Alfresco dining, or even a summer supper indoors, is the ideal moment for a technicolour table. Mixing jewel-toned glassware, colour-rich ceramics and lush linens in eye-popping patterns keeps the vibe hot and sunny long after the stars have come out.

Taste The Rainbow

Calvin Klein’s ’90s denim collections (with Kate Moss’s career-launching ads) were fashion game-changers. Now CK chic is back, with loose jeans and boxy denim jackets topping a full indigo wardrobe. A white vest and kitten heels complete the retro regalia.

The Story Of The Blues

The weather boffins are predicting a heatwave, so take steps to avoid a style meltdown. From chic monochrome buys (black is the new black this season) to azure blues and spicy hues, our sun-soaked edit delivers a deep dive into poolside cool.

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Pool Cues

Functional, utilitarian, pared-back: these watchwords of contemporary style could easily be summed up in a single brand: Uniqlo. Adored by stylists for its rigorous aesthetic, Uniqlo has always prioritised quality and simplicity over transient trends. It looks like the rest of the world has caught up…

Pure Genius

Pedi ready? It’s time to expose your toes to the fresh air – not to mention the pleasure of summer’s chicest sandals. SS23 delivers everything from sleek flats to chunky outdoor designs, espadrille-inspired looks and ladylike heels. Hello happy feet.

Best Foot Forward

You wouldn’t sport sneakers with a red-carpet gown or don sky-high heels for the gym, and just as you switch shoes to suit the occasion, it makes sense to build a varied eyewear wardrobe. Cue our sunglasses edit: 20/20 sartorial vision guaranteed.

Enjoy The View

Say hello to your summer staple: the mighty midi. Think dirndls, denim designs, prom skirts and tiered boho numbers; knife pleats, handkerchief hems, florals and painterly prints… The options are infinite, the details diverse. It’s a walking miracle.

The Marvellous Midi

Spring-fresh kitchen makeovers have home stylists in a spin. The interiors update sees cookware and kitchenalia in soft, verdant shades of briar rose, mint green and pale cornflower reviving the the heart of the home – lifting winter’s dark fug and welcoming back the sunlight.

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Excellent Taste

It’s 25 years since Jeff Bridges’ iconic stoner first ambled across cinema screens in *The Big Lebowski*, and fittingly, summer’s retro menswear could have come straight from The Dude’s own wardrobe. Party hippy threads/part bowling gear… The Dude abides.

Bowled Over

Treat your hair to some summer loving. This time of year brings bleaching sunshine, chlorinated swimming pools and frizz-inducing humidity. But our edit of replenishing haircare formulas and clever styling tools will return the lustre to your locks.  

Head Girl

Fashion’s key aesthetic has lately been one of subtlety. Now prepare for a disco inferno. We’re talking sequinned gowns in electric shades, mile-high platforms and extreme accessories. In short, as much attention-grabbing glamour as you can shimmy into.

Glam Rocks

Imagine a brand of chic, modern designs that satisfy all your work-to-weekend needs. Oh, and without impossible price tags. Too good to be true? Meet ME + EM – the fashion editors’ secret weapon. Its ethos is “intelligent style”, and with its sun-drenched dresses, breezy tailoring and juicy palette, SS23’s collection is as clever as they come. Lesson learned!

Summer School

Perhaps it’s because childhood summers evoke such happy memories, but there’s nothing sweeter than sunny looks for little people. Even fashion’s most elegant aesthetes will find their hearts melting at our edit for pre-school picnickers – the cuteness levels are off the charts. So pack a hamper and join the party.

Play Time

The West has long been influenced by Japanese style. Our fascination with its timeless techniques and motifs, admiration for its inspirational designers (Issey Miyake and Rei Kawakubo to name but two) and obsession with its cutting-edge creatives (from Nigo to Yayoi Kusama) proves our thirst for its unique aesthetic remains unsated.

Rising Sun Salutations

Few interior details have the impact of beautifully crafted light-fittings, from their stylistic brilliance to their mood-altering luminosity. The dazzling variety on offer – think pendants and portables, naked bulbs and sculptural shades – gives statement lighting the power to transform your home at the flick of a switch.

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