Discover Vince’s formula for off-duty, easy chic

“I love uncomplicated styling and low-key luxe, it’s calming,” says Caroline Belhumeur, creative director of Vince. She’s not alone. Statement-making pieces have their place, of course, but more often than not, the most worn and beloved pieces in our closets are the simplest. Which is where Vince comes in. For the past 15 years, the LA label has been conjuring elegantly minimal pieces in soft, luxurious fabrics that act as the cornerstones of stylish women’s wardrobes across the globe. These are forever pieces, designed to make getting dressed in the morning – and looking good while you’re at it – as effortless as possible. “We mix relaxed, approachable luxury with that warm, elevated California aesthetic,” says Belhumeur. “Silk shirting, classic cotton tees and cashmere sweaters, tailored pants and sneakers… They’re clothes that you want to live in, day in and day out.”

Inspired by an exhibition of the late artist Georgia O’Keeffe’s work, the SS18 collection channels the elegant beauty and understated femininity of O’Keeffe’s personal style – all clean lines and long, layered silhouettes. Make no mistake: the pieces may be pared back but they’re utterly desirable thanks to surprising details – see the tan suede trench with its painted edges or the unexpected proportions of the irresistibly soft cashmere sweaters. And then there are the easy-breezy pieces, from the cotton culottes you’ll want to wear with a soft T-shirt and sandals or the silk shirts ripe for knotting over jeans. “The core of the collection is seasonless,” says Belhumeur. “The pieces are all easy to layer up or unlayer so you can wear them right now or into the summer.” They’ll see you seamlessly through the warmer months, whether you’re working in the city or headed for the beach. The color palette neatly taps into the mood of the season, too – all crisp whites mixed with warm shades of blush, terracotta and soft pastels – so your look will feel updated without being overdone. In fact, you’ll wonder how your closet ever fully functioned without them.