Fashion

Friday, 30 January 2026

We love: fashion fixes for the week ahead

Flight jackets and vintage florals for spring and to celebrate the year of the horse in style

REACH FOR THE SKYIn anticipation of the warmer and dryer (fingers crossed) months of spring, Paris-based Octobre Éditions and New York brand Schott have collaborated on a versatile new bomber jacket. Born in the cockpits of the 1950s to equip US Air Force pilots, Schott’s jackets were designed to withstand speed, altitude and extreme conditions. Octobre Éditions pays tribute to this military style, creating a wearable and gender-neutral design that has been updated with spacious pockets, a custom patch and durable recycled nylon fabric. £235, Octobre Éditions

REACH FOR THE SKY
In anticipation of the warmer and dryer (fingers crossed) months of spring, Paris-based Octobre Éditions and New York brand Schott have collaborated on a versatile new bomber jacket. Born in the cockpits of the 1950s to equip US Air Force pilots, Schott’s jackets were designed to withstand speed, altitude and extreme conditions. Octobre Éditions pays tribute to this military style, creating a wearable and gender-neutral design that has been updated with spacious pockets, a custom patch and durable recycled nylon fabric. £235, Octobre Éditions

FLEX YOUR STRETCHActivewear and lifestyle brand Adanola counts Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Kaia Gerber and Lila Moss, who fronts the latest campaign, among its fans. The new early spring drop spans 28 styles across activewear, lifestyle and accessories, including shell jackets, leggings, slouchy sweatshirts and shorts all in a neutral colour palette. From £26 - £120, Adanola

FLEX YOUR STRETCH
Activewear and lifestyle brand Adanola counts Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Kaia Gerber and Lila Moss, who fronts the latest campaign, among its fans. The new early spring drop spans 28 styles across activewear, lifestyle and accessories, including shell jackets, leggings, slouchy sweatshirts and shorts all in a neutral colour palette. From £26 - £120, Adanola

BETTER BY DESIGNFirst unveiled during Grace Wales Bonner's SS26 runway show in Paris last summer, the British designer's collaboration with John Smedley hits stores this week. Comprising four styles including two polo knits, a stripe crew neck and a quarter zip style, the capsule edit is made in England. Last year, John Smedley re-opened its production lines to brands for seasonal orders. Working in partnership with the Board of Trade, the British Fashion Council and the UK Fashion and Textiles Association, with the aim to inspire more brands to manufacture closer to home. From £295 - £350, John Smedley

BETTER BY DESIGN
First unveiled during Grace Wales Bonner's SS26 runway show in Paris last summer, the British designer's collaboration with John Smedley hits stores this week. Comprising four styles including two polo knits, a stripe crew neck and a quarter zip style, the capsule edit is made in England. Last year, John Smedley re-opened its production lines to brands for seasonal orders. Working in partnership with the Board of Trade, the British Fashion Council and the UK Fashion and Textiles Association, with the aim to inspire more brands to manufacture closer to home. From £295 - £350, John Smedley

GALLOPING SUCCESSIn celebration of the Chinese lunar calendar and the upcoming year of the horse, Diesel has created a nine-piece denim-driven capsule collection. Jeans are embroidered with a rearing horse emblem and vintage-inspired graphics appear on T-shirts and hoodies. The lively nature of the horse emblem with flame embroiled mane, symbolises the energy, strength and rapid change associated with the fire horse sign. From £155, Diesel

GALLOPING SUCCESS
In celebration of the Chinese lunar calendar and the upcoming year of the horse, Diesel has created a nine-piece denim-driven capsule collection. Jeans are embroidered with a rearing horse emblem and vintage-inspired graphics appear on T-shirts and hoodies. The lively nature of the horse emblem with flame embroiled mane, symbolises the energy, strength and rapid change associated with the fire horse sign. From £155, Diesel

GRAB IT AND GOGivenchy has unveiled a new style of handbag under the creative direction of Sarah Burton. The Snatch bag slips naturally into the language of Burton’s previously shown ready-to-wear: sculptural, feminine and shaped around the body. The bag’s lines echo the cinch of a jacket, the shape of a waist or the curve of a bra. Available in three sizes in classic tones of black, aubergine, brown, and taupe, as well as vibrant shades of pink and red. From £2,350, Givenchy

GRAB IT AND GO
Givenchy has unveiled a new style of handbag under the creative direction of Sarah Burton. The Snatch bag slips naturally into the language of Burton’s previously shown ready-to-wear: sculptural, feminine and shaped around the body. The bag’s lines echo the cinch of a jacket, the shape of a waist or the curve of a bra. Available in three sizes in classic tones of black, aubergine, brown, and taupe, as well as vibrant shades of pink and red. From £2,350, Givenchy

OUTSIDE INBrighten up the dull winter days with creative director, Haider Ackermann’s capsule collection, launched under Canada Goose's Arctic heritage label Snow Goose. The unisex collection turns the traditional on its head; linings become exteriors, quilting is reversed, and performance materials reimagined in a palette of fluorescent mint green, ice lavender and marine blue. Trapper hat £375, merge jacket £1,025, and shift anorak £1,575, all Canada Goose

OUTSIDE IN
Brighten up the dull winter days with creative director, Haider Ackermann’s capsule collection, launched under Canada Goose's Arctic heritage label Snow Goose. The unisex collection turns the traditional on its head; linings become exteriors, quilting is reversed, and performance materials reimagined in a palette of fluorescent mint green, ice lavender and marine blue. Trapper hat £375, merge jacket £1,025, and shift anorak £1,575, all Canada Goose

IN FULL BLOOMArtful florals and voluminous silhouettes were spotted on the runways from Chloé to Erdem. Although vintage-inspired florals may not be ground-breaking, these relaxed retro style prints are timeless and versatile, large-scale placement prints or handcrafted watercolours work perfectly with a knee-high boot now and ballet flats when the weather warms up. Dress, £90, Monsoon

IN FULL BLOOM
Artful florals and voluminous silhouettes were spotted on the runways from Chloé to Erdem. Although vintage-inspired florals may not be ground-breaking, these relaxed retro style prints are timeless and versatile, large-scale placement prints or handcrafted watercolours work perfectly with a knee-high boot now and ballet flats when the weather warms up. Dress, £90, Monsoon

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