Most Wanted
A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors
The concept of the capsule closet may be well established, but the value of having stalwart building blocks to create myriad effortless looks has taken on a new urgency of late. Even as we move towards brighter days, this emphasis on buying less, but better, is something we would do well to remember. For instance, opt for beautifully crafted classics and they’re guaranteed a cherished place in your closet for years to come. From Eres’s timeless rust-color one-piece and Ganni’s sweet-as-pie prairie blouse to California-based brand Agolde’s distressed denim shorts, these quintessential summer pieces boast endless style mileage.
Of course, the definition of a ‘forever’ piece is utterly subjective – and, if your style is more maximal, there’s no reason the term can’t apply to statement or directional pieces. For junior fashion editor Marquessa Lucas-Box, an investment piece is one that gets her pulse racing and transports her to sunnier climes – which is why she was quick to snap up emerging brand Racil’s printed sun dress when it landed on NET-A-PORTER this week.
“Racil's bold floral maxi dress is sure to make you stand out from the crowd this summer,” she says. “Crafted from lightweight, breathable cotton-voile material, it will also keep you cool and comfortable in the heat. I’ll be styling mine with leather gladiator sandals, chunky gold hoops and a woven basket bag for a standout summer ensemble that works just as well for beachside getaways as it does back home in the city.”
No matter how you’d classify your personal style, covetable accessories and eye-catching jewels add the perfect finishing touch. Australian handbag brand Oroton has gone from strength to strength in recent seasons, debuting decidedly modern and minimal pieces that deliver fail-safe additions to any woman’s closet. Elsewhere, cult jewelry designer Jameel Mohammed, founder of Khiry Fine, continues to captivate fashion lovers worldwide with diamond-studded necklaces, earrings and rings that promise to elevate any outfit. Apply liberally.
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