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Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
The 6 new-season fashion items at John Lewis that buyers predict will sell out
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more The UK might still be dressing for summer (another heatwave is coming our way, FYI), but John Lewis has made us look forward to autumn with a brand new designer collaboration with Rejina Pyo, which is launching on 9 October (mark your calendars!) and more than a few new-season pieces that are almost guaranteed to sell out as soon as they drop. From a dark green, suede hobo bag that's giving serious designer energy to a cropped parka in a chic burgundy hue that will keep you dry in light showers, ahead you'll find six pieces the retailer's fashion buyers are predicting will be huge this autumn. The Cropped Parka Looking for transitional outerwear that's pretty and practical? This short parka is made from a water-repellent fabric that will protect you from unpredictable showers, whilst the cropped silhouette and adjustable waist add a modern feel. Once the colder months roll around, it can also be layered under your favourite winter coat. John Lewis Parka Funnel Neck Short Water Repellent £99 The Leather Skirt White, poplin and midi; the summer of 2025 was all about skirts. And this trend will continue in autumn, only we're swapping cotton for something a little more cold-weather appropriate. John Lewis is expecting leather to be a top choice this season, increasing its offering by 30%, and this leather midi skirt in a dark green hue is sure to be top of wish lists. John Lewis Leather Midi Skirt £249 Shop The Suede Hobo Bag Our love affair with suede bags shows no signs of slowing down. Quite the opposite actually. Searches for 'suede bags ' on have nearly doubled since last year, so the retailer is expecting this oversized suede hobo bag, which can carry all your belongings, to be a hit with its customers. John Lewis Suede Hobo Shoulder Bag, Dark Green £119 Shop The Check Dress A midi dress can be one of the hardest-working pieces in your autumn wardrobe, and this number from John Lewis has a flattering asymmetric silhouette and statement check print. It can be worn throughout the season by layering up or down, and is versatile enough to wear for a day at the office as well as to last minute social plans. The Slingback John Lewis is calling for a heel renaissance this autumn. As silhouettes sharpen, the retailer predicts this season's hero style will be the asymmetric toe and curved heel. This pair of slingbacks is effortlessly cool, surprisingly comfortable, and perfect for creating unique pairings with socks and hosiery. The Heritage Check Coat Everyone needs a statement winter coat. With heritage trends dominating the catwalks, John Lewis says this oversized, double-breasted piece from its own brand is poised to be a sell-out. Crafted from Italian wool, the classic camel shade is enhanced with pops of plum, giving the traditional check a contemporary twist.
Vogue
28-07-2025
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- Vogue
Joseph Altuzarra's Second West Elm Kids Collection Is a Secret Garden Come to Life
Lately, the world of nursery decor seems to exist on a spectrum. On the one end, minimalist-verging-on-monastic versions of adult rooms, where everything is beige and unattractive toys are not allowed. On the other, a technicolor mishmash that feels completely divorced from the rest of the home. 'That's the trap sometimes—you can land in either one of the two extremes. And by the way, those are two mistakes that I make,' says Joseph Altuzarra who unveils his second kids collaboration with West Elm on July 28. For the designer and father of three, learning to decorate kids' rooms has been a learning curve guided by one idea: How do you create a space that offers the personality and storytelling that kids respond to, while also incorporating items that can transition with them as they grow up? In many ways, Altuzarra's first kids' collection with West Elm in 2023 was a response to this. It focused on kid-friendly pieces that, yes, were refined and versatile enough to adapt to both toddler and pre-teen years alike, but still felt joyful: 'Selfishly, these were the items that I had been looking for and was so excited to bring into my home,' he says. The second iteration of this partnership—a 58-piece line that spans furniture and decor with pieces ranging between $25 and $1,700—is a continuation of this ethos, with a few adjustments: After realizing people were most excited by the statement-makers of the first collection, he decided to up the ante. Courtesy of West Elm Courtesy of West Elm 'That was a really big learning for me, and honestly I see that in my own collections as well: Anything that's a 'capital-F Fashion' piece, our customers really respond to,' he says. In Altuzarra's version of kids' decor, this bolder style takes many forms. It's a whimsical garden-inspired quilt with 3D floral appliqués, and an enchanting dresser covered in hand-painted botanicals (his favorite piece of the collection). It's also a mint green fluted bookcase and an oversized wicker-and-rattan hanging bird cage whose sole purpose is to delight (his kids' favorite). The moodboard for the collection was similarly eclectic, filled with images by Tim Walker of trees growing indoors and Princess and the Pea-esque sets of differently colored mattresses all piled up. 'I just wanted it to feel like nature was starting to overtake your room,' he explains. 'When I read books with my kids at night, sometimes we'll play make believe that we're in the book; if we're reading a fairy tale, we pretend we're in the fairy tale. There was something really sweet about that idea.' The botanical theme is easy to do in textiles—and this collection does it well, with embroidered pillows and gauzey curtains covered in climbing vines—but he also translated it to the more functional items in the range. For example, there's a rattan toy storage basket that's shaped like a bird; elsewhere, a hanging hook for coats and towels is designed to look like a blooming branch.
