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The JONES edit of everything worth knowing this season. It doesn’t matter your age or style, Mimco has reached the wardrobe RADAR of nearly every Australian. To celebrate 25 years in business, the brand has released an anniversary book and collection of reimagined icons, for the next generation of Button Bag lovers.

MIMCO bag, $550. Founded by Amanda Briskin-Rettig in 1996, accessories and fashion label Mimco has been adored the world over. And its relationship with David Jones has been long-lasting: in 2004, the brand became the sole Australian fashion accessories label at the department store. The following year, Mimco’s iconic Button Bag was released and catapulted onto the wish lists of women everywhere. The origins of the bag, plus the rest of the brand’s rich and design-fi lled past, is documented in a special 25th-anniversary book. Or if you prefer to revisit history in a tactile manner, check out the commemorative collection that revisits some of the brand’s most-loved pieces.

Instagram’s favourite fashion infl uencer turned designer, Pernille Teisbaek, has just announced her new role as creative consultant for the Italian-based shoe label Gia Borghini. You can expect styles that are pure Pernille: delicate shapes grounded with utilitarian features, like these white slides.

JETS swimsuit, $160. VALENTINO bag, $4560.

GIA BORGHINI X PERNILLE TEISBAEK slides, $679.

This is Jets swimwear, but not as you know it. The brand’s new creative direction is sleeker, chicer but still classic, with an emphasis on quality fabrics and fi t (thanks to the fi tting process using real women). It’s the feel-good swimwear you’ll come back to, season after season. In an evolution of the beloved ‘Rockstud’ shoes and bags, Valentino’s fi rst pop-up will mark the launch of the ‘Roman Stud’, as seen on the SS21 runway. Studs are supersized on fl ats and handbags in antique brass and block colours. From August 16, catch the collection in Elizabeth Street and wear it with denim and a billowy blouse for true la dolce vita living.

Valentino

A classic Valentino shape takes a Roman holiday. and a billowy blouse for true la dolce vita living.

VALENTINO shoes, $1770.

Maara Collective

CHLOÉ bag, $1790.

ISABEL MARANT shirt, $1335. RADARIndii taking centre stage The success of the Indigenous Fashion Projects x David Jones Pathways Program was on full display at this year’s Australian Fashion Week. Mentored designers such as Nancy Pattison of Indii (mentored by P.E Nation designers Pip Edwards and Claire Tregoning) and Julie Shaw of Maara Collective such as Nancy Pattison of Indii (mentored by P.E Nation designers Pip Edwards and Claire Tregoning) and Julie Shaw of Maara Collective (mentored by Charlotte Hicks (mentored by Charlotte Hicks of Esse Studios and Kit Willow of Esse Studios and Kit Willow from KitX) showcased world-class from KitX) showcased world-class designs in an exciting step in their designs in an exciting step in their brands’ journeys. Read more about brands’ journeys. Read more about the program at the program at davidjones.com/blog.

ANINE BING sunglasses, $280. Isabel Marant

There’s something comforting about farm living: the fresh air, paddock-to-plate eating and clothing with lived-in ease. We’re channelling the cosy vibes of a country getaway with hand-embroidered blouses, saddle bags, adorned belts and sunglasses to top it all o , whether you’re weekend-ing or working from home. ¾

Isabel Marant

1HLSK Up your jewellery stack with the newest bijou brands at David Jones. We can’t resist the teeny-tiny pendants and rings from Melbourne’s HLSK – the perfect way to punctuate an outfi t. 2

HLSK necklace, $200.

Founded in New York, The Frankie Shop is The Frankie Shop is known for leading trends, known for leading trends, not following them. Its not following them. Its signature style? Classic signature style? Classic and e ortless but never and e ortless but never boring – as evidenced boring – as evidenced by the brand’s perfectly by the brand’s perfectly polished ‘Isla’ suit, now polished ‘Isla’ suit, now available at David Jones. available at David Jones.

Bondi Born

The freshest brands and collections new, burberry hero The fi rst fragrance out of the gate at 3BURBERRY Hero Eau de Toilette 100ml, $150. THE FRANKIE SHOP jacket, $465, and pants, $355. now, next Riccardo Tisci’s Burberry is Hero, a heady concoction of sparkling bergamot, juniper and cedarwood. On paper, it’s for the gents, but a spritz in your hair paired with a slinky dress means it’s too good for him to keep to himself. to land instore and online at David Jones. gucci Vintage-look vessels fi lled with hyper-glossy nail lacquer: the latest polishes from Gucci command attention. The fact that the 5 formulas are plant-based GUCCI Vernis À Ongles in Ellen Blush, Peggy Sunburn, just adds to the appeal. Melinda Green, Crystal Black and Goldie Red, $52 each.

We’ve come to love everything about Sydney-based Bondi Born’s aesthetic: the muted colour palette, fl attering proportions and unexpected shapes. Naturally, its foray into activewear is just as considered, with crops, tights and jumpers all wrapped up in its signature relaxed style.