The Luxury List: August 2025
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The sun is shining, school is out and London’s parks are filled with crowds of sunbathers. It can only mean one thing: summer has arrived. And what better way to celebrate the season than with a little (luxurious) treat? Check out our August roundup of chic fashion buys, lust-worthy accessories and little luxuries to brighten up your home in our daily luxury list edit.
The Luxury List: August 2025
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HADES
Aphrodite Cardigan, £280
Getting a feel for the early autumn chill? If you’re looking for some extra layers this season, make sure to swing by British label HADES – which recently unveiled a brand new cardigan style inspired by Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. Knitted from 100 percent lambswool, the super soft and lightweight knit is perfect for our current transitional weather predicament.
Beaufort & Blake
Beaufort x Frankie Embroidered Shirt, £99
When it comes to creating the perfect all-season capsule wardrobe, the top item on the list is a good shirt. And where better to shop than British label Beautfort & Blake? The brand recently teamed up with artist and print designer Frankie Penwill on a limited edition two piece shirting collection, finishing its hero Beauchamp Oxford Shirt with bespoke sun and moon embroidery as well as cuff trim accents. A staple for both town and country, work and home.
The Glenturret
15 Years Old 2025, £165
The Glenturret has just revealed its 2025 Release, comprised of six core expressions and two rarer expressions – including a limited edition 30 Years Old, of which there are only 50 bottles available. For a decadently sweet whisky, however, you’ll want the 15 Years Old. Spending a long maturation period in European and American oak, the whisky carries notes of honey, citrus, vanilla and cinnamon, as well as later hints of figs, dates and fruit cake. The perfect gift for someone special (or a sweet treat for yourself).
ALOHAS
Tb.490 Rife Shimmer Silver Cream Leather Sneakers, £160
The weather might not know what it’s doing (false autumn?), but we definitely do. The easiest way to navigate multiple seasons in a day? A good pair of trainers. Metallics have been an enduring street style trend throughout 2025, and these silver sneakers from ALOHAS will take you chicly from summer to autumn (and back again).
Vivienne Westwood
Hazel Treasure Handbag, £490
New for this season is Vivienne Westwood’s Hazel Treasure Handbag, an updated version of the brand’s classic Hazel. The new design features a ruched silhouette, made possible by a chunky belt complete with metal eyelets and a rill-buckle – which in turn has been inspired by the Alex belt first seen in the brand’s Gold Label Autumn/Winter 2000/01 ‘Winter’ collection, which upcycled old industrial army and navy belts. Vivienne Westwood’s punk streak also makes an appearance, thanks to the addition of dog clip hardware and a sleek, whip-inspired handle.
Florrie London
Laura Slingback 35, £575
Summer isn’t over yet – and whether your plans include a city escape, a countryside staycation or a trip to a beach club, make sure you put your best foot forward. In Florrie London, naturally. Designed in London and handcrafted by artisans in Florence, the brand’s cotton tweed slingbacks are the perfect balance of chic and sophistication. Team up with jeans for some urban romance, or tap into some classic whimsy with a dainty sundress. The options? Endless.
Photo by Honey Simmonds
Maje
Crackled Leather M Tote Bag, £449
Parisian fashion house Maje has been working busily behind the scenes to reinvent its iconic Miss M handbag for the new season. The result? The M Tote, an oversized rendition with a brand new drawstring design and oversized silhouette. Shoppers can choose from vintage black leather, deep Bordeaux or warm chocolate suede – all perfect hues for the upcoming autumn season.
Paper London
X AREV ST TROPEZ Maldives Swimsuit, £195
We are obsessed with the Paper London X AREV collection – whether you’re headed to a St Tropez beach club or won’t make it further than Brighton pier, the collection is packed with classic, keep forever summer pieces in simple monochrome designs and statement stripes. This boned, flattering wide-strapped swimsuit is a best-seller for good reason.
HOT WHEELS™ x Maje
Oversized embroidered denim jacket, £399
How fun is this collaboration between Maje and Hot Wheels? Our pick of the covetable bunch is this oversized embroidered denim jacket, featuring a classic collar, zip fastening, long sleeves with buttons, a smocked waist, and two welt pockets. It’s a buy-now-keep-forever wardrobe staple with a healthy dose of nostalgia thrown in.
aym
Elio Dress, £149
Every aym piece is handcrafted in London, using OEKO-TEX certified materials and FSC-certified packaging. They prioritise fair wages, low-impact production, reduced transport emissions, and small-batch manufacturing. Oh, and their dresses are comfy, chic and super versatile, too. They sell out quickly though – this Elio dress comes in a sold out pink blush colour that we had our eye on: next time.
Victoria Trainers
Berlin Ciclista Split Leather & Nylon Unisex trainers with contrast logo, £99
Victoria trainers produces 80% of its collection locally in Spain, minimising transport emissions. They use organic, GMO-free cotton from nearby regions and recycled cotton fibres. Their packaging is fully recycled and recyclable, and their vulcanised soles use natural rubber without adhesives. And their shoes smell like strawberries, too, a throw-back to when they scented them with the fragrance to mask the smell of upcycled car tyres in post-war Spain. No longer necessary, but still cute.
Lark & Berry
Mayfair Orange Sapphire Ring, £2,715
Lark & Berry’s latest collection, London Icons, pays homage to some of the UK capital’s most iconic neighbourhoods – from Kensington to Mayfair, Chelsea to Camden, Buckingham to London Bridge, and Soho to Fitzrovia. Crafted in 14k gold and featuring lab grown sapphires, emeralds, rubies, alexandrite and diamonds, the collection of haute joaillerie pieces is described as an extension of both place and personal identity. Take the Mayfair Icons line, for example, which taps into understated luxury through designs decorated in diamonds and orange sapphires.
HaruHaru
Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence, £21
There are plenty of buzzy beauty ingredients to know when it comes to K-beauty – but there’s one in particular that has stood the test of time. ‘Rice extract has been used in Korean skincare for centuries,’ notes Meg Carins, Skincare Junior Buyer at LOOKFANTASTIC. ‘Rice is a gentle alternative to actives that will brighten dull skin, improve texture and leave skin hydrated, soft and luminous with rice being rich in amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants.’ That’s probably why it’s the star ingredient in HaruHaru’s Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence, which promises to lock in hydration, even out skin tone and leave you with a natural glow.
RIXO
Ester Maxi Dress, £365
Big event coming up? Whether it’s a friend’s wedding, a fancy dinner or trip to the races, make sure you stand out from the crowd in RIXO’s brand new black-tie collection. Dressed in ruffles, polka dots, silks and satins, the line of gowns is the perfect blend of sophisticated and playful – and will no doubt leave the wearer feeling like the best dressed guest.
House of Tor
Evil Eye Bracelet, £35
House of Tor’s story began when founder Tori Shay started making her own evil eye bracelets – and caught the attention of friends, clients and celebrities (Olivia Atwood and Rochelle Hume are fans) alike. These days, you can find House of Tor’s evil eye designs in several colours – each one with its own meaning – crafted into bracelets, necklaces and phone charms. (And you can rest assured you’ll be able to carry your evil eye bracelet wherever you go – House of Tor offers a free restringing service, should your bracelet wear down or need freshening up.)
Burberry
Cotton Gabardine Trench Coat, £2,190
We might be in the thick of summer, but there’s no harm looking ahead to the next season – especially when British weather typically makes a snap shift into autumn. Our between-the-seasons staple has to be a trench coat, and where better to pick one up than Burberry. The British heritage label’s cotton gabardine style comes with a classic storm flap, double breaster front and detachable belt – giving it all the hallmarks of a traditional trench (with plenty of freshness).
Malone Souliers
May Leopard Calf Hair Clutch Bag, £1,245
It might be the middle of summer, but we’re already stepping into the AW25 season – thanks to Malone Souliers. The label has provided plenty of autumnal outfit inspiration with its latest campaign, shot on the streets of NYC by Tommy Ton. Malone Souliers’s new hero bag style, the May Clutch (now in a playful leopard print), takes a top spot on our wish list – all we need now is the shoes to match…
886 by The Royal Mint
18kt Yellow Gold Knot Necklace 30”, £5,495
886 by The Royal Mint’s latest collection of bracelets, necklaces and earrings are inspired by the infinite knot, a group of interwoven lines with no beginning and no end – and a symbol of interconnectedness. Crafted into studs and chains, the knot is made immortal in e-waste gold (derived from household items, like computer circuit boards) and x-ray silver (reclaimed from health trusts).
Astrid & Miyu
Story Strand Bracelet, from £80
If it’s a personalised gift you’re after, look no further than Astrid & Miyu’s new Story Strands collection. Tapping into the charm jewellery trend, the collection is comprised of cord bracelets (which come in red, brown, blue and black) on which you can stack gold initial clip charms. Highlight their initials, spell out a name or even a word that reminds you of them – there are plenty of ways to style this look, all of them personal.
TOVE
Darcy Pump Cream, £495
Looking for a summer shoe that doesn’t require getting your toes out? The style set have had ballet pumps on their radar for a while now, but the dainty trend seems to have gone mainstream recently. And for good reason. Ideal for braving the heat (while keep your feet happily covered), flats like this chich pair from London-based label TOVE are the perfect finishing touch for your summer fit.
VICKISARGE
CarniVAL Dollychops Necklace, £225
Cult jewellery label VICKISARGE has tapped the talents of makeup artist Val Garland once again, launching a brand new collection of wearable (yet playful) art pieces. Highlights from Chapter II include whistle crosses, chunky cocktail rings, charm necklaces and the brand new CarniVAL Dollychops Necklace. A number of pieces have already sold out, so make sure to check out the new collab before it’s gone.
Dior
Lucky Medium Dior Book Tote, £2,750
Dior fans won’t want to miss the label’s brand new Lucky pop-up in Harrods this summer. The new collection, inspired by the lucky charms collected by Christian Dior, sees house heroes (including the chic Lady Dior and signature Book Tote bags) decorated in patterns of stars, hearts, clovers and more. The pop-up also offers customisation workshops, where visitors can personalise their Lucky finds with charms and chains. Open until 27 August 2025
Russell & Bromley
Tunstall Woven Loafer, £275
Step into summer with a stylish pair of shoes on your feet, courtesy of Russell & Bromley. The heritage label is putting its best foot forward this summer (in the run-up to its first ever creative director, Daniel Beardsworth-Shaw, taking the reins for AW25), with a line of fresh seasonal styles for all modes of British weather. Think laidback slides and flip flops, dressy boat shoes and beach chic woven loafers.
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, £24.99
Feeling inspired by the hundreds of videos on your feed singing the praises of K-beauty? When it comes to finding the best Korean skincare products, we’ve got you covered. Just take this wonder concoction from COSRX, which dermatologist Dr Nora Jaafar swears is ‘a cult classic. Lightweight, hydrating, and healing – this bridges the gap between toner and serum, and is perfect for compromised skin barriers, hyperpigmentation, or dull, dehydrated complexions. It’s especially useful after aesthetic treatments like peels or microneedling.’
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