Welcome to our monthly need-to-know list of the latest and greatest releases that should be on your radar for the month ahead.
With a full-time job, busy social life, and social media accounts to update, it can be challenging to keep up with all the shiny newness out there.
Here at ES Best, we’ve got our ears to the ground and our noses pressed against the digital shopping windows, always looking for the newest fashion, events, and food and drink - so you don’t have to. From sell-out collections to limited edition collaborations, with exclusive events, fresh launches and new store unveilings in between, we’ve got you covered so you don’t miss out on a thing.
A new year is here, and along with it, a new season of launches to get excited about. From clothing to homeware and tech, brands and retailers are unleashing a haul of newness to breathe new life into your post-Christmas home.
With retailers preparing to clear their (digital) decks of old stock, the January sales offer the perfect time to pounce on a new piece to update your wardrobe, ready for the year ahead. Officewear, party clothes, festival gear and more - it’s all there for the taking. Even if you haven’t got a winter sun holiday booked, shopping pros know that now is the time to bag swimwear at a snip of the usual RRP.
January is the season for fresh starts. Whatever you’ve got on your 2024 resolutions list, we’re bound to have a list to help, from at-home gym equipment and running gear to roundups of the best books to sink into. Need a break from all the excess of the last four months? Check out our list of the best low and no-alcohol alternatives that put mindful drinking in the spotlight.
For those trying out Veganuary for size, your timing couldn’t be better. Every year serves up more options - from vegan chocolate cake and plant-based workout powder to vegan hampers for a dose of much-needed indulgence in this month of Tuesdays.
And of course, there’s the usual smorgasbord of glittering new launches, exciting collabs and epic shopping drops to make this January feel brighter and lighter.
If you’re ever at a loss for something to do at the weekend or want to scratch the retail therapy itch, we’ll keep this page up-to-date all month long; best to bookmark so you’ve got the insider’s guide right at your fingertips.
Let’s get to it
Master & Dynamic launches Celine headphones
Luxury fashion designers tip-toeing into the homewares scene is nothing new, but the world of consumer electronics? Now that's something that'll have us sitting up to attention.
Celine has teamed up with sound expert Master & Dynamic to launch what might be the chicest entry to personal audio this year. The duo have launches a set of over-ear headphones souped-up with all the specs you'd expect - think Bluetooth connectivity, sound isolation, rich sound and impressive battery life - while keeping true to Celine's elevated DNA. Branding is everywhere, from embossing on the ears of the lambskin leather headband to 'CELINE PARIS' laser engraved on the charging cables.
The tech comes in all black, black and silver and our favourite, a natural tan. Perfect for work, play and long-haul flights, this is a set that'll have you feeling like you're flying First.
Buy now £650.00, Celine
Fendi: gotta catch 'em all
Luxury label Fendi is bringing a sense of play with its new Friends of Fendi collaborative collection.
The line is the latest to capitalise on the wildly successful Pokemon series, using the series' iconic critters to add a splash of colour to Fendi bags and accessories. Complimented with a pop-up in Oxford Street's Selfridges, the capsule collection also nods to the incoming Chinese New Year of the dragon.
Prices from £170.
Buy now, Fendi
Joanie Clothing launches collaboration with The Lady Garden Foundation
We love a charity collab here at ES Best. Doing some good in the world, and updating our wardrobe at the same time - it's a win-win. This month, Joanie has teamed up with The Lady Garden Foundation on a beautiful pair of PJs that are almost too good for sleeping in.
Designed to smarten up your WFH/ weekend lounging wardrobe, 100 per cent of profits will be donated to the female health-championing charity.
Buy now £55.00, Joanie Clothing
Bloom & Wild blossoms into a B Corp company
Letterbox florist Bloom & Wild has started the new year with a bang: by announcing that it has become a certified B Corporation. It means that it's committed to low-impact practices and sustainability for people and the planet.
To celebrate and highlight its new status, its curated The Lovely Leftovers Bouquet with donate £1 to Rewilding Britain’s Innovation Fund for every gift sent between January 5 - 7. Made from unused stems, the arrangement prevents flowers from being sent to landfill.
Sounds like just the January boost we need.
Buy now £32.00, Bloom & Wild
Tesco expands vegan-friendly Plant Chef range
There's never been a better time to try veganism with supermarket ranges whipping up new dishes to make eating plant-based easier than ever. This year Tesco's Plant Chef range offers a taste from around the world with inspiration plucked from cuisine-rich countries like India, Mexico and the US. From comforting Spag Bol to meat-free Katsu Curry, we're salivating already.
Buy now, Tesco
The Body Shop nails 100 per cent vegan product formulations
Vegans know that the lifestyle is about more than what's on your plate; it extends to your beauty kit too. The Body Shop has built on its cruelty-free ethos by achieving an all-vegan target it set for itself in 2021 and now has all of its ranges certified by the Vegan Society, from hair and makeup products to body care bestsellers.
The only thing better? There's an up to half-off sale right now. What are you waiting for?
Buy now, The Body Shop
School's in session at Fortnum & Mason
Promised yourself you'd cook more in 2024? That's your excuse ready to join in a programme of events taking place in Fortnum & Mason's Food & Drink Studio.
The fun kicks off from January 13 with a roster of supper clubs, masterclasses, and talks to sign up for. Prices start from just £20 and all events take place in the evening, meaning there's no reason to spend all your January nights slumped in front of the box. A foodie wonderland awaits!
Buy now £20.00, Fortnum & Mason
Asda launches Health Menu Spa
We're all bloated and broke in January, but help is at hand from an unlikely source: Asda.
The supermarket is launching a new pop-up in Islington that aims to show how affordable healthy eating can be, with dishes paired alongside spa treatments from just £2.25 to restore you from the inside out.
Asda’s new Health Menu treatments include:
- The Gut Health: Abdominal massage with a choice between the Health Menu Crunchy Multiseed Berry and Nut Granola or Health Menu Delicious Fruit & Nut Muesli.
- The Protein Powered: Deep tissue massage with a choice between the Health Menu Chicken, Chickpea & Red Pepper Burger or Health Menu Smoky Chicken & Chorizo Paella.
- The Skin Health: A facial with the Health Menu Spicy Korean Style Pork Noodle Pot.
- The Bone Health: A hot stone massage with a choice between the Health Menu Creamy Butternut Squash Linguine or Health Menu King Prawn Laska Pot.
- The Energy Boost: Head massage with a choice between the Health Menu Herby Pesto Penne Chicken Bowl and Health Menu Fiery Chicken Bowl.
The spa is open from January 23 – 25 at 104 Islington High St, London N1 8EG.
Prices are £4.75 or less, with all proceeds going towards Asda’s charity partner, Tickled Pink. Itching to book tickets? They’ll be released weekly on Eventbrite.
Buy now, Asda
