The fall 2026 GapBag Collection is nothing short of iconic, designed by Reed Krakoff, Gap’s executive director of accessories and a three-time CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year recipient. The brand has been influencing American fashion for decades, so I’d expect nothing less. “The GapBag Collection draws on that legacy: iconic American style, simple, never plain, built on the idea that form follows function and that luxury is the coming together of style, unity, and design,” said Krakoff in the press release.
Launching September 8, the collection features five new styles that capture Krakoff’s ideals: The Five-Pocket Tote, The Hoodie Tote, The Favorite Tote, The Crescent Bag, and The Shoulder Bag.
The limited-edition Five-Pocket Tote in patchwork denim will be available for $498 on September 8, along with the complete GapBag Collection. (Image credit: Courtesy of Gap)
First impressions? The collection’s denim incorporation should not be overlooked. Denim is what Gap does best. The Five-Pocket Tote clearly steals the show; it’s an almost Birken-like silhouette poised to overtake the current tote I use for work. Not to mention the everyday style is perfectly in line with accessory trends we’re eyeing for fall 2026 (ahem, the Alex Mill canvas tote). And despite the fact that this collection introduces five new pieces, pay close attention, and you’ll recognize familiar motifs and fabrics synonymous with the Gap brand.
It’s no secret that the collection’s launch is perfectly timed for fall closet preparations and just ahead of New York Fashion Week. Its reasonable pricing, ranging from $40 to $148 (with the exception of the limited-edition Five-Pocket Tote), is just a reminder of Gap’s dedication to creating functional pieces that deliver on luxury and affordability. Scroll on for a sneak peek of the fall 2026 GapBag Collection designed by Reed Krakoff and launching September 8.
The Fall 2026 GapBag Collection
The Five-Pocket Tote will be available in three sizes, from small to large, in a range of textiles, including light to dark denim washes, canvas, and faux suede. (Image credit: Courtesy of Gap)
Taking design inspiration from GapDenim, the Five-Pocket Tote features hardware, belt loops, and details that make it easy to accessorize with bag charms and handkerchiefs. (Image credit: Courtesy of Gap)
The Hoodie Tote reimagines the classic Gap hoodie, integrating the brand’s iconic arch logo and hallmark fleece with neoprene lining, (Image credit: Courtesy of Gap)
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Ahead of the GapBag collection drop on September 8, here is a highly curated list of editor-approved new arrivals from the fall 2026 GapStudio collection to shop in the meantime. Below, you’ll find elevated everyday basics (ahem, the Double-Pocket Denim Jacket) and fall hero items like the Printed Denim Terry Dress. Be sure to tune back in to shop the fall 2026 GapBag collection once it launches. Fair warning: I expect stock to go fast, so you might want to set a reminder.
Fall is so close, and with the new season comes an array of outfit formulas to keep in mind to avoid overthinking and wasting time. I’ve fallen victim to waiting way too long to think about what pieces and outfits I want to wear for fall, especially. Summer is always easy to dress for because of the lack of layering. A T-shirt,jeans, and flip-flops are the uniform. However, we have to get a bit more creative for cooler weather, which is why I’ve saved layered outfits that are cool, easy to assemble, and foolproof. Gone are the days of overthinking a fall outfit.
Fashion people have been teasing the best layered outfits lately that are elegant, chic, and undeniably cool. These layered looks are all unique and a bit playful, which is a perfect way to set yourself apart from the crowd this fall. If you’re aiming for that goal and just need some solid go-to outfits, keep scrolling.
Matchy-Matchy
I love when I see a subtle matchy-matchy moment. One fashion rule that is actually helpful and fun is matching your shoes to your bag. It just ties a look together so effortlessly.
Neutral outfits don’t always have to be boring, and what I love about basics is that you can always mix and match them. For example, this look includes just a sweater, a T-shirt, and gray pants, and all of these basics blend perfectly together.
Plaid trench coats had a moment last fall, and I’m not surprised they’re coming back this year. Keep your look simple with a pair of loose-fit jeans and a tee, and for some pizzazz, add a pair of tassel loafers.
Bright green isn’t really a fall-related color, but fashion rules were made to be broken. Wear a pair of green sneakers for a pop of color in your dark-hued outfit. Layer a leather jacket over your look and style it with dark-wash denim for the ultimate cool-girl look.
I love a trench coat, and it looks especially chic with a lace-trim skirt, IMHO. Under your coat, you can wear a simple T-shirt or tank top, then complete your look with peep-toe heels. If you really want to take it up a notch, accessorize with long sheer socks.
Button-downs look much more interesting in plaid. Try wearing one with a simple pair of brown pants and jelly mesh flats if it’s not too chilly out. Accessorize with a bowling bag or small shoulder bag; whatever you’re feeling is totally suitable.
I know we all love classic fall colors—brown, burgundy, and black. They are luxe hues fitting for the season, but we have to try something new sometimes. Fashion people are fatigued of the same old, same old each season, so I’ve compiled a few looks that implement subtle and chic pops of color instead. Even the neutral outfits are much cooler than what we’re used to seeing this time of year.
On my daily Instagram scroll, I discovered outfits from fashion-inclined folks that inspired me to come out of my comfort zone. So I thought I’d better share with you, reader. These looks are perfect for those of you who love that classic fall color palette but are looking for new ways to wear other colors too. No need to overthink these wardrobe additions. If you’re feeling open-minded, keep scrolling to shop fall-friendly outfits that aren’t just black, brown, and burgundy.
Not-So-Boring Beige
Okay, beige does not have to be boring. This look is proof. You can make a monochrome outfit way more interesting with a funnel-neck jacket and a skirt in a simple shade. Style them with a pair of sleek flats and a shoulder bag if you’re feeling extra stylish.
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Ringer Tee + Jeans
Ringer tees are such a fun and simple way to incorporate color into your fall wardrobe. It’s subtle and looks stunning with a pair of baggy jeans. Accessorize with a big leather bag for ultimate cool-girl vibes.
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The Cropped Favorite Ringer Tee
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Can’t Give Up Capris
Baseball tees are the perfect summer-to-fall trend to keep color and weather-appropriate pieces in your closet. I know how some feel about capris, but try a denim pair with animal-print heels. It’s actually a really chic look.
Dark-wash denim and green are an elite color combination. You don’t see this too often, but it’s the perfect non-black, -burgundy, or -brown outfit to wear for fall.
Fashion people love wearing trench coats with shorts, and usually, those shorts aren’t in a fun pink. This is why I’ll be sporting this look regularly this season. Dress it up with a pair of loafers and a handbag.
What better way to stand out this fall than with a pop of vibrant blue? This isn’t the usual color we’d see trending for fall, but that’s what makes it perfect for the season. Implement it into your closet with a button-down to see how you feel about it.
As a Who What Wear editor, I spend a lot of time online shopping. Sometimes I even like to set parameters for myself to see what I can find, and today’s self-invented challenge was to shop with a budget of $100 and under.
My mind first went to wardrobe staples that will get the most wear, including fall basics for the season ahead. I’ve been loving my $38 Baby Rib 3/4 Sleeve Boatneck Top in navy from Los Angeles Apparel and want to get a black one as well—it’s the perfect weight for crisp, cool weather. This made me think about Almina Concept‘s $68 High V-Neck Tank, which I’ve also had in my cart. Starting in September and lasting until it gets too cold, I pretty much live in tights from Swedish Stockings, so I’ll be ordering a few new pairs from them as well.
For beauty: the cult-favorite nail polish brand Celisse recently launched its first-ever red, and I can’t wait to try it; I keep hearing everyone, from my facialist to our beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock, sing the praises of Prequel’s affordable glycerin cleanser; and I’ve been loving m.ph by Mary Phillips’s The Overliner Lip Liner Pencil, so I’d like to try the Lip Ciggy Sheer Lipstick Balm from the line as well. I’ve also been obsessing over the Dries Van Noten lipstick packaging. Since I love a good bath, I want HigherDose‘s $39 Serotonin Soak Magnesium Bath Salts, and the $95 Yves Durif Vented Brush and $58 Dior Foundation Stick have both been on my wish list as well.
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Baby Rib 3/4 Sleeve Boatneck Top
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Garçon Classic Button-Up Shirt in Baird Mcnutt Irish Linen
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Luna Pant in Cotton Poplin
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Prequel Skin Gleanser Face Wash, Moisturizing Glycerin Cleanser, Dry Skin
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The Balvenie is making whisky history with its newly-unveiled 1931 Collection, anchored by an 88-year-old single malt Scotch that’s said to mark the oldest whisky ever released by a distillery. Distilled on March 5, 1931, and laid down in a European oak sherry butt from Jerez, Spain, the ultra-rare liquid yielded just seventeen bottles after being selected for bottling in 2019.
Alongside the crown jewel expression, The Balvenie’s historic new collection includes two additional limited-edition whiskies designed to showcase the brand’s traditional floor malting process: a 12-Year-Old made from 100 percent home-malted barley and a 15-Year-Old crafted from 100 percent home-grown and home-malted barley. Both releases were initially matured in American oak before finishing in ex-sherry European oak butts.
To house the flagship 88-Year-Old decanter, the distillery collaborated with New York-based artist Daniel Arsham to construct a sculptural vessel featuring eight layers of hand-patinated bronze, eighty-eight layers of oak, and repurposed copper from a decommissioned distillery still. Arsham has lately been in high demand for limited-edition luxury brand collaborations, having previously worked with both Hublot watches and the World Poker Tour for a collectible poker chip set.
The Balvenie 88 is reportedly the oldest single malt, the oldest Scotch, and the oldest whisky ever released for sale, according to Food & Wine. It overtakes a Glenlivet-distilled 85-year-old single malt, originally barreled in 1940 and bottled in 2025 by high-end independent brand Gordon & MacPhail. Before that, the record holder was an 84-year-old single malt from The Macallan, sold as part of the distillery’s Time:Space collection in 2024.
The Balvenie Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie and Artist Daniel Arsham (The Balvenie)
“Today marks a seminal moment in The Balvenie’s history as we unveil our oldest whisky ever,” said Kelsey McKechnie, Malt Master at The Balvenie, in a statement shared by the Scotch maker.
“One morning in 2019 I sampled a whisky that had reached perfection. Exceptional in both substance and significance, I quietly instructed for it to be bottled and locked away for safekeeping. Distilled by The Balvenie’s craftspeople in 1931 and filled into a refill sherry butt sourced from Jerez, it then lay silently in our warehouse for a staggering eighty-eight years. It is both inspiring and humbling to be the Malt Master to bring this precious liquid to the world.”
Arsham added: “At The Balvenie, I encountered a spirit that has been carefully shaped by generations of people who have protected and refined their craft, while remaining deeply connected to their origins. Much of my work explores time, material transformation and the histories that objects carry. This collaboration has brought these themes together naturally; I wanted to create something that feels both ancient and contemporary, to make the passage of time tangible.”
The Balvenie’s new collection will officially debut during Frieze Week in Seoul from September 2-5 through an immersive performance directed by Arsham. While the 88-Year-Old is available exclusively to private clients and collectors, the 1931 Collection 15-Year-Old carries an MSRP of $199.99 with availability starting in September exclusively through global travel retail outlets. The 12-Year-Old carries an MSRP of $99.99 in select global markets.
If I could pick a compliment to receive for the rest of my life, it would probably be something along the lines of, “Wow, your hair looks so shiny.” It’s not just a vain ego boost that gives me a boost of confidence when I flip my hair over my shoulder, but an indication that I’m treating my mane properly: giving it a healthy dose of hydration, using the right rotation of strand-strengthening products, and effectively protecting my hair before styling it with heat. This, however, is not a compliment I hear every day—unless I’ve come straight from a blowout or used an in-shower hair gloss treatment the night before. But when our strands are looking a little extra dull, my fellow beauty editors rely on this low-effort product that transforms our lackluster locks into “liquid hair” in a pinch. That, my friend, is a shine spray.
If you’re wondering what exactly a shine spray is and does, you’ve come to the right place. These glossy elixirs mist your strands in a fine layer of glassy product—fighting humidity-induced frizz, enhancing your hair color, and of course, boosting shine. Oftentimes these formulas are also packed with additional functional benefits, such as heat protection and hydrating ingredients. Adding a shine spray to your cart might seem “high-maintenance”—after all, what’s the difference between that and a shiny hair spray? (More on that later.) But it’s a worthy investment for a low-maintenance life.
These magical mists come in a range of formulas and price tags, so we tested options from the drugstore aisle and luxury beauty departments alike to find the ones worth your hard-earned cash. Here, the best shine sprays of 2026.
This isn’t your typical lightweight finishing spray—which most shine sprays are—because Color Wow’s Dream Coat Supernatural Spray packs far more of a punch. Instead of laying on top of the hair and giving your strands an extra kiss of shine, this formula is meant to be sprayed while your hair is damp from the shower and used as a blow-drying treatment. Not only does it impart unbeatable shine, but the action-packed formula makes hair resistant to humidity, sweat, and frizz for up to four shampoo sessions. It’s beloved by celebs like Jennifer Lopez for a reason.
Customer review: “WOW. This actually makes my hair look like I just left a salon! It leaves my hair unbelievably smooth, shiny, and frizz-free without weighing it down. My blowout looks so sleek and polished, and the results are seriously impressive.”
Hair type: Straight, wavy, curly | Key ingredients: Not listed | Good for: Light-to-medium hold, glossy shine, fragrance
Shine sprays are one of those products that you don’t necessarily need to splurge on to get salon-level results, which is exactly why I grab a bottle of TreSemmé’s Lacquer Shine Spray in a pinch. At just $15, this lightweight formula keeps frizz and flyaways at bay while boosting your hair’s glossy shine. Oh, and it leaves a heavenly vanilla-sandalwood scent behind, so it basically doubles as a hair perfume.
Customer review: “I love how this spray gives my hair a beautiful shine without looking greasy or feeling heavy. The scent is amazing, and it leaves my hairstyle looking smooth, polished, and fresh all day. It adds the perfect finishing touch without making my hair feel sticky.”
If it feels like a smidgeon of product is enough to weigh your hair down, we recommend the Amika Top Gloss Hair Shine Spray. Despite its lack of density, this subtle mist offers natural-looking definition, glossy shine, and ultra-smooth strands. This sleek spray is beloved by shoppers and editors alike for its weightless feel, color-enhancing formula, and hydrating ingredients—misting your mane in a lightweight sea buckthorn-infused formula that nurtures and smooths the hair while also glazing it in glamorous shine.
Customer review: “IDK what fairy created this perfect product but I’m sold. If used properly, it gives your hair the right amount of shine and adds so much softness. Super helpful for damaged/dry ends! Wish this came in a jumbo size; I’d buy it so fast.”
A hybrid between your favorite shine spray, heat protectant, and the hair oil you can’t live without, this glossy mist from Chris McMillan is such an editor favorite that it clinched a 2026 Who What Wear Beauty 100 Award. The fine mist layers onto your hair in an oil-infused cloud, offering heaps of hydration, protection, and elasticity-boosting nourishment in every spritz while imparting an inimitable glow. It’s lightweight enough to use as often as you need it without heavy buildup, though one application in the morning is enough to make our strands look silky ’til sundown.
Customer review: “I’ve tried a lot of hair oils, and the Chris McMillan Hair Oil is easily one of the best. It makes my hair feel incredibly soft and smooth without feeling greasy or heavy. The shine it gives is amazing, and it helps tame frizz while still looking natural. A little goes a long way, and the scent is subtle but really luxurious. My hair genuinely looks healthier every time I use it. Definitely worth it and will 100% be repurchasing.”
WWW beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock’s go-to shine spray is IGK’s Disco Disco—an all-over mist that gives dry, lackluster strands a “liquid” look. The lightweight formula is infused with botanical oils that help smooth frizz, revive color, and shield your strands from UV rays, all while imparting an impossibly smooth glaze. It even offers a bit of hold, meaning that this finishing step will further anchor your style in place.
Customer review: “The scent is very easy on the nose because typically hair sprays are actually the worst and always make me cough. The packaging is beautiful. I think it’s pretty effective. It makes my hair look really shiny. I do love the ingredients, and the value for it is awesome.”
While most shine sprays are great for giving your hair a glassy finish, this one from Oribe does that and more. This multitasking spray glosses your strands and encourages wavy and curly textures to spring forth, just with smoother, silkier structure. A “beach wave complex” of provitamin B5, hydrolyzed wheat protein, and more densifies the hair shaft for more defined texture, while a rich blend of oils offers shine and moisture.
Customer review: “I have thin hair that is often hidden in a ponytail or hat when the weather permits. This stuff made me feel like a model [who] just emerged from the sea with just the right amount of volume and shine galore! The scent is perfect, not too strong, and quite different from anything in my collection.”
While several of our favorite shine sprays come armed with heat protection, this is a top pick for its extra shine and shielding powers. Not only does it protect your strands up to 380°F when heat-styling, but it harnesses the power of UV light for good by way of mullein—an herb that “captures invisible UV light and converts it into full-spectrum light,” per the brand. So not only does the protective formula wash your strands in lustrous shine, but it essentially turns your hair into a channel for light—using nature to power your “liquid hair” glow.
Customer review: “This shine spray is 10/10. I don’t like using oils on my hair because it just feels & looks greasy afterwards, but THIS, this gives my hair a gorgeous shine without the weight and keeps my hair looking fresh. I rarely review products, but I’m about to buy my second bottle and needed to share!”
Glossy finish: Let’s face it, the most important characteristic in a shine spray is, well, a shiny finish. These sprays should be able to give your strands a glossy sheen sans hair glazes or in-salon treatments—however, they’re a quick fix and won’t offer the same results as those more intensive treatments. Look for hydrating ingredients or specialized formulas (ahem, Color Wow’s mullein-powered Extra Mist-ical Shine Spray) for impressive shine without a heavy feel.
Smoothing properties: Your spray of choice should do more than just coat your hair in a lacquered sheen, though. Good shine sprays work well for frizzy hair, slicking down flyaways with light hold and defining your natural texture. Take the weightless Amika Top Gloss Hair Shine Spray, which works supremely for fine frizz, or the Oribe Aprés Beach Wave and Shine Spray, which enhances natural bends with glossy shine. These sprays should finish your look not just with a radiant finish, but a smooth one, too.
Extra benefits: Top-notch shine sprays should make our styling routines easier, offering additional perks like heat and UV protection while nourishing our strands. Chris McMillan’s Lightweight Glassy Smooth Mist is a prime example, offering styling protection up to 450°F, smoothing frizz, and nourishing dry strands with a moisturizing blend of botanical oils.
Are shine sprays and hair sprays the same thing?
While both shine sprays and hair sprays possess some of the same qualities—they tame frizz, add shine, etcetera—they serve different purposes in the styling process. Hair sprays are designed to offer light to extra-strong hold, varying from touchable grip that keeps your hairstyle loosely defined to slicked-back styles that adhere every strand together in a slick style. (Think: tousled beachy waves and slicked-back buns.) While hair sprays have a bit more gusto, shine sprays are meant to be that sleek, finishing touch.
How We Chose the Best Shine Sprays
We chose the best shine sprays of 2026 by testing a handful of shine sprays—both famous and niche, pricey and budget-friendly—to find which were worthy of your hard-earned cash. These sprays, both new and long-favored, have impressed our team of beauty editors throughout the years, and continue to earn spots in our hair product collection. We will continue to update this list of favorites as we trial and discover new formulas, keeping our recommendations current and reliable.
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At Who What Wear, we know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Over the years, our editors have tested thousands of products—including skincare, makeup, haircare, and nails—while also working closely with trusted experts, like renowned dermatologists, celebrity makeup artists, and other leading industry insiders. Together, this ensures every guide is well-researched, inclusive, and relevant to you.
We focus on formulas that deliver, whether they’re affordable favorites or luxury investments. Our product selection is based on tangible results, ingredient know-how, and what we’d truly recommend to our closest friends and family members.
Economic uncertainty be damned—the market for custom-built superyachts and megayachts has never been more explosive, with the industry projected to reach more than $19 billion in the next 10 years. According to Fortune Business Insights, demand is being driven by rising numbers of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, many of whom want customized, more technologically advanced yachts than have ever sailed the seven seas. The world’s top shipyards have risen to the challenge, delivering increasingly ambitious projects for the world’s wealthiest owners.
From Jeff Bezos’ $500 million sailing yacht Koru, built by Oceanco, to a new generation of custom vessels pushing the once unthinkable 400-foot mark, today’s superyachts and megayachts are larger, smarter, more eco-friendly, and more bespoke than ever before. And behind every headline-grabbing launch stand the designers, engineers, and craftsmen responsible for transforming a billionaire’s vision into oceangoing reality. While headlines often focus on eye-watering price tags and celebrity owners, “the true story of modern yachting lies in the extraordinary designers, engineers, and shipyards responsible for bringing these floating masterpieces to life,” as Assouline notes.
(Courtesy of Assouline)
The French luxury publisher has two gorgeous new books on a pair of the industry’s most celebrated names: famed shipyard Feadship and equally renowned yacht designer Terence Disdale. Feadship has dominated industry headlines in recent months following the delivery of the $645 million, hydrogen-powered Breakthrough, the 390-foot behemoth commissioned for Bill Gates. Incorporating groundbreaking sustainability technology, it is Feadship’s largest-ever yacht, featuring a cinema, gym, hospital, multiple hot tubs, an infinity pool, underwater viewing lounge, elevator, library, and a multi-level owner’s residence described as a “townhouse at sea.”
For many yachting enthusiasts, Feadship occupies a category all its own. The Dutch builder, also behind incredible launches for the likes of Larry Ellison and Steve Jobs, traces its shipbuilding roots to 1849 and has been creating entirely bespoke watercraft under the Feadship name since 1949, building vessels for an elite clientele including the world’s foremost entrepreneurs, captains of industry, and royalty, who, of course, value discretion as highly as innovation.
(Courtesy of Assouline)
That philosophy forms the foundation of Feadship, an impressive volume drawing extensively from the company’s private archives, to which Assouline gained unprecedented access. The book offers a rare inside look at a shipyard that has traditionally preferred its yachts to speak for themselves. Even its logo and visual identity are purposely understated. Yet anyone interested in seeing a Feadship needs only to head to Capri, Sardinia, St. Barts, or Monaco to see shining examples of its prowess on the water.
Feadship is a unique partnership between two legacy Dutch shipyards and the country’s most renowned naval architect: Royal Van Lent Shipyard (est. 1849), Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw (est. 1906), and De Voogt Naval Architects (est. 1913). Each is a shipbuilding dynasty in its own right, and both partner shipyards have been granted royal warrants. Collectively, the partners have more than 400 years of shipbuilding pedigree between them. Rather than focusing solely on individual vessels, the book—a handcrafted leather-bound volume with a matching leather clamshell case and a metal Feadship logo plate—explores the “culture, craftsmanship and collaborative process” that define the Feadship approach. Through previously unseen imagery and archival material, readers gain insight into the countless hours of design, engineering, and problem-solving required to create a fully bespoke yacht, where every detail is developed around a single owner’s vision.
(Courtesy of Assouline)
“This publication is not about celebrating individual yachts, but about documenting a way of working that has been shaped over generations,” notes Jan-Bart Verkuyl, Feadship Director and CEO of Royal Van Lent Shipyard. “By opening our archives, we wanted to provide an honest and carefully curated view of what it takes to create a Feadship, from the first pencil line to delivery.”
If Feadship represents the pinnacle of yacht construction, Terence Disdale represents one of the most important creative forces behind modern yacht design. Since establishing his own studio in 1973 after working for the legendary Jon Bannenberg, Disdale has spent more than five decades creating some of the most coveted and talked-about superyachts ever launched, including vessels built for the likes of Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen and Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Designing just one of the world’s most famous yachts would be a career-defining achievement for most designers. For Disdale, it is merely one entry on a truly remarkable résumé. His portfolio includes such iconic superyachts as the 533-foot Eclipse, commissioned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, and the 377-foot Pelorus. “Together, these yachts helped define the design language of the modern megayacht era,” Assouline notes. Terence Disdale: My Art of Yacht Design offers a rare glimpse into his creative process, featuring hundreds of photographs, including many never-before published. The book explores everything from imposing exterior architecture to serene and sophisticated interiors, “revealing the artistry, engineering, and vision behind some of the largest private yachts ever built.”
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In an era dominated by computer-generated concepts and renderings, Disdale continues to sketch every yacht and detail by hand. His reputation, aesthetic sense, and work ethic have earned him admiration throughout the industry. As Boat International Editor-in-Chief Stewart Campbell writes in the book’s introduction, “No one needs to be reminded that Terry occupies rare air in our industry; he’s one of the originals, with a back catalog that most designers could only dream about.” Campbell adds that despite a client list and portfolio that would justify a towering ego, Disdale remains approachable, humble, and widely respected throughout the yachting world.
As Peter Lürssen, Managing Partner at the famed shipyard that bears his name, puts it, “If you want to break convention, you want Terence Disdale, because he is one of the coolest designers—casual and smart but with meticulous attention to detail, attributes that feed directly into his designs.” Both Feadship and Disdale are paragons of an industry where ambition is measured not only in feet and tonnage, but in imagination and feats of engineering. And they will continue to shape the future of luxury yachting for many years to come.
This article originally appeared in Maxim’s Summer 2026 issue.
Goodbye, summer…Okay, so it’s not exactly fall yet. But with only a few weeks left on the calendar until its official start, it’s natural to feel excited about a new season, especially if you’ve been itching to update your wardrobe. While there are plenty of ways to transition your closet—including adopting new trends, styling formulas, or timeless staples—one of the simplest ways to micro-dose fall is to embrace a new color palette. No, friends, we’re not talking about going back to only wearing black! Fall can be just as vibrant as summer, or at least, that’s what you can take away from recent runway shows, which featured unexpected shades like royal purple and pool blue. Considering that we’ve seen so many bright tones crop up in collections, it’s only a matter of time before these color trends take over your closet, too.
But if you’re shaking your head in disbelief over the idea of wearing anything but your beloved shades of black, beige, or brown this fall, you’ll want to keep reading. We know it’s challenging for some to ditch their neutrals (no shade intended), so we’ve compiled our version of receipts, aka recent street style photos of stylish it-girls and some must-shop new arrivals that prove embracing color can be easier than you think. From Dua Lipa to Zendaya, countless celebrities have shown that vibrant hues can not only be as versatile as any other neutral, but can be, dare we say, a far chicer choice for fall. If these celebrity looks can’t make you excited to embrace color this fall, then nothing will.
Celebrity-Approved Color Trends for Fall
1. Purple Reign
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WHO: Dua Lipa
WHAT: Cannes Film Festival
WEAR: Ferragamo F/W 26
One color trend that’s sure to reign supreme this fall? Royal purple. While this darker shade of purple was once the color of choice among royal insiders centuries ago, it’s recently recaptured the fashion crowd’s attention thanks to its presence in the F/W 26 collections of Prada, Celine, and Miu Miu. Since then, we’ve seen countless styling examples and even more shopping picks, but our favorite example of this color trend in the wild was at the Cannes Film Festival. Dua Lipa dialed up the innate decadence of this shade by styling it with a contrasting pop of pink, proving that this color trend’s supremacy will continue well into the fall.
LE SUNDIAL
Venice Opera Tasseled Sterling Silver Amerthyst Earrings
WHAT: Chanel and Charles Finch Annual Pre-Oscar Dinner
WEAR: Chanel Pre-Fall 2026
If you’re looking for a color trend that feels, well, a little fresher, then look no further than mint green. Over the last few months, we’ve seen the fashion crowd gravitate toward variations of green and blue, from aquamarine to turquoise to pool blue, so it was only a matter of time before mint came back onto the menu. But this color’s triumphant return can be attributed to two things: Matthieu Blazy’s Métiers d’art 2026 collection for Chanel and chic red carpet looks from celebrities like Sarah Pidgeon. Whether worn as a slinky slip dress or two-tone pumps, this color has never felt more refreshing, making it the perfect shade to adopt this fall.
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Small Shopping Bag
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Cable-Knit Cardigan in Merino Wool Blend
AGOLDE
Arc Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
STEVE MADDEN
Tadan Heels
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Parker Blazer
3. Tomato Red
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WHO: Kaia Gerber
WEAR: Alaïa Dress; The Row Sandals
Beyond shades of mint, there’s another color trend that seems to be making fashion people expand their taste buds, or at least, that’s what we can infer from the overwhelming presence of tomato red. Over the past few seasons, we’ve seen variations of wine-and saffron-inspired colors dominate, so it only makes sense that this juicy shade would also surface in the S/S 26 and F/W 26 collections. But what’s kept this color in the pantry—we mean, in conversation—is how it’s been spotted on countless celebrities, including Emmy Rossum, Tracee Ellis Ross, and even Kaia Gerber. Whether worn as a bodycon knit dress or a crescent bag, celebrities have shown you can embrace this shade in a way that suits your taste.
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Perfect Cashmere Crewneck
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Jackie Slim Medium Shoulder Bag
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Zw Collection Wide-Leg Trousers
LE MONDE BERYL
Luna Leather Ballet Flats
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100% Wool High-Neck Coat
4. Fall Foliage
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WHO: Zendaya
WHAT: Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027 Show
WEAR: Louis Vuitton Resort Look; Tiffany & Co. Jewelry
We know what you’re thinking… mint green and tomato red don’t exactly feel, well, fall-coded. For those who want to adopt a more traditional color trend, consider referencing one of fall’s most visually ubiquitous elements: foliage. What better way to transition your wardrobe than by embracing a variation of dark ochre or burnt butterscotch that’s reminiscent of the changing leaves outside? By embracing dark yellow, you’ll not only make your closet feel more fall-forward, but you can also recreate iconic runway looks from Alaïa, Sergio Hudson, and Dior. If you’re worried this color will come off as “cliché,” consider taking styling notes from Zendaya’s street style look by pairing the shade with other neutrals.
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Rodeo Suede Top Handle Bagm
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Softspoke Dear Wrap Sweater
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Heirloom Lace-Trim Satin Shorts
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Inez Flat Mule
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Draped Maxi Dress
5. Dusty Pink
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WHO: Olivia Rodrigo
WHAT: Chloé F/W 26 show
WEAR: Chloé Head-to-Toe
Hopefully by now, you’ve realized fall’s biggest color trends won’t necessarily be considered “traditional”, but that’s the whole point. The coolest people are looking for shades that add an element of surprise-and-delight to their closet, and for so many celebrities (Olivia Rodrigo included), dusty pink seems to be achieving that aim. Although we’ve seen variations of light pink pop up in the past, rosier shades dominated the F/W 26 collections of Chloé and Chanel. The presence of this softer, semi-romantic, dusty pink proves that if you love a color enough, even those you might consider “summer” adjacent, you can transition it into any season.
The finer things in life are sometimes the product of complementary companionship, like pairing a sumptuous whiskey with a luxe cigar. At the intersection of these earthly delights rests the latest stogie-approved Shortbarrel Cigar Batch whiskey, Maxim can exclusively reveal.
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Set to hit the market nationwide this Friday, the carefully crafted 53.5 percent ABV whiskey gains serious character from a studious finishing process in five distinct barrels: Tawny port, cognac, armagnac, rum and sherry. The whiskey (which retails for an SRP of $89.99) marks the fourth release in the Cigar Batch series, using liquid distilled in Kentucky and Indiana then finished under the watchful eye of the Atlanta-based distillery.
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Separately finished final components went into more than 50 casks in the Atlanta area for at least a year, with the final blend featuring a distinctive series of mashbills selected for rich character, Shortbarrel Master Blender and Co-Founder Clinton Dugan told Maxim. Founded in 2015, the Shortbarrel crew hand-selected more than 350 barrels between 2016 and 2020 before launching its own brand, the product of what the company calls a “Sunday Funday” bourbon sipping session among Dugan, Adam Dorfman and Patrick Lemmond .
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The finishing barrels themselves arrived with the company’s 2023 acquisition of Old Fourth Distillery, giving the now-11-year-old Shortbarrel the runway to experiment, Dugan said recently over Zoom. And while cigar-blend whiskies aren’t all that uncommon, Shortbarrel relied on its geography to separate its latest Cigar Batch release. “A lot of others have done it, but they haven’t really been able to do it the way we can, because aging spirits in Atlanta has a unique property to it,” he said, noting that whiskey evaporates at a rate of about 15 to 20 percent faster in the Georgia heat than in Kentucky. “It’s really crucial to us to have that Atlanta-inspired whiskey because of the aging environment here.”
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Blending requires a keen eye, palate and nose, with whiskies ranging in age from seven to 18 years going into the newest Cigar Batch release. Experimenting with mashbills also requires patience and is an art-plus-science process in itself, Dugan said. For example, high proof of the 18-year-old whiskey used in the blend packs a serious punch, one that customers love, the blender noted. “I use American whiskey in our blends more for sweetness and proof, not necessarily chasing age statements,” he said. For the cigar enthusiast, the liquid pairs especially well with stogies like Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto, Padrón 1964 Anniversary Maduro Exclusivo or Liga Privada No. 9 Toro, the company notes.
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Shortbarrel has come a long way from its early days, when it started with a mere six barrels, Dugan said: This year’s cigar blend whiskey was the largest batch the company has ever done, he added. Featuring a base led by sherry-finished whiskey blended with straight Kentucky bourbon, the result is a liquid with a long finish, with deep notes of milk chocolate, candied citrus and Luxardo cherries complemented beautifully by toasted oak and maple syrup on the finish. If ever there were a whiskey to stand up to a cigar, this bold option is a worthy candidate.
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Billed by the distillery as an exercise in precision and patience, arriving at the final blend was a massive undertaking, Dugan said. “I’ve only been blending whiskey for roughly three years, so it’s been pretty crazy to self-teach myself this,” he said with a chuckle. “The early feedback from our biggest fans has been that this one’s simply crushable.”
Dugan was also quick to note the recognizable influence of rum casks, which deliver breezy touches of vanilla while opening up the whiskey itself and lending easily to a cigar pairing. “It’s really cool that it takes your palate in some different waves,” Dugan said, as notes of leather and mahogany play off grape influence from cognac casks.
“We are meticulously looking through barrels when we when we create our blends,” he added, rather than using finishing to hide a less-than-exceptional whiskey. On that note, the blender and his team have some closely guarded barrel experiments in the works, and it looks as if the Cigar Batch series will carry on accordingly. “We’re really looking at what’s next in terms of finishing,” he said. To try the latest innovation from Shortbarrel, look for Cigar Batch Release IV online on Friday, September 4.
Vacheron Constantin is channeling the world of wildlife for its latest collection of eye-catching luxury watches.
The Swiss watchmaker just dropped its Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom, a series of six captivating concept timepieces. Each animal-inspired collectible utilizes unexpected artistic practices—ranging from featherwork and glass sculpting to micro-origami—onto the micro-scale of the dazzling dials.
United by a exotic wildlife theme that includes tigers, snakes, and crocodiles, the six watches challenge the physical limits of miniaturization. Artisans were tasked with executing their work within a 42-millimeter case, maintaining a clearance height of just three to four millimeters between the dial surface and the protective sapphire crystal. To overcome these challenging constraints, the participating artists collaborated closely with Vacheron Constantin’s master craftspeople to develop bespoke tools, micro-scalpels, and specialized materials, according to the brand.
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The critter-centric collection features six distinct artistic interpretations of the natural world. In the Feathersnake edition, featherwork artist Julien Vermeulen utilized micro-plumasserie to construct a three-dimensional serpent from over 200 fragments of rare Lophophore and goose feathers, mounted on a custom metal applique just three millimeters high.
For the Glassoctopus, glass sculptor Simone Crestani created a transparent 2.5D octopus using melted glass rods shaped dot-by-dot with custom tungsten tools, floating over a hand-guilloché dark blue base. The Oraygami model sees artist Anja Midori engineer a novel folding sequence to shape miniature manta rays ranging from 5 to 10 millimeters out of self-dyed Japanese paper, mounted on fine brass stems.
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Meanwhile, the Tigerbroidery watch features a design by goldwork artist Laura Baverstock, who embroidered a crouching tiger onto green silk over a perforated titanium dial plate using custom-twisted 9-karat gold wire and ceramic-coated black threads.
The Papercroc concept is executed in monochromatic white cotton paper, using brass matrices heated to 60–70 degrees Celsius (140–158 degrees Fahrenheit) to emboss scale and foliage relief into a multi-layered, three-millimeter composition. Completing the suite, the remaining concept pieces explore additional rare medium integrations within the restricted dial architecture.
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To maximize the visual canvas for these wildly detailed miniature artworks, Vacheron Constantin selected its in-house Calibre 2460 G4. The self-winding movement is distinguished by a peripheral time and date display, using four apertures placed at the extremities of the dial rather than traditional central hands.
The movement is visible through the sapphire caseback, featuring a 22-karat gold oscillating weight specifically hand-engraved with artisan tool motifs for this series. Pricing and availability for these six unique animal concept pieces remain undisclosed by Vacheron Constantin.
