{"id":586323,"date":"2026-08-31T23:08:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T23:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/586323\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T23:08:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T23:08:33","slug":"the-launch-list-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/586323\/","title":{"rendered":"The Launch List: August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

In The Launch List, we highlight the most noteworthy new launches and collaborations we\u2019re currently shopping. Read on for the products our editors can\u2019t stop talking about this month.<\/p>\n

Our editors encounter a multitude of new product launches and collaborations every month. While not everything earns our endorsement, certain items truly stand out. These include exciting partnerships between beloved brands and innovative products that genuinely address our needs.<\/p>\n

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The most exciting launches in August include Whoop’s latest accessories and Calpak’s aluminum luggage.<\/p>\n

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This month, there has been no shortage of exciting new releases across fashion, beauty, travel, home and tech. To simplify your shopping experience, we\u2019ve curated a selection of standout items that have just dropped so you can easily shop these new favorites.<\/p>\n

The Launch List: Best New Products In August, At A Glance<\/p>\n

We all love our fitness trackers, but sometimes they\u2019re not the easiest to dress up. Enter: the Meridian collection from Whoop, a modern, elevated mesh customizable band to house your favorite fitness tracker that is also pretty enough to wear to date night and stack with your other jewelry. Now you can track your Whoop stats all day and night without compromising style.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Ideal for frequent travelers who want a good-looking piece of luggage that withstands the test of time, Calpak\u2019s new Vault Collection offers both. From an elevated aluminum frame construction in bold colors (including Dark Cherry, Onyx, Mushroom and Navy) to 360-degree spinner wheels and a washable removable lining, this collection will keep you moving in style. Added bonus: the soft, padded handle grip makes it comfortable to haul your bag through the most crowded of airports.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Google\u2019s latest base phone has a much thinner camera bar, and it has an upgraded camera to capture more details thanks to an enhanced 48MP lens. A 30x zoom also captures distant subjects, plus it has a longer battery life and much faster charging. For more on Google\u2019s upcoming slate of product releases, read our full recap<\/a> of Made By Google 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Iconic French cookware company Le Creuset launched a new colorway: a glossy gray-blue natural hue that they are calling Ch\u00e2teau. The brand says the new color, which is its third this year, is inspired by the \u201cstone rooftops and morning mist\u201d from the French countryside. Ch\u00e2teau is available across 32 of the brand\u2019s products, including multiple sizes of its iconic Dutch ovens, plus skillets, pasta bowls and more. Read our full review<\/a> to shop more items in the collection.<\/p>\n

Olaplex Shape Set Hairspray<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve watched my damaged hair transform after months of committing to Olaplex shampoo and conditioner<\/a>, so when the brand announced they were debuting a new product I was all ears. Hairspray is something I typically shy away from, but this glossy, hydrating hairspray is a whole different story. Polymers and plant-based extracts lock in finished looks without stickiness, while glossing agents infuse strands with weightless nourishment, giving a bouncy, shiny hold to my style without damage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kenneth Cole is bringing handbags back into its portfolio. Drawing inspiration from the industrial and architectural nods of New York City, the fall collection features 15 styles from shoulder bags to totes to evening silhouettes (and everything in between). Our favorite is this timeless suede Crosby Satchel in a rich taupe with gold hardware accents. The collection ranges in price from $178 to $498. \u00a0<\/p>\n

This creamy, hydrating new lipstick line from Ciele contains broad-spectrum mineral SPF 60+ (the brand\u2019s highest SPF to date) and comes in a range of seven shades to flatter a multitude of complexions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This stunning tennis bracelet from Ring Concierge just debuted in both sterling silver and lab-grown diamonds for the first time, meaning you can now nab the signature style at a lower price point\u2014both of these new styles are available at under $1,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In The Launch List, we highlight the most noteworthy new launches and collaborations we\u2019re currently shopping. Read on…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":586324,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[111,139,69,145,288646],"class_list":["post-586323","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz","tag-technology","tag-the-launch-list-august-2026"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/586323","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=586323"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/586323\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/586324"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=586323"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=586323"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=586323"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}