ‘World of Wonder’ Artwork
Who: Bulgari
What: World Children’s Day celebration and fundraiser
Where: Discover more at bulgari.com
Why: Bulgari’s commitment to Save the Children dates back to 2009, and the brand’s jewelry has helped raise over $100 million to provide children in marginalized communities with access to local arts, sciences, and youth enrichment programs. This year, Bulgari and Save the Children embarked on the “World of Wonder” project, asking children from counties in Texas and California to draw what such an earth looks like to them. With the help of Tamu McPherson, digital creator and corporate social responsibility ambassador for Bulgari, over 1,200 children painted watercolors, while French artist Héléna Soubeyrand collaged 80 of the paintings into several whimsical artworks (pictured here). That’s what we call holiday spirit.
Ananya x Bea Bongiasca Ananya and Bea Bongiasca Collaborate on Rainbow Chakra Bracelet
Who: Ananya and Bea Bongiasca
What: Rainbow Chakra bracelet
Where: Exclusively online at ananyaxbea.com
Why: Jewelry designers Bea Bongiasca and Ananya Malhotra met over a decade ago at Central Saint Martins, and both developed a love for fine jewels and masterful craftsmanship. Now, almost 12 years later, the BFFs have joined forces to create a fusion of their two worlds. Both designers have amassed cult followings: Bongiasca with her colorful, playful designs, and Ananya with her unique take on jewelry that honors her Indian culture. The Ananya x Bea Chakra bracelet combines Bongiasca’s vibrant color palette with Malhotra’s signature silhouette, creating something that’s both a labor of love and friendship and unmistakably original.
Loewe Opens Rodeo Drive Flagship
Who: Loewe
What: Rodeo Drive flagship
Where: Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
Why: As the great prophet Katy Perry once said, “nothing comes close to the Golden Coast.” Loewe is taking this to heart with its Rodeo Drive flagship store, honoring the serene blue skies of California with a calming storefront. Shoppers can browse the fall/winter 2022 collection of ready-to-wear, accessories, and footwear, and see several artists’ works prominently displayed, including wood renderings of Justin Bieber by Paul Pfeiffer (yes, you read that right).
Wolford x Sergio Rossi Wolford Partners With Sergio Rossi
Who: Wolford
What: Collaboration with Sergio Rossi
Where: Online at wolfordshop.com, sergiorossi.com, and in select Wolford boutiques
Why: Wolford is on a hot streak of collaborations with some of the world’s most exciting ready-to-wear and accessories brands. In keeping with its Italian roots, the label has partnered with legendary shoe brand Sergio Rossi to create a vampy, sexy collection of bodysuits (like the heart-shaped one featured here), plus embellished tights, socks, and stay-up boots that are made for strutting around the city and embracing your inner diva.
Swarovski Reimagines The Mark Hotel as a Gingerbread House
Who: Swarovski
What: Installation at The Mark Hotel
Where: The Mark Hotel, 25 E. 77th Street, from now until January 7
Why: There’s no place quite like NYC around the holidays. From iconic window displays at Saks to ice skating in Central Park, the city embraces holiday cheer in heady doses. Swarovski is upping the ante this season with a life-sized gingerbread house installation at The Mark Hotel, an iconic Upper East Side institution that embodies uptown opulence. Stop by, take it all in, grab a hot chocolate and a candy cane, and be dazzled by Swarovski jewels in the lobby. Here’s to the sparkliest time of the year.
Who: Goop
What: Collaboration with Lacoste
Where: Online at goop.com, lacoste.com, and in select Bandier stores
Why: Lacoste is a brand steeped in history, with pop culture references spanning back decades, including an iconic vintage polo dress worn by none other than Gwyneth Paltrow in Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums. In fact, Paltrow used that very dress as a jumping off point for a collaboration with the legendary sportswear brand, offering up a fresh take on the silhouette, plus court-ready knits, separates, and ’80s-inspired footwear. Game, set, get dressed.
Monica Rich Kosann x Bridgerton Monica Rich Kosann Creates Royal Jewelry in Partnership With Bridgerton
Who: Monica Rich Kosann
What: Bridgerton collection
Where: Online at monicarichkosann.com and in select Monica Rich Kosann stores
Why: Take a trip back to the 19th century with elevated regencycore jewelry designed by none other than Bridgerton costume designer Ellen Mirojnick. In partnership with jewelry designer Monica Rich Kosann, Mirojnick created a fine jewelry collection inspired by the hit Netflix series and brainchild of Shonda Rhimes. The three core styles include a 15th century-style poesy ring, Bridgerton’s iconic bee, and a vintage dual-photo locket. Rhimes’ production company, Shondaland, even launched a new program called Seat at the Table to collaborate with the talented artists from its various projects to create beautiful products, so this is set to be the first of many future collabs to come.
Wales Bonner Wales Bonner Debuts Holiday Knit Collection
Who: Wales Bonner
What: Holiday knit capsule
Where: Online at walesbonner.net
Why: Grace Wales Bonner is notorious for her body-hugging knit dresses that embrace unusual color combinations inspired by her mixed heritage. This month, her eponymous brand, Wales Bonner, is releasing a small selection of frocks, sweaters, and track jackets that embrace a festive color palette in unexpected and grown-up ways, like this knit dress that whispers, not screams, holiday cheer.
Who: Buccellati
What: Macri Color collection
Where: Online at buccellati.com and in select Buccellati boutiques
Why: Buccellati is brightening up your wardrobe with a technicolor collection of cocktail rings, earrings, and cuffs. The iconic Buccellati Macri collection gets its signature metallic sheen from the “rigato” effect, made by thousands of miniature lines of gold that blur to create a luster not typically seen on any other piece of jewelry. The Macri Color collection utilizes unique and rare stones and enhances them with precious rosettes and stars, ensuring you’ll dazzle well into 2023.
Who: REZA
What: Introduction of new website and relocation to New York
Where: Online at worldofreza.com
Why: REZA was founded in the '50s by Alexandre Reza, who set up shop at Place Vendôme in Paris and became renowned for his massive collection of unique gemstones. The brand is pivoting as his son, Olivier, takes the reins and makes a bold move for a fine jeweler: picking up roots and moving operations to New York City. The brand is on a mission to bring fine jewelry to the masses and breathe new life into an otherwise staid universe. REZA launched a website, making them the very first high jeweler to prioritize the direct-to-consumer online space. The new collection offers a variety of one-of-a-kind pieces that are geometric, colorful, and pair well with black tie as well as a tee and jeans. The website even offers a virtual try-on for their pieces, making sure you're confident in your big bucks purchase.
Moose Knuckles x Eckhaus Latta Moose Knuckles Drops Second Collab With Eckhaus Latta
Who: Moose Knuckles
What: Second collaboration with Eckhaus Latta
Where: Online at mooseknucklescanada.com, eckhauslatta.com, and in select Moose Knuckles and Eckhaus Latta stores
Why: If you’re tired of simple puffers with no flair, Moose Knuckles has the solution for you. The outerwear maker’s second collaboration with infamous NYC cool-kids brand Eckhaus Latta is your new go-to for expertly made down jackets, coats, and even separates. The skirt and vest combo in a durable down material is flirty yet practical, and the massive down coats are made to last through the toughest winter months.
Alberta Ferretti Alberta Ferretti Partners With Neiman Marcus on Party-Ready Capsule
Who: Alberta Ferretti
What: Holiday party capsule with Neiman Marcus
Where: Online at neimanmarcus.com and in Neiman Marcus locations nationwide
Why: Alberta Ferretti is ready to party this winter, and with that in mind, the Italian designer teamed up with Neiman Marcus on a 12-piece holiday-ready capsule. The collection is everything you need for a sparkling night out, from the plissé metallic gown pictured here to a faux fur reversible jacket and shimmery disco pants. Really, all that’s missing is an always-full coupe of champagne and the perfect party invite.
Givenchy x BSTROY Givenchy Goes Punk With BSTROY Collaboration
Who: Givenchy
What: Collaboration with BSTROY
Where: Online at givenchy.com and in select Givenchy stores
Why: Givenchy creative director Matthew M. Williams is constantly reinventing the wheel with innovative techniques and a fresh take on the modern woman. This time, he’s enlisted two Atlanta-based friends and designers, Brick Owens and Dieter Grams of streetwear brand BSTROY, on a collection of graphic denim pieces, accessories reworked with charms and graphics, and oversized tees that offer a genderless, unified look for the future.
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