Summer, is that you? Maybe? The on-and-off weather may have us well and truly confused, but there’s no denying from the smattering of sunny days that the new season is on its way. Whilst the countdown to al fresco dinners and beachside adventures may be on, our wardrobes probably aren’t as ready as our optimistic calendars. Perhaps you haven’t yet added a sunshine-ready basket bag to your collection or found the perfect pair of linen shorts that can propel your office and off-duty looks alike to all-new levels of chic. Luckily, I’m dedicated to guiding you through shopping purchases so that they can be the most thoughtful and long-lasting additions to your wardrobe.
As editors, we have many skills, from hunting the high street for hidden gems to identifying the luxury pieces worth spending that bit extra on. When it comes to the latter, we’re well-versed in the forever bags that only get better with age, the summer dresses that you’ll reach for year after year and being able to spot a burgeoning brand icon that’s new to the market.
I’ve searched through thousands of summer-ready luxury buys to bring you a strict edit of what’s worth your attention. From Dôen’s iconic dresses to Zimmermann’s sunshine-ready two pieces, beloved sandals from The Row to fresh-in tailoring courtesy of Rohé, each piece is a standout in its own right. Together, they make up an elevated and sophisticated summer wardrobe that can prepare your outfits for dinner dates, trips away and even your everyday coffee runs.
Keep scrolling to explore the luxury summer fashion items that are truly worth seeing.
SHOP THE BEST LUXURY SUMMER FASHION ITEMS:
REFORMATION
Lucy Skirt
£198
A-line skirts are everywhere right now, and Reformation’s is particularly polished.
SAINT LAURENT
Panier Small in Raffia and Vegetable-Tanned Leather
£1950
Basket-bag season has arrived, and this Saint Laurent one will be a prized companion for years.
POSSE
Beige Linen Button-Up Emma Vest
£223
Posse’s cult waistcoats are finally available in the UK—don’t snooze on this one.
THE ROW
Soft Margaux 15 Bag in Leather
£4810
No matter the season, the Margaux always deserves a moment.
ZIMMERMANN
Halliday Striped Crochet Tank
£350
This elevated set has me packing my suitcase already.
RÓHE
Black Wide-Leg Tailored Shorts
£290
The most sophisticated shorts I ever did see.
SHASHI
14ct Gold-Plated Hyacinthe Stud Earrings
£85
There’s something about big gold earrings that are eternally suited to summer.
REFORMATION
Thea T-Strap Flat Sandal
£198
The hard part is choosing between the five stellar colourways.
ST. AGNI
Pleated Linen Wide-Leg Pants
£460
I rely on light linen pieces through the warmest days.
MANOLO BLAHNIK
Veralli Verona Leather Ballet Flats
£600
Even minimalists are eyeing up colourful shoes and accessories when the sunshine arrives.
MIU MIU
Oval Sunglasses
£340
Tortoiseshell sunglasses are never out of fashion.
TOTEME
Layered Knit Tank Dress Talc
£430
Easy and understated yet still incredibly elevated. It could only be Toteme.
AWAY THAT DAY
Cannes One Piece
£225
Who knew swimwear could be so elegant?
JIMMY CHOO
Cinch M
£1495
The latest addition to the brand’s collection of instantly recognisable accessories.
LORO PIANA
Linen Shirt
£625
Pair with tailored shorts when heading to work or throw over a bikini as a cover-up.
THE ROW
Fisherman Leather Sandals
£1060
These sandals have proved their timeless appeal as a cult item for the past four years.
EVI GRINTELA
River Eyelet-Embroidered Linen-Blend Midi Dress
£690
From the bold shade to the intricate embroidery, every aspect of this dress is just right.
HAIKURE
Becky Denim Shorts
£200
The elevated way to add denim shorts into your summer outfit builds.
DÔEN
Quinn Dress in Salt
£268
Beautiful dresses with intricate detailing is what Dôen does best.
JIA JIA
Gold Opal Necklace
£440
Add a touch of joy with colourful jewellery.
THE FRANKIE SHOP
Sasha Striped High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
£186
If you’re looking to bring your jeans into the summer months, try this playful striped pair.
A.EMERY
Jalen Slim Leather Sandals
£170
I’ve spotted so many fashion people wearing these comfortable yet chic sandals.
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