The new week is here and with it comes the chance to delve deep into some fresh culture and fashion. Here’s your latest look at the i-D Guide.
Wear… an Aaron Esh cap
London’s landmark new designer has a new drop live on SSENSE now. Grab a cap (£95), some pleated leather trousers (£860) or a pinstripe sweater (£355) here.
Buy… Victoria Beckham Beauty’s new fragrances
VB’s new fragrance series (from £170) just launched following her latest collection at Paris Fashion Week, and you can buy them from Selfridges here. Some of them are inspired by the scents of her childhood.
Wear… Completedworks
The London-based brand recently presented their SS24 collection, which explores the many dichotomies of our modern world — “the need to be both calming and unnerving, traditional and subversive, surreal and everyday” — through artisanal ceramics and jewellery made from recycled, responsibly sourced materials. The new beaded styles are eyecatching, and Sofia Coppola loves them too. What’s better than that? Get your hands on their latest styles here.
Go to… Matches Fashion during Frieze
London girlies: thought fashion week was intense? Well, welcome to Frieze! Indeed, with the who’s who of the art world — and of the world of people with the financial liquidity to buy art — descending upon the British capital this week, our social calendars are looking busier than they would if fashion week and the festive run-up were combined! Mercifully, though, our friends over at Matches Fashion have set up a sanctuary of calm to celebrate the launch of Birkenstock’s collaboration with soul-soothing Danish luxury textile brand Tekla. The celebrate the release, between 1 and 3pm on Thursday, 5 Carlos Place — Matches’ plush Mayfair townhouse — will be transformed into an oasis of wellness, offering complimentary crystal gong baths and healthy nibbles from The Goodlife Eatery. Trust us, it’s what you’ll need to make it through the week in one piece. Sign up here.
Go to… Human Stories
NOW Gallery’s annual exhibition of important photographers and their work kicks off on 11 October, running until 19 November. This edition celebrates — titled A Young South Africa – champions talent from the region, including Bee Diamondhead, Nikki Zakkas and Anita Hlazo. Head here for more information.
Buy… Chirashi from Exotic Originals Nightmarket
Earlier this year, we recommended that you paper your walls with the posters gathered by Exotic Originals, an IG account that specialises in selling vintage Japanese posters. Now they’ve opened a smaller side-hustle, Exotic Originals Nightmarket, to sell chirashi, often beautifully designed mini posters that Japanese cinemas have been producing for decades. Top of our list? This adorable Totoro-shaped promo and this stunning series of Punch Drunk Love posters. Check out their full collection here.
Watch… Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
If you’re in the US and are suffering from withdrawal symptoms, or in Europe and can’t wait til 2024 to see it live, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras tour is coming to the big screen on Friday 13 October. Are you ready for it?
Listen to… Holdan
Having gotten his start in music as Omar Apollo’s roadie, selling his merch and jamming in their downtime, Holdan has turned his focus to his own music, dropping a debut album last year. His new single “Mood”, streamable above, is the kind of spaced-out funk-pop bop we can get on board with. We’re looking forward to hearing more from him in 2024. Follow his Instagram here.
Read… Now You See Me: 100 Years of Black Design
Writer Charlene Prempeh heads up this vastly important new book, Now You See Me (£24.99), which breaks down the brilliant work of Black designers — in fashion, architectural and technological contexts — over the past century. A revealing and thoughtful work that helps correct the white patriarchal direction we’ve been fed. Buy it here.