Introducing texture into a space doesn't always involve throws and cushions. Rich, organic, and effortlessly luxurious, burl wood is here for AW26. Searches at John Lewis have surged by 82% this month as customers look to bring its swirling grain into their homes. Whether you're looking for a standout hero piece or just want to add a touch of warmth to a minimalist room, here is our edit of the best new-in burl wood designs.

Searches for modular sofas are up 104% this month and the fully modular and endlessly adaptable, Elara is the bestselling new sofa this season. With its soft, voluminous curves it makes a striking centrepiece, perfect for open-plan living. With 111 fabric options, multiple custom configurations and many styles available in time for Christmas delivery it’s the perfect choice for cosy winter nights.

John Lewis Winter Womenswear lookbook dropped, featuring the new collections across own brand and premium brands. For Winter, fashion at John Lewis builds upon the Autumnal capsule wardrobe with hero layering pieces and standout occasionwear. Premium denim, outerwear and tailoring form the building blocks of the collections, punctuated with feminine blouses and statement knitwear. Leather and faux fur are styled alongside lace and cashmere for an edit built around quality, wearability, and style. 

To celebrate the launch of The Box Studio and our AW26 fashion collections launching in store, we hosted a drop in event for press and influencers in the space. We showcased the latest collections across womenswear and menswear and guests had the chance to try the pieces on in the new premium fitting rooms whilst filming content. Each guest chose their favourite own brand piece to receive as gifting. Platter served food and drinks and Nars provided make-up advice and touch-ups. 

With only 12 weeks until Christmas, the John Lewis Christmas shop is officially open nationwide. Early festive demand has surged, with gift wrap searches up fivefold, charity cards up 75%, and crackers up 25% boosted by the new Traitors cracker. Shoppers are embracing nostalgia and retro classics, driving vinyl record sales up 98% and Native Union Pop Phone sales up 186%. Character favorites like Miffy, Snoopy, and a new collection of Yeti toys and baubles are expected to be popular choices. 

One of this year's standout Christmas tree characters has been the Pop Star mouse wearing a pair of unmistakable heart print dungarees. This character proved an instant viral hit, selling out within just two days. At its peak, two furry characters were being sold every minute, making it one of the most sought after decorations in this year's festive collection. A new drop of mice is expected to land online on 29 September. 

• The sell-out new collaboration: Star Trek x Le Creuset
• Convertible laptops for on the go work: the Samsung Book 3 
• New launches from Dyson including the Airsmooth Styling Brush and CoolShine Straightener 
• Get ready for cosy Autumn nights with the Hisense 100” Super Large TV
  
   

• Brand new skincare brand Azio which is available exclusively at John Lewis
• Grab the Beauty Advent Calendar now before it sells out
• Treat your little ones to a premium soft toy from newly launched Mon Ami, available exclusively to John Lewis
• The sell out intentional tote bag from John Lewis is back and this year comes in a mini size too!