Most Wanted
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Given you’re likely to spend much of your time in swimwear on vacation, it’s worth investing in styles that not only look beautiful, but feel beautiful, too – think smooth, sculpting fabrics and flattering cuts that celebrate and accentuate the female form. A brand that has spent more than 50 years mastering both is Eres, as reflected in the design of its elegant ‘Lagon’ one-piece. It’s made from signature peau douce fabric, which translates to ‘soft skin’ in French, and has a plunging neckline framed by a bead-embellished belt that wraps around your waist. Wear it to the beach with The Attico’s fringed zebra-print pareo in weightless cotton-voile and Gucci’s raffia ‘Numa’ slides, swapping for breezy linen pants and strappy sandals for dinner or drinks by the sea.
Regardless of your plans, just be sure to complete your look with Lizzie Fortunato’s exquisite ‘New Moon’ necklace, which is also on NET-A-PORTER’s shopping assistant Millie Parry’s Wish List this season. “Beaded necklaces are making a playful comeback, and I love the cool, unique mix of textures in this style, which is sure to elevate your vacation outfits,” says Parry. Lovingly handmade at the brand’s workshop in New York, it’s strung with white and brown bone beads interspersed with gold-plated rondelles, and has a chunky, wood centerpiece inlaid with a single topaz stone. It’ll look chic styled with an open-collar shirt when you’re back in the city, too.
Alongside swimwear, a dress versatile enough for all your vacation plans – from strolls around a farmer’s market to coastal wedding receptions and parties – will make light work of packing. Inspired by the Greek island of Hydra and the muses bewitched by its charm, including Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren, Faithfull’s pretty butter-yellow ‘Hedy’ dress has a gathered linen bodice and a softly pleated, ankle-length skirt that moves so beautifully as it catches the sea breeze. “A true summer staple, this versatile maxi can be dressed down with barely-there sandals, like Emme Parsons’ brown satin ‘Loop’ pair, and a woven tote for daytime, or with Laura Lombardi’s interlocking ‘Aria’ earrings and a clutch for evening,” says Parry. If you’ve yet to find the perfect beach bag, look no further than Khaite’s ‘Zoe’ style in raffia and suede that perfectly blends uptown polish with a relaxed, carefree mood.
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