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Stepping into a new year can often feel like you’re a bear who’s woken up halfway through hibernation. Thankfully, 2025 has plenty of glamorous occasions to keep us entertained as we shake off the shock, dust off our laptops and jump back into the grind.
The Golden Globes kicked off awards season with a long list of fashion and beauty knockout moments. Our favourites of the night were Ayo Edebiri’s ‘90s Julia Roberts-inspired grey Loewe suit, Zendaya’s burnt orange satin Louis Vuitton gown, and Kylie Jenner’s direct homage to Elizabeth Hurley’s backless Versace number, which really got the people talking.
While our gaze is fixed on the red carpet for more amazing looks as the season ramps up, we’re also keeping an eye on the exciting launches happening in the fashion and beauty space this month. From a new Fenty Skin cleanser to a Louis Vuitton collaboration, click through to see all the new goodies heading your way this January.
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Re-Edition Collection
With Zendaya fronting the campaign, Louis Vuitton is straight out of the gate with the collaboration of the year. Twenty years after its first collection with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, the French luxury house is back with an internet-breaking re-edition. Leaning into Y2K nostalgia in all the right ways (Paris and Britney were both OG fans), the assortment includes the iconic bright monogrammed Speedy Bandoulière 25 bag, slingback mules, patterned silk scarves and even a £2,000 skateboard complete with the Superflat Panda — because why not?
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Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami LV x TM Speedy Bandoulière 25 Bag, $, available at Louis Vuitton
PHLUR Golden Rule EDP
PHLUR, the brand behind the viral Missing Person fragrance, is back with a new hypnotic scent. Enter: Golden Rule. Encased in a shimmering gold bottle, the brand describes the eau de parfum as “sensual”, combining notes of juicy mandarin and pink pepper with smooth coconut milk, vanilla cream and orange flower. Warm and feminine, the fragrance is perfect for imbuing a sprinkle of summer into cold winter nights.
Shop from 14th January in store at Sephora
Loewe x On
Swiss running shoe brand On is one of the fastest growing brands on the market, working with megawatt talent like Zendaya and collaborating with buzzy designers like Jonathan Anderson through Loewe. Having previously reimagined the original Cloudtilt silhouette, Loewe is now revamping the Cloudtilt 2.0 in four accent colourways: all white, fiery orange, khaki and royal blue. With a sole made of ultra light EVA foam, these shoes are as comfortable as they are coveted.
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Loewe x On Cloudtilt 2.0 Sneaker, $, available at Loewe
Fenty Skin Cherry Dub Cleanser
While we start yet another year screaming “Where is the album?!” to the sky, Rihanna remains booked and busy, launching a new lightweight gel cleanser. The product is all about harnessing the Barbados cherry, which is rich in vitamin C. Here the brightening ingredient is combined with niacinamide to improve skin texture and aloe juice for soothing inflammation.
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Sleeper 10th Anniversary Collection
The Ukrainian sleepwear experts celebrate their 10th anniversary by launching their very first jersey products as part of the pre-spring 2025 collection. Sitting firmly in the elevated loungewear category, the drop features long-sleeve stretch tees adorned with detachable white feather cuffs, ribbed cotton capri leggings, comfy sweatshirts, short-sleeve T-shirts and wide-leg joggers alongside a host of more “classic” Sleeper styles, including shirred pink asymmetric dresses and lavender gingham pyjamas.
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Sleeper Long Sleeve Jersey T-Shirt with Detachable Feathers, $, available at Sleeper
Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Body Oil
Ever since Jodie Turner-Smith preached the benefits of body oil in her epic shower routine, we’ve been on the hunt for a new one to try. Brazilian Bum Bum Cream creators Sol de Janeiro are stepping up to the plate this month with the launch of a lightweight body oil scented with pink dragon fruit and hibiscus. Cacay oil is said to boost collagen and elastin production, while squalane plumps and amaranthus flower seed extract moisturises deeply. Be sure to apply to damp skin for maximum hydration.
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Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Body Oil, $, available at Selfridges
XO, Kitty x Good Light Cosmetics
For the rom-com lovers among us, the return of To All The Boys spinoff XO, Kitty is a welcome distraction from the miserable January weather. Not only is the show coming back to Netflix for a second season (with Peter Kavinsky in tow), it’s also teaming up with Korean beauty brand Good Light to launch a limited-edition lip bundle. The kit’s main gem is the Multi-Peptide Lip Nectar, a non-sticky lip hydrator with ingredients including lychee, vitamin C, glycerin and yuzu seed peptide. There’s even a collectable keychain included in the backpack-inspired packaging.
Shop from 16th January at Beauty Bay
Jenny Bird Love Collection
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, meaning we’re allowed to continue buying gifts for others (and ourselves). New York jewellery designer Jenny Bird is keeping things classic with an array of heart-shaped accessories including a padlock heart pendant necklace, heart button studs and a gold ring adorned with a dangling heart charm. Our favourites have to be the subtle heart puff earrings, which appear sculptural from the front and more abstract from the side view — perfect for the lovergirls who like to keep things on the down-low.
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