Style Swoon: 80s icon Molly Ringwald helps launch vintage edit, Ray-Ban Meta drops additional styles, and more new releases just in time for summer
When it comes to style, we are all inspired by what we see; whether it be a well-dressed celebrity, a blow-your-mind catwalk presentation or even a fashionable passerby.
As fashion editors, we're moved by all of the above, and then some. We're exposed to under-the-radar labels; we get a first-hand look at collections months before they hit stores; we attend VIP events; we're tapped into brands with chic-yet-cheap offerings and we shop — a lot.
To share our knowledge, FEMAIL brings you Style Swoon, a weekly series of the latest, greatest and on the verge. We hope this series will serve as a buying guide and point of inspiration for all.
Today we focus on new releases just in time for summer.
![On Wednesday, May 15th, The RealReal celebrated the launch of their edit with Editor-In-Chief of Interview Magazine, Mel Ottenberg, with actress Molly Ringwald](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/19/85017555-13431105-image-a-8_1715972368999.jpg)
On Wednesday, May 15th, The RealReal celebrated the launch of their edit with Editor-In-Chief of Interview Magazine, Mel Ottenberg, with actress Molly Ringwald
![Molly radiated in a yellow one-shoulder dress, accessorized with a white handbag and matching shoes](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/20/85017543-13431105-image-m-16_1715973866449.jpg)
Molly radiated in a yellow one-shoulder dress, accessorized with a white handbag and matching shoes
Cool resale edit
On Wednesday, May 15th, The RealReal celebrated the launch of their edit with Editor-In-Chief of Interview Magazine, Mel Ottenberg.
The celebration included a Real Talk panel featuring actor and longtime vintage enthusiast Molly Ringwald, editor Lynette Nylander, and The RealReal’s Chief Creative Officer Kristen Naiman, and took place at The RealReal's SoHo boutique.
Discussions included muses that inspire them, their lasting impact on culture today, creatives over the years, and more.
Molly radiated in a yellow one-shoulder dress, accessorized with a white handbag and matching shoes.
Her signature red hair was styled in sleek pin curls and her beautiful porcelain skin was brought to life with a berry colored lipstick and blush.
![Her signature red hair was styled in sleek pin curls and her beautiful porcelain skin was brought to life with a berry colored lipstick and blush](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/19/85017537-13431105-image-a-3_1715972337433.jpg)
Her signature red hair was styled in sleek pin curls and her beautiful porcelain skin was brought to life with a berry colored lipstick and blush
![Mischa looked trendy in a plunging yellow top paired with an army green skirt, and topped with a navy trench](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/20/85017553-13431105-Mischa_looked_trendy_in_a_plunging_yellow_top_paired_with_an_arm-m-19_1715974663197.jpg)
![Madhulika Sharma showed off her tones tummy in a cropped blouse and olive silk skirt](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/20/85017549-13431105-Madhulika_Sharma_showed_off_her_tones_tummy_in_a_cropped_blouse_-a-20_1715974672261.jpg)
Attendees included industry friends, models, influencers, and celebrities, including actor Mischa Barton
![Ottenberg’s super select assortment of vintage goods inspired by his all-time favorite collections and muses is now available to shop on TheRealReal and in their SoHo boutique](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/19/85017531-13431105-image-a-7_1715972353922.jpg)
Ottenberg’s super select assortment of vintage goods inspired by his all-time favorite collections and muses is now available to shop on TheRealReal and in their SoHo boutique
![The RealReal, the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/19/85017557-13431105-image-a-9_1715972373968.jpg)
The RealReal, the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods
Attendees included industry friends, models, influencers, and celebrities, including actor Mischa Barton.
Mischa looked trendy in a plunging yellow top paired with an army green skirt, and topped with a navy trench.
Her long hair was styled straight and parted down the middle.
Models Daria Strokous, Ava Dash, and Madhulika Sharma, stylists Beverly Nguyen, Jaime Kay Waxman, and Solange Franklin, and influencer Christina Grasso, amongst others, were also in attendance.
![One of Mel's favorite seasons from a heritage fashion house is Prada's spring '96 collection; he included this Vintage Prada 1996 Blazer and mini skirt](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/21/85022161-13431105-One_of_Mel_s_favorite_seasons_from_a_heritage_fashion_house_is_P-m-34_1715977692003.jpg)
!['Prada spring/summer 1996 was the first thing I looked up'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/21/85022165-13431105-_Prada_spring_summer_1996_was_the_first_thing_I_looked_up_-a-35_1715977700655.jpg)
'Prada spring/summer 1996 was the first thing I looked up when starting this edit for The RealReal, as that show is always the one for me, and there they were: a runway jacket and skirt in the ugliest, greatest Prada fabric ever, a favorite that I've been truly obsessed with for almost thirty years.'
Ottenberg’s super select assortment of vintage goods inspired by his all-time favorite collections and muses is now available to shop on TheRealReal and in their SoHo boutique.
The RealReal, the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods.
One of Mel's favorite seasons from a heritage fashion house is Prada's spring '96 collection; he included this Vintage Prada 1996 Blazer and mini skirt.
'Prada spring/summer 1996 was the first thing I looked up when starting this edit for The RealReal, as that show is always the one for me, and there they were: a runway jacket and skirt in the ugliest, greatest Prada fabric ever, a favorite that I've been truly obsessed with for almost thirty years.'
![Logan Hollowell Jewelry launched a new 100% silk collection that is perfect for a balmy summer night](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/20/85017529-13431105-image-a-12_1715972404776.jpg)
Logan Hollowell Jewelry launched a new 100% silk collection that is perfect for a balmy summer night
Elegant warm nights
Logan Hollowell Jewelry launched a new 100% silk collection perfect for a balmy summer night.
The Silk Series is made up of 10 styles, ranging from $295 to $695 including an assortment of tops, skirts, midi, mini and floor-length dresses in addition to the perfect everyday slip dress.
Like the jewelry, the ready-to-wear collection is influenced by the beauty and magic of nature.
![The Silk Series is made up of 10 styles, ranging from $295 to $695 including an assortment of tops, skirts, midi, mini and floor-length dresses in addition to the perfect everyday slip dress.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/19/85017539-13431105-image-a-10_1715972390356.jpg)
The Silk Series is made up of 10 styles, ranging from $295 to $695 including an assortment of tops, skirts, midi, mini and floor-length dresses in addition to the perfect everyday slip dress.
The color palette consists of timeless neutral hues, with exclusive limited-edition colors being introduced.
Each color is carefully selected to resonate with the natural elements found in the LA-based brand's jewelry, infusing the collection with an added layer of depth and sophistication.
![The color palette consists of timeless neutral hues, with exclusive limited-edition colors being introduced](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/19/85017533-13431105-image-a-11_1715972396666.jpg)
The color palette consists of timeless neutral hues, with exclusive limited-edition colors being introduced
![Just in time for when the sun's rays are the strongest, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses has new updates including Meta AI, new styles, and point of view video calling for WhatsApp and Messenger.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/20/85017547-13431105-image-a-13_1715972418323.jpg)
Just in time for when the sun's rays are the strongest, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses has new updates including Meta AI, new styles, and point of view video calling for WhatsApp and Messenger.
Stylish and smart sunnies
Just in time for when the sun's rays are the strongest, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses has new updates including Meta AI, new styles, and point of view video calling for WhatsApp and Messenger.
With the original design flying off the shelves, Ray-Ban Meta has launched new styles designed to fit more face shapes.
As well as new features—including updates to Meta AI—to make the glasses even more social, fun, and useful.
Skyler frames offer up an iconic cat eye design inspired by an era of iconic jet-set style, designed to suit smaller faces.
Skyler comes in Shiny Chalky Gray with Gradient Cinnamon Pink Lenses and Shiny Black with Transitions® Cerulean Blue Lenses, which are now available for pre-order.
![With the original design flying off the shelves, Ray-Ban Meta has launched new styles designed to fit more face shapes. As well as new features—including updates to Meta AI—to make the glasses even more social, fun, and useful](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/20/85017541-13431105-image-a-14_1715972421507.jpg)
With the original design flying off the shelves, Ray-Ban Meta has launched new styles designed to fit more face shapes. As well as new features—including updates to Meta AI—to make the glasses even more social, fun, and useful
A new low bridge option has also been added to the collection.
There are hundreds of different custom frame and lens combinations on the Ray-Ban Remix platform, so you can mix and match to make the high-tech glasses your own.
Bonus: new styles are designed to be prescription lens compatible.
![Bonus: new styles are designed to be prescription lens compatible](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/21/85017535-13431105-Bonus_new_styles_are_designed_to_be_prescription_lens_compatible-m-32_1715977649079.jpg)
Bonus: new styles are designed to be prescription lens compatible
Hats imitating art
Contemporary artist Sally King Benedict, known for her sought-after abstract paintings, has partnered with popular artisan accessories brand, Freya, on a collection of hats.
The collaboration between the two bespoke brands is now available for preorder.
'I have always been drawn to Freya due to their artisan handwoven products. I loved the idea that my sketches were going to be hand embroidered on each hat – an incredible culmination of art and fashion…just in time for sunny weather,' explains Sally King Benedict.
The timely collaboration includes two limited edition styles priced at $380 each.
![Contemporary artist Sally King Benedict, known for her sought-after abstract paintings, has partnered with popular artisan accessories brand, Freya, on a collection of hats](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/21/85022153-13431105-image-a-24_1715977458695.jpg)
Contemporary artist Sally King Benedict, known for her sought-after abstract paintings, has partnered with popular artisan accessories brand, Freya, on a collection of hats
![The second design, entitled “Gaia”, the goddess of earth, features one of the artist’s iconic colorful faces and is adorned with a soft suede chin strap and Freya-branded brass cord bolo tie.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/19/85017525-13431105-image-a-1_1715972141518.jpg)
The second design, entitled “Gaia”, the goddess of earth, features one of the artist’s iconic colorful faces and is adorned with a soft suede chin strap and Freya-branded brass cord bolo tie.
'I was delighted to befriend Sally King Benedict several years ago as I had long admired her work,' said Linsay Radcliffe, co-founder, Freya.
'The joy and creativity of her paintings reflects our shared brand values. It’s been rewarding to observe how our Ecuadorian artisans provide a new wearable context for her painting using intricate hand embroidered stitches on straw.'
!['I was delighted to befriend Sally King Benedict several years ago as I had long admired her work,' said Linsay Radcliffe, co-founder, Freya.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/21/85022157-13431105-_I_was_delighted_to_befriend_Sally_King_Benedict_several_years_a-m-30_1715977628292.jpg)
![The timely collaboration includes two limited edition styles priced at $380 each.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/17/21/85022159-13431105-The_timely_collaboration_includes_two_limited_edition_styles_pri-m-31_1715977635315.jpg)
The first design, entitled “Hemera” which means Greek Goddess of Daylight nods to Benedict’s former iterations of the sun and moon with a golden embroidered face and ivory recycled sari-silk braided ribbon.
The first design, entitled “Hemera” which means Greek Goddess of Daylight nods to Benedict’s former iterations of the sun and moon with a golden embroidered face and ivory recycled sari-silk braided ribbon.
The second design, entitled “Gaia”, the goddess of earth, features one of the artist’s iconic colorful faces and is adorned with a soft suede chin strap and Freya-branded brass cord bolo tie.