Welcome to our monthly need-to-know list of all the latest and greatest releases that should be on your radar. Here at ES Best, we’ve constantly got our ears to the ground on the lookout for the newest fashion, events, and food and drink, so you don’t have to.
With a full time job, busy social life, and ever growing Instagram feed, it can be hard to keep up with all the newness out there. From sell-out collections, to limited edition collaborations, with exclusive events and brand new store unveilings in between, we’ve got you covered so you don’t miss out on a thing.
If you’re ever at a loss of something to do on the weekend, or need to scratch the retail therapy itch, we’ll be keeping this page up-to-date all month long; best to add it to your bookmarks so you’ve got the insider’s guide right at your fingertips.
Whether you’re searching for the perfect Val- or Galentine’s gift, or want to get into official fashion-month spirit with a wardrobe refresh, as the shortest month of the year, you’ve only got 28 days to cop your favourite pieces from these limited edition collections.
Ready, set - shop!
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Loewe X Howl’s Moving Castle
To mark the launch of Loewe’s collection with Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle, the two are taking residence in Oxford Street Selfridges’ corner shop until February 25, as well as creating an immersive experience in the retailer’s exhibition space. With a selection of ready-to-wear, luxury bags, and accessories, it’s fun, playful and makes for the perfect gift for any fan of the film.
Prices start at £110
Buy now £110.00, Selfridges
Aries X Juicy Couture
Cult favourite Aries has collaborated with Gen Z brand du jour Juicy Couture on a collection of printed tracksuits, bodysuits and casual separates, including some styles in the latter’s signature velour fabric. The noughties never looked so good.
Prices start at £160
Buy now £160.00, Juicy Couture
Heat Streetwear Box
Heat, the fashion platform that offers mystery boxes packed with unknown luxury items for a fraction of the price, has re-launched its coveted STREETWEAR box. It’s the most affordable in the lucky dip-style range, and could see you bag pieces worth £500 - £800 for just £299. Worth a roll of the dice, we say.
Buy now £299.00, Heat
Yoox 8 By Coco Capitan
Italian retailer Yoox has joined forces with artist Coco Capitan, who’s previously collaborated with the likes of Gucci and Charles & Keith, on a range of ready-to-wear and homeware pieces.
Featuring her distinctive typography embroidered on T-shirts, napkins and accessories, which are made using mostly deadstock fabrics, it’s a collection that’s going straight in our basket as soon as it’s available to buy on February 8.
Buy now, Yoox
Tekla X Stüssy
Copenhagen-based Tekla has teamed up with skate label Stüssy on for their third collab of bedding, homeware and sleepwear - and it’s our favourite yet. Introducing a vibrant berry hue to the former’s minimal Scandi collection, it’s a collab that’s shot to the top of our February wishlist.
Prices start at £85
Buy now, Tekla
Ghost Archive
To mark nearly 40 years of the brand, Ghost is launching a collection of its iconic bias-cut satin range which will be available in sizes UK8 - UK20. Whether you’re in the market for the label’s signature dress silhouette, a slinky slip, or a timeless midi skirt, it’s full of classics that will never go out of style.
Prices start at £49
Buy now, Ghost
Eastpak X Undercover
Luggage and accessories expert Eastpak has collaborated with Japanese streetwear label Undercover on a capsule of three bags. Including a backpack, a crossbody, and a duffel in a selection of camo colourways, it’s a collection that’s sure to add a touch of military-chic to any look.
Prices start at £70
Buy now, Eastpak
Mejuri Diamond Week
In celebration of Diamond Week, which is the first week of February, Mejuri has dropped a collection of diamond jewellery. The best part? It’s all 15 per cent off. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, any of these pieces will guarantee smiles on February 14.
Prices start at £98
Buy now, Mejuri
Glossier reinstates Wild Fig Balm Dotcom - permanently
Following colossal demand cult beauty brand Glossier has brought back the Wild Fig flavoured Balm Dotcom. Now a permanent addition, much to the delight of its fans, the no-touch applicator delivers a hit of juicy, jammy hydration to lips, leaving behind a flattering coral tint. But that’s not all: before restocking its shelves, Glossier tweaked the formula by swapping Petrolatum for castor jelly, a vegan-friendly alternative. It gives the same gloss and offers even more moisture.
Buy now £11.00, Glossier
Le Creuset launches Azure collection
Closing in on a 100 years of making covetable cookware, Le Creuset could be forgiven for coasting it’s cracking into 2023 with a brand new colourway to brighten up the kitchen.
Azure blue, the colour of the Aegean Sea, has been doing the rounds in the interiors world and is now the star of the show in Le Creuset’s fresh new collection.
Everything from the brand’s famous cast iron cookware to serving dishes and even salt and pepper mills will be available in the uplifting hue.
Prices from £10.
Buy now £10.00, Le Creuset
Kraken launches seaweed bouquets for Valentine’s Day
It can feel like it’s all about roses for Valentine’s Day, but if you’re after a different kind of bouquet, spiced rum brand Kraken has something new to float your boat. It’s working with cool florist Rebel Rebel to craft a seaweed bouquet offering a quirky alternative with stems harvested from the Irish Sea. The delivery will be made in style, along with dinky miniature bottles of the rum with a seaweed cocktail kit to whip up cocktails - but if you’re hoping for a sea shanty you’ll have to sing it yourself.
The bundle is a steal at just £35 and available until February 9.
Buy now £35.00, Rebel Rebel
Durex x LADYGARDEN Pleasure Bouquet
Speaking of unusual bouquets, here’s one to raise an eyebrow and a smile. Sexual health brand Durex has recruited the floral expertise of LADYGARDEN to heighten the pleasure of flowers by adding lube and sex toys to the mix.
Expect bright red roses, anemones and gypsophila nestled in amongst DUREX’s Durex Soft Dual-Head Vibrator & Durex Lubes in Tingling, Warming and Cherry. Naughty and nice, rolled beautifully all into one.
Find more swoon-worthy petals in our roundup of the Best bouquets to buy for Valentine’s Day.
Buy now £50.00, My LADYGARDEN Flowers
Hailey Beiber x Vogue Eyewear: a peek at the new collab
Celebrities know more than their fair share about sunglasses, practically living in them when they’re not on the red carpet - so who better to lean on when designing a new collection? Vogue Eyewear has called on the design prowess of one Hailey Beiber once again for its new collection (her third for the brand), which boasts six new shapes. Whether you’re looking for retro vibes or feminine shapes, the style icon’s latest collection has shades to suit. Shine on.
Prices start from £73.
Buy now £73.00, Vogue Eyewear
Eberjey launches personalised PJ service
Whether you’re in the market for new pyjamas or you’re hoping to treat someone special to a pair this Valentine’s, Eberjey has you covered. The luxury brand specialises in super soft sets offering the kind of comfort you’ll struggle to change out of. There’s even more reason to love its classic Gisele collection now that the brand has launched a monogramming service.
Priced £17 for three letters, make your mark on the top pocket with initials, pet names or anything else you fancy.
PJs start from £105.
Buy now £105.00, Eberjey
Get your Glow with Liz Earle, exclusively at Boots
As we emerge blinking and weatherworn from winter, it’s time to admit that our faces could do with a little pep. Skin-enhancing revival comes courtesy of skincare supremo Liz Earle who has launched a shiny new Glow line, designed to restore natural radiance.
Housed in pretty peach tubes and tubs to separate it from the well-known, highly-regarded Cleanse & Polish collection, there are three transformative products to shake up your skincare routine: a Cleanse & Glow cleanser (£26), Smooth & Glow tonic (£20) packed with prickly pear to brighten and exfoliate, and a Revitalise & Glow gel moisturiser (£28) to lock in hydration.
The gentle formulas smell divine and work instantly, with results lasting all day. Our skin hasn’t looked this good in a long time.
Exclusive to Boots.
Buy now, Boots
Chelsea Peers launches bridal lingerie collection
Loungewear brand Chelsea Peers is gearing up for the upcoming wedding season by launching a brand new bridal collection. The satin sets, robes and night dresses are ideal for morning of lounging with bridesmaids and are crafted from recycled fibres taken from non-recyclable plastic that would have ended up in the oceans. The size inclusive range is available to UK28 and starts at £34.
Buy now, Chelsea Peers
