The HALO Report 6.25.25: Seersucker Enters the Chat
- Em Seely-Katz
- Jun 25
- 3 min read
Thoughts on American Love Story, the culotte renaissance, and a sale at A.W.A.K.E. Mode.
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, we will not let Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy rest (apparently), big movements on the bedding front, Morticia Addams beachwear, and the ultimate summer bloomers are on sale, and more.
The latest long-ish reads from the brightest minds in fashion.
“Elements of Style: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy” by Vogue’s Hannah Jackson is a great read for anyone befuddled as to why the sneak peeks of Ryan Murphy’s new CBK-focused series are drawing such ire for their flimsy sartorial showings, and a solid primer on the impacts the woman herself continues to have on the quiet luxury side of the fashion world, for better or worse.
Brain Matter’s Gabriella Karefa-Johnson weighs in with “The Bessette-Kennedy Betrayal,” offering even more specific insight as to why the show’s wardrobe has disappointed viewers months before its official release.
On the other hand, Brynn Wallner from The Dimepiece Dispatch has much to say about how “Timex and I revived a watch from the '90s,” JFK Jr.’s to be exact — an interesting look at the kind of granular detail that goes into making a tribute outfit brimming with je ne sais quoi as opposed to a paltry cosplay.
Unsurprisingly, following the capri resurgence, Vogue proclaims “Culottes Are Back! 5 Modern Ways to Wear the Nostalgic Trend” in an article by Cortne Bonilla. Somehow, seersucker enters the chat.
The Vogue mastermind Laia Garcia-Furtado answers an age-old quandary with “Addressed: How to Dress When It’s Hot Outside and Freezing in Your Office.” Hint: Look to the ‘80s for inspiration.
What to keep in mind — and look forward to — in the past and coming weeks.
Tigra Tigra breaks into home ware with a new collection of delightfully dotty quilts and shams, all characteristically quirky as per the brand’s clothing ethos and all hewn in its signature silk mashroo.
Also on the home front, Tekla shakes up its skater-surfer-sleeper formula with more feminine broderie anglaise bedding featuring delicate eyelet and ruffle detailing.
Extreme Cashmere has come to Maimoun, serving up prime summer knits in the form of tiny tops with huge statement hems and sumptuous skirts that gather at the hips.
Baserange gives us a peek into the coming seasons with its new autumn collection, featuring plaid poplin, silky cheetah print, cornflower blue satin, and more in forms ranging from underwear to formalwear.
A teensy collab between Palorosa x Pura Utz results in what could be named the carabiners of the season, delicately woven and beaded by hand.
Less about impulse buys — and more about tracking discounts on the pieces already on your wishlist.
Find high heels that look like flotation devices, strapless tops hewn from torn-up football jerseys, trompe l’oeil T-shirts, and more from under-the-radar brands like Fey Fey Worldwide and Renata Brenha, all for deep discounts, in the Two Two summer sale.
The A.W.A.K.E. Mode summer sale is potentially the best place on the internet to pick up a last-minute wedding guest dress at a discount, if you’re freaky enough to pick a drapey chartreuse number or a Morticia Addams-goes-to-the-beach-type crocheted gown. There are even a few white dresses that would make incredible elopement or City Hall bridalwear for sub-$400.
Use LUTZSUMMERSALES25 to access the sitewide Lutz Huelle 40% off summer sale, offering batty businesswear and gently bizarre going-out tops alike.
Grab a summer’s worth of cotton bloomers and other cutesy Copenhagen-based loungewear in the Odd Existence archive sale.
On the more masculine side of things, the A-COLD-WALL* seasonal sale offers deconstructed athleisure, techy outerwear, and perfectly androgynous (and sporty) tote/purse hybrids at a discount. 🌀
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.
