Happy Monday! 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.
Buy… Louis Vuitton Taïgarama
Louis Vuitton are doing what they do best with the launch of their new Taïgarama leather travel line. From hold-alls to bag straps, bucket hats to pocket organisers, their line line for summer comes in vibrant neon shades and crisp bright whites. Check out the selection here.
Buy… JW Anderson’s frog shoes
Jonathan Anderson’s ability to turn the absurd into something indelibly cool and popular knows no bounds. Case in point, his new collaboration with WelliPets, summoning memories of beach shoes worn when you were a kid. We want them in all colours. Buy them here.
Buy… Horizn Studios H6 suitcases
Summer’s coming and holidays are on the horizon – the question is, have you got your Horizn suitcase? It’s one thing thinking up a few Insta friendly litty lengy vacation looks, it’s another making sure you look effortlessly cool to and from said vacation. After all, don’t we all feel on the cusp of falling in love every time we step foot in an airport? Better look our best if we want that reciprocated. Horizn Studios H6 suitcases (that’s 65L – a lot of looks, or two weeks of clothes) come in a world of colourways, both matte and glossy, and will do the trick and then some. There’s a range of sizes if you’re only planning a quick city break and an easyJet no holdall ticket. They’re also vegan (not something we’d necessarily considered but always nice to know) and produced 99% waste free.
Go to… Tekla’s new flagship
If you too are obsessed with the luxury comfort provided by TEKLA, you’ll be glad to know the homeware brand is finally launching its flagship, bricks-and-mortar store. Based in Copenhagen, fans of the brand can now feel those pillowy-soft towels and bundles of linen IRL before they buy. No excuses now. Head down to Vognmagergade in the city to check it out now, and pre-pick the pieces you want by clicking here.
Go to… the Hai London pop-up
After five years in the business, soft, silky womenswear makers Hai make their UK pop-up debut in Shoreditch. Open for the next six weeks, head down to Calvert Avenue to check it out. You have until 31 May.
Listen to… Fred Roberts
We’re used to LGBTQ+ pop stars producing gleaming electronic music that’s sometimes a little saccharine and soulless. But Fred Roberts — a newcomer from England — takes the standard sounds of big guitar bands and queers them, producing songs like “Runaway”, a touching, vocally-led song about the agonising feeling of running into someone you thought you’d romantically left behind. An exciting pop prospect for the year ahead. Follow him on IG here.
Listen to… MEYY
MEYY is inviting fans into her world. The London-based Belgian and South Korean artist has launched an interactive metaverse alongside the release of her new EP Digital Gloss, exclusively available for fans to explore from 19 April to 3 May. Check it out here and follow her Instagram here. Mona Bakht
Read… The Art of Starting
A new entrepreneurial guide brought to you by the founders of fashion favourite florist SAGE Flowers (with clients such as Fenty, Loewe and Mercedes). Whether your passion is craft, photography, food, fashion or design, this guide will advise you on how to start your own creative business or simply take up a new side hustle. With insightful anecdotes from seasoned professionals like Benji B to heartwarming stories of the blooming roots of SAGE Flowers, purchase a copy here. Mona Bakht
Eat… Koya Ko’s udon collabs
If you’re in the mood for some udon with a unique twist, then Koya Ko has the answer. They’ve recently launched Koya & Ko, a collaboration with top restaurants in London on their signature udon and dashi. First up was John Javier of The Tent and the team at Top Cuvée. Next is Rodrigo Cervantes of The Quarter Kitchen, with a Mexican Pozole spicy pork broth udon, running 15 April-14 May, followed by Helen Graham of Bubala, with a hummus and burnt miso butter udon. Available exclusively at their Hackney restaurant, check out their Instagram to find out more.