The drink. The moves. The comebacks. Here’s what to taste, try on and make yours this season.

SILVER

The lustrous, precious detail or feature of SS25. Added to Cupid’s bows at Miu Miu by Pat McGrath and one of JW Anderson’s shiny shift dresses.

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MARTINIS

A gin- (or vodka-)based cocktail. Typically made with dry vermouth, olive brine or lemon peel, and strong opinions.

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CHESS

A game of strategy, in which both the rules and board are black and white. Often includes moves as precise as the players’ Comme des Garçons checks.

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HOT SAUCE

A spicy sauce and source of inspiration for chefs, designers and make-up artists alike. Made with chilli peppers.

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PAPER

An everyday material manipulated for high fashion, home objects or art, often as wrapping.

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HIGH GLOSS

Refers to Jil Sander trench coats, slick hair at Dries Van Noten, Gaetano Pesce chairs and the glass-like sheen that collectively defines them.

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WHAT’S ON IN STORE

Enjoy a line-up of Selfridges Obsessions-themed events in London and Manchester, from archival fashion films to pawtraits for your pets, Club Chess nights and Martini masterclasses.

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