It’s safe to say that this year is flying by at lightning speed (does January feel like a distant memory to anyone else, or just me?). Somehow, we’re already days into April, and before you know it, May will be here — at this rate, probably what feels like tomorrow. All this is to say, it may seem like a full-time job keeping up with everything happening around you. So, to help you stay on top of April’s need-to-know fashion news, TZR spotlights all the latest style drops, campaigns, and store openings in this post. No need to thank us — it’s our job, after all.
For starters, fine jewelry label Mejuri and up-and-coming brand Luar teamed up to create the season’s must-have accessories collab. The buzzed-about collection includes two eye-catching earrings and a new version of Luar’s fan-favorite bag. Plus, if you just happen to be shopping around the Big Apple this month, you’ll want to swing by Burberry’s Trench pop-up for all your waterproof gear — what better time to go than rainy April? — then pop on by Cinq à Sept’s first-ever flagship store in SoHo.
Keep scrolling to find all of April’s most important fashion happenings. And don’t forget to check back, as TZR will update this story with more exciting breaking news throughout the month.
David Yurman & Scarlett Johansson Support LESGC
Luxury jewelry label David Yurman enlisted actor and brand ambassador Scarlett Johansson to partner with the Lower Eastside Girls Club (LESGC). “From April 13 through June 30, 2023, 100% of the net profits of our pistachio green cable bracelets and 20% of the purchase price from sales of an assortment of designs hand-selected by Johansson will be donated to the Lower Eastside Girls Club, the press release said. The brand worked on the charitable collaboration last year, too, and raised over $300,000.
Cinq à Sept Hosted An Intimate Dinner
To celebrate its new flagship store opening (keep scrolling for further deets!), Cinq à Sept held an intimate dinner at The Nines, hosted by its founder Jane Siskin and stylist Beverly Nguyen. In addition to the hosts, the guest list included Martha Hunt, Chanel Iman, Charlotte Groeneveld, Michelle Li, and Brie Welch. Moreover, the evening featured a performance by singer Karen Elson, followed by a DJ set courtesy of Amber Valentine.
& Other Stories Collaborates With Sindiso Khumalo
Is your warm-weather wardrobe needing a few new playful, color-happy styles? Turn your attention to the season’s most joyful collection, courtesy of girl-favorite fashion retailer & Other Stories and Cape Town-based textile designer Sindiso Khumalo. “As an African designer, what truly matters to me is designing clothing that can highlight my African heritage and history and bring it to light in a contemporary setting,” Khumalo said in the press release. “The starting point for the collection was working with materials that were sourced in a more sustainable way. It’s essential for me to use more sustainable materials and to create garments that are going to be long-lasting.” The 17-piece assortment includes embroidered jackets, printed sarongs, and seashell-adorned bags.
Gucci Introduces First Stand-Alone Salon
Gucci has opened the doors to its first ever stand-alone salon on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. “For this inaugural GUCCI SALON, the décor and character of its location leads the creative approach: the salon echoes Hollywood’s heritage and resonance across the world, alongside echoes of the décor and philosophies of the first Los Angeles Gucci boutique, opened in 1968 on Rodeo Drive,” the press release said. If you’re in the area, stop by the shop to take in all the beauty IRL.
Mango Releases A Maternity Collection
Mango has expanded its product offerings to include a maternity collection. Available to shop now, the assortment boasts denim garments, trousers, and dungarees in a multitude of different silhouettes, including wide-leg, flared, straight, and cargo.
APL Collaborates With Red Bull
APL Athletic Propulsion Lab partnered with Oracle Red Bull Racing to launch an exclusive sneaker. Available to purchase now, the shoe is a special edition of APL’s Zipline silhouette, rendered in Red Bull’s signature bold colors. “With a focus on intense research, innovation, superior design, and creativity that matches the Team’s own, APL will bring its proprietary materials in footwear to provide unparalleled comfort, athletic performance, and aesthetics to Oracle Red Bull Racing,” said the press release. . “The partnership will see APL join the charge as the Team’s athletic footwear partner as it fires up for its 2023 defense of both the Formula 1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.”
Reebok x Milk Makeup Create A Sneaker
Renowned sportswear label Reebok and fan-favorite beauty brand Milk Makeup teamed up to create a limited-edition footwear collab. The collection, which is made from 100% vegan materials, includes five of Reebok’s new and heritage silhouettes. In addition to shoes, the lineup features a hoodie and bodysuit splashed with Milk’s signature branding.
Burberry Opens A Pop-Up
While you wait for Burberry’s 693 5th Avenue store to open in June 2023, you can take an initial peek inside the location during the label’s temporary rainwear pop-up. “Situated on the ground floor, the space will celebrate the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship with artisans from Burberry’s Castleford manufacturing site,” said the press release. The event will offer personalization services for your purchases, so you can customize your purchase trench coat, for example, with distinctive buttons, embroidery and unique patches.
Mejuri Teams Up With Outside For A Collab
Industry-favorite fine jewelry brand Mejuri and cool-girl fashion label Luar teamed up to launch an unforgettable accessories collaboration, which debuted at the latter’s Fall/Winter 2023 runway show during New York Fashion Week. Available to shop now, the assortment includes a pair of Convertible Hoops ($275), the Ana Hoop Charm ($98), and a new iteration of Luar’s must-have Ana Bag ($275).
Brandon Maxwell Will Host A Symphony Fashion Show
Are you missing the fashion month runways? Book a trip to Nashville for Brandon Maxwell’s latest fashion show, a fundraiser event to support the city’s symphony, on April 25. The evening will feature the New York-based label’s latest collection and a performance by Tony-award winning singer and actor Kristin Chenoweth . Get your tickets for the show here.
Cinq à Sept Opens First Flagship Store
Next time you go on a Saturday shopping spree in SoHo, you’ll want to make a pit stop at Cinq à Sept’s first-ever flagship store, located at 108 Wooster Street. “As Cinq à Sept enters its seventh year, we are so proud to celebrate the milestone of opening our first-ever brick-and-mortar store,” Jane Siskin, Founder & CEO, said in a press release. “The brand has established an incredible, multi-generational community of customers, who we are so eager to introduce to the world of Cinq à Sept through our own lens.”
La Ligne Is Celebrating Its 7th Anniversary
Everyone sings happy birthday to La Ligne, because the label is celebrating its seventh anniversary this month. To honor the special occasion, the New York-based brand is teaming up with its community to create an Anniversary Archive Collection. From April 6 to April 19, shoppers can vote on their favorite archival look, and the top seven styles will be revived (um, so cool!).
