It’s officially February, which means we’re in the midst of winter and one of fashion’s busiest months. As we try to focus our attention on the spring season ahead, check out the must-know fashion launches to keep warm when it’s cold outside. Below, here’s what you need to know this month, starting with an unexpected (but very welcome) Victoria’s Secret designer collection.
Victoria’s Secret Debuts Designer Collaboration With Altuzarra
Who: Victoria’s Secret and Altuzarra
What: Ready-to-wear partnership
Where: Online at victoriassecret.com and at select retail locations
Why: Victoria’s Secret has tapped its first-ever designer-in-residence: Joseph Altuzarra. The retailer and designer will create a curated collection of ready-to-wear pieces that will usher in a new era for the intimates brand. Inspired by the lingerie that made Victoria’s Secret a household name, the assortment, which is the first of several seasonal drops throughout the year, features a range of elegant essentials (think: a blazer, a shirt, pants, and a slip dress).
Maison Margiela and Christian Louboutin Release Collaboration
Who: Maison Margiela and Christian Louboutin
What: Shoe collaboration
Where: Online at christianlouboutin.com and maisonmargiela.com and in select boutiques worldwide
Why: Perhaps two of the most recognizable features in designer shoes, the Louboutin red bottom and the Margiela Tabi toe, are joined together in an iconic collaboration between the two brands. John Galliano and Christian Louboutin teased the collab during Maison Margiela’s Artisanal show just over a year ago (you know, the show where Pat McGrath’s porcelain-doll skin technique went viral). Now, you can actually shop the shoes starting in March, with prices ranging from $1,095 to $2,395.
Moncler Collaborates With Hiroshi Fujiwara
Who: Moncler and Hiroshi Fujiwara
What: New outerwear collaboration
Where: Online at moncler.com and in select Moncler stores
Why: For their latest collaboration, Moncler and longtime friend of the brand Hiroshi Fujiwara (who’s also a designer, DJ, and tastemaker) are celebrating simplicity by turning ultra-functionality into wearable, everyday pieces. Black nylon parkas, varsity jackets, and workwear jackets are made sleek with both matte and shiny finishes, contrast stitching, and lightweight durability.
3.1 Phillip Lim Taps Ukrainian Brand Guzema for Jewelry Collab
Who: Guzema and 3.1 Phillip Lim
What: Limited-edition jewelry collaboration
Where: Exclusively online at guzema.com and in 3.1 Phillip Lim stores worldwide
Why: Following its namesake designer’s departure, New York brand 3.1 Phillip Lim has released a limited-edition jewelry collaboration with Ukrainian brand Guzema, fittingly in honor of the Year of the Snake. The two-piece drop, available to shop in March, includes a snake-chain choker and a matching bracelet in sustainably-sourced sterling silver and 14-karat yellow gold. This marks Guzema’s first collaboration in the U.S. market since the fine jewelry brand’s inception in 2016.
John Hardy Launches 50th Anniversary Collection
Who: John Hardy
What: New jewelry collection
Where: Online at johnhardy.com
Why: John Hardy is celebrating its 50th anniversary with not one, but three new collections to commemorate the milestone. The ICON 50, Spear 50, and Spear Slim releases, designed by creative director Reed Krakoff, honor the brand’s heritage motifs like chain-weaving and snakeskin textures. Prices vary but range from $450 to $14,500.
Louis Vuitton Unveils Signature Biker Bag for Spring 2025
Who: Louis Vuitton
What: New signature bag silhouette
Where: In Louis Vuitton stores
Why: Louis Vuitton unveiled the brand’s new signature bag silhouette, the Biker Bag, during the spring/summer 2025 runway show and come February 22nd, the bag will be shoppable for everyone. In a nod to Vuitton’s iconic Speedy and Keepall models, the Biker also draws inspiration from classic biker jackets and the house’s heritage in exceptional leather making. The Biker will come in three sizes and a variety of urban-inspired shades.
Valentino Partners With Dream Baby Press
Who: Valentino and Dream Baby Press
What: Dream Baby Press for Valentino
Where: Online at valentino.com and in select Valentino stores
Why: Ahead of February 14, Valentino has partnered with New York-based entertainment company Dream Baby Press on a series of romantic works penned by Matt Starr, Jemima Kirke, Coco Mellors, and other literary voices. Each work offers a unique perspective, from humorous reflections to passion-filled love letters, offering a wide variety for every person.
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