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This story is part of Image’s October Pleasure issue, which luxuriates in the personal pleasures of stylists, buyers, poets, designers and more.
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Alaïa, Le Teckel Flap, $2,800-$3,900
Because it’s a new iteration of a signature bag from like a totally important designer. Available at Alaïa boutiques and maison-alaia.com.
Arlo Mott, Hendrix moto jacket in black, $1,795
Because put it on and you’re dressed. Available at arlomott.com.
Flamingo Estate, Croquembouche candle, $75
Because why PSL when you can French wedding cake? Available at flamingoestate.com.
Valentino, Vendetta fragrances, $38-$185
Because V is for Valentino. Available at Valentino Beauty stores, Sephora and valentino-beauty.us.
Loewe, Whisker bag in check intarsio, $4,550
Because that’s not a print, it’s individually cut leather pieces. Available at select Loewe boutiques and loewe.com.
Le Specs, Thorned sunglasses in silver, $95
Because minimalism can still be bold. Available at lespecs.com.
Louis Vuitton, Le Damier de Louis Vuitton double earcuff in yellow gold and diamonds, $5,100
Because we’re approaching cuffing season. Available at us.louisvuitton.com.
Edie Parker, Gemstoned crossbody lighter case in khaki, $95
Because you’ll literally never lose this lighter. Available at edieparker.com.
Rimowa, Never Still large leather duffel in anthracite, $2,350
Because it’s the signature Rimowa grooves on a leather duffel. Available at select Rimowa stores and rimowa.com.
A Rimowa suitcase not only contains your life but becomes an extension of it.
Beaufille, Aiden blouse, $350
Because the color screams, “FALL …” while the single strap whispers, “ … in L.A.” Available at beaufille.com.
Dior, DiorAlps stole, $1,250
Because après-ski, meet après-El Niño. Available at Dior boutiques nationwide.
Polène, Boky bag, $880
Because you can’t lose the plot with a book-inspired bag. Available at eng.polene-paris.com
Jacquemus X Nike, Moon shoe in emerald rise, $180
Because it’s inspired by Miami and so are we. Available at jacquemus.com.
More stories from Pleasure
Finding lost jewels in paper recreations
Lingering on L.A.’s sexy sidewalks
Staying in uniform with Thom Browne
Luxuriating in the personal with fashion buyers
Searching for a mattress that feels like nothing
Toasting our 2026 Image Makers in Chinatown
Considering all forms of pleasure with Gabi Abrão
