Most Wanted
Most Wanted
A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors
Always one to push the boundaries of creativity, Irish-born designer Simone Rocha bucked the trend to go digital with her show last London Fashion Week and debuted her SS21 collection at the Hauser & Wirth gallery on Saville Row – one of the city’s most iconic sartorial landmarks. Known for her romantic and often ornate pieces, Rocha is a keen believer in fashion as a spectacle, and so her choice of a contemporary art gallery couldn’t have been more fitting. A celebration of fantasy and escapism, even Rocha’s more practical pieces featured delicate embroidery and feminine design details that are evocative of folklore and fairy tales.
Case in point? This pajama-style ensemble, comprising an asymmetric shirt and wide-leg pants, complete with floral ‘SR’ insignia. For shopping editor Chloe Waller, it struck the perfect balance between wearable and whimsical, which is why she couldn’t wait to buy both pieces when they landed on NET-A-PORTER this week.
“This Simone Rocha matching set is pure joy! From the excellent cut of the shirt to the beautiful embroidery, it makes a perfect mood-lifting outfit for the sunny spring days ahead. I also love how easy matching sets make getting dressed in the morning – no outfit planning required. I will by styling this chic two-piece with loafers and a classic trench coat for an effortless trans-seasonal look.”
Of course, one of the fastest ways to add joy to your closet is via jewels and accessories. Jameel Mohammed, the pioneering creative behind breaking jewelry brand Khiry Fine, has quickly acquired a cult following thanks to his distinctive aesthetic. His ‘Mask’ 18-karat gold, diamond and emerald necklace is influenced by West African masks and the work of seminal sculptor Constantin Brancusi. Let it enliven everything from a white tee and jeans to summer dresses and all-black outfits. Elsewhere, Bottega Veneta’s cat-eye sunglasses, Khaite’s luxe leather slides and Loewe’s ‘Shell’ tote – a nod to the work of renowned ceramicist George E. Ohr – promise to elevate every outfit in your wardrobe.
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Barbour’s timeless jackets are given another chic twist courtesy of ALEXACHUNG Barbour’s timeless jackets are given another chic twist courtesy of ALEXACHUNG With its roots in the great outdoors, the British brand’s collection with ALEXACHUNG offers polished outerwear for every eventuality Only ALEXACHUNG knows exactly how to reinterpret Barbour’s house codes to create coats that are seamlessly fitting for both city and countryside living. The model and designer has grown up with the British heritage brand — first as a keen horse-rider in her youth, and later at music festivals, where the label’s weather-appropriate wax jackets became a beloved mainstay of her everyday attire in the fields. 
Most Wanted Most Wanted A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors Feeling uninspired by your closet after a year spent wearing more casual attire? You’re not the only one. For many of us, the return to so-called ‘normality’ feels tantalizingly close. However, with flamboyant fashion taking a back seat for almost the entirety of 2020, a lot of us are feeling out of touch with our personal style and daunted by the idea of remastering workwear, eveningwear and everything in between. 