Few issues are as synonymous with the nice British excessive road as M&S. And except you’ve been residing below a rock, the model’s revamp final yr has made it one of many New In sections we verify essentially the most. It’s been a powerful yr all spherical for M&S — and for the excessive road on the whole — particularly in terms of designer collaborations, with standout launches likes Bella Freud x M&S, Kaia Gerber for Mango, H&M x Glenn Martens, and Reformation X Camille Rowe. But M&S X 16Arlington has actually knocked it out of the park.
Launching right now, each on-line and in chosen shops throughout the UK, this limited-edition capsule marks a collaboration with British luxurious style home 16Arlington, based by Marco Capaldo. Ahead of the launch, Capaldo stated: “At 16Arlington, we believe in designing pieces that feel bold, brave, and unafraid to take up space. This collaboration has allowed us to explore our signatures in a new way.”
Worn by a-listers together with Kendall Jenner, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Diane Kruger, 16Arlington is a go-to model for daring, confidence-boosting get together attire and precision tailoring.
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The 43-piece assortment, fronted by iconic British mannequin Georgia May Jagger, is impressed by 16Arlington’s Autumn/Winter 2025 assortment. Featuring assertion cocktail attire, shaggy outerwear, and embellished particulars — all pared again with nice denims and on a regular basis knits, die-hard followers who could not have the finances for the model’s mainline designs can now purchase into the aesthetic for much less.
Alexa Chung and Sheila Atim sporting 16 Arlington
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Prices begin at £35 for assertion jewelry items, rise to £140 for a tuxedo jacket, and peak at £300 for the chocolate faux-fur coat. And whereas these items could not carry the standard £800+ price ticket, I can guarantee you this assortment is value your time — and your funding. The materials really feel each bit as luxurious as you’ll count on, with cuts that mirror 16Arlington’s mainline. The tailoring falls in all the suitable locations, and the heavy elaborations throughout the attire, separates, and equipment far exceed what you’d count on from a typical high-street assortment.
I used to be given a sneak preview of the gathering to attempt it on and share my ideas. Here are the items I beloved essentially the most — and why I believe they’re really value your time.
Shop Lily’s favorite items from the gathering:
Party season requires a sequin costume – and investing in a timeless fashion like this has at all times served me effectively. My prime tip is to at all times pay shut consideration to the sequins. Matt sequins like these at all times look dearer and when packed nearer collectively will final for longer.
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A traditional tuxedo swimsuit is a wardrobe staple I like to recommend each lady have. What units this jacket and trousers aside are the material, the reduce, and the delicate nods to conventional tuxedo detailing — just like the satin lapel — that imply they will simply be worn individually. I’m extra of a skirt individual, however when trousers are reduce this effectively, I want them.
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I believe this prime and skirt is likely to be my favorite look from the gathering. The skirt — constituted of the identical material because the tuxedo swimsuit — is unimaginable. It hangs superbly, and the motion from the lengthy sequins is extremely elegant.
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If you are an enormous 16Arlington fan, you may instantly recognise the color palette of black, lilac, and inexperienced — a direct nod to the mainline assortment. This inexperienced rhinestone strappy mini costume could really feel slightly extra on the market, however paired with an outsized night jacket, it turns into a enjoyable different to traditional monochrome.
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I not often put on black, however this off-the-shoulder costume — constituted of a thick jersey material — is as comfy as it’s flattering. The layered material fringing across the neckline means this LBD is something however boring.
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This rhinestone costume is without doubt one of the highest-priced items within the assortment, however when you see it in individual, you perceive why. Heavily embellished, its weight and motion are a testomony to how effectively its made. This is the sort of piece you’ll put on this festive season — and nonetheless be reaching for in 10 years’ time. (ps. Its heavy too, so that they’ve even thrown in a exercise without spending a dime.)
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Elements of 16Arlington’s mainline assortment are peppered all through this collaboration, and in the event you take a look at the model’s Autumn/Winter 2025 vary, you’ll discover nods to this belted shaggy coat — a playful different to wrapping up heat.
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Adding a textured gray knit to silver sequins is a straightforward styling trick to make a celebration piece really feel extra wearable. It’s additionally a terrific alternative for internet hosting or making a seamless day-to-night look.
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