Most Wanted
A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors
Nothing beats the ease of a dress in summer, especially those in breezy, slip-on-and-go shapes, such as the styles in Dôen’s romantic collections. Co-founders (and sisters) Katherine and Margaret Kleveland masterfully blend vintage references with the nostalgic spirit of their native California, resulting in effortlessly feminine pieces suitable for all kinds of occasions – from barefoot walks along the beach on vacation to town-hall wedding receptions and alfresco riverside lunches. “Dôen dresses are much loved in our office, and it’s a sign of the season changing when they start coming out again,” says NET-A-PORTER’s junior shopping editor Connie Daw.
Updated for spring ’24 in a gorgeous ‘Carmine’ shade inspired by “sun-flushed cheeks and gingham tablecloths”, the label’s coveted organic cotton-poplin ‘Marianne’ dress from our NET SUSTAIN edit is top of Daw’s wish list for summer. “I usually keep my wardrobe fairly neutral, but always make an exception for red. Plus, I love the signature shirred bodice of this style, which is flattering around the waist and very comfortable – a must in the warmer months,” she says. “I will be wearing it with layered gold jewelry for my friend’s summer wedding, and with A. Emery’s brown leather ‘Heidi’ sandals for weekend picnics and European city breaks.”
As for accessories, embrace the brand’s pastoral summer styling by completing your look with The Row’s intricately woven ‘Emilie’ tote, which has space inside for a wallet, notebook and a fresh bunch of flowers, adding polish with Lié Studio’s gleaming gold-tone ‘The Maggie’ cuff – the perfect complement to sun-kissed skin.
On casual days, take your trusty jeans-and-a-tee combo to the next level with Chloé’s logo T-shirt from the brand’s À La Plage capsule. Printed with a playful pineapple motif from the maison’s archive, it looks as good layered over a bikini as it does with denim. Embrace a ’70s mood by styling yours with Frame’s straight-leg ‘Le Slim Palazzo’ jeans, Loeffler Randall’s woven ‘Leonie’ ballet flats and Oliver Peoples’ orange-tinted aviator-style sunglasses. Finally, break up the outfit’s sepia tones with Chloé’s colorful beaded necklace – another À La Plage highlight.
Browse more in this week’s New In.