Hellooo and welcome back to a brand new year of staying in the know with us! If you’re new here, I’m Bec and for the weekly readers, welcome back to my Friday round-up of everything that’s caught our attention this week! Keep scrolling to find a quick snapshot from the week that’s passed including brand collabs, runway collections, product launches, and everything else in between to keep you in the know.

FASHION

 

Showpo has released its new bridal collection. Catering for the Bachelorette, featuring stunning party shape styles with a high-end feel. The collection offers sleek shapes in satin, volume and fine finishes with added extra details to elevate the bachelorette styles.

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TOD’S presented their Men’s Collection, held at Villa Necchi in Milan. The Fall-Winter 2023/2024 Men’s Collection, The Italian Portrait is a journey across the rediscovery of the essence of the Italian lifestyle. The Tod’s icons and the classics of the men’s wardrobe are revisited in their sartorial silhouettes and volumes.

 

Calvin Klein has launched the latest chapter of its ‘Calvins or Nothing’ campaign starring the world’s No. 1 singles tennis player, Carlos Alcaraz.

 

AJE ATHLETICA has teamed up with Brisbane-based rising tennis star Priscilla Hon as her exclusive on-court apparel sponsor for the 2023 Australian summer of tennis. Wearing AJE ATHLETICA’s tennis capsule consisting of a functional mini dress in both black and white, and a matching skirt and crop set, both with inbuilt shorts and ball pockets – Priscilla’s fit-for-play needs are elevated through the lens of AJE ATHLETICA.

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Dr. Martens has unveiled their latest collaboration with Jun Takahashi’s Japanese streetwear brand, Undercover, with a collection that celebrates film and fine craftsmanship. Crafted in DM’s original Wollaston factory, the three-piece collection available in black, cherry red and blue marks the Original 1461 3-eye shoe with a distinctive grid check pattern alongside signature Undercover and DM’s markings.

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Swatch has released their Chinese New Year 2023 Year of the Rabbit Special Edition watch. Golden-coloured bunny ears on the strap loop and hands are also the ears of the rabbit face in the golden mirror dial with red and black print.

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Zegna held their FW23 menswear show ‘The Oasis of Cashmere.’ Their innovation in clothesmaking begins with fibres and is only truly effective when consideration is paid to how they are woven and how resulting fabrics are treated.

 

Pandora has released their Valentine’s Day collection, releasing more romantic and meaningful charms, sparkling new pieces from Pandora Timeless and the new Moments Studded Chain that combines craftsmanship and innovation, a textural experience in sterling silver.

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H&M has released their Parisian Inspired Fall Campaign – Brasserie Hennes, available instore and online in March. Brasserie Hennes is a fictional fashion destination that encapsulates Paris’ iconic Brasserie culture promising new adventures.

BEAUTY

 

Clinique has released their ‘Take The Day Off’ Charcoal Cleansing Balm. A twist on their iconic original formula, now enhanced with finely milled purifying Japanese Charcoal.

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Aveda Corporation has obtained B Corp Certification, further recognising and deepening its decades-long commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Achieving B Corp Certification confirms Aveda’s steadfast commitment to and presence of accountability and transparency throughout its mission-driven business.

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Sisley has announced they will be launching their latest innovative Ecological Compound Advanced Formula. The best-selling skincare product with one product sold every 5 seconds around the world will be available from the 12th of February 2023.

 

Creed, the luxury fragrance house has unveiled a collaboration with Chinese local collectible toy brand RobbiART to launch the world’s first art-scented toy – ROBBI. The limited edition collector’s art toy comes with a removable backpack that has a scented ceramic label of Creed’s signature scent, Silver Mountain Water.

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L’Occitane launched it’s new limited edition Citrus Verbena range. The range comprises of a hydrating body gel, a shower scrub and a hair and body mist all enriched with extracts of citrus fruits and organic verbena from Provence.

 

Viktor&Rolf’s announced that American New York Times best-selling author, actress, model, activist and entrepreneur Emily Ratajkowski will be the face of the new FLOWERBOMB campaign worldwide.

LIFESTYLE

 

Campos Coffee has opened its first Victorian Flagship Store, a double-storey cafe on Chapel St, South Yarra. In opening its new Flagship, Campos has collaborated with local makers, Pot Dispensary for its cups, Victorian ceramicist Cassie Hansen for its wall sculptures and AM Bakehouse for its pastries and baked goods.

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The InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto is celebrating this year’s Australian Open with its very own tennis court printed on the hotel foyer for guests and visitors to step onto and snap a pic or two before heading to see all the live on-court action at Melbourne Park.

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Yarra Valley’s TarraWarra Estate is celebrating the joys of al fresco sipping and snacking this summer with the return of its premium picnic boxes. ​Thoughtfully curated by Head Chef, Joel Alderdice, the boxes feature a stellar selection of local produce from the Yarra Valley – the perfect pairing for a bottle of wine or paddle board from the Cellar Door.

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SAINT VALENTINE has released its new phone wristlets made with a modern and dainty look, the pearl phone wristlet is the perfect addition to your phone or keys.

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