The List: Designer Discounts, Aesthetic Boredom and... Mall Chain Neo-Colonialism (?!)
The culture of shopping is shifting into an interesting gear.
Kindly excuse my crass language, but what the fuck? Banana Republic’s been getting all kinds of interesting press about their recent throw in reverse… to their Colonial-ish roots. “Why is nobody mad about this?” Asks Fast Company. I’d venture to guess is because (again) fuck! It’s chic. I went on their website yesterday and combed through a tailored (?), cool (?!), well-edited (?!?!?) collection and actually bought stuff (!!!!!). Their photography is heavily referential of Khaite — a sure sign it’s time for Khaite to pivot creatively — but um, for a mall store, I cannot argue with these prices or execution. I just wish it wasn’t giving us quite so much Out of Africa.
Speaking of creative pivots, this was a notably great read about Instagram’s favorite tastemaker, Athena Calderone. “What Happens When You Get So Influential That You’re Bored by Your Own Aesthetic?” Asks the NYT. I mean, fair question — one I discuss frequently even with my own team. If everyone’s copying you, it’s probably time to evolve. I’m personally looking forward to seeing what she does next, which will surely launch a thousand Pinterest boards. Meanwhile, her blockbuster Crate & Barrel collection is still going strong.
Farfetch has knocked an additional 20% off sale, which means it’s time to swoop in on those covetable, frivolous pieces you’ve been eyeballing. I love these Lanvin earrings and Paco Rabanne jeans.
Margherita Missoni (yes, that Missoni) has launched her own brand and I am very, extremely into this look.
I have a girl crush on Dimepiece, my horological queen. That’s it. That’s the whole tweet. I have got to get her in the newsletter.
As it turns out, everything Gucci Westman touches really does turn to gold — the shimmery, iridescent kind. Westman Atelier launched a liquid highlighter yesterday that’s already in my cart (and already selling out).
Hey cutie.
