Fashion

Saturday, 10 January 2026

We love: fashion fixes for the week ahead

Keepsake jewellery, running kit for the new year and sleek coats for drab days

Anytime classicWhistles’s Gabriella waxed overcoat with contrast corduroy collar is a reliable timeless wardrobe staple for windy days – perfect season after season worn over knitwear and jeans, shirts and tailored trousers.£215, Whistles

Anytime classic
Whistles’s Gabriella waxed overcoat with contrast corduroy collar is a reliable timeless wardrobe staple for windy days – perfect season after season worn over knitwear and jeans, shirts and tailored trousers.
£215, Whistles

Make a run for itWhether you are training for a 2026 marathon or at the beginning of your running journey, London-based brand Acid Running needs to be on your radar. Established in 2022 by Oliver Powe, the brand aims to fuse high-performance functionality with a fashion-forward aesthetic. Fabrics have a buttery, soft feel and natural fibres to ensure odour-resistance. Styles include the graphic long-sleeve top, lightweight running jacket and 2-in-1 shorts. Brighten up your January by going to check-out the brand’s pop-up shop ‘The Runner’s Deli’ on the King’s Road (10am-6pm. 324-326 King’s Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5UH, from 8-18th January 2026). Acid Running

Make a run for it
Whether you are training for a 2026 marathon or at the beginning of your running journey, London-based brand Acid Running needs to be on your radar. Established in 2022 by Oliver Powe, the brand aims to fuse high-performance functionality with a fashion-forward aesthetic. Fabrics have a buttery, soft feel and natural fibres to ensure odour-resistance. Styles include the graphic long-sleeve top, lightweight running jacket and 2-in-1 shorts. Brighten up your January by going to check-out the brand’s pop-up shop ‘The Runner’s Deli’ on the King’s Road (10am-6pm. 324-326 King’s Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5UH, from 8-18th January 2026). Acid Running

Adorable adornmentsGet your paws on these totally charming jewellery designs by Becca Jewellery. Inspired by her love of trinkets, antiques, coins and curiosities, the Lancashire-based jewellery designer creates rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings as well as bespoke, made-to-order pieces. If you have any animal-obsessed friends or family, the sterling silver signet rings (pictured above) can be personalised. Send the team a high-resolution image of your pet along with their name, and they’ll create a special keepsake. Each ring is handcrafted and takes 2–3 weeks to complete. £55-£330, Becca Jewellery

Adorable adornments
Get your paws on these totally charming jewellery designs by Becca Jewellery. Inspired by her love of trinkets, antiques, coins and curiosities, the Lancashire-based jewellery designer creates rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings as well as bespoke, made-to-order pieces. If you have any animal-obsessed friends or family, the sterling silver signet rings (pictured above) can be personalised. Send the team a high-resolution image of your pet along with their name, and they’ll create a special keepsake. Each ring is handcrafted and takes 2–3 weeks to complete. £55-£330, Becca Jewellery

The End is NighEnd is celebrating its 20th anniversary by unveiling a collaboration with London jewellery institution The Great Frog. At the heart of the collection is a chunky sterling-silver ring, set with a green gemstone and ‘The End Is Nigh’ engraving. The ring is joined by a Grim Reaper keyring and five apparel pieces that blend college-style sportswear with The Great Frog’s gothic DNA – including a varsity jacket, hockey jersey, snapback, hoodie, and t-shirt. £45 to £950, End.

The End is Nigh
End is celebrating its 20th anniversary by unveiling a collaboration with London jewellery institution The Great Frog. At the heart of the collection is a chunky sterling-silver ring, set with a green gemstone and ‘The End Is Nigh’ engraving. The ring is joined by a Grim Reaper keyring and five apparel pieces that blend college-style sportswear with The Great Frog’s gothic DNA – including a varsity jacket, hockey jersey, snapback, hoodie, and t-shirt. £45 to £950, End.

Future fashionA-Poc Able Issey Miyake launched The ‘Type-XI Spiber project’ this week. Working with Spiber, a Japanese biotech venture company, dedicated to creating innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable well-being, Type-XI utilises an innovative protein fibre material, that boasts environmental biodegradability and is predicted to significantly reduce land and water usage compared to animal-derived fibres like cashmere and wool. Bolero and dress, available from Issey Miyake, 10 Brook Street, London.

Future fashion
A-Poc Able Issey Miyake launched The ‘Type-XI Spiber project’ this week. Working with Spiber, a Japanese biotech venture company, dedicated to creating innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable well-being, Type-XI utilises an innovative protein fibre material, that boasts environmental biodegradability and is predicted to significantly reduce land and water usage compared to animal-derived fibres like cashmere and wool. Bolero and dress, available from Issey Miyake, 10 Brook Street, London.

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