What is on the ‘RUSSH’ editors shopping list in April 2025?

It’s April and the RUSSH office is ablaze with conversation on all things fashion and beauty. Some of us are on the hunt for the perfect fall loafer, while others are pining over designer sneakers to invest in.

With the summer heat well and truly on it’s way out, we’ve been champing at the bit to get out our favourite trench, and with a change in temperature comes a shift if one’s skincare routine. If you ask us, there’s no better place to start than with a dermatologist-backed brand.

Whether you’re in the market for some cooler weather staples or you simply want to see what we’re loving right now, scroll on to see what we’re buying in April. Enjoy.

Cassandra Dimitroff

Features and Production Editor

I recently picked up a second-hand Wales Bonner jersey and am eyeing off some matching Wales Bonner sneakers on SSENSE (these WB x Adidas Sambas are also tempting me). I just invested in a new doona from Bonny and I’m thinking of picking up some more of my favourite Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash as a little treat. Now that Jonathan has left LOEWE, I also can’t help but want to commemorate the occasion – and for me, where pieces are a little out of budget right now, I’m eyeing off The Gentlewoman’s new issue fronted by ambassador Greta Lee in one of JW’s iconic feathery numbers. 

Mia Steiber

Digital Strategy Director & Associate Publisher

My holiday to Japan is imminent, so most of my picks this month have been vacay related. The cleated boots I bought from Bared last month were terrible. So uncomfortable. I returned them and tried another pair. Third time lucky, this pair from Jo Mercer are much better. I also grabbed this short cupro dress from THE ICONIC in the same order. I think it will make a great Japan outfit with tights and a blazer. Nimble was kind enough to gift me a luxurious lounge set for the plane that I’m very excited to wear. For vacay skincare, I have a routine from Skin Regimen Lx packed – the anti-pollution cleanser will be crucial for long days spent in city centres

Aside from holiday essentials …I took my partner to Uniqlo to pick up some basics and this cashmere cardi caught my eye. The quality for the price point was insane, so it had to come home with me. I have this simple pair of gold studs from Argent Silversmith on my list too. My ears are very sensitive and I can’t wear gold plated jewellery for very long. So, I am in need of a genuine gold pair. Finally, I have been eyeing off this ballet-style wrap from CSB for about a year. This might finally be the month I pull the trigger.

Kirsty Thatcher

Digital Editor

It’s finally cooling down here in Sydney, so you best believe I’m refreshing my winter staples. At the top of the list is this Ines V Neck knit I was kindly gifted by Henne, which has already become one of my most-worn pieces. I also just got my hands on their Bowie Blazer — I love that it’s a little more tailored than my usual oversized jackets. In keeping with chic basics, I am obsessed with Venroy’s latest drop, but the grey cashmere tank (and matching cardigan) has really caught my eye. I’m also in the market for a new coat, and Friends With Frank is my reliable go-to for the perfect wear-with-everything piece that’s as warm as it is timeless. I really can’t go past the Clemence Blazer Coat this season. On a somewhat unrelated note, my activewear has received a welcome upgrade courtesy of Monday Body – there’s nothing like a matching set to really motivate me at Pilates. And finally, no winter outfit is complete without a great pair of loafers, so I picked up a pair of the Avenue loafers in black from Assembly Label. They’re perfect with vintage denim and a white t-shirt. 

Alys Hale

Music Editor and Creative Producer

All I want is endless summer, but alas my skin is telling me that the seasons are changing. I am pretty low maintenance on body care, but a friend put me onto the Eleos Nourishing Body Cleanser by Aesop making me softer, less dry and smell of Cedar and Clove Bud, and a lot less resentful of the shorter days. As soon as there is a hint of autumn my lips start to dry out so I’m in the market for a reliable balm and have been using the sheer YSL loveshine to hydrate. As it gets cooler, I will be using it as an excuse to get a new, long, and imposing coat. The double breasted coat by Beare Park communicates the kind of woman I’d like to be in the cooler months. I still remain RUSSH’s biggest Ann fan, so for a romantic moment in my life, the Aaricia dress lives in my dreams.

Samantha Corry

Assistant to Editor In Chief

I recently purchased these The Row Mary Jane Ballet flats and they are beyond comfortable and chic. And I also got the Paris Georgia long sleeve career girl t-shirt, super comfortable and it really is a perfect shade of red; my go-to at the moment in this in-between weather. And because I am a jewellery fiend, there is always a piece of jewellery I am eyeing off.  I had a look at Lucy Folk’s New artefact collection, and love their Vino Rosso Pendant necklace. The rubies as grapes are just so fab and fun. I do also need to pop to Mecca to pick up some more HourGlass translucent powder. And while I’m there, I need a new makeup brush, I have been using the same angled foundation brush for 5 years… so an upgrade is needed, and I think it will be Westman Ateliers baby blending brush. And even though it is getting cooler the temperature, the UV rays are still harsh and I need a top up of my go-to tinted sunscreens. My choices are Ultraviolettes Superlight mineral fluid – that Em, our Beauty Editor recommended, or Outside Beauty Mineral Primer.