SUMMER ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR MOST FERAL SEASON YET

When your summer becomes a blur of raffia, sunscreen, fresh fruit, and maybe even accidentally launching a Lime scooter into the harbor, you know you’ve done it right. This is your guide to everything you need for an unforgettable summer.

The hot summer weather is the ideal temperature for a fun, flirty miniskirt. SS24’s miniskirt report varies from bustled, bloomer-style volume to delicately knit pleats. The AARON ESH Gray Gathered Miniskirt creates a bustled look for the must-have voluminous look of the summer. Sandy Liang’s stunning Brown Castle Miniskirt has a 3D rose appliqué—a captivatingly cute detail. FIDAN NOVRUZOVA adds an angular peplum to accentuate the curvature of the hip for subtle impact with a cheeky attitude.

Bring your taste for tailoring to the frigid, air-conditioned office cubicle. Enjoy friendly water-cooler talk with fellow cross-functional stakeholders in the Gray Tailored Miniskirt from the definitive voice in Swedish minimalist style, Filippa K. Ensure your summer holiday time-off requests are submitted in the Dunst Black Multipocket Shorts with classic loafers, or take on a sporty silhouette with the Coperni Black Tailored Miniskirt.

Summer can’t reach its fullest potential without a great selection of raffia accessories. Channel your best vacation vibes with the effortless Tan & Black Lotus tote from KHAITE, or opt for a rich, brown, woven reed from HEREU. Pair an oversized white blouse with raffia versions of must-have mules from JW Anderson and Bottega Veneta. The Miista Tan Yeida Ballerina Flats are an homage to Jane Birkin’s legendary summer style as Pen in Jacques Deray’s La Piscine, to take the vitality and sophistication of the French countryside with you all summer.

With your busy social calendar decorating the pages of your Muji planner, don’t forget to book some time to pamper yourself with the best of beauty. Reveal fresh, kissable skin with the Tata Harper Smoothing Body Scrub. Lock in moisture and polish with the rich Susanne Kaufmann Body Butter, formulated with honey, olive oil, and shea butter. Let your hair capture the sparkle of the sun with the Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil, to smooth the hair after long days at the beach. Add body to your sun-drenched locks with the Leonor Greyl ‘Mousse Au Lotus Volumatrice’ Styling Mousse that hydrates hair, or preserve your waves with a sheer application of the Oribe Matte Waves Texture Lotion, to keep your beachy waves seriously beachy.

Guy Fieri can’t corner the market on printed button-up shirts. Capture the fever pitch of the summer with bold graphics and patterns. Stolen Girlfriends Club goes full-throttle with a hardcore snake and skull design finished with gunmetal-tone hardware. Nostalgic, hand-drawn illustrations from Small Talk Studio add a delicate impression to a classic white shirt.

Maladaptive attachment styles are no match for the perfect, tasteful beach bag. SS24’s swimwear comes with strappy, sexy details to catch the eye of your beloved. Celebrity-favorite Melbourne-based designer Raga Malak doubles up on high-rise bikini bottoms to accentuate the hips. Vivienne Westwood’s ‘The Kiss’ Swim Briefs playfully sport renaissance romance with lighthearted libido. SS24’s Instagram bikini pics will yield more engagement than ever.

So, you’ve achieved the dream of our digital age. You were too iconic in public and online this summer and you’ve started gaining a following. The paps have been chasing you from La Cienega to Sunset, and they’ve got you outside of House of Pies as your frappuccino is melting in your hand and slipping from your grip. The first industry secret of great paparazzi pictures is to walk really slowly so that the photographers can capture flattering angles. The second is a great pair of massive sunglasses to attract attention while going incognito. The best in summer sunglasses go beyond regular coverage and add surface area on the arms and the bridge of the nose. Keep it sleek with the Gold Wraparound Shades from Blumarine, or go for a cubist vibe with the Black KOMONO Edition Otherworldly Sunglasses from Walter Van Beirendonck. The paparazzi shot is modern art, after all.