Fifteen buys to ease you into ‘back to school’ season
Wave goodbye to the summer and say hello to September with fashion, wellness and organisational essentials
Friday 15 September 2023 By Chloe Lawrance
No matter your age, there’s something about September that brings about that fresh start feeling. Whether you’re returning to normality after a long, hot (well, ish) summer of fun, or knuckling down at work, the back-to-school season is the time for getting back on track.
So, for this week’s Hot List – aka our round-up of the best buys currently out there – we’ve curated 15 must-haves to ensure you’re ready to tackle whatever comes your way. Think: fashion to make busy morning dressing a breeze, wellness boosters to keep you in tip-top health, organisational essentials, and more. You’ll find plenty of pieces from our member-founded brands, too.
1. The shades to hide tired eyes
Acapulco Sunglasses, £104/ $130, Sarelly Sarelly
2. The brain-power booster
Inspired Collagyn for Brain, £37/ $46, Ancient And Brave
3. The pop of colour knit
Chromatic Statements Pullover, £620/ $774, Dorothee Schumacher
4. The glow-giving skin quencher
Face Oil, £60/ $75, Soho Skin
5. The ‘always on the go’ sneakers
Men’s L003 Neo Textile Trainers, £125/ $156, Lacoste
6. The essential for cold-water swimming fans
Wylding Burgundy Boiler Suit, £160/ $200, Wylding
7. The scheduler to get back on track
Jstory Small 16 Months Undated Monthly Planner Scheduler, £4/ $4.95, Fallindesign
8. The smart-casual shirt
White & Blue Oversized Striped Shirt, £250/ $312, Labrum
9. The House-inspired dressing gown
House Robe, Grey, £85/ $106, Soho Home
10. The pan for autumnal stews
Perfect Pot, £140/ $175, Our Place
11. The early morning pick-me-up
32oz Cold Brew, £32.80/ $40.99, Explorer
12. The office-to-House jacket
Single Suit Blazer, £439/ $548, Han Kjøbenhavn
14. The spa-worthy body care for ultimate relaxation
Replenish Bath & Body Duo, £38/ $47, Cowshed
15. The wear-everywhere backpack
Bamburgh Roll Top Backpack In Navy, £120/ $150, Antler