The May Edit: 10 Pieces You Need

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.

Discover our ten must-have styles for everywhere summer takes you, from weekends away to all of the celebrations ahead.

1.

Softly Tailored Sets

As effortless as a dress (with infinite mix-and-match possibilities), the tailored set is our new pick for party season. Find vests and pants in breezy linen blends, or bouclé jackets and shorts for a bit more structure.

Wear: Dune Vest + Rita Pants + Usha Slides

Where: A garden graduation party

2.

Navy is the New Black

Softer than black yet just as sophisticated, navy dresses and sets arrive for every RSVP. Keep accessories neutral with caramel browns, or go bold with bright pops of pink.

Wear: Aretha Dress + Lily Clutch + Raquel Slides

Where: An elegant rehearsal dinner

3.

Bouclé All Day

The iconic fabrication lightens up in new warm-weather silhouettes. Easy accessories make it feel less proper and more playful, like a crescent shoulder bag and raffia slides.

Wear: Berry Jacket + Hurley Shorts + Mezzaluna Bag

Where: Mother’s Day brunch

4.

Textured Bags

Thoughtfully crafted handbags that stand out—and stand the test of time—in crochet, wicker, rattan, and more.

Wear: Somerset Dress + Aria Bag

Where: Sightseeing in a new city

5.

Summer Sandals

Eye-catching, yet incredibly easy. We’ve stepped up our newest slides with textural beading, fringe, and bamboo-style tassels.

Wear: Roni Dress + Lyra Sandals

Where: Dinner reservations waterside

6.

Tropical Prints

Pack your bags with lush palms, birds of paradise, and more island-worthy prints that say you’re officially in vacation mode.

Wear: Britt Shirt + Cove Shorts + Esther Belt

Where: Exploring the resort

7.

Effortless Dresses

Romantic, relaxed, and utterly wanderlust-worthy. Our newest dress capsule with Filipa de Abreu features breezy silhouettes and playful prints for every summer adventure.

Wear: Larissa Dress + Alba Heels

Where: Going from city to sand

8.

Airy Tops

The latest light-as-air tops make getting dressed a breeze, accented with fluttering ruffles, eyelet embroidery, and ricrac trim.

Wear: Varsha Top + Domino Jeans + Carla Scarf Belt

Where: Afternoon coffee date

9.

Classic Stripes

We’ve never met a stripe we didn’t love, which is why they’ve been a prominent print in our collections for as long as we can count. Especially foundational: the striped tee, which you can dress up with a ruffled midi skirt or dress down with wide-leg denim.

Wear: Nico Tee + Zia Skirt + Nikka Neckerchief

Where: Museum-hopping uptown to drinks downtown

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