The Fashion Memo

Most Wanted

A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors

Words Colleen RossFashion editor Connie Daw
Fashion
In order of appearance: shirt, The Frankie Shop; bikini top, Ulla Johnson; bag, DeMellier; bikini briefs, Ulla Johnson; maxi skirt, Toteme; sunglasses, Brunello Cucinelli Eyewear; sandals, Chloé; ring stack, By Pariah; necklace, Tom Ford

A shirt is one of those pieces that does it all. Whether worn the traditional way with jeans or pants, over dresses as a lightweight alternative to a jacket, or as a breezy poolside coverup, it’s a true staple in any wardrobe and promises maximum style mileage all year round. With that in mind, it’s always worth having a few on rotation, ideally in different colors and fabrics.

“There is nothing I don’t love about The Frankie Shop’s cult ‘Lui’ shirt. I adore red in summer, especially when paired with timeless stripes and the perfect oversized fit,” says NET-A-PORTER’s junior shopping editor Connie Daw, who will be wearing hers on vacation this summer. “If classic beachwear isn’t your thing and you’re after a relaxed coverup for the beach, throw it on over your favorite bikini between sea swims,” she adds. Ulla Johnson’s burgundy two-piece, complete with a ruched top and low-rise briefs, is a timeless choice – or style it with the matching shorts for an afternoon sojourn into town. Finally, reach for a raffia tote big enough to hold your beach towel, paperback and sunscreen, such as DeMellier’s timeless ‘New York’ style from our NET SUSTAIN edit.

  • THE FRANKIE SHOP
    Lui striped cotton-poplin shirt
    €124.00
    Select a Size
    XS
    S
    M
    L
    XL - out of stock
  • ULLA JOHNSON
    Naomi gathered underwired bikini top
    €120.00
    Select a Size
    x small - out of stock
    small - out of stock
    medium - out of stock
    large - out of stock
    x large - out of stock
  • ULLA JOHNSON
    Dani bikini briefs
    €96.00
    Select a Size
    x small - out of stock
    small - out of stock
    medium - out of stock
    large - out of stock
    x large - out of stock
  • DEMELLIER
    New York leather-trimmed raffia tote
    €426.00

When you arrive home, simply swap swimwear for sleek separates polished enough for work and dinner afterwards. “Toteme’s ‘Parachute’ maxi skirt might just be my pick of the season. I love the simple, clean-lined shape and how easy it is to style,” says Daw. Made from a weightless silk-blend in a voluminous shape, it’s the perfect way to style out a heatwave, and looks as chic paired with a bandeau top and heels as it does a tank and flats.

Whichever outfit you choose, tie it together with retro sunglasses courtesy of Brunello Cucinelli Eyewear and jewelry that gleams against bare, sun-kissed skin. Tom Ford’s gold-tone lariat necklace – strung with textured spacer beads that shimmer beautifully in sunlight – looks gorgeous draped along the front (or back) of a low-cut dress, while By Pariah’s scintillating ring stack will look stunning alongside a wedding or eternity band.

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  • MATTEAU
    Organic cotton-poplin shirt
    €165.00
    Select a Size
    1 - out of stock
    2 - out of stock
    3 - out of stock
    4 - out of stock
    5 - out of stock
  • MATTEAU
    Organic cotton-poplin shorts
    €275.00
    Select a Size
    1 - low stock
    2 - out of stock
    3 - out of stock
    4 - out of stock
    5 - out of stock
  • THE ROW
    Signum leather slides
    €868.00
    Select a Size
    36 - out of stock
    36.5 - out of stock
    37 - out of stock
    37.5 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
    38.5 - out of stock
    39 - out of stock
    39.5 - out of stock
    40
    40.5 - out of stock
    41 - out of stock
    42 - out of stock
  • ALAÏA
    Open-knit midi dress
    €2,700.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36
    38
    40 - low stock
    42 - out of stock
    44
    46 - out of stock