What’s Good This Week: Prada’s AW26 Campaign, Blundstone x Pop Trading Company, And More

Blundstone and Pop Trading Company unveil three limited-edition boots

Blundstone and Pop Trading Company have just launched three new limited-edition styles of Blundstone’s iconic Chelsea Boot. The project, developed over three years, explores the tactile qualities of 100% premium hair-on cowhide, celebrating their natural variations and unique spirit. Every hide carries its own markings, so no two pairs are ever identical, and they come with a Pop Trading Company-stamped boot loop. The #2621 Glazed Ginger embraces texture and patina, while the #2620 Pony goes full on-foot party, and the #2622 Double Black is sleeker and stealthier.  Check out the collection now, available online and in-store.

Dr Martens celebrates 65 years of the 1461 with MHL

How do you make a classic English footwear banger even better? A recently released collaboration between Margaret Howell’s MHL sub-line and Dr Martens might have the answer. The link-up centres on the archive 1461 silhouette, shaped by shared values of thoughtful utilitarian design and specialist manufacturing. The shoe is inspired by archival styles worn by British postal workers and made in Dr Martens’ Northamptonshire factory. Both the Black Grained Oiled Leather and Dark Brown Grained Oiled Leather variations feature flat unwaxed cotton laces, a double-stitched toe cap, a padded heel collar and a leather heel tab. Check out the collection now, available online and in select stores.

LOEWE Perfumes brings a Pistachio-themed pop-up bar to London 

This is any pistachio lover’s dream come true. LOEWE Perfumes has partnered with the master ice-cream makers at The Dreamery, London to celebrate its new pistachio-scented candle. At the De Beauvoir spot, you can enjoy a multisensory experience: a scoop of ice cream and a taste of Spanish heritage all tied to the distinct characteristics of pistachio. The pop-up is open until the 30th July, make sure to visit before it closes.

This Dsquared2 collab is fit for a Mediterranean coastal getaway

Dsquared2 has just launched a capsule collection with Maria Grazia in Nerano. The legendary waterfront restaurant is renowned as the birthplace of the iconic Spaghetti alla Nerano. With Dsquared2, both brands have come together on a capsule featuring a graphic tee with a hand-painted design referencing the spirit of the Amalfi Coast, ceramic motifs and marine-inspired illustrations, as well as a ball cap in the same spirit. If you’re into it, you can shop the collection now.

Represent and '47 go for a second innings

Represent and ’47 return with a second MLB collection following their successful debut in 2025. This time, they have added more than just headwear, expanding into apparel drawing on the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. Both the LA and NY teams carry a distinct and long-lived identity, which we see reflected in this drop. The Dodgers capsule includes two hats, a lightweight T-shirt and a mid-weight crewneck, while the Yankees capsule includes two caps, a T-shirt and a rainproof nylon pullover, designed for the seasons. The colour palette spans the iconic Dodgers blue and a deep forest green, drawing from the wider tones of Los Angeles. Check it out here and in stores.

Theo James takes Church’s AW26 offering for a spin

British actor Theo James does a very good job at playing a well-heeled aristocrat with his fingers in some very murky pies in The Gentlemen. But his role flying the flag for Northampton shoemaker Church’s as an official brand ambassador is handled equally well. And he just starred in its AW26 campaign shot at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex. 

The promo video features James in a vintage Aston Martin DB6 Volante, wearing the Sidbury suede derby in cocoa brown alongside his co-star, a rather magnificent Great Dane. Soon after, the actor is seen backdropped by vintage racing cars in the new Skipton Oxford for an impromptu trackside picnic while slipping into the elegant Stanhope Chelsea boot, sipping tea at the starting grid. From Oxfords to derbies, Chelsea boots, and penny loafers, Church’s will see you right with this collection, which is available here and in stores.

Prada’s AW26 campaign plays with contrasts

Prada recruited its very famous friends Hunter Schafer, Troye Sivan, Chen Haoyu and Kelvin Harrison Jr for its AW26 campaign, directed by filmmaker Barry Jenkins. The collection embraces an alternative domesticity, offering a glimpse into the personal, intimate world. It’s an antidote to the complexities of life, with stills juxtaposed against moving portraits, through the lens of director Barry Jenkins. A collection of contrasts, where the clothes question the line between acting and reacting, actuality and fantasy. The materials are intentionally faded and precious embroideries aged, implying the passage of time; a Raf Simons design signature he’s become known for during his early days at his eponymous label. This lived-in feel is present throughout, reflective of how clothes are truly worn. 

Louis Vuitton escapes from the city

Louis Vuitton’s Autumn 2027 capsule draws from the buzz and possibility of a weekend away, to the open-air fizziness of a picnic in the English countryside, welcoming the unpredictability of rural wilderness. This is seen through sharp-edged flannels and handy liners, as well as sturdy overcoats. There are leather zip-up hoodies, carpenter trousers, and cargos, and pearl-embroidered overshirts also – all workwear-rooted pieces amplified for a luxurious and equally ready-for-anything approach to dressing.

Dior looks to ’80s basketball with the Hooper

Jonathan Anderson’s points of reference are broad. One day, he’ll be looking at aristocratic dressing from centuries ago, and on another, he’ll be pointing his gaze towards the basketball shoes of the 1980s, like with his latest Dior Hoopers. Lightweight and comfortable, it’s a very Chuck Taylor-esque silhouette (originally a basketball shoe in the ’40s and ’50s) with a rubber toe and canvas upper. A suede strip brings some contrast in materials and a subtle cannage detail on the sole pays homage to the House codes. Dior markings are peppered in, with an embroidered logo on the lateral side, as well as on the heel strip, tongue and a silver lace lock. Check them out now, available online and in-store.

Casablanca goes full summer mode with Six Senses Ibiza

Casablanca has teamed up with luxury resort Six Senses Ibiza. If you don’t know it, this place is carved into the rocky shoreline of Cala Xarraca, on the north of the Spanish island. Sounds pretty nice, right? As part of the takeover, guests will be able to take it all in on co-branded furnishings and enjoy Casablanca detox smoothies. At the core is a music programme shaped by founder and creative director Charaf Tajer for the season, kicking off with a special guest at an exclusive launch event.

Role Model stinks of Salt & Stone

Tap in: new Role Model just landed. Okay, not the new third album, although Chuck Timely & The Hourglass is on the way, but the musician (whose IRL name is Tucker Pillsbury) has teamed up with Salt & Stone for its latest campaign. In the shots, we see Pillsbury applying Salt & Stone’s products against dreamy city backdrops and on his bike as the main character. But for more on the project, here it is from the man himself. “Since the internet likes to tell me I stink, working with Salt & Stone on this campaign felt pretty natural,” Pillsbury shared in a statement. “We actually got to build the character and the creative together instead of me just showing up for a shoot, and I’m really happy with how it turned out.”