Most Wanted
A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors
Take a quick scroll through Matteau’s Instagram feed and you’ll find a whole series of vintage seaside photographs and beautiful coastal campaign images that are sure to spark some serious wanderlust – not to mention a sudden need to review your summer closet. If you invest in one piece from the brand’s new collection, let it be this breezy organic cotton and silk-blend maxi dress from our NET SUSTAIN edit. Detailed with barely-there spaghetti straps, a pin-tucked empire bodice and a lightly gathered skirt, it’s the perfect choice for balmy summer days (and nights), whether you’re on a city break or far-flung island. The simple silhouette means you can play around with your accessories, too, creating a completely new look each time you wear it. NET-A-PORTER’s head of fashion content Gillian Brett plans on wearing hers with stacked resin bracelets by Dinosaur Designs – a NET-A-PORTER exclusive – and classic square-frame sunglasses by Celine Eyewear.
“One of my go-tos in the summer months is an LBD – meaning long black dress in this instance,” says Brett. “I love the breezy silhouette of Matteau’s maxi, and it’s exactly the kind of dress that will see me through a busy day. I can carefully roll it up in my gym bag to slip on after a morning yoga class and still look polished for the office. The billowy shape will also accommodate the sprint to nursery pick-up. Practical and chic – it’s ticking all the boxes.”
Amanu’s ‘Madagascar’ bag transforms a beachy basket silhouette into a sleek leather city bag. This version has been crafted by hand with a glossy croc-effect finish and has sculptural gold bar handles, as well as an optional strap for ease. Although compact in a new mini size, there’s still plenty of space inside for a credit-card holder, phone and hand cream. Complete this effortlessly elegant summer look with a lip tint and tousled bun.
Navigating hot, sticky temperatures outside – only to be met by the chill of the air conditioning the moment you get to the office or board a flight – can sometimes make deciding what to wear a challenge (especially if you’d rather not carry too many layers), which is why it’s always worth having at least one linen shirt in your wardrobe. Another NET SUSTAIN highlight, Le Kasha’s ‘Faiyum’ version is guaranteed to keep you cool, while also providing just enough coverage that you can leave your jacket at home. Wear it with Toteme’s embroidered silk-twill pants when traveling, unbuttoned over a slip dress in the evening, or with swimwear at the beach.
Finally, adding just one piece of jewelry to an outfit can make all the difference. Shay’s exquisite pinky ring is handcrafted from 18-karat gold coated in a sparkling pavé-diamond frosting and tipped with baguette- and heart-shaped diamonds.
Browse more in this week’s New In.