From the arrival of Victoria Beckham beauty on local shelves to Assouline’s iconic Library Collection, here are the new launches worthy of your wishlist, alongside everything that’s captured our attention this week.
Victoria Beckham arrives in Mecca
Hot off the back of a wildly successful Netflix documentary special, Victoria Beckham is the name on everyone’s lips — and we’re so here for it. For the first time in Australia and New Zealand, the fashion designer’s much-lauded beauty collection will be available to purchase, both in-store and online, at Mecca from October 21. From cult-favourite products like the viral Satin Kajal Eyeliner to signature skin staples like The Foundation Drops with TFC8 (formulated in collaboration with Augustinus Bader), this one deserves to occupy both your beauty bag and your top shelf.
Allume
By the time November rolls around, we could all use a little rest and relaxation. Piqued as “the antidote to modern life”, Allume is Queenstown’s premier holistic spa destination, offering a restorative and ritualistic environment to rejuvenate and reset. Visit for a soak or reap the benefits of the thermae floating sauna on offer here — this is one wellness destination not to be overlooked.
New Loewe Crafted Perfume
Described as “an ode to the fine art of perfumery”, Loewe’s divine new signature scents feel like a welcome change from the headier top notes typically worn throughout winter. With a trio of standalone scents that work beautifully alone or layered together, Loewe’s new fragrances include Roasted Vanilla, Bittersweet Oud, and Iris Root.
Elizabeth Arden Peptides
A little of this liquid gold goes a long way, literally. Touted as one of Elizabeth Arden’s longest reigning skin saviours, the iconic Hyaluronic Acid Peptides Ceramide Capsules promise to instantly plump skin by up to 39 per cent — while reinstating hydration and increasing elasticity. There’s a legitimate reason cult products stand the test of time, and this is one hero we can well and truly get behind.
Timothy Oulton’s Apollo
Representing an iconic moment in history, the Mini Apollo is a scaled-down version of the Apollo spacecraft, artfully reimagined by the London-based Timothy Oulton Studio. Made in-house by a team of skilled craftsmen, the Mini Apollo stands at 1 metre high and commands your full attention with its high shine, polished stainless steel shell, and bespoke leather interior. Complete with tufted banquette seating, ebony floors and an Odeon pendant — we’re calling it “extraterrestrial chic.”
These are the most sought-after sandals of Summer
Call them thongs, flip flops, sandals or jandals — whatever your moniker of choice — summer’s sleekest sandal edit feels elevated, carefree and ultimately off-duty. The Row’s iteration of the beachwear classic feels like a daring new direction for the brand, and we can’t get enough of it.
Assouline Library Collection
Long-time purveyors of the perfect coffee table book, Assouline’s coveted Library Collection feels like the ideal gift for your favourite bibliophile. A carefully curated selection of objects to decorate your library and living spaces, this heirloom-worthy 45-piece collection serves as “an artistic conversation between coffee table books and decorative elements.”
