The BAE Bulletin: Here's When and Where to Shop This Week's Best Releases
From Nike’s latest Air Force 1 iteration to MAC’s ‘Maleficent’ collection.
While we’ve entered the final week of September and diving straight into the fall season, brands are gearing up for October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month and also the month of Halloween. From adding new makeup items to your rotation for a toned down look, to copping new kicks for your sneaker rotation, it’s time to get ready and bring out all the new items for the changing season.
We’ve rounded up some of the best drops this coming week. MAC Cosmetics has teamed up with the Mickey Mouse company for a Maleficent-inspired collection of products like lipstick and false eyelashes, while Dior Makeup is releasing a Hong Kong-exclusive highlighter for all skin types. If you’re looking for a new pair of sneakers to complete your easy fall outfits, keep your eyes peeled on Vans and Nike‘s web stores – Vans is releasing a Breast Cancer Awareness collaboration with CoppaFeel! while Nike will be dropping a new iteration of the classic Air Force 1 silhouette. Additionally, a women’s-exclusive iteration of the red and white Pharrell Williams x adidas Originals’ Hu NMD will be releasing at NET-A-PORTER.
Scroll down below to take a full look at release details and dates. While you’re here, be sure to check out the best designer monogram bags to invest in this season.
Pharrell Williams x adidas Originals Hu NMD
Release Date: October 5
Release Price: £220 GBP (approximately $270 USD), available at NET-A-PORTER
Pharrell Williams, adidas Originals and Japanese label HUMAN MADE have worked together in some capacity for quite some time. Previously stocked mostly in men’s stores, NET-A-PORTER is the first female platform to stock this very limited edition women’s sneaker. The all-white sneaker consists of a white upper, red laces and the HUMAN MADE red heart logo. The white and black sole features a slick, modern finish – the perfectly minimal sporty antidote to the chunky sneaker trend.
Disney x MAC Maleficent Collection
Release Date: October 1
Release Price: TBD, available at MAC’s offline and online stores.
With the release of Disney‘s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil approaching, MAC Cosmetics has tapped the Mickey Mouse company for a Halloween collection. Featured shades include a bold red hue dubbed “Russian Red” for the lipstick and deep purple “Scene” for the eyeshadow. The collection also includes a mascara, falsies and powder blush.
CoppaFeel! x Vans Breast Cancer Awareness Collection
Release Date: October 1
Release Price: TBD, available at Vans’ web store.
For the upcoming month, Vans and CoppaFeel! – a UK-based breast cancer awareness charity – support the cause with a lineup of the Sk8-Hi, low-top Slip-On, Era and slide silhouettes. The designs feature diverse breast illustrations, aiming to “educate youth on checking their breasts and early detection.”
Dior Backstage Face & Body Glow
Release Date: October 1
Release Price: $350 HKD (approximately $45 USD), available exclusively at Dior Backstage Studio in Hong Kong.
Created by Creative and Image Director Peter Philips, Dior Makeup is introducing a new Face & Body Glow highlighter created for all skin types. Sporting a golden shimmer, the formula is free of pigmentation and provides a dewy finish to the skin. You can add this to your daily makeup routine for a glowing look during the dry fall and winter seasons.
Nike Air Force 1 Shadow
Release Date: October 3
Release Price: TBD, available at Nike’s offline and online stores.
The timeless Air Force 1 has received a new, colorful update – dubbed Shadow, the sneaker design takes inspiration from women who set examples in their local communities. Arriving in a light pink beige upper, color-blocking is found throughout the shoe in hues like blue, red and green.