Olivia Adams – Senior Editor
We asked our team to share what’s on their new-season wish list
Longer days, blooming flowers, more sunlight. Yes, spring is incoming and to celebrate the change in the season, we’ve compiled a handy edit of newness across our Beauty, Home, Tech and Fashion categories. Each product – from an exclusive LOEWE fragrance and Topshop jeans, to a floral lamp from our new Scandi collaboration – has been carefully selected by the team. So, consider this your definitive list of the best new-season essentials for your spring reset – all guaranteed to become instant favourites.
“Exclusive to John Lewis for a limited time, LOEWE’s newest arrival takes the airy charm of the original – with its iconic pear and jasmine notes that fans love – but blends in French cassis and Italian bergamot for a more vibrant and feminine scent. Another perfect spring scent, Bois Impérial comes from a niche fragrance house that’s disrupting the industry with its natural, well-priced scents: Essential Parfums. Uplifting and vibrant, this spicy-green scent captivates everyone who encounters it – myself included.”
– Lily Starling, fragrance buyer
Clarins Double Serum Foundation, £49
“The new Clarins Double Serum Foundation is a genuine disruptor in a crowded market. It’s rare to find a product that feels incredibly lightweight while delivering long-lasting, luminous coverage. The real magic, though, is under the surface – you can feel the nourishing serum working to hydrate your skin all day long. The cherry on the top is the signature scent, which makes the whole application ritual a beautiful and sensorial way to start your day. Don’t start spring without it.”
– Chloe Cooper, skincare buyer
DIOR Addict Lip Glow Oil, £33
“DIOR has reimagined its iconic Addict lip oils, and I’m so impressed. The new formula is nourishing and really long-wearing, but – best of all – the finish is truly ultra-glossy and shiny. The new Rosewood shade is versatile, natural-looking and wearable. Alongside this, the brand has launched three delicious Addict scents to pair with the lip oils; the Purple Glow is my favourite, encapsulating notes of candied raspberry and creamy vanilla. Perfect.”
– Darcie Lee, make-up buyer
Skin Rocks The Amplifier Performance Enhancing Essence, £70
“New to John Lewis, Skin Rocks is a no-nonsense beauty brand built on science and trust. The Amplifier can be used alone, but where it really comes into its own is when it’s layered up with skincare featuring active ingredients; as the name hints, it’s formulated to amplify the effects of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid. Instant and lasting hydration. What’s not to love?”
– Luke Marsh, skincare buyer
“This season’s standouts for me showcase the raw, tactile beauty of natural fibres; materials such as seagrass and raffia have a soul and texture you just can’t get from anything synthetic. You can really feel the craftsmanship in the Willow dining chair, which features a beautiful hand-woven seagrass seat and back, and in our new Cookham lounge chair, with its relaxed raffia paneling. These pieces aren’t just about looking good; they’re about that grounding, sensory connection to nature that makes a home feel like a sanctuary.”
– Dan Rawlings, senior furniture designer
“This season, I am really excited to see more standout occasional chairs. My favourite is Rove, a beautiful leather armchair in tan leather. The rugs assortment has also been transformed for spring – the Jazz hand-knotted shaggy rug is a super design with a wonderful texture. Finally, our exclusive homeware collaboration with Copenhagen-based artist Anine Cecilie Iversen means we are spoilt with choice when it comes to fresh and thoughtfully designed pieces; the Zinnia table lamp is very pretty and perfect for your spring awakening.”
– Lisa Rutherford, head of buying, furniture
“Providing distraction-free activity, sleep and stress tracking analytics, WHOOP is the ultimate screenless wearable device – a true gamechanger. As is the premium Asus Zenbook A14, an ultra-light design that’s ideal as a travel companion. Despite weighing under 1kg, its performance and battery life (32 hours unplugged!) aren’t compromised. My final must-have is Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones, which offer all-day comfort, superb sound quality and unbeatable noise cancelling, whether on the daily commute or bigger travels.”
– Laurence Mitchell, head of tech
“I’m slightly cheating because I recently purchased the Shark FacialPro Glow from my wish list, and I absolutely love it (particularly the ice-cold de-puffing setting). It’s such a trusted brand, I had complete confidence in its claim as the UK’s first at-home facial with pore extraction. It’s a great investment – my skin has never looked so hydrated and glowy. Sticking with the chic investments theme: this Siemens washing machine is smart-looking, speedy and quiet. A dream kitchen addition.”
– Rosie Wicks, tech buyer
“Technical jackets are trending for both women and men because they perfectly balance form and function. Not just for activewear, these versatile styles pair well with a silky slip dress or tailoring. Meanwhile, we’ve just launched Topshop online and in-store. This iconic British fashion brand is the one to trust for denim shapes, such as the barrel-leg – our best-selling shape for over a year, as it’s incredibly flattering. The Topshop take on this trend is modern yet wearable.”
– Rachel Morgans, director of fashion
“When it comes to spoiling your little ones, you can't do better than this gorgeous Ralph Lauren knitted set. It’s cosy, stylish and so sweet. Plus it’s unisex, so one to keep hold of for future hand-me-downs. And, in preparation for warmer days, this embroidered cardigan injects just the right amount of spring colour into little ones’ wardrobes. Fun yet functional, it’s also a great piece to take on holiday.”
– Beth Pettet, head of fashion brands
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