Most Wanted
A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors
With warm weather on the agenda, Erdem’s elegant vacation capsule, available exclusively at NET-A-PORTER, is topping our sundress wish list. Founder and designer Erdem Moralıoğlu pulled from an eclectic range of references – including classical paintings from the Victorian era – for this coveted collection, which is saturated with botanical prints in vibrant yellow, green and cool mint hues. “If I could describe my spring/summer collection in three words, they would be ‘conservation’, ‘art’ and ‘history’,” he told PORTER at an event celebrating the launch of the capsule. “My most consistent source of inspiration is actually London, where we’re based. It’s such an amazing city – everywhere from the British Museum to the National Gallery. It’s extraordinary.”
While the dresses have a whimsical feel, they can easily be styled for off-duty days, garden parties and, of course, beautiful tropical locales. Simply pair a maxi dress with The Row’s minimal sneakers and a beach-ready raffia tote by Loewe Paula’s Ibiza for a weekend exploring a cobblestoned city. Then, for dining alfresco, slip into Isabel Marant’s heeled sandals and grab Gucci’s ‘Diana’ mini tote, which features a bamboo top handle for a delightful nod to vacation season.
Connie Parkinson, NET-A-PORTER’s shopping assistant, particularly loves Erdem’s vibrant yellow ‘Dalia’ dress. “It ticks all the boxes for my ideal summer dress,” she says. “It’s made from a lovely, lightweight cotton poplin covered in floral embroidery, and the tiered skirt adds volume. With wedding season almost upon us, the romance and drama of this maxi are perfect for a wedding-guest look. I would add a pair of white strappy heels and a bright clutch. As always, I would finish the look by layering my favorite pieces of gold jewelry.”
Vacations and parties are two of the best things about summer, but our working wardrobes certainly deserve a warm-weather update, too. Enter Fortela’s refined straight-leg pants, which are cut from lightweight cotton twill in a versatile cream hue. Wear yours in a tonal look with a crisp white shirt and beige leather flats for a classic, office-approved outfit, or style with Agolde’s denim jacket, chunky loafers and a gold necklace for a high-low contrast. And don’t leave the house without a chic pair of sunglasses: we love Chloé Eyewear + NET SUSTAIN’s oversized ‘Gayia’ style, a NET-A-PORTER exclusive that’s mindfully made from pre-consumer recycled acetate.
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