22-04-2025
The new cult sneakers Harry Styles and Charli xcx love — best 'sneakerinas' for spring summer
Harry Styles loves the Dries style of ballet sneaker this spring. Charli xcx, out in the Coachella desert, opted for Vivaia pairs two weekends running. Here, the best options at every price point, should you wish to try.
Zara
Contrast ballerinas, £35.99,
COS
Minimal leather trainers, £95,
Vivaia
Round-toe satin sneakers, £112.53,
Polo Ralph Lauren
The Suede Pony ballerina, £189,
Dries Van Noten
Dustin stripe suede low-tops, £380,
Louis Vuitton
LV Sneakerina, £735,
Get with the Fflow... style set's new app
Influencer Federica Labanca is fixing the way followers can shop their favourite looks online. Introducing Fflow, the platform that lets you buy specific items while helping content creators earn a fair cut. Worth taking note.
Keep a beady eye out for the hot new beach trend
Pilgrim Jewellery, the affordable Danish jeweller, has made the case for boys in beads with its new summer campaign; see one chunky offering for £49.99 above. Elsewhere, look to Twojeys, Ian Charms and even COS for more playful options for warm weather.
All rise for the definitive story of cult brand Aries
The cult skate London streetwear label, part of the conversation since 2009, has its story told in a Rizzoli book, spanning nearly 400 pages, out now. Called Aries Arise Archive, it pieces together years of collaborations, launches and counter-culture photography.
£50,
The King's Road's sportiest new spot
Vuori, the Californian activewear label, is opening it's third London store — this time its Made in Chelsea. The King's Road outpost boasts a 'studio community space' on it's lower floor, so expect plenty of classes alongside some shopping. Keep your eyes peeled for MIC-adjacent activations coming up, too, when it opens April 24.
