The straw hat is getting a serious style update for summer 2026. Move over oversized brims and Riviera glamour—the season’s must‑wear headpiece is the straw bucket hat. It keeps the natural, holiday‑ready materials we love (straw, raffia) but translates them into a low‑profile, practical silhouette that feels modern, wearable and utterly suitcase‑friendly. If you’re wondering …
Stripes reinvented: the 2026 optical‑graphic trend that sculpts your silhouette Move over Breton shirts — for summer 2026, stripes are no longer a simple nautical motif. This season, designers treat lines as a visual language: bold, architectural and energising. From Jacquemus’s pared‑back geometric tunics to Dries Van Noten’s exuberant stripe‑and‑floral mashups, the “stripe” trend has …
The macramé top is back: how to wear this summer’s must‑have with effortless French charm Welcome back to the ease and elegance of the macramé top. This summer, the hand‑knotted, intricately textured top returns as a key piece for a wardrobe that favours relaxed refinement over trend‑chasing. Think Jane Birkin on holiday by the Côte …
Cowgirl chic for city life: how to wear the western trend this summer The western—or cowgirl—trend is back for Spring/Summer 2026, but it’s been cleverly reworked for city living. Think less costume, more quiet luxury: suede, saddle details, sun‑bleached neutrals and artisan finishes that read sophisticated rather than dated. Here’s a practical guide to incorporating …
How to wear western‑chic this summer: modern cowboy pieces for city style The western trend has ridden back onto the fashion scene for Spring–Summer 2026, but this time it’s been reimagined as an urban, sophisticated look rather than a costume. Designers from Burberry to Isabel Marant translated prairie spirit into polished suedes, tasteful fringe details …
How to dress to dance at 50: elegant, comfortable and utterly chic looks for a night out Turning up the music and heading out for a night of dancing at 50 shouldn’t require surrendering style or comfort. In fact, mature dressing for evenings has evolved: it’s less about costume‑like glamour and more about refined, wearable …
Printmaxxing is the fearless new trend for Spring–Summer 2026: a bold invitation to mix multiple prints in a single outfit and make maximalism feel chic rather than chaotic. If you’ve spent seasons favoring quiet luxury and neutral palettes, think of printmaxxing as a playful reboot—one that asks you to experiment with colour, scale and contrast. …
The oversized buckle belt is having a major moment for Spring‑Summer 2026 — and it’s not just a runway stunt. From cowboy‑inspired western styles to jewel‑encrusted couture, the maxi buckle is the single accessory that can instantly upgrade anything from a basic slip dress to a tailored suit. Below I share practical styling tips, proportion …
The Met Gala is more than a red‑carpet party — it’s fashion’s most theatrical stage, where costume, culture and commentary collide. Over the decades, the Costume Institute’s themes have pushed designers, stylists and celebrities to stretch imagination and speak to the moment. From 18th‑century aristocratic opulence to punk rebellion and the radical experiments of Rei …
The short‑sleeve dress is the quiet hero of spring‑to‑summer wardrobes — unassuming, versatile and astonishingly easy to style. Whether you favour minimalist lines or boho romance, this season’s iterations give the short‑sleeve dress a surprising range of personalities. Here are five fresh ways to wear it — looks that transition perfectly from daytime errands to …
