Trend Spotlight: ideas to inspire
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Summertime style
As the long, lazy days stretch ahead and the season reaches its peak, stay cool and give your wardrobe an injection of relaxed summer style, says William Oliver
THE LOOK
CALIFORNIA DREAMING: LAID-BACK LA COOL
When it comes to effortless poolside-inspired
dressing, look to America’s West Coast. Follow
Prada and Dries Van Noten and mix bold
Hawaiian prints with relaxed tops and T-shirts
for an uncomplicated summer look
FRESH LOOK
Opt for faded colours to get an
instant dose of vintage style
HAT TRICK
North Coast trilby
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GO HAWAIIAN
Retro floral prints are a major trend this
season – layer a short-sleeved shirt
over a T-shirt to simplify the look
THE LOOK
COLLEGE DAYS: PERFECT PREPPY LAYERS
Whether it’s the Ivy League or Oxbridge, make like
Kenzo and APC this season and be inspired by
university style. Mix sportswear – think rugby shirts
and cricket jumpers – with tailored trousers or shorts
to get the look spot on
EARN YOUR STRIPES
Classic with a twist, this rugby shirt will
give your outfit an instant injection of
collegiate cool
COVER UP
North Coast hooded sweatshirt
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KEEP IT CLASSIC
Layer a cricket sweater over a shirt and matching shorts
for a considered finish on cooler days
THE LOOK
CITY CASUAL: RELAXED, REFINED STYLE
Whether you’re staying at home or adding a city
break to your summer schedule, keep it simple and
sophisticated with a mix of tailoring and looser-fit
basics. Let Louis Vuitton and AMI’s summer
collections be your guide
LAYER UP
Mix tailoring with layered T-shirts and shirts for a
contemporary look that will take you from day to
evening with ease
Photography: Cameron McNee at One Represents / Styling: Dan Blake at One Represents / Grooming: Kota at Caren / Models: David Rosenberg at Select, Donny Lewis at Storm
SOFT TOUCH
A textured piece, such as a
cotton-knit sweater or chambray
shirt, gives a simple look a
refined, tactile twist
IN THE BAG
North Coast leather holdall
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TRUE BLUE
Combine different shades of
the same colour to keep
your outfit consistent
