November is underway, which means that winter dressing is imminent. These days, mornings are brisk and afternoons reach peak fall temperatures. Translation: it’s time to break out your transitional wardrobe. From barn jackets to lightweight cashmeres and corduroy, feel free to take full advantage of the last weeks of purely autumnal weather. Plus, with the holidays just around the corner, brands are gearing up with all-new capsule collections, perfect for the gift-giving season. First up: Aritzia unveils its newly expanded Flatiron flagship in New York City. From headline-making fashion news to can’t-miss releases, here’s everything you need to know this month.
Aritzia Unveils a Newly Expanded Flatiron Store
Who: Aritzia
What: Expanded flagship store
Where: 115 Fifth Avenue, New York City
Why: Aritzia is quickly growing its New York presence. Following renovations to its Soho flagship and newly opened Fifth Avenue location, the retailer’s Flatiron boutique just got a brand-new upgrade. The expanded store now features a multi-floor experience, atelier dressing areas, and a coffee shop called A-OK Café.
Sézane and Antoinette Poisson Partner on a Capsule Collection
Who: Sézane and Antoinette Poisson
What: Collaboration
Where: Online at sezane.com and antoinettepoisson.com
Why: From Sézane founder Morgane Sézalory and Antoinette Poisson’s creative duo, Vincent Farelly and Jean-Baptiste Martin, comes a cozy collaboration just in time for the colder months. The collection features many of Sézane’s signature silhouettes and draws from Antoinette Poisson’s renowned wallpapers and its mastery of 18th-century papiers dominotés to branch into the latter’s first-ever ready-to-wear offering. Ten signature patterns are interpreted across the wide range of pieces, including a barn jacket, vanity cases, and classic blouses.
Kindred Black and Don’t Let Disco Release a Mancala Board
Who: Kindred Black and Don’t Let Disco
What: Mancala Board
Where: Online at kindredblack.com
Why: Botanical beauty brand Kindred Black and New York-based jewelry designer Don’t Let Disco have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind Mancala collaboration. Each set is entirely unique, featuring a sculpted glass board and hand-selected talismans, including topaz and lapis lazuli, as the pieces. Each game also comes with a leather pouch made in Queens, New York, and a guide to the symbolic meanings behind each piece.
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