August New In: From The Ultimate Hoop Earrings Destination To A New Whistles Collab
The Handbook’s Contributing Fashion Editor, Astrid Carter, is back with all the hot picks from the month’s fashion collections. There are Instagram star collaborations, an online destination dedicated to the perfect hoop earrings, the sports luxe collection like never before and California-style swimwear. Scroll for some serious payday inspiration…
La DoubleJ X Leandra
One of the OG fashion influencers has teamed up with one of the fashion and interior brands of the moment this season for a unique joy-inducing collaboration.
The names in question are street style icon Leandra Medine and Milan-based brand La DoubleJ, who have created a small but statement collection of festive, feather-trimmed pieces.
Wallflowers need not apply with this five-piece strong line, which features a va-va-voom apron dress in a rich merlot brocade, sexy crisscross open-back and flirty feather-trimmed hem, as well as matching trousers (our favourite in the collection) in the same statement print with a nostalgic flare and high waist – there’s a reason they are called the Saturday Night Pants.
The line has been crafted with Cooperativa Alice, an organisation devoted to rehabilitating incarcerated and at-risk women through training in the historic Italian trade of textile manufacturing and tailoring. A portion of all sales will go directly to the charitable cause.
The campaign highlight’s Leandra’s unique sense of styling – is there anything she can’t pull off?
Check out the campaign images for Leandra’s unique sense of styling – is there anything she can’t pull off? – and invest in something you know you will cherish for years to come and that is also doing good in the wider world.
shop the collection at ladoublej.com
Rapha X Shrimps Sportswear Collection
Not my usual vibe here, but as sporting collaborations go, this is pretty mega. Coquettish London-based brand, Shrimps, best known for their vintage-inspired prints, froufrou detailing and those pearl beaded bags, have joined forces with iconic cycling brand, Rapha, for a one-off collection.
The nine-piece capsule takes Shrimps’ signature aesthetic and lends it to Rapha’s high-performance cycling wear. Think wind jackets in nostalgic gingham prints, cycling caps with detachable Shrimps’ bows and vests with frilly edges and playful pastel prints.
So good, I’ve considered taking up cycling
Don’t worry if you’re not an avid cycling fan, the inspiration for the collection actually came from a wine-tasting cycling tour Shrimps’ Creative Director & Founder, Hannah Welland, went on through Tuscan vineyards.
“Combining cycling with indulgence is what first appealed to me,” explained Hannah, “Stopping off for a glass of wine or a scoop of ice cream whilst taking in the Italian countryside.”
I love Hannha’s low-key approach to a sports-focused collaboration, which perfectly embodies the playful spirit of Shrimps and has definitely inspired me to get back in the saddle.
SHOP THE FULL RAPHA X SHRIMPS COLLECTION AT rapha.cc
The Hoop Station
If you’re the type to rarely deviate from a pair of classic hoops, you need to check out The Hoop Station. In short, they do every kind of hooped earrings you can imagine, from J-Lo-esque XXL styles to everyday huggies and more fashion-led styles like twists and the pearl-embellished.
CHECK OUT THE FULL HOOP STATION EDIT AT thehoopstation.com
Whistles X The Longing
Instagram favourite and all-round beach babe Lindsay Holland recently launched her own label dedicated to the softest towels in town. Think fluffy sheets that will cocoon your body on the beach or post-shower and will make your bathroom look like a five-star hotel.
She’s just collaborated with long-standing British favourite, Whistles, to bring those holding on to the last days of summer a limited edition swim collection.
The capsule edit comprises 10 modern pieces that will make you feel like a bonafide Cali surfer girl even at your local lido. Expect minimal but flattering cuts, high-stretch materials built to last and a dreamy beach-inspired colour palette of earthy browns, rich terracotta and calming sky blues.
Top of the wish list has to be the wave print bikini with its cream and brown retro print inspired by motion of the sea. It comes with multifunctioning straps that suit different bust sizes and a cool rash vest for a little more coverage if you’re hitting the waves. Oh, and cute scrunchies, because, well, we all need a scrunchie on the beach.
SHOP THE FULL WHISTLES X THE LONGING COLLECTION AT whistles.com
BEST OF THE REST
Shop our Fashion Editor’s favourites from the August collections below…
Stylist Hannah Lewis has teamed up with By Alona to create a collection of jewellery you will never want to take off. This Scorpion necklace combines hand-strung irregular shaped quartz beads with a cubic zirconia carabine. Perfect to wear with this season’s bandeau trend.
Shop the collection at byalona.com
Rarely a day goes by when I don’t want to dive inside the wardrobe of influencer Monikh Dale. Case in point, this sweet tie-front blouse from indie brand, Boheme. Wear now with nothing underneath and layer up come autumn.
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