Culture | Sep. 2026
THE BUZZ: SEPTEMBER 2026
By Contributor
NOT SO BASIC
H&M announced another fabulous designer collaboration with New York-based luxury essentials label, WARDROBE.NYC. Founded by editor and stylist Christine Centenera, and designer Josh Goot, the collection translates the duo’s defining vision, distilling a pioneering decade into a single, definitive wardrobe — directional and effortlessly wearable in equal measure. The WARDROBE.NYC H&M collaboration draws on the WARDROBE.NYC archives to present a tight edit of archetypal urban style. Impeccably cut tailoring in a timeless palette — wool coats, blazers, tailored skirts — anchors the collection, while washed denim, padded bombers, hoodies, and fluid drawstring pants lend a sophisticated ease to the more casual pieces. Underlying the collection, a series of highly versatile layers serves as the foundation of a wardrobe in which everything goes with everything else. hm.com
BRIGHT EYES
Clean skincare favorite Mad Hippie is bringing advanced peptide technology to the eye category with the launch of their new Wrinkle Relaxing Eye Treatment, a multi-tasking neuropeptide cream designed to visibly soften expression lines while brightening and revitalizing tired under eyes, offering a clean, non-irritating alternative to stronger retinols and cosmetic procedures like Botox. This innovative treatment combines powerful peptide technology with skin-loving ingredients including Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid to deliver smoother, brighter, more youthful-looking eyes without irritation. madhippie.com
SWEET FEET
Giving feet the attention they deserve is deeply rooted in BIRKENSTOCK’s DNA and underscores the purpose of “walking as nature intended,” a principle embodied in the iconic BIRKENSTOCK footbed. In keeping with its holistic philosophy, the brand recently launched a plant-based, 23-free nail polish range, perfect for the shearling-lined Arizona sandals that are soon to come out for their Fall rotation. The collection features five versatile colors—Eggshell, Light Rose, Crocus, Surf Green, and Red—each perfectly coordinated with the brand’s seasonal and classic open-toe offering. birkenstock.com
