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Holiday Gift Guide – December 19th Transparent’s Brutalist Speaker is a gift for design lovers and audiophiles alike. Inspired by 1950s Brutalist architecture, this sustainable speaker is crafted from 70% recycled aluminum, offering powerful bass, crisp highs, and a striking visual presence. Equipped with the Wiim Mini for seamless Spotify and Tidal streaming, it integrates easily into multi-room setups. Both a decor piece and a sound powerhouse. Find the speaker here 

Holiday Gift Guide – December 20th Bold, elegant, and effortlessly sophisticated, the Trésor Grande Gattopardo is the ultimate gift for jewellery lovers. Inspired by Sophie Bille Brahe’s favorite snow leopard print, this jewellery box combines striking design with timeless functionality. The canvas exterior showcases a luxurious leopard motif, while the interior is lined with plush black silk velvet, creating a sumptuous home for precious pieces. A removable top tray with four compartments offers thoughtful organization, keeping jewellery separated and secure. Perfect for the discerning individual who values beauty in every detail, this jewellery box is as much a statement piece as it is a practical treasure keeper. Find the Trésor Grande Gattopardo here 

Holiday Gift Guide – December 21th A poetic interplay of light, color, and form, Ulrika Barr’s glass creations make for an unforgettable gift. Each piece is a testament to the artist’s delicate craftsmanship, blending contemporary aesthetics with the timeless allure of hand-blown glass. With soft, organic shapes and a mesmerizing spectrum of hues, these art objects invite contemplation and elevate any interior space. Whether displayed as a centerpiece or cherished as a standalone sculpture, Ulrika Barr’s glass art is perfect for those who appreciate beauty in its purest, most luminous form. Read more about Ulrika Barr here 

Holiday Gift Guide – December 22th Step into a fusion of heritage and modernity with the Dr. Martens & Stüssy collaboration. Reviving the iconic 2295 boot, originally crafted for workplace protection, this reimagined classic comes in two striking finishes: sleek black Wanama leather and sand-colored Hairy Suede. Featuring a signature steel toe cap that pays homage to its workwear roots, this design merges durability with contemporary style. Enhanced with dual zippers and a debossed Stüssy “Workgear” label, the boots rest on a rugged black BEN outsole, accented by Dr. Martens’ signature yellow stitching. Find the boot here 

Holiday Gift Guide – December 23th Looking for the perfect last-minute stocking stuffer? Trinny’s Daily Go-To has you covered. This beautifully curated set—featuring Eye2Eye in Mystery, Lip2Cheek in Freddie, and Lip Glow in Bella—packs effortless beauty into a single chic gift. A thoughtful choice for anyone who loves a polished, everyday look with a touch of elegance. Slip it into their stocking and make their holiday shine. Explore the set here

Holiday Gift Guide – December 24th Indulge in the ultimate blend of comfort and sophistication with TOTEME’s suede and shearling slippers. Designed for effortless elegance, they’re perfect for grabbing breakfast at your hotel or hosting festive gatherings at home. Expertly crafted in Italy, these slippers feature plush shearling trims, smooth leather lining, and a timeless silhouette. Pair them with an elegant dress for a polished look or a cozy lounge set for relaxed holiday mornings. A luxurious gift that brings style to every step! Find the slippers here 

Holy Moly Intense Care Gold 24K Snail Cream If you’re seeking a skincare product that delivers instant results, the Holy Moly Intense Care Gold 24K Snail Cream might just be your next favorite. With its unique combination of 24K gold and snail secretion filtrate, this cream feels like a luxurious treat for the skin. From the very first application, I noticed an immediate glow that made my skin look healthy and radiant. The texture of the cream is rich but absorbs quickly, leaving the skin feeling deeply hydrated and smooth without any greasy residue. It’s the perfect base for makeup, creating a flawless canvas that enhances any look. Although I haven’t used it daily, the short-term effects are undeniably impressive. The cream provides a noticeable boost in hydration and softness, making it ideal for special occasions or days when you want your skin to look its best. For those with combination to oily skin, like me, this cream strikes a delicate balance—it nourishes without overwhelming the skin, and the glow it imparts feels fresh rather than shiny. While I can’t yet speak to its long-term benefits, the immediate results make it a standout product in my beauty routine. If you’re looking for a skincare product that delivers a luminous glow and smooth, hydrated skin in an instant, Holy Moly Intense Care Gold 24K Snail Cream is worth exploring. text Elva Ahlbin

Aarke Unveils the Perfect Kettle for Timeless Design and Everyday Excellence  New Balance is reimagining its classic 1906 sneaker into a penny loafer, perfectly blending together formality, wearable comfort, and cutting-edge style in this new shoe. Inspired by the increased popularity of the loafer and a drive for versatility across sport and formal wear, this adaptation of the brand’s 1906 sneaker takes the silhouette’s signature features – the open holed mesh upper, the curvilinear synthetic overlays, and the 860v2 sole unit, featuring segmented ABZORB SBS pods at the heel – and reimagines them in the shape of a classic penny loafer.   images courtesy New Balance

Eszter Áron’s SS25 Conversation: Fluidity in Motion image courtesy of Eszter Áron With spring in the air and a shift toward effortless dressing, AERON introduces a standout piece for the season—the Kelly Leather Jacket. A modern wardrobe essential, it embodies the brand’s signature balance of structure and fluidity, making it a perfect fit for your “seasonal highlights,” “trend edit,” or “shopping pages.” Eszter Áron instinctively addresses the modern woman’s needs for the season, drawing from her own experiences, harmonizing urban life and idyllic holiday retreats in AERON Spring/Summer 2025. “Summer collections are always the most challenging for me. I only want to wear something easy, lightweight, and bearable against the heat. Recently, I was on an island with my daughter and husband, far from home, stepping away from my day-to-day life and routines. I wanted to capture this feeling in the collection, blending the comfort of the holiday attire into the urban wardrobe.” — Eszter Áron, Founder and Creative Director Spring/Summer 2025 is all about breezy linens, soft tailoring, and airy knits that move with the body, while Resort 2025 takes that ease into the evening with draped satins, ruched textures, and sculpted tailoring. The Kelly Leather Jacket stands as a transitional staple—designed for effortless motion, whether navigating city streets or strolling by the sea. Eszter Áron provides a range of styles in the Spring/Summer 2025 collection that blend with the wearers, seamlessly incorporating pieces into their established wardrobe. Supporting women’s needs and comfort, she consciously selected natural-based fabrications for the garments, made in AERON’s in-house atelier, continuing her journey towards sustainable practices and responsible choices.

Byredo – Virasaat, The fine jewellery collection from Byredo. Decoding the practice of self-expression, the debut fine jewellery collection from Byredo reinforces the brand’s endless pursuit of creative possibilities. “Emotions and design are an intuitive connection for me. Both my mother and grandmother grew up in India, where jewellery is an important heirloom to be passed down and the way people adorn themselves. It’s a fascination that also reflects hip-hop’s major cultural influence in my upbringing.” Ben Gorham, Founder & Creative Director, Byredo. A new campaign photographed by Kat Irlin reflects the graphic modernity of the collection. Precious metals are fashioned into a series of necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings that interact with the body. Layered on blurred and hazy forms, they become imprints of memories and emotions – totemic objects to be inherited by successive generations like a birthright. The Virasaat collection pares back to a foundational language, uniting a central motif of graphic bars and rounded pearls into a chain link pattern that can be repeated ad infinitum. A convergence of industrial aesthetics and organic forms, the designs convey the signature interplay of contrasting elements ingrained within Byredo’s visual lexicon. With the aim to translate emotions deeply rooted in the personal, the collection draws upon Ben Gorham’s Indian heritage, named for the Hindi word ‘Virasaat’ meaning ‘inheritance’. Taking a craft-orientated approach to the discipline, each piece is made in Italy using sterling silver and 18k gold. The Virasaat collection is available in selected Byredo stores.