STYLE NOTES
WARDROBE ESSENTIALS: SUMMER EDITION
Happy 2023, happy new beginnings! The start of the year is always about new possibilities and good intentions, a chance to reset. Hopefully you’re feeling optimistic. One ritual that’s sure to bring about a little clarity and focus is time spent reorganising your wardrobe, really rethinking what works and editing down to the confidence pieces. It’s about dressing with ease, of course, but fashion should also say something about who you are. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a list of our favourite items to build the new year around.
BY NATASHA INCHLEY
OCTOBER 2022
STYLE NOTES
WARDROBE ESSENTIALS: SUMMER EDITION
Happy 2023, happy new beginnings! The start of the year is always about new possibilities and good intentions, a chance to reset. Hopefully you’re feeling optimistic. One ritual that’s sure to bring about a little clarity and focus is time spent reorganising your wardrobe, really rethinking what works and editing down to the confidence pieces. It’s about dressing with ease, of course, but fashion should also say something about who you are. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a list of our favourite items to build the new year around.
BY NATASHA INCHLEY
OCTOBER 2022
THE SUMMER SHIRT
This season’s Camp Shirt is a feelgood piece – the pretty Field Daisy print evokes nostalgic glamour, and its delicate ric-rac trim is a nod to the art of craft and hand-worked touches, key messages for fashion moving forward. Made from pure linen, it has a sense of lightness and freedom to it, which means you can wear it in a number of ways: opt for fresh classicism with High Waist Pleat Pants, a play on soft romance-meets-traditional tailoring, or try pairing it with a matching Linen Wrap Skirt for a chic head-to-toe statement.
THE DAY-TO-NIGHT SHIRT
When we think about happy clothes, and the pieces that truly lift our spirits, often it comes down to texture and the way a fabric feels against the skin. Take this silk dupion shirt, with its classic cuffed sleeves and structured collar, it’s a wonderfully glamorous style that fuses elegance with ease. Pair it with our signature Ticket Print Sarong, we love the unexpected colour combination and the casual, yet dressed-up air.
THE TAILORED TROUSER
When it comes to mapping out a new collection, it’s the design team’s ultimate goal to create an interesting palette that connects each collection from one season to the next. Think of these shades as the new neutrals, an offering that’s much more appealing than black. Here, rich Dark Chocolate provides a base upon which to layer crisp shirts, belted robes, structured blazers. Then there’s the flattering cut of the wide-leg pants, the pleated waistline, the weight of the linen. You’ll wear them on rotation.
THE DAY-TO-NIGHT DRESS
Lace is another talking point this season, not just because this new colour palette is exciting, but also because of its ability to transform from day to night. The fabric’s intricate detailing is luxurious, and it feels all the more special when made up as a modern Kaftan – a silhouette that has little to do with bohemia and more about utility and ease. Add a belt for pulled-together polish or jewels and heels for an elegant update by night.
THE PRINTED PIECE
The easiest way to navigate colour? Try a cheering botanical print. The mood is soft, romantic, inspired by art, yet ultimately anchored by the freedom of relaxed shapes and a light touch. We’ve singled out a belted robe and a wear-anywhere dress with voluminous sleeves for their polish and effortlessness.
THE FINISHING TOUCHES
Whether you choose a structured handbag or a bold statement necklace, think of your accessories as an essential finishing touch and another way to add personality – they’ll up the feelgood factor, too.
