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
    ر.س513.00
    Select a Size
    XS
    S
    M
    L
    XL - out of stock
  • ULLA JOHNSON
    Naomi gathered underwired bikini top
    ر.س519.00
    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
    ر.س381.00
    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
    ر.س1,638.00

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.

Browse more in this week’s New In.

  • MATTEAU
    Organic cotton-poplin shirt
    ر.س639.00
    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
    ر.س1,220.00
    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
    ر.س3,496.00
    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
    ر.س10,375.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36
    38
    40 - low stock
    42 - out of stock
    44
    46 - out of stock