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Wherever summer takes you, you’ll need a great handbag by your side. From weekday to weekend, garden weddings to European getaways, these totes, clutches, and shoulder bags handle every adventure.

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“Summer is not a season, it’s a state of mind. Loose clothing, no shoes, sunglasses and messy hair.” —Filipa de Abreu As summer unfolds, we journey with tastemaker Filipa de Abreu to Shelter Island–a coastal getaway about 100 miles from Manhattan, yet feels a world away with its quiet pace and Americana-style charm. Here, Filipa shares everything on her itinerary, and all the effortless styles she packed in her suitcase.

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The billow of a new sundress. The thrill of a half-day Friday. Summer isn’t just a season–it’s a feeling. Set in the coastal escape of Sullivan’s Island, our June campaign captures the season’s memorable moments, with new styles designed for every adventure. Here, discover the ten must-have pieces for everywhere summer takes you.

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Effortless, iconic, classic, and colorful. Stripes are always a chic idea, and have been at the heart of our design heritage from the very beginning (1977, for those counting). Taking inspiration from both the city and the coast, our new lineup has styles for every summer adventure. Weekday to weekend, dressed up or down, paired with neutrals or mixed with more prints, there are infinite ways to show your stripes—and they’re all equally effortless. Below, see how we’re styling the forever-favorite print.

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As effortless as a dress (with infinite mix-and-match possibilities) the coordinating set is our new go-to for summer. For weekdays, getaways, and evenings out, we’re breaking down how to style our latest sets—and the great news is these pieces go with everything. Now: go meet your match.

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A garden wedding one weekend, a graduation the next. And then (peeks at calendar): charity luncheons, bridal showers, and at long last, vacation. Event season is heating up—so we’ve made event dressing incredibly easy. Here, discover occasion-ready outfits you don’t have to think twice about, with styles you can dress up or down for any invite.

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Romantic, relaxed, and utterly wanderlust-worthy. Designed with Portugal-based tastemaker Filipa de Abreu, our latest dress capsule is made for summer’s carefree days, breezy evenings, and endless adventure (and who doesn’t feel more fun with a little flamingo or lemon print?).

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Long golden days, alfresco evenings, exciting escapes—summer is here, and our new campaign, set against the charming backdrop of Charleston, South Carolina, starts the season in impeccable style.