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Elle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Listen Up! This Cool Girl Brand Just Dropped The Next It Bag
When Chopova Lowena released its Margaret bag, complete with a pocket for a jar of Hellman's mayonnaise, the shoulder style fast became a viral sensation. How ever would Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena-Irons follow an item that was not only filled with the kind of kooky irreverence that helps the news of an item travel far and wide, but was actually desirable to wear too? The answer: with just as much noise. Today, and exclusively here with ELLE UK, it's revealed that the London-based design duo have collaborated with SONY to create a carry-everywhere bag that also houses the Japanese behemoth's WH-1000XM6 headphones. The bag and the headphones are available together exclusively at Dover Street Market. Named the Alto, the crossbody style has been inspired by vintage travel case interiors and carries all the markers of a signature Chopova Lowena piece. There's the tartan fabric, characterful hardware, and fastenings that are as much of a design detail as they are functional. Let's not forget that this is the brand that made carabiners a veritable fashion piece. 'We were in touch with SONY and they told us about the launch of the WH-1000XM6s headphones. It was the perfect opportunity to work on a bag again since listening to music is so big in our world,' the designers told ELLE UK. 'We always want our headphones right by our side… or under our arm!' Music has long been an important part of not only the designers' process but also world-building too. 'It's one of our most important inspirations and the right song can immediately transport us into the world of a collection. We have one song for every season to get us to the right mood and feeling,' they added. It's Chopova who leads on the playlist making primarily with Lowena-Irons adding her favourites too. Together, they fill their South London studio with music from the likes of 'Warpaint, Cocorosie, Fever Ray. Those are our core.' On the Friday night of London Fashion Week this coming September, Chopova Lowena will unveil its SS26 collection with much anticipation. The duo choose to put on a show just once a year, which makes the September occasion all the more exciting. Hints from what we might see from Chopova Lowena could be lifted from the types of artists they've been listening to ahead of the show. They tell us that they (like very many of us) have 'been obsessing over the entire Addison Rae album,' but other artists included on this seasonal playlist paint a broader picture. 'We've also been listening to Sierra Ferrell, Biig Piig, Anohni, Sufjan Stevens, Tami T, Hapi, Wet Leg, Bright Eyes, You Say Party! We Say Die!, System Of A Down, Cherry Cola, Nia Archives, Saya Gray…. the list goes on and on. But a song that we listened to over and over again and to us is the song for the season is the The Mirror Dance by Helen Island.' What's for certain is that when Chopova Lowena call upon the usual musical stars that race to their front row, they'll be swinging the Alto with just enough time to clip their headphones in place before the show soundtrack takes over. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Freelancer
Tom's Guide
09-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Sony just confirmed possible WH-1000XM6 launch date — here's when the ANC headphones will be unveiled
Sony is planning to unveil the WH-1000XM6 headphones to the world in a matter of days, according to a teaser image the company posted in Australia. As spotted by Android Authority, the Japanese company has confirmed it will reveal the headphones during a livestream next week on Thursday, May 15. Next week looks to be a good week for tech reveals; Samsung is also going to show off its S25 Edge smartphone on Monday, May 12. Fans have been waiting a little longer for Sony's cans than Samsung's new phone. The WH-1000XM6s have been in development for the last three years and are sure to be one of the best noise cancelling headphones you can buy when they go on sale. We're huge fans of the WH-1000XM5 headphones here at Tom's Guide and rate them ahead of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra or the Apple AirPods Max when it comes to the best headphones overall. The Instagram post seen by Android Authority shows the outline of a pair of headphones alongside the May 15 date and the time: 2am AEST — which translates to 12pm EST/ 9am PST/5pm BST on May 13. While Sony stops short of actually name-checking the XM6s in the post — we get #ForTheMusic instead — it's not hard to surmise what's being announced. Earlier this week the specs for the headphones also leaked in full ahead of the announcement. An Amazon listing in Spain was spotted on Reddit, confirming the headphones will launch with an upgraded noise-cancelling processor called the QN3 HD. This is believed to be seven times faster than the QN1 chip in the XM5s. In practice, it'll translate to better noise cancelling and improved sound quality. The upgrade should result in better noise cancelling and perhaps sound quality. It also looks like it has an AI-powered six-microphone beamforming system for calls, and still comes with a headphone jack. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. can't come soon enough for anyone looking to pick up what's sure to be one of the best headphones you can buy. There's been nothing official from Sony, of course, but a fresh leak seems to confirm the imminent arrival of the over-ear WH-1000XM6 headphones. According to an update from The Walkman Blog, Sony has been granted Apple's Made for iPhone/iPad certification for a pair of headphones with the model number YY2984. This model number has previously been linked with the WH-1000XM6s and could mean we're getting close to a reveal. Apple will typically publish MiFi certifications shortly before a device's release and prior rumors have suggested a reveal window of May, even if the actual launch occurs later this year. Even if we don't get any more word from Sony, we may start to see more leaks appear in the coming weeks as the headphones get closer to primetime. The team over at The Walkman Blog has already divined a lot of what to expect from the rumored XM6s from an earlier FCC filing relating to the headphones. It's expected they'll boast detachable earcups, a 3.8V battery rating with fast charge ability. While the rating is the same as the WH-1000XM5s, the blog points out that this doesn't mean the capacity will be. For example, the XM5s jumped from the 1,100mAh of the XM4s up to 1,200mAh capacity, so there's still hope for a better battery performance. Digging into the illustration that accompanies the filing (above), The Walkman Blog suggests we could be looking at the same 30mm drivers behind a slight redesign of those aforementioned detachable earcups — as well as possibly a slightly altered hinge. Keeping with the rumored specs for a moment, the report says we'll see a Mediatek SoC powering the headphones with Bluetooth 5.3 support and a bump in antenna gain from the current 1.6 dBi up to 2.91 dBi. So far, so good. It's not an understatement to say the audio team here at Tom's Guide are rubbing our hands in anticipation for the XM6 headphones. Sony's current WH-1000XM5s are getting a little long in the tooth, but are still one of our top recommendations for anyone looking for a great pair of noise-cancelling headphones that balance price, performance, and battery life. So you can bet we're already getting our test track playlist in order ready for when Sony finally decides to reveal its next pair.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sony WH-1000XM6 leak just tipped the headphones for imminent arrival — here's what we know
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Sony's follow-up to the WH-1000XM5 headphones can't come soon enough for anyone looking to pick up what's sure to be one of the best headphones you can buy. There's been nothing official from Sony, of course, but a fresh leak seems to confirm the imminent arrival of the over-ear WH-1000XM6 headphones. According to an update from The Walkman Blog, Sony has been granted Apple's Made for iPhone/iPad certification for a pair of headphones with the model number YY2984. This model number has previously been linked with the WH-1000XM6s and could mean we're getting close to a reveal. Apple will typically publish MiFi certifications shortly before a device's release and prior rumors have suggested a reveal window of May, even if the actual launch occurs later this year. Even if we don't get any more word from Sony, we may start to see more leaks appear in the coming weeks as the headphones get closer to primetime. The team over at The Walkman Blog has already divined a lot of what to expect from the rumored XM6s from an earlier FCC filing relating to the headphones. It's expected they'll boast detachable earcups, a 3.8V battery rating with fast charge ability. While the rating is the same as the WH-1000XM5s, the blog points out that this doesn't mean the capacity will be. For example, the XM5s jumped from the 1,100mAh of the XM4s up to 1,200mAh capacity, so there's still hope for a better battery performance. Digging into the illustration that accompanies the filing (above), The Walkman Blog suggests we could be looking at the same 30mm drivers behind a slight redesign of those aforementioned detachable earcups — as well as possibly a slightly altered hinge. Keeping with the rumored specs for a moment, the report says we'll see a Mediatek SoC powering the headphones with Bluetooth 5.3 support and a bump in antenna gain from the current 1.6 dBi up to 2.91 dBi. So far, so good. It's not an understatement to say the audio team here at Tom's Guide are rubbing our hands in anticipation for the XM6 headphones. Sony's current WH-1000XM5s are getting a little long in the tooth, but are still one of our top recommendations for anyone looking for a great pair of noise-cancelling headphones that balance price, performance, and battery life. So you can bet we're already getting our test track playlist in order ready for when Sony finally decides to reveal its next pair. Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 vs Sony WH-1000XM5: Which wireless headphones should you buy? I love my induction cooktop, but here are 5 things I wish I'd looked for before buying Best wireless earbuds 2025 — tested and rated
