The Luxury List: August 2026
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Your daily shopping fix is here
Another month, another heatwave – but the weather isn’t the only thing hotting up. (Hint: your shopping list is on fire.) Check out our August roundup of chic fashion buys, lust-worthy accessories and chic home decor in our daily luxury list edit.
The Luxury List: August 2026
Can’t wait for you next hit of inspiration? We’ll be updating our Luxury List daily, so make sure to check back for regular newness throughout the month.
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Slow Love
The Atelier Jacket, £185
Slow Love built its name on knitwear that ages well, so it makes sense that their debut denim collection follows the same MO. The Atelier Jacket is cut from 100% cotton, non-stretch denim in a relaxed wrap-front silhouette, with softly fluted sleeves and oversized patch pockets nodding to 1940s French ateliers and Japanese workwear tailoring. The collection also consists of two jean styles and a companion Bellows Jacket.
Fairfax & Favor
The Connie, £295
There’s a new bag to lust over. Fairfax & Favor recently debuted The Connie, a new hero handbag inspired by the luxury label’s equestrian heritage. The Italian-crafted silhouette takes its cues from British saddlery, blending a curved saddle bag with brass hardware and fine pebble-grain leather. ‘We wanted The Connie to feel rooted in its equestrian origins, but ultimately designed for modern life,’ says Barbara Horspool, Chief Creative Officer at Fairfax & Favor. Read more about the label’s latest drop here.
London Undercover
Orange W1 City Gent Umbrella, £195
It’s (finally) raining. While most of us are relieved to escape the heat wave and curl up under a blanket at home, those of us who have to head out into the city need to do so in style – with a chic umbrella in hand, of course. Us Brits have some of the best umbrella makers in the world (when it rains for up to a third of the year, you kind of have to), resulting in lovely models like this one from London Undercover. Handmade in London, the W1 City Gent is built with a sturdy steel frame and stylish whangee handle. The perfect addition to a drizzly ensemble.
Cath x WYSE London
Martha Tie Shirt, £165
Style oracle Cath Weller (@mrsaddtobasket) sums up the modern working woman’s approach to fashion when she says: ‘Women don’t want separate wardrobes anymore – they want one wardrobe that works harder.’ Which is why she has joined forces with British brand WYSE to design its first dedicated workwear capsule, ‘The Working Girl Edit’. You’ll find the perfect tie knit top or shirt, relaxed suiting, wool tanks and leather separates. Pieces that blur the distinction between work and weekend clobber – polished without being overly formal, and comfortable without appearing too casual.
MATILDE Jewellery
Astra Pendant, £685
Our latest jewellery obsession? MATILDE’s Astra Pendant. Comprised of a sculpted 14k recycled gold pendant and three vegan suede cords (with a choice of colours, meaning you can mix and match), this is easily one of the easiest – and chicest – ways to style your summer-to-autumn wardrobe.
Troubadour
The Arc, £159
Award-winning B Corp accessories label Troubadour has launched a new backpack collection designed around the female form. Typically unisex, backpacks generally fail to account for female proportions, often making them uncomfortable to wear. Enter The Arc and The Contour, two new iterations that are as stylish as they are practical. Inspired by Bauhaus principles and the result of two years of dedicated research and development, they include a CrashPad Cocoon laptop compartment, ergonomic shoulder straps, water bottle pockets, AirTag storage and luggage sleeves for travel, and intelligently organised interiors. Performance and polish, indeed.
M&S
M&S x Aries Pure Cotton Printed Crop T-Shirt, £25
Our next M&S obsession has arrived. The beloved high street retailer has just dropped a collaboration with cult London streetwear label Aries, made up of 26 limited edition womenswear and menswear pieces. Taking inspiration from archived M&S label St Michael, Aries has reinterpreted vintage sartorial codes to create city-ready pinstripe suits and shirts, cropped tees (like the one pictured) and playful accessories including hair clips and bear keyrings.
Smythson
Backgammon Roll In Panama Harlequin, £575
If a game on the go is more your speed, you’ll want to pay a visit to Smythson. While typically dabbling in stationery and leather goods, the British brand is also a dab hand at travel-ready gaming rolls – like this colourful backgammon set. Fashioned from its signature Panama leather, it comes decorated in a vibrant harlequin pattern, concealing a packable boards complete with counters and dice. The ideal addition for road trips and holidays.
The White Company
Glen Isla Luxury Two-Wick Candle, £40
Looking to uplift your home after the most recent heatwave? The White Company can help revive the freshness of any room with its newest fragrance, Glen Isla. Inspired by the rugged panoramas of the Scottish Highlands, Glen Isla offers a rich, woody scent offset by notes of leather, sandalwood, cedar and myrrh. Think a cosy evening by a crackling fire, holed up in a Scottish castle of your own.
ASICS
GEL-NYC™ 2.0 trainers, £145
ASICS has reworked one of its most popular archive silhouettes for the GEL-NYC 2.0. Developed with the ASICS Institute of Sport Science, it pairs FF BLAST PLUS cushioning and GEL technology units with an asymmetrical arch support system for proper everyday comfort. To mark the launch, ASICS SportStyle is touring a pop-up called On The Move around Amsterdam, Berlin and Marseille, designed by architecture studio CLOUD; and we love the multi-generational fishing campaign for the launch, too.
Veronica Beard
Prism Bag, £295-£325
New season arm candy just in. Veronica Beard is setting a chic precedent for the back-to-office wardrobe with the brand’s latest drop, the Prism Bag. Designed to carry your daily essentials from day to night, work to dinner, the bag easily transforms from a mini shoulder silhouette into a sculptural wristlet-style clutch by adjusting its convertible strap. Choose from classic black, brown suede and zebra print, and bag yourself your next wardrobe staple.
Morris & Co.
Blackthorn Indigo Wallpaper, £154 per roll
Have a home transformation in the works? If it’s heritage wallpaper with personality you’re after, look no further than Morris & Co. The brand recently debuted Colours of Morris, a curation of its most celebrated wallpapers recoloured in a fresh palette – with pigments lifted directly from the archive. From Strawberry Thief to Willow Boughs to Blackthorn, you can revisit Morris & Co. from a brand new (and more vibrant than ever) lens.
Champion
Men’s Hooded Sweatshirt with Brushed Interior and Embroidered Logo Reverse Weave, £95
Champion recently announced that V, musician and member of K-pop band BTS, will be its new global partner – as well as the face of its brand new True Champion campaign. Joining the likes of Romeo Beckham, Kyle Kuzma and Bella Sims, the artists reps a classic Champion sweatshirt. The navy staple, emblazoned with the brand’s logo, is just another example of Champion’s flair for relaxed, timeless style.
Penhaligon’s
The Manoeuvres Of The Baroness, £245
A new character has entered the Penhaligon’s universe: meet The Baroness, a collector of secrets and quiet conspiracies. Sweet and warm, this fragrance boasts notes of creamy chantilly, zest orange blossom and earthy sandalwood. Not too sweet, but enough to keep you on your toes (and wanting more).
West Elm
Pierce & Ward Curved Back Dining Chair, from £399
Interior designers Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward are back for their second collection at West Elm, bringing their signature layered look to furniture, lighting, bedding and more. The result? Rooms that feel curated and gathered over time (and look great year after year). Our top pick is the duo’s green dining chair set, which brings a touch of Neo Deco to the dining room.
Wildsmith Skin
Floriferous Candle & Parterre Candle, £75 each
The scent of high summer? Look to Wildsmith Skin. The brand’s Floriferous and Parterre candles capture the warmth and abundance of a garden in full bloom. Hand-poured in London and infused with 100 percent essential oils, Floriferous combines jasmine, rose and woody angelica, while Parterre weaves geranium and angelica through the soft green of magnolia leaf. Encased in a refillable glass vessel, these summery scents will linger long after the season is over.
Tissa Fontaneda
Mogwai Handbag In Nappa Bubble Lambskin, £870
If you’re already a fan of the Madrid-based brand’s beloved Gizmo bags, you’ll fall hard for its latest addition – the Mogwai. Named after the mythical Chinese folklore creature that exists but is rarely seen, it embodies understated style, meant to be discovered rather than flaunted. With its elongated Nappa Bubble silhouette, signature Nappa pompons, top zip closure and adjustable shoulder strap, it’s the modern woman’s ideal everyday companion. Choose from colours including Assisi blue, ash grey, aubergine and coffee.
Jo Malone London
Sea Salt & Bergamot Cologne, £125
Summer calls for a great British beach holiday – salty air, pebbly beaches and blustering winds galore. (And if you’re lucky, a pinch of sun.) Jo Malone London’s latest fragrance bottles up the surf of the Celtic Sea, capturing the spirit of adventure through a heady blend of bergamot, sea salt and driftwood. A spritz of the British coast, without the sand between your toes.
Molton Brown
Re-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel 300ml, £27
Looking to jump-start your morning? Molton Brown’s Re-charge Black Pepper is the sort of shower gel that wakes you up before the coffee does. A combination of two two fragrance families from the house, this signature scent blends woody intensity with confident citrus notes to create an earthy, yet wonderfully fresh, fragrance. Originally created by master perfumer Jacques Chabert – at first for personal use, then for all our use – Re-charge Black Pepper’s formula is built around piquant black pepper, spicy coriander and earthy vetiver, grounded by oakmoss. The result? A Molton Brown favourite since 2002.
Dear Frances
Topo Flat With Strap, £395
Ballet flat season is still going strong – especially in the city, where most of us have ditched our flip flops this summer for a pretty pair of flats. Ready to walk you from a day at the office to dinner out with friends, Dear Frances’ new mesh flats are suitably chic for all settings (and will let your feet breathe throughout the heatwave).
Burberry
Small Check Bucket Bag, £1,495
Compact, check-clad and built for grabbing on your way out the door, Burberry’s recently refreshed bucket bag doesn’t ask you to choose between practical and polished. Crafted in Italy from coated cotton canvas and trimmed with smooth calf leather, it’s printed in the archive beige House Check and finished with a Knight stamp drawstring adjuster – with room for a phone, wallet and sunglasses making this your new go-to. It’s built to earn its keep, day after day.
House of Hackney x Axminster Carpets
Compton, £220 per square metre
House of Hackney is turning its attention from walls to floors, teaming up with 270-year-old maker Axminster Carpets on its first flooring collection. Our pick is COMPTON, a William Morris design originally woven for Compton Hall in 1896, reimagined here in a moody onyx palette with tulips and poppies in sumptuous, oversized scale. It’s woven from British wool by Axminster, the Royal Warrant holder behind the carpets at Buckingham Palace and Brighton Pavilion, and every metre sold also funds the protection of 35 square metres of threatened forest through the brand’s World Land Trust partnership.
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