Winter has arrived in London, ushering in a season where the capital’s cultural landscape shifts towards celebration, craftsmanship, and carefully curated experiences. As festive facades illuminate Berkeley Square and winter weather demands strategic beauty pivots, here’s what’s capturing attention across fashion, beauty, dining, and wellness in the capital right now.
Sensus Collective Festive Season Pop-Up
One of London’s best-kept secrets amongst fashion insiders, Sensus Collective returns to 31 Brook Street in Mayfair from December 4-6, and festive shoppers would do well to take note. The stylish pop-up brings together a curated selection of independent brands across fashion, jewelry, and lifestyle. Founded by Scarlett Karmel and Matilde Mourinho, this season’s edition features emerging designers including Matilde Jewellery, Anjna, Eloise Jephson, and Nona The Label alongside lifestyle brands like Ila and Emario, championing female-led, sustainable labels whilst connecting London’s discerning customers with exceptional craftsmanship.
Phlur’s Newest Fragrance, Afterglow
Landing exclusively at Space NK from December 7, creative director Chriselle Lim’s latest launch, Afterglow, balances the electric pull of first encounters with the lingering warmth of intimacy, translating skin-to-skin closeness into olfactory storytelling.
Festive outing at Nela
New hotspot alert — acclaimed Amsterdam restaurant Nela has opened at The Whiteley on Queensway. Led by Davide Mangiamele, the bar features classic cocktails with a twist, like the Unspoken Truth spicy margarita, alongside signature small plates including Toro Tartare and Beluga Caviar with avocado, blending Amsterdam’s elegance with London’s cosmopolitan dining scene.
Jigsaw’s Farringdon Side Split Coat
Jigsaw’s Farringdon Side Split Coat in khaki has emerged as the understated outerwear essential for London’s winter wardrobe, offering a contemporary take on the classic tailored coat with strategic side splits that allow for ease of movement without compromising structure. The British brand’s signature attention to detail and quality fabrication positions the piece as a versatile investment — refined enough for the office yet relaxed enough for weekend errands across the capital.
Kith Opens London Flagship Store
Kith opens its first UK flagship on Regent Street this Friday, November 28, just ahead of the busiest month for festive shopping. Spanning two floors with Kith, Kith Women, and Kith Kids collections alongside Kith Treats and founder Ronnie Fieg’s debut restaurant venture, Ronnie’s, the New York-based streetwear brand has transformed the historic Neo-Baroque building at 314 Regent Street into a hospitality destination that blends contemporary retail with classic NYC-style dining.
Mom’s Hot Method Podcast
Mom’s Hot Method reframes motherhood with radical positivity, tackling topics from comparison culture to postpartum depression across six seasons in just six months. Co-hosted by Rikke Krefting, Charlotte Groeneveld, and founder Mathilde Stone, the Spotify podcast has expanded to include a French edition with Vanity Fair’s Benedicte Burguet, with more native-language versions launching to empower mothers globally.
Refy’s Viral New Lipstick Range
REFY’s new Lip Stick features a revolutionary cooling rollerball cushioned applicator that delivers full-coverage, satin-finish color without the dryness of traditional bullets or heaviness of liquid formulas, available in six modern shades. Lush lips this winter? Sign us up.
Reformation x Clare Waight Keller Collection Returns
Reformation reunites with designer Clare Waight Keller for a second jewelry collaboration launching this month, blending everyday minimalism with Art Deco-inspired statement pieces. The 11-piece collection features earrings, bracelets, necklaces, cuffs, and rings crafted entirely from recycled 24kt gold and sterling silver.
Annabel’s Unveils Festive Façade 2025
Annabel’s has unveiled “The Wardrobe: A World of Wonder,” its most captivating festive facade yet, transforming the iconic Berkeley Square entrance into an ornate wardrobe that opens onto a winter realm of snow-dusted trees, shimmering icicles, and a porcelain lion guardian. Designed by Tatiana Kharchylava to support The Caring Family Foundation’s “Food From The Heart” campaign, the installation celebrates childhood wonder, with the reveal marked by a performance from Alexandra Burke and the Capital Children’s Choir attended by Richard and Patricia Caring, Arizona Muse, and Julia Restoin Roitfeld.
Peggy World’s Holographic Blemish Patches
As winter’s harsh weather and indoor heating trigger unexpected breakouts, Peggy World’s holographic blemish patches have become the beauty insider’s secret weapon for managing stressed skin without sacrificing aesthetics. The cool-girl brand’s iridescent hydrocolloid patches absorb impurities and protect inflamed spots while adding a futuristic touch to your skincare routine, appealing to London’s beauty enthusiasts who refuse to choose between efficacy and visual appeal in their self-care rituals.
Kurt Geiger Launches Lingerie with Dora Larsen
Kurt Geiger and Dora Larsen unveil their first-ever collaboration, reimagining Kurt Geiger’s iconic rainbow palette through Dora Larsen’s soft lingerie and sleepwear aesthetic. The limited-edition capsule features the Cami and Short Set in vibrant colorways with silky viscose and delicate scallop-edge lace trim.
Amika’s Winter Hair Survival Tips
Soft and glossy hair is trending this season, and hairstylist Tobias Bell knows the secret weapon. Bell says London’s winter weather demands a strategic shift to moisture-rich products like Amika’s soulfood nourishing mask and frizz-me-not anti-frizz treatment, treating hair like “a vintage motorbike in the colder months” that needs extra care to combat the double assault of cold outdoor air and indoor heating. The key to beating seasonal damage lies in swapping standard conditioners for richer formulas, like Amika’s shield anti-humidity spray as a heat protectant, and maintaining regular trims every 6-8 weeks to prevent minor split ends turning into major breakage come spring.
Luca Faloni Cashmere Essentials
Continuing to build its London presence through a quietly sophisticated approach to luxury menswear, Luca Faloni’s Chelsea flagship has become a destination for those seeking Italian cashmere craftsmanship this winter, with the brand’s 2-ply cashmere collection drawing attention for its balance of traditional savoir-faire and contemporary design.
NOOĀNCE Paris’ ELITE X600
London’s beauty tech enthusiasts are talking about NOOĀNCE Paris’ ELITE X600, a next-generation LED face mask engineered with 600 medical-grade LEDs and an unprecedented irradiance of 50mW/cm² that’s raising the bar for at-home photobiomodulation treatments. Crafted from 3D medical-grade silicone that contours seamlessly to the face, the device delivers targeted cellular stimulation with a precision previously only available in clinical settings.
Alo’s Black Friday Sale
Alo is offering 30% off sitewide and in-store through its free Alo Access loyalty program for Black Friday, providing an opportune moment to secure the Los Angeles brand’s elevated activewear staples and best-selling styles during the festive season. From technical leggings to cozy knits, the sale encompasses both new arrivals and cult favorites, making it an ideal time for early Christmas gift shopping or winter wardrobe investment pieces that transition seamlessly from studio to street.
EviDens de Beauté x Asaya Spa, Chancery Rosewood
French-Japanese luxury skincare brand EviDens de Beauté has launched as the exclusive facial partner at Asaya spa within the new Chancery Rosewood, bringing advanced anti-ageing formulas and Japanese beauty rituals to London’s winter skincare scene. The subterranean wellness facility offers signature treatments including the 90-minute Ultimate Sculpting Facial, part of a growing portfolio that includes the brand’s Wallpaper-awarded Maison in Paris and a château in the South of France.
Epetōme’s Synbiotic Duo Cap
Functional medicine insiders in London have been talking about Epetōme, nutritionist Emily English’s science-backed gut health supplement that’s gaining attention for its innovative capsule-in-capsule technology — and its efficacy. The cap uses a dual-release system where the green inner capsule breaks down in the intestines while the outer shell dissolves in the stomach to release prebiotic fibre — a design that addresses one of the longstanding challenges in probiotic supplementation: ensuring live cultures actually reach the gut microbiome intact.
Bordelle Launches in Harrods
British experimental lingerie brand Bordelle launched at Harrods on November 20, debuting within the iconic department store’s expansive 16,000 sq ft lingerie and loungewear space on the first floor. Founded by Alexandra Popa, the brand introduces two collections to the Knightsbridge retailer — SIREN, featuring romantic wave-inspired embroidery on recycled tulle in Raspberry, Denim and Black, and THEIA, showcasing bespoke sequin work with 24k gold-plated hardware in Black and Cream colorways.
Winter Wellness at HVN London
HVN London has become the destination for those seeking science-backed facial treatments tailored to combat winter’s harsh effects on skin. The Knightsbridge clinic’s signature protocols address seasonal concerns including dehydration, dullness, and sensitivity caused by central heating and cold weather, using advanced technologies and medical-grade formulations to restore barrier function and radiance during the capital’s most unforgiving months.