We Love: fashion fixes for the week ahead

We Love: fashion fixes for the week ahead

Adaptive design, a zine-inspired Caribbean pop-up and a stylish read for kids


New threadsFred Perry worked with disability activist and strategist Shani Dhanda to set a new precedent for accessibility in fashion. The resulting adaptive polo shirt uses magnet closures in place of buttons for ease of wear. £80, Fred Perry

New threads
Fred Perry worked with disability activist and strategist Shani Dhanda to set a new precedent for accessibility in fashion. The resulting adaptive polo shirt uses magnet closures in place of buttons for ease of wear. £80, Fred Perry

Cool for kidsAimed at budding fashionistas, this book introduces children to fashion past and present, taking young readers on a well-heeled tour around the globe to meet the designers, dressmakers and style icons who influence how we dress. Featuring a chronological walk through fashion styles of the 20th century,  exploring the work of iconic designers including Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo. Pre-book £13.19, Thames and Hudson, Amazon

Cool for kids
Aimed at budding fashionistas, this book introduces children to fashion past and present, taking young readers on a well-heeled tour around the globe to meet the designers, dressmakers and style icons who influence how we dress. Featuring a chronological walk through fashion styles of the 20th century,  exploring the work of iconic designers including Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo. Pre-book £13.19, Thames and Hudson, Amazon

Jump up JamaicaTo mark Jamaican independence day (Wednesday 6 August) Bianca Saunders is teaming up with Puma with a three-day pop-up experience, 7 to 10 August, celebrating Caribbean heritage, identity and community in London. The pop-up brings together fashion, music, photography and food. If you can’t make it down in person, order a copy of Saunders’s latest zine, 38 Love Lane , curated with Amsterdam-based photographer, Kwabena Sekyi Appiah-Nti. 137A Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG, Bianca Saunders

Jump up Jamaica
To mark Jamaican independence day (Wednesday 6 August) Bianca Saunders is teaming up with Puma with a three-day pop-up experience, 7 to 10 August, celebrating Caribbean heritage, identity and community in London. The pop-up brings together fashion, music, photography and food. If you can’t make it down in person, order a copy of Saunders’s latest zine, 38 Love Lane , curated with Amsterdam-based photographer, Kwabena Sekyi Appiah-Nti. 137A Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG, Bianca Saunders

Monsters in loveIndependent fashion brand Albaray has launched a second partnership with disability and social enterprise creative hub Revere the Residence. Two exclusive T-shirts feature designs by resident artist Mr D, a 26-year-old learning-disabled autistic artist from Hackney whose vivid imagination bursts to life in bold and joyful drawings of animals, monsters or fantastical beings. The vibrant and characterful illustrations include ‘Mr D Dogs In Love’ and ‘Mr D Monsters In Love.’ All proceeds will go to help Revere continue to support young adults with learning disabilities. £35 each, available in size 8-18 from Albaray

Monsters in love
Independent fashion brand Albaray has launched a second partnership with disability and social enterprise creative hub Revere the Residence. Two exclusive T-shirts feature designs by resident artist Mr D, a 26-year-old learning-disabled autistic artist from Hackney whose vivid imagination bursts to life in bold and joyful drawings of animals, monsters or fantastical beings. The vibrant and characterful illustrations include ‘Mr D Dogs In Love’ and ‘Mr D Monsters In Love.’ All proceeds will go to help Revere continue to support young adults with learning disabilities. £35 each, available in size 8-18 from Albaray

Heart to heartPart of Daisy jewellery's collection with Shrimps, this double heart bracelet is inspired by Shrimps founder Hannah Weiland’s love of Victorian jewellery. The double heart bracelet is based on the sweetheart brooch style of the era and can be engraved with a name of your choice. £149, Daisy

Heart to heart
Part of Daisy jewellery's collection with Shrimps, this double heart bracelet is inspired by Shrimps founder Hannah Weiland’s love of Victorian jewellery. The double heart bracelet is based on the sweetheart brooch style of the era and can be engraved with a name of your choice. £149, Daisy

Maker’s MarkeyBritish label LF Markey’s latest collection is full of vibrant and evocative colour. Contemporary workwear staples take inspiration from Swiss modernist abstract artist, Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Key pieces include the Aldon dress and Corso trousers, decorated with intricate patchwork appliqués inspired by Taeuber-Arp. The brand’s best-selling wide chore coat and workpants return in a signature cobalt blue among a palette of mustard yellows, forest greens and crimsons. From £79 to £350, LF Markey

Maker’s Markey
British label LF Markey’s latest collection is full of vibrant and evocative colour. Contemporary workwear staples take inspiration from Swiss modernist abstract artist, Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Key pieces include the Aldon dress and Corso trousers, decorated with intricate patchwork appliqués inspired by Taeuber-Arp. The brand’s best-selling wide chore coat and workpants return in a signature cobalt blue among a palette of mustard yellows, forest greens and crimsons. From £79 to £350, LF Markey


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