Word on the Street

Shoppers have gone into a complete festive frenzy!
Find out what’s causing all the hype with Miss Ohlala.

As if fashion didn’t already test our limits, Prada is now selling a crocheted safety-pin brooch for around USD775, basically a craft-drawer relic elevated to luxury status. Social media’s verdict? A collective eye-roll. Crocheters claim they could make it in five minutes, while others call it ‘performance art for people with too much money.’ What are your thoughts?

KIKO Milano has unexpectedly taken over December makeup thanks to its Snow-Kissed Sparkly Peaks Lipstick. The frosted embossing, soft shimmer and not-too-metallic finish have made it a favourite on TikTok, with the lipstick being sold out almost everywhere. It’s affordable, cute and genuinely wearable, unlike some holiday releases that look better in the box than on your face.

Levi’s Cinch Baggy Jeans are having their moment and for all the right reasons. The relaxed leg paired with adjustable waist tabs has solved the age-old dilemma of waist gap vs. comfort – social media has declared them the new easy denim. They’re structured enough to look intentional, slouchy enough to feel lived-in, yet extremely flattering on just about everyone.

The annual Advent Calendar scramble has officially begun. Harrods’ three beauty calendars are already gone, along with Selfridges’, Liberty’s and Cult Beauty’s sell-out boxes, all before December. The good news? Harvey Nichols and Charlotte Tilbury still have their 2025 editions in stock… for now. If there’s a brand you’re eyeing, this is your last chance before they vanish, too.