There’s something about summer that has a way of slowing things down just long enough for us to take stock. We remember the soundtracks of past travels, the taste of just-picked strawberries, first loves and moments so core they’ve shaped who we are. This issue is a celebration of that hazy fulfilment.
We asked our fashion friends to share their summer plans, what makes this time of year special and the items on their new-season wish lists. What struck me most was how wholesome and purposeful their insights were. From passing a driving test to perfecting a handed-down recipe, these aren’t flashy goals, but, instead, meaningful intentions. Not only that—I’m now empowered to make chic fashion decisions thanks to their shopping recommendations.
Elsewhere, we explore the enduring appeal of the basket bag, from Jane Birkin’s red carpet appearances to why Sienna Miller just can’t seem to put down her Sézane tote; proof that style doesn’t need reinvention to remain relevant. We also look to summer’s most transportive and delectable scents—think coconut, sea salt, suncream—and analyse how fragrance has the synchronical power to root us in the moment and carry us elsewhere.
Our cover star, Immy Waterhouse, was in a similarly reflective spirit when we spoke ahead of our photoshoot. "You have to celebrate all the little stages because they’re all leading you somewhere—you don’t know where, but it’s somewhere." So, here’s to a summer celebrating you, the things that bring you quiet joy and all that follows next.
The Enduring Appeal of the Basket Bag
How to Have Your Chicest, Most Fulfilling Summer Yet
Insights and recommendations from very stylish people.
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How to Have Your Chicest, Most Fulfilling Summer Yet
7 Scent Notes That Smell Like a Holiday in a Bottle
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Discover the visionaries redefining modern American fashion.
COVER STORY FEATURING IMMY WATERHOUSE
Storylines, Self-Worth and Sisterhood: Immy Waterhouse Lets Us in on Her Journey
Actor, writer, director, reluctant model, total girl's girl.
The Enduring Appeal of the Basket Bag
From Birkin to Chung, Cannes to Clapham, 1950 to 2025.
Deputy Editor
How to Have Your Chicest, Most Fulfilling Summer Yet
7 Scent Notes That Smell Like a Holiday in a Bottle
The Enduring Appeal of the Basket Bag
Storylines, Self-Worth and Sisterhood: Immy Waterhouse Lets Us in on Her Journey
How to Have Your Chicest, Most Fulfilling Summer Yet
7 Scent Notes That Smell Like a Holiday in a Bottle
The Enduring Appeal of the Basket Bag
Storylines, Self-Worth and Sisterhood: Immy Waterhouse Lets Us in on Her Journey
