Each month, we’ll bring you a curated roundup of our favorite trends, standout stylists, and street style highlights. Expect the debut of our latest podcast episode, seasonal wishlist and playlist recommendations, our most-used and best-loved products, and, of course, all the hottest fashion tea.

Timothee triumphs trends?

When that first pap shot of Tim and Ky dropped I knew I had seen this before, just in a different font. Taylor McNeil has been following a blueprint outfit by outfit, but it’s safe to say I’m perfectly enjoying the celebration of Black-owned brands. Martine Rose, Telfar and Mowalola have shown time and again their pieces are as accesible as they are iconic.

Whilst Timothee Chalamet has never exactly radiated coolness (to me), being styled by Kendrick Lamar’s image architect will do it for you. I was genuinely caught off guard when he pulled up on a lime bike, in full Martine Rose, on the night of his premiere for the A Complete Unknown. That moment hasn’t left my brain since, only amplified by even more streetstyle looks. I even tried recreating some of the combinations myself (not my finest hour). This dubbing him the most stylish this month.

In a span of a week his stylist has spearheaded conversations about the McQueen skull scarf returning in peoples wardrobes, later Commission AW25 “Playtime” collection showcased similar styling with skinny scarves. Doubling down on the need to accessorise, to bring back personal style and accentuate our sustainable, affordable essentials pieces in our wardrobes. I felt like his styling had elements of Prada SS25 “Youthful Optimism”, the idea that the freedom to mix and match allows yourself to let things come together and find a way. To some extent, like the collection ‘an appropriated wardrobe' whose garments were either pre-loved or otherwise acquired’, there are elements that are female and masculine’ hence the pink or Chanel mini purses fashion twitter attributed to coming from Kylie’s wardrobe. Combining young POC brands with established brands in one outfit were well put together.

The Raf-ication of Prada

This FW25 show felt like a continuation of SS25, but through contrast. There’s an underlying queerness and fluidity in the styling, particularly in the sensual approach to menswear—think ‘tight floral vintage baby tops.’ The shoes, reminiscent of Raf’s Calvin Klein 205 era, stood out against the otherwise subdued palette, making a statement where color didn’t.

The eclecticism in styling remains, reinforcing the theme of algorithmic chaos—fashion mirroring content creators pulling from different eras and aesthetics. The set design, featuring scaffolding and a vintage rug, played with the contrast between old and new. The looks themselves felt transient, like throwing on borrowed clothes after a night out, or an impromptu sleepover where you just happen to fit into your cousin’s wardrobe.

There’s a strong play on extremes, reflecting the current trend of secondhand shopping—everyone on Vinted picking up vintage pieces while still engaging with fashion industry-imposed trends. This collection feels accessible in its ‘hand-me-down,’ rock-and-roll, vintage-inspired aesthetic, a departure from the clean-cut, meticulously tailored Prada man that Miuccia once cultivated.

Quiet luxury is still present, but in a different way. While logos have been stripped back in favor of quality basics and wardrobe staples, the mistake was in erasing personal style. This collection speaks to maximalists, or those with the money to indulge in a more eccentric wardrobe but who prefer to keep their wealth discreet. Essentially, if you saw a full FW25 look on the street, you wouldn’t immediately clock it as Prada—the mismatched styling, slim-fitted pajama trousers, oversized boots, shrunken tees, and random sporty accessories make it feel more like a curated thrifted ensemble than a luxury fashion statement.

MAINS Paris Pop Up

Skepta held a pop-up on Rue des Temples during Men’s Fashion Week. My fashion accomplice a.k.a Ch6x went on my behalf to get a closer look at the collection since neither of us were fully sold on it when it debuted at the AW25 shows last September. The runway presentation had connection via IG livestream, the pieces didn’t immediately stand out. His first online drop was underwhelming too—as only about 30% of the runway pieces were actually released, mostly basics like socks, boxers, T-shirts, hoodies, and sweatpants.

Ch6x managed to dig up some details about why the first collection did not hit stores after their DSM pop-up—it turns out they signed a bad deal. What really caught my attention, though, was the Kickers collaboration. We’re so used to seeing Nike or Timberland in these spaces, so this felt fresh. The Matilda theme, chosen by his daughter, infused the collection with school uniform codes, and Kickers—such a staple in the UK’s entry into style and uniform elegance—made perfect sense. Turning them into mules? That was the cherry on top. As someone who actively collects mules, my eyes lit up when I saw the campaign.

If you didn’t grow up in the UK wearing a school uniform, this moment might not hit the same. The ultimate “strong school uniform fit” was simple but essential—a Just Do It bag and a pair of Kickers or Clarks getting you the title as one of the cool kids. I don’t even know what the Kickers equivalent would be in other countries, but when I was in school, I had a black-and-pink pair. In London, I would’ve fit right in. In Coventry? I stuck out like a sore thumb. People didn’t understand the cultural weight of what I was trying to serve. The white kids looked to the one Black kid in the room to validate my shoes, and I remember how isolating that felt. But in that moment, I knew—I was ahead of my time.

It’s refreshing to see a Black British brand take a staple from the BB community and repurpose it. People rarely talk about the cultural impact of Kickers, and I love that Skepta actually went into the UK archives for this one. The June drop is going to hit different. Someone even commented, “If these drop, I’m going back to school,” before we knew whether they were runway exclusives. But it’s official—we’re getting three colorways in June!

the summer of accessories

This summer, accessories are taking center stage—from bag charms think double belts, statement headwear, and layered details that elevate even the simplest outfits. While quiet luxury emphasized staple wardrobe pieces and social media veterans taught us how to build a solid basics collection, TikTokers are shifting the focus to “wearing vs. styling”—showing how small additions can inject personality into a look. I’m excited for this shift, especially from a personal style perspective, as it pushes individuality back into fashion.

Belts are the new charms. Headwear and skinny scarves taking over from winter echarpes this spring.