Happy July, fashion lovers. Weekends are slowly filling up with beach getaways, temperatures are rising and fashion knows the moment with new items that have a lot of power. In fashion news, The V&A Museum in London announced a free Taylor Swift-themed exhibition documenting her career through her stage looks, which is sure to attract record crowds. In the shopping universe, there are new summer capsules from Birkenstock and Lacoste, plus a fast-paced collaboration from Tekla and one of our favorite techno artists. Keep scrolling to keep up with the week's can't-miss updates and collections.
Taylor Swift's British Invasion
In honor of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour taking over the UK this summer, London's Victoria & Albert Museum is hosting an exhibition of her most memorable stage outfits from 2007 to the present day. The exhibition will take Swifties through 13 stops (of course) highlighting important moments in their career, with looks displayed in dialogue with accompanying instruments, accessories and some of the museum's art. Best of all, it's free to attend, so get ready to line up all summer long. Taylor Swift: Songwriter Trail will be on display from July 27 to September 8.
Self Portrait's debut jewelry collection
The bow trend isn't going anywhere, not if Self Portrait has anything to do with it. The brand's signature motif that appears on its fashion and handbags has reached jewelry, a new category for Self-Portrait, through diamond earrings and brooches. If you don't like glitter, there are also chunky gold cuffs and knocker earrings that will go great with little black dresses or polka dot blouses.
Merchandising Retro Olympics by Lacoste
The Summer Olympics are upon us, and if you're looking to celebrate a piece of fashion history, consider Lacoste's Heritage Olympic collection featuring the original logo from the 1924 Paris Olympics. The white tank from point and the short set is very frenchand the blue piqué polo shirt is a stylish way to tap into the return of preppy style.
Psychedelic link by Tekla and Jamie xx
Jamie xx has just rocked Glastonbury with The xx's first on-stage reunion in six years, plus a special performance with Robyn from their new collaboration, 'Life', from Jamie's forthcoming album. In Waves. Taking cues from the album cover, Tekla and Jamie xx teamed up to create an exclusive black and white bathrobe and beach towel that's not for the minimalist (or migraine-stricken).
Birkenstock 1774 Eternal Sunshine Capsule
Birkenstock's luxury sandal line, Birkenstock 1774, has just launched a new summer collection that coincidentally (or not) channels Ariana Grande's latest album with a range of sandals featuring a mix of trendy materials . If you're nervous about dipping your toe into the jelly shoe trend, try pastel jelly strap sandals or opt for the raffia style in olive green to add subtle texture to your beachy outfits.
