Launch Digest: (More) Clothing For Fall, A Skin Tool That Might Be Magical, And A Serum For Your Scalp

Out With The Old Denim And Sweaters, In With The New

Whether you’re prepared to accept it or not, summer is reaching its bittersweet end. I’ve been reminding you weekly with each new Fall and Pre-Fall collection, even if I’m still sweating just leaving my house. Christy Dawn’s new Pre-Fall collection embraces the lingering heat while simultaneously dressing you for cooler evenings. Permutations of breezy cotton dresses and vintage-inspired knit cardigans seem like they’d be most at home in a field of flowers and, in a few months, an apple orchard.

Jamie Haller’s footwear has racked up a (well-deserved) cult following; the designer’s gradual release of her first RTW collection is just as fantastic as her shoes. The assemblage of jeans, pants, silk blouses, and more casual cotton tees is exactly what I’m craving: simple, well-made, and considered. Nothing superfluous or fussy, just great clothing that’ll have a happy home in your closet for years to come.

After you’ve browsed high-quality garments well worth their full prices, allow me to direct you to the sale section. Araks’ Swim Sale is your chance to pounce on some very excellent classics. Reformation is just kicking off its Summer Sale – we’re currently working with 50% off, and history tells me that the discount will steadily climb over the next week or two. Don’t miss the shoe section, and don’t wait too long with your favorite piece in your cart, because it will sell out. See also: the LoQ archive sale for terrific sandals and boots (I told you we’re preparing for apple picking), and Le Specs for 30% off sitewide, if you happened to forget your favorite sunglasses at the beach or wine bar. Not that that happened to me. Sincerely, your shopping consultant.

A Wand For Magically De-Puffing And Other Beauty Revelations

The future is now, if your vision of the future includes a wand that will enhance your glow within minutes. (Mine does.) Therabody’s Depuffing Wand is officially available for pre-order, engineered with Cryothermal Technology to decrease puffiness, reduce dark circles, and encourage circulation and lymphatic drainage instantly.

My favorite skincare line launched a small batch, hand-blended perfume oil yesterday. I swear by Vintner’s Daughter’s Serum, and the incredible scent of nutrient-rich whole botanicals is one I’ve often wished I could bottle into a fragrance. My prayers have been answered with Understory vol. 2, a unisex perfume oil that smells like a woodland bouquet, an homage to the rich understory of Northern California’s redwood forests. I’m talking Violet, Jasmine, Rose, and Moss. Adding to cart and planning a trip to Mendocino.

Act + Acre introduced a hyaluronic serum for your scalp. The Daily Hydro Scalp Serum is designed to hydrate the scalp and protect the skin barrier, encouraging hydration and preventing scalp concerns before they develop. I’m the first to scoff at unnecessary beauty launches, but this is not one of them. Just a week of testing on my hair – which has endured a little too much sun exposure this summer, not to mention a lifelong battle with product build-up – and I’m a convert. You might be, too.

LOOPS launched a Wrapping Mask, the brand’s first anti-aging product that visibly lifts and firms skin. Ideal for instantly reducing visible pores and tightening your complexion, whether you’re leaving it on overnight or putting the finishing touch on your morning routine.

Before You Go…

Rose Los Angeles launched a four-recipe seasonal release in partnership with chefs Fadi Kattan, Samin Nosrat, Reem Assil, and Andy Baraghani. The Mulberry, Watermon, Lemon, and Sekanjebin Delights each deliver 2mg THC, and incorporate wild-foraged or agriculturally produced Palestinian ingredients provided by Olive Odyssey. $100,000 from the sale of these Delights are going to Thamra, an organization that distributes produce and cultivates urban gardens within communities in Gaza that have lost access to fresh food. 

‍Branch Basics launched a Laundry Detergent Powder, formulated to be free of toxic contaminants like 1,4-Dioxane, phosphates, and harmful optical brighteners and sulfates found in many conventional laundry detergents (the first of which is a known carcinogen and actually banned in several states). It’s also biodegradable, waterless, and microplastic-free – human-safe and Earth-safe, too.

Hiya launched a Daily Greens + Superfoods supplement for your child, formulated to support growth, digestion, brain health, and to taste like chocolate milk – so your baby won’t be jealous while you sip on your Athletic Greens. Speaking of greens…CUUP’s new Leaf colorway capitalizes on Charli-mania, but I think we can just enjoy this verdant hue and flirty, sheer intimates without using the words Brat Summer, right?

Happy shopping. Email me directly – zoe@thequalityedit.com – with any launches you’d like to see in the spotlight, or DM us over @thequalityedit.