A penny-loafer strap on an UGG boot sums up the appeal of this week’s TCH reading list. Familiar pieces become much more interesting when designers give one detail an unlikely new job. Ksubi puts pearls and crystals into its denim wardrobe, while Marques’Almeida pairs evening dresses with platform sneakers. Coverage published November 2 through 5 also revisits Julie Kegels’ gravity experiments and introduces On’s farmwear collaboration, moving between future-season collections and pieces arriving now. Even the beauty story favors an exaggerated finish, with hot-pink anime blush leading the way. Six editorial highlights follow, then 10 fashion finds selected from The Cool Hour’s Discovery Edit.
The Week in Fashion
JW Anderson Gives UGG a Preppy New Identity
Kaia Gerber and Dev Hynes are fronting JW Anderson and UGG’s first footwear collaboration, and the unexpected crossover makes a surprisingly convincing case for loafer-inspired winter shoes. Anderson reworks familiar UGG styles with penny-loafer straps, visible stitching and rounded toes, with both a Loafer and Loafer Boot in the lineup. Gerber wears the chestnut boots with baggy blue jeans and a white tank, leaving the hybrid design to do the talking. The collection originally launched October 15, but this week’s campaign coverage offers a timely reminder that preppy details are finding their way into even the most comfortable footwear.
Ksubi Rewrites the Varsity Dress Code
Ksubi launched its Pre Spring 2027 Reverse Paradigm collection on November 3, pushing collegiate references well outside the campus wardrobe. DIY varsity lettering, racing graphics and faded denim give the collection its rebellious attitude, while wax-coated finishes bring a tougher finish to familiar pieces. Womenswear moves between workwear-inspired blue denim and embellishment, including pearls, crystals and metallic effects. The interesting part is the tension between those elements. Ksubi is treating prep as something to pull apart and personalize, rather than a dress code to follow. The collection is available through Ksubi and select retailers.
Julie Kegels Makes Gravity Part of the Outfit
Julie Kegels used her Spring 2027 collection, Apple of the Day, to make clothes behave as though gravity were pulling them apart. Waistbands slipped low, dresses seemed to fall into skirts and concealed fastenings kept trousers attached to shirts. Sheer organza trapped loose sequins and colored pigment that shifted as models walked. Even the suspended runway dipped beneath their feet. It is an inventive reminder that interesting tailoring can come from challenging how clothes sit on the body, with fastenings and fabric doing as much work as the cut. Kegels also previewed an upcoming handbag line that includes a Gravity bag.
Marques’Almeida Makes Partywear a Little Messier
For its Milan Fashion Week debut, Marques’Almeida brought the London label’s recognizable undone attitude to Spring 2027 occasionwear. Designers Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida mixed exaggerated taffeta peplums, silver sequins and asymmetric draping with cargo miniskirts, plaid and military green. One floor-length slipdress appeared with chunky platform sneakers, neatly capturing the collection’s refusal to dress up by conventional rules. The contrast gives eveningwear a more personal edge, especially for anyone who would rather wear a great dress with shoes they can actually walk in. The brand’s frayed denim roots remain part of the story, even as the materials become dressier.
On Takes Outdoor Gear Straight to the Farm
On and Sky High Goods are making a case for farm-ready performance clothing with a Fall/Winter 2026 collaboration developed alongside farmers. The Cloud Low Waterproof SHG is the standout, borrowing from moccasin styling while adding waterproof construction, CloudTec cushioning and a Missiongrip outsole. Utility vests and graphic layers extend that practical thinking beyond footwear, while strawberry-and-moon graphics tie the pieces back to Sky High Farm. With a November 5 launch, the collaboration shows how outdoor fashion can take inspiration from real working conditions rather than treating utility as decoration. It is also a reminder that gorpcore has more interesting places to go than the hiking trail.
Anime Blush Brings Cartoon Color to Real-Life Makeup
Photo via @zaralarsson
Anime-inspired blush is having its moment, borrowing the exaggerated rosy cheeks of illustrated characters for a playful real-life makeup look. TCH points to Doja Cat’s Sanrio-themed appearance and Zara Larsson’s Hello Kitty-inspired makeup as recognizable examples of the aesthetic. The technique goes big on vibrant pink, concentrating color on the apples of the cheeks and across the nose, then layering cream or liquid blush with powder for extra payoff. It is a fun counterpoint to understated fall makeup and an approachable way to experiment with beauty trends without buying an entirely new wardrobe.
The Cool Hour’s 10 Finds of the Week
The week’s shopping edit picks up on the contrast between dressed-up details and everyday pieces. Rosettes, patchwork and embellished tweed sit alongside denim, penny loafers and pointed shoes. These 10 editor-selected finds come from The Cool Hour’s Discovery Edit.
