The HALO Report 4.2.25: Slutty But Sublime
- Em Seely-Katz
- Apr 2
- 4 min read
Thoughts on White Lotus fashion, Samuel Guì Yang FW25, and a sale at Stutterheim.
Welcome to The HALO Report — HALOSCOPE’s new weekly digest, an of-the-moment mix of news items, opinion pieces, and sale announcements designed to keep you posted on the nitty-gritty of the fashion world and all of its tangents without having to keep a constant eye on your feed.
This week, fits from the “Muslim Met Gala,” a cheerier take on “smell-maxxing” teens, an entry point into the wonderful world of Brazilian fashion, the cream of the Shanghai Fashion Week crop, big news for Jim Carrey fans, some one-time-only sample sales (one’s in Spain!), and more.
The latest long-ish reads from the brightest minds in fashion.
Calling it the “Muslim Met Gala,” “On the Holiest of Muslim Holidays, Outfits That Mingle the Personal and Traditional” by Tiana Randall for Vogue explores some of the best Eid Al-Fitr, well, fits! From pearl-encrusted abaya robes to thobe tunics paired with high-top Jordans, NYC Muslims showed UP for Eid this year, as per usual.
“What Brands Do the Characters on The White Lotus Wear? A Closer Look” by Elise Taylor for Vogue is a comprehensive look at the labels worn by everyone from Parker Posey’s Victoria (somewhat surprisingly, Rachel Comey and Ganni) to Aimee Lou Wood’s Chelsea (a dress currently on sale at Revolve). Expect to see a lot of My Beachy Side cover-ups at the beach this summer (potentially recycled come Halloween).
Back Row’s Amy Odell writes about “How 'Sustainable' Fashion Became a Nightmare for Consumers,” citing a lack of industry regulation that puts the onus on customers to vet their clothes sources with a level of scrutiny most people cannot muster up—it’s hard to forsake a dopamine hit in favor of hours of dutiful research (or forgoing clothes shopping all together).
Once again, Aussie fragrance writer Miccaeli stuns with her latest piece for FUMES, “The Joy of Gen Z's New Perfume Culture.” Part rebuttal of the dourly negative article published a month ago in The Cut, part paean to earnest teen boy culture, Miccaeli endows us with hope for the future of the fragrance industry (and Gen Z as a whole).
I wrote “My Style Heroes: Aline Bessa” a few months ago, but the Brazilian fashion fan’s wardrobe feels all the more relevant as we veer into the warmer months and our media becomes saturated with conventional conceptions of what “hot” fashion looks like—here’s a reminder that fashion is an art, and South American designers like Renata Buzzo and Heloisa Faria are making unbelievable work that only the most creative dressers, including Bessa, are wearing, as of now. Let’s make this summer one of recognizing non-Eurocentric designers in our own wardrobes!
What to keep in mind — and look forward to — in the past and coming weeks.
Shanghai Fashion Week’s underrated shows just ended, and Vogue’s José Criales-Unzueta sings the praises of Samuel Guì Yang’s work, inspired by everyone from Patti Smith to the politically influential (now often forgotten outside of China) Soong sisters. Easy but not resigned, voluminous but not fussy, “chic” but not Western, Yang’s clothes seem poised to bring contemporary Chinese style to the world stage.
Paolina Russo’s SS25 is available to shop now at Addicted Seoul—teensy miniskirts with cyanotype-like prints are meant to be layered over bottom-heavy trousers and paired with neon, rash guard-like tops (you’ll be seeing a ton of shirts with rash guard-style serger seams come summer).
“Balletcore” is dead. Long live BDSM Ballet! Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s SS25 offerings include pale pink halter dresses with skirts that attach to the bodices with risqué lace-up details, suede one-shoulder tops, and more of the label’s signature slutty-but-sublime garb primed for a siren-coded summer.
In random collab news, Marni x Hoka drops on Friday, April 4, on the LN-CC website, with sneakers that look like mini mattresses molded around one’s feet and more as-of-yet secret merch.
For all you Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind-heads out there, the latest drop from SCRT will satisfy your need for high-quality bootleg merch, with hoodies depicting smudgy palimpsests of Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet’s faces, trousers printed with frames from the film, and more.
Less about impulse buys — and more about tracking discounts on the pieces already on your wishlist.
Use KLEKNKJZB for exclusive access to the RUS archive sale, offering up to 70% off the brand’s beloved, sculptural, and strangely affordable “investment knits.”
Check out the Emiko Studios Instagram this weekend, specifically on Saturday the 5th at 5 pm BST (that’s noon Eastern, FYI) for a one-off sample sale of never-seen-before (or again) pieces!
Stutterheim’s mid-season sale offers 30% off a selection of elevated rain gear for those in locales where summer doesn’t mean an escape from precipitation.
“SALE” gets you an extra 20% off the Tommy Hilfiger sale section, bringing prices on some preppy basics down to under $10.
If you happen to be lucky enough to be in Madrid this weekend, the Hereu sample sale is on Calle de Sandoval from the 9th to the 12th and promises to be spectacular. 🌀
Em Seely-Katz is the creator of the fashion blog Esque, the News Editor of HALOSCOPE, and a writer, stylist, and anime-watcher about town. You can usually find them writing copy for niche perfume houses or making awful collages at @that.esque on Instagram.
