The Luxury List: May 2026
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Finally feel like you’re in the swing of spring? Not without these seasonal best buys. Check out our May roundup of chic fashion buys, lust-worthy accessories and chic home decor in our daily luxury list edit.
The Luxury List: May 2026
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Laura Ashley
Serene Meadows Parfum 100ml, £89
British favourite Laura Ashley recently unveiled a brand new fragrance line for spring/summer, rooted in nature-inspired scents. There are four bottles to choose from, tied up with one of the brand’s heritage prints. Our top pick is Serene Meadows, which was inspired by Laura Ashley’s ‘Swans’ print, and offers up a beautiful blend of bergamot, fig blackcurrant. neroli and vetiver.
GANNI
Melissa Flip Flop in Leopard, £95
GANNI’s latest collab is with footwear brand Melissa, designed to evoke the carefree spirit of Copenhagen summers. The collection sees Melissa’s jelly shoes reimagined with a GANNI lens, featuring two styles: the Melissa Thong Kitten Heel is an elevated take on the classic flip flop, while the Melissa Flip Flop Slim is flat, with a ruffle strap detail. Both come in an array of colours (red, yellow, black and blue) as well as a statement leopard print version.
MITHRIDATE
Dressing Gown, £780
The case for staying in has never looked so good. MITHRIDATE’s new pyjama capsule reworks 19th-century British loungewear into modern staples – butter yellow palettes and blue-and-white Oxford stripes, refined piping, and cricket cap embroidery lifted from the codes of Eton and elite sporting dress. Our top pick is the shawl-collar dressing gown; made from 100 percent cotton with a contrast lining, this is the perfect finishing touch for luxuriating around the house.
Annoushka
Daisy Chain Necklace, £16,500
Florals for spring may not be groundbreaking, but jewellery that takes the brief this seriously is. The standout piece from Annoushka’s newly expanded Daisy collection, this necklace detaches at the toggle to become a bracelet and a shorter chain – three ways to wear it, one piece. Each bloom is handcrafted in 18ct yellow and white gold, with petals set in pavé diamonds and a citrine at the centre of every flower.
Cece Jewellery
Blushing Shell Earrings, £20,700
These are the sort of earrings you stop mid-scroll for. Painted in blushing pink champlevé enamel on recycled 18ct yellow gold and finished with star-set diamonds, they sit within Cece’s new Once Upon A Time collection, which draws on folklore and literary references to create romantic artworks across her jewellery signatures. These are miniature artworks you’ll love wearing.
Marshall
Milton A.N.C. wireless on-ear headphones, £179.99
Marshall has launched the Milton A.N.C., its first on-ear headphones with adaptive noise cancelling and High-Res certification. Built on more than 60 years of rock heritage, they combine the brand’s signature brass-logo aesthetic with some serious tech: adaptive ANC that adjusts in real time, 80 hours of battery life (50+ with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, and a new Adaptive Loudness feature that keeps bass and detail intact at lower volumes. The foldable design and memory foam ear cushions make them a more portable alternative to bulkier over-ear styles. Made with 42% recycled material, with a replaceable battery for longevity and repair capacity.
Orlebar Brown
Bulldog Drawcord swim short, £275
B Corp-certified British brand Orlebar Brown has launched its High Summer ’26 collection, inspired by the colour and energy of the fairground. The collection reworks OB’s signature resort wear in rich blues, vermillion, stone and golden browns, with seersucker tailoring, embroidered shirts and elevated silk fabrics alongside the swim shorts the brand has been known for since 2007. The hero pick is the Bulldog Drawcord – a relaxed take on the original tailored Bulldog short, with a fully elasticated waistband, refined drawcord and subtle gold-effect hardware. Every pair is made from recycled plastic, knitted in Italy and guaranteed for five years.
Creed
Aventus, £220 (50ml) / £310 (100ml)
Aventus has been the House of Creed’s bestselling fragrance since it launched in 2010, and it’s a perennial Father’s Day choice for good reason. Made using Creed’s traditional Art of Millésime process, it opens with Calabrian bergamot and a pineapple accord before settling into a smoky base of birch and patchouli.
Nyetimber
English Summer Rosé Multi-Vintage, £47
Nyetimber has launched a limited-edition bottle for its English Summer Rosé Multi-Vintage, the English sparkling wine producer’s warm-weather expression. The new design celebrates the season with a fresh look for one of its most popular bottles. Growing all its own grapes across its West Sussex and Hampshire estates, the Rosé is made entirely from English fruit, and it’s out just in time to enjoy for strawberries and cream season.
Calvin Klein
Jung Kook for Calvin Klein Leather Racer Jacket, £640
BTS fans will have been counting down the hours this morning. The group’s youngest member, Jung Kook, has just released his first ever clothing line in collaboration with Calvin Klein – and it’s quickly selling out online. Comprised of denim staples, classic logo T-shirts and leather bikers jackets, these are unisex sartorial staples that aren’t likely to fall out of fashion anytime soon. Missed out on the online drop? Londoners can also get their hands on the collab at Calvin Klein’s flagship on Regent Street.
FRESCOBOL CARIOCA
Barra Classic Bats, £165
Looking for gift ideas for dad? Turn your next family gathering into games night with this frescobol bat set. Inspired by the original beach bat-and-ball game born on Copacabana Beach in 1945 (but elevated for modern players), each bat is handmade by Brazilian marceneiros who use 100 percent pine using offcuts sourced from the country’s renowned furniture industry. The brand especially likens its sleek set to the effortless rhythm of Carioca life – minimalist, versatile and designed to slip into your beach bag.
Trinny London
The Lip Reset Kit, £47
Meet the lip kit for grown-ups. Trinny London has quickly become one of London’s go-to beauty brands, known for its multi-taking products (like the blush-lip stain duo Lip2Cheek) and skincare-infused formulation. The brand’s latest drop, however, might be its most coveted yet: the Lip Reset Kit. Comprised of a lip liner and lip oil, the duo creates a glossy, redefined lip in moments. The oil is even filled with pro-collagen boosting peptides and portulaca pilosa extract, which together help smooth and hydrate the skin as you wear it. Don’t expect the usual stickiness either – this lip kit is creamy, smudge-proof, waterproof and non-sticky. (No stray hairs caught on a glossy lip here.)
Bucherer
Bloom Necklace, £1,600
Heading to Chelsea Flower Show next week? You can be the best dressed showgoer with Bucherer. The jeweller has just unveiled a stunning new campaign, nestling its signature pieces amongst pretty seasonal blooms. (Very fitting for flower show season.) We especially love this necklace from Bucherer’s Classics collection, cast from 18k gold and featuring a ‘flower’ pendant crafted from five brilliant cut diamonds.
Anya Hindmarch x Daylesford
Universal Bag, £15 (original) / £12 (Mini)
Two of Britain’s most values-led female founders have joined forces for the latest edition of Anya Hindmarch’s Universal Bag project – a sustainability initiative that, since 2021, has saved over 433 tonnes of plastic from landfill (the equivalent of 36 double decker buses). The Daylesford version – brown with Cotswold green handles – is the 29th edition of the bag and the first to launch in two sizes simultaneously. Made from 100% recycled plastic and certified under the Global Recycling Standard, it also features a built-in freepost returns pocket: turn the bag inside out, pop it in a postbox, and it’s recycled locally. Available from Daylesford’s three London farm shops, the Cotswolds flagship and online.
Vaughan Designs
Colombier Chandelier, £3,775
Looking for some bright ideas? Lucky for you, London studio Vaughan Designs is home to all manner of pretty lamps, elegant wall light and contemporary chandeliers. We’re especially in love with this asymmetrical chandelier, which comes decorated with daintily sculpted leaves.
Wildsmith
Hand & Body Wash with Magnolia And Rose, £35
If there’s one little luxury we’ll always indulge in, it’s a sweet-smelling soap. Wildsmith’s latest hand and body wash was inspired by the walled gardens at Heckfield Estate, and features notes of magnolia, rose and cedarwood. This heady blend will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a bucolic English garden with every use.
House of Hackney
SunSeason Ceramic Candle, £85
House of Hackney is going back to nature. The beloved interiors brand recently launched Wonder Garden, a herbalism collection created in collaboration with renowned herbal practitioner Harriet Coleman. Consisting of facial oil elixir, supplementary drops, scented candles, cold-pressed soap bars, handcrafted ceramic mugs and loose-leaf tea, the range has been developed in the Mother Garden at the Castle of Trematon – a historic estate under the guardianship of House of Hackney founders Frieda Gormley and Javvy M Royle – and designed to help us reconnect with nature through small, daily rituals.
Luca Faloni
Suede Leather Overshirt, £1,125
Hit a wall with your wardrobe? Finding core staples that work for your daily rotation can feel difficult at the best of times – let alone when you add fickle weather into the mix. Our top tip? Opt for timeless silhouettes, textures and colours – Which can all be found in this suede leather overshirt by Luca Faloni. Made in Tuscany, this lightweight and crease-resistant shirt will see you from day to night, season to season, and town to country.
CALLUM
CALLUM x Daniel Hopwood Edition Lounge Chair, £13,500
Now this is a chair we’d love to lounge in. Design studio CALLUM has teamed up with interior designer Daniel Hopwood on a special iteration of its famous lounge chair, in a celebration of British design. Upholstered in low-carbon Muirhead leather tanned in a rich shade of oxblood, each chair is handmade to order – and would look absolutely stunning in any room of the house (although we can imagine sitting back with a good book in a home office).
Oakley
Sphaera Strike Sunglasses, £191
Feeling inspired after the London Marathon? These Oakley sunglasses are the perfect bit of kit to kick‑start your spring running regime. The lightweight O‑Matter frame resists deformation, while the earsocks and nosepad grip better as you sweat, keeping them firmly in place mile after mile. Oakley’s impact‑tested lenses also provide robust protection, making them a durable, performance‑focused choice for daily training and race‑day runs alike.
Burberry
Activewear Hooded Jacket, £895
Burberry has returned to its roots with the launch of Burberry Activewear, a new lifestyle collection that draws directly on founder Thomas Burberry’s legacy as the designer who invented gabardine – a fabric created specifically to be lightweight, breathable and built for movement. The hooded jacket is the hero piece: crafted from soft, lightweight materials with breathable panelling, it’s trimmed with the house’s signature Burberry Check and finished with a reflective Burberry Knight rendered in a screen-printed gradient, as if caught mid-stride. Consider your running outfit upgraded.
Barbour x FARM Rio
Petal Dress, £399
The second chapter of one of fashion’s most joyful collaborations is here. Barbour – the British heritage brand with over 130 years of craftsmanship behind it – has reunited with Brazilian label FARM Rio for a Spring/Summer 2026 collection that is pure wanderlust in wearable form. Classic British wildflowers – daisies, cornflowers – have been reimagined through FARM Rio’s signature hand-painted prints by London-based artist Carolyn Jenkins, landing on quilted jackets, trench coats and Barbour’s iconic wellies.
Atelier Ninety Five
Linen Oversized Boxy Blazer, £245
Launching its first ever in-store space this month at Selfridges is Atelier Ninety Five, the epitome of laid-back-luxe. This relaxed linen blazer captures the brand’s rework, restyle, rewear ethos. Crafted from breathable natural linen, it offers lightweight structure, a boxy silhouette, and versatile layering. Perfect for effortless summer tailoring, we’re lining it up for wedding season, resort escapes and summer work parties.
Jo Malone London
Lime Basil & Mandarin Outdoor Candle, £300
Just in time for alfresco season, Jo Malone London has brought its best-loved Lime Basil & Mandarin scent outdoors. This large 1.5kg candle – crafted in the UK by specialist makers in a porcelain design with a matte glaze finish – is made to scent garden dinners and summer parties alike, with citrus fruits and aromatic herbs lifted by peppery basil and zesty lime. It is part of a wider refresh of Jo Malone’s spring Home Offerings, which also includes a new Lavender & White Cedar addition to the Night Collection (linen spray from £45) and new miniature room sprays in three classic scents (from £24).
Atelier Rebul
Istanbul Golden Hour, £100
The third instalment in Atelier Rebul’s Istanbul-inspired fragrance series has arrived, and it is as evocative as its name suggests. Istanbul Golden Hour, created by renowned senior perfumer Pascal Gaurin, captures the moment the sun dips towards the Bosphorus horizon, enveloping the city in warm, golden light.
Orient Star
M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding, £2817.99 (limited edition, 430 pieces)
From Orient Star’s 75th anniversary series, the M34 F8 Skeleton is inspired by the Perseid meteor shower and is limited to just 430 pieces. Its ring-shaped openwork dial, finished in a black and grey gradation with a matte glaze, is set against a high-quality stainless steel case with black-plated bracelet and bezel, creating a striking two-tone contrast that evokes outer space. The new calibre F8B65 movement takes things further with a meteorite-like finish achieved through advanced laser processing, a comet-shaped balance bridge and a silicon escape wheel reminiscent of the Milky Way.
ROKA London
Marylebone Shopper Tote, £59.95
London brand ROKA – a certified B Corp with a devoted following for its colourful, considered bags – has just launched its most practical design yet. The Marylebone Shopper packs a 42-litre capacity into a cotton canvas tote that’s equally at home at the farmers’ market or the school run, with a dedicated laptop sleeve, two internal zip pockets, and a built-in water bottle compartment keeping everything in its place. It comes in 13 colourways, from the understated Taupe and Midnight to our pick, the Strawberry Stripe, and at under £60, it’s one of the better-value buys on our luxury list this month.
The White Company
Spa Escape Collection, from £15
Spending the night in? If it’s relaxation you’re after, spend the evening indulging in The White Company’s recently refreshed Spa Escape collection. You’ll find the brand’s beloved spa candles, diffusers and fragrances, alongside a brand new Cleansing Exfoliator – designed to strip and rehydrate the skin in one fell swoop – and Glow & Shimmer mist – which leaves skin dewy and glowing. The collection shares the same fragrance family: top notes of ripe peach and orange blossom, offset by a soft vanilla base. The perfect addition to your at-home self-care routine.
Barneby Gates
Scallop Shell Wallpaper, from £141
Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside – at least, when it’s sunny. And when the weather is less forgiving, we’re happy to compromise on a coastal-themed interiors moment at home. And with seaside wallpapers like this one from Barneby Gates, you can make believe that your living room, bedroom or downstairs loo is somewhere on the great British coastline.
Reiss
Cass Suede Single-Breasted Relaxed-Fit Blazer In Tan Brown, £450
Suede has never been as versatile or looked so good as in its many iterations this season. We’ve got our eye on this hero piece, crafted from the softest suede with notch lapels and patch pockets. A statement in quiet luxury, it will help to elevate a pair of jeans while dress down a floaty summer dress.
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