Summer Fashion is Here and its Hot, Hot, Hot

Summer means a fresh wave of style as brands unveil seasonal collections and thrilling collaborations. From vibrant capsule drops to heritage revivals with a modern edge, summer embraces bold statements, lightweight fabrics, and expressive designs. Discover everything you need for the season in Summer Fashion is Here and its Hot, Hot, Hot

Image on the left-hand side courtesy of Dsquared2

Starting summer, celebrating two decades since the influential partnership between Louis Vuitton and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, the final chapter of the re-edition series launches alongside a bold campaign featuring Zendaya. Infused with vivid colour and playful spirit, the collection returns the beloved Cherry motif, candy-toned smiling cherries on a green stalk, across summer-ready pieces. Over 70 creations span handbags, luggage, raffia footwear, silk squares, charms, and even a whimsical bicycle, each crafted using advanced techniques including layered serigraphy and experimental finishes.

“LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI – CHAPTER 3 © Louis Vuitton

This concluding edition blends the House’s renowned craftsmanship with Murakami’s imaginative aesthetic, producing unexpected details such as cherry-shaped heels. Reinforcing the enduring relevance of the original collaboration, the release stands as a tribute to artistic fusion, cultural influence, and design innovation; bridging generations and securing a place in the evolving story of contemporary fashion and collectable artistry.

Dior’s Fall 2025 collection, under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri, delves into the global language of dress through an exploration of form and textile. Inspired by traditional garments such as the kimono, the collection draws a historical thread from Monsieur Dior’s 1957 outerwear, designed to layer respectfully over kimono silhouettes, into a contemporary reinterpretation. A visual journey to Japan, echoing Marc Bohan’s 1971 Tokyo presentation, creates a dialogue with the theatrical and the cultural, where fabric becomes both canvas and structure.

Generous coats and jackets with soft architecture, belted forms, and luxurious silk evoke the serene balance of a Japanese garden. Traditional references merge with modern tailoring, resulting in garments that speak to shared cultural memory while reimagining the body as both frame and foundation. Through this fusion of fashion and architecture, the collection offers refined silhouettes grounded in textile artistry and conceptual design.

Carolina Herrera’s Pre-Fall collection draws inspiration from the cherished doll collection belonging to Creative Director Wes Gordon’s mother, resulting in a wardrobe that blends elegance with a sense of playful nostalgia. Defined by bold shapes and dramatic volume, the collection explores a refined take on childhood imagination, reinterpreted through a luxurious lens.

Tailored pieces sit alongside soft knitwear, while flowing silk organza dresses feature delicate Peony motifs that evoke vintage charm. Evening looks reflect the whimsy of doll-like dressing, reimagined through sculptural silhouettes and intricate detail. The collection offers a balance between sophistication and storybook fantasy, bridging past memories with modern design.

Dsquared2 unveils the ‘Summer Lovers’ capsule, a sun-drenched celebration of bold colour, retro attitude, and free-spirited energy. Inspired by the 1982 film of the same name, the collection channels a nostalgic yet modern interpretation of summer romance, where beachside ease meets cinematic drama. Drawing from both 80s Hollywood excess and French arthouse sensuality, the pieces reflect themes of passion, discovery, and liberation, all set against the backdrop of a sun-soaked escape.

Lightweight fabrics, signature denim, and raffia textures come together with playful silhouettes and vintage-inspired touches. A new logo, infused with postcard charm, captures the mood of travel and longing. From beach lounging to rooftop nights, the capsule offers a tactile, expressive wardrobe for a new era of summer lovers, inviting a dive into colour, emotion, and the pure joy of the season. 

Canada Goose Summer 2025 captures the spirit of the season with light, breathable designs in sun-washed pastels and classic neutrals. Key pieces include packable wind jackets with stretch details and double-layered hoods, alongside refined basics such as an ultra-soft, breathable T-shirt and drawcord shorts built for ease and movement.

Footwear delivers versatility with quick-drying, lightweight sneakers engineered for daily wear and city exploration. Sunglasses combine sleek silhouettes with performance features like colour-enhancing lenses and rubber inserts for secure comfort. Accessories complete the collection with a multi-functional waistpack and an adjustable cap designed for relaxed, everyday style.

Gentle Monster celebrated the launch of the ‘Pocket Collection’ in collaboration with Bratz with a private event at a newly opened pop-up on Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles. The immersive space featured a monumental Bratz doll installation and exclusive Bratz × Gentle Monster pieces displayed alongside striking visuals from the collection.

The collaboration highlighted a shared ethos of bold self-expression and unique creative perspective, reinforcing both brands’ influence in global fashion and culture. The Melrose Avenue pop-up remains open to the public until the 15th of June.

& Other Stories collaborates with London-based designer Roksanda Ilinčić for a limited-edition collection. Drawing on influences from art, architecture, and summer skies, the collection blends structured forms with flowing silhouettes and bold colour contrasts. Inspired by sunset tones and rooted in the concept of ‘sheltering’, the designs balance strength with softness, offering effortless transitions from day to evening.

The collection includes ready-to-wear, footwear, accessories, and beauty. Key pieces feature a brushstroke-printed silk dress, a sculptural red design, and a collarless white blazer with matching wide-leg trousers. Unexpected colour pairings and architectural details reflect Roksanda’s distinctive approach to modern femininity.

Vivienne Westwood’s 2025 Sun Collection reimagines vintage glamour through Baroque-inspired motifs, bold embellishments, and a nod to counterculture. Classic silhouettes draw from 50s and 60s photo booth imagery, while preppy elements reflect the style of early rock ‘n’ roll icons. Bespoke metalwork and signature pearl accents add sculptural depth, with the Westwood orb appearing on hinges and embossed hardware.

Crafted with sustainability in focus, the collection features hand-made frames using Eastman’s ‘Acetate Renew’, a material composed of 60% bio-based content and 40% certified recycled plastic. FSC-certified wood pulp and waste diverted from landfill form the core components. Packaging is also eco-conscious, with a recycled leather case, organic cotton bag, and recycled polyester cloth, all made using 100% green energy.

Alémais presents ‘Lucky Pace’, the Pre-Fall 2025 collection inspired by the spirited defiance of Japan’s Sukeban girl gangs. Expressive and unconventional, the collection embraces nostalgic silhouettes, layered styling, and contrasting textures. Outerwear and knitwear pieces encourage creative combinations, while denim is reimagined through embroidered motifs that add a playful, storybook quality to everyday staples.

Prints feature surreal dreamscapes by Brooklyn-based Australian artist Anouk Colantoni, blending ballet slippers, dragonflies, tennis rackets, and moon-leaping cows for a whimsical narrative thread. Captured in Paris by Johnny Dufort and styled by Emilie Kareh, the campaign channels movement and freedom, reflecting the collection’s call to follow a unique rhythm, a lucky pace all one’s own.

To mark five decades of style, Zara unveils a landmark motion-image project created by Steven Meisel, featuring 50 of fashion’s most iconic models. Conceived by Marta Ortega Pérez and driven by her enduring bond with Meisel, the campaign honours creativity, legacy, and fashion’s emotional connection. Shot with signature intimacy and depth, the project highlights the legendary rapport between Meisel and his muses. Zara invites its global community to join this celebration of five decades dedicated to design, craftsmanship, and collaboration with the industry’s finest.

Premiering 9 May 2025, exactly 50 years since the opening of the first Zara store in A Coruña, the film features Abbey Lee, Alek Wek, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Twiggy, and more. Styled by Karl Templer, the models wear new anniversary collection pieces centred on monochrome tuxedo elegance, combining timeless appeal with sharp modernity. The visual narrative reflects Zara’s enduring commitment to innovation, excellence, and the purest expression of fashion.

A new collaboration emerges between Havaianas and Dolce & Gabbana, following the success of the first limited-edition launch. The latest collection introduces a luxurious reinterpretation of classic styles, crafted with premium materials and bold detailing. Standout designs include platform sandals in vibrant shades, enhanced with macramé straps and elevated soles, alongside tropical-inspired prints featuring hand-finished elements rooted in Brazilian artistry. Updated animal patterns appear with striking faux fur accents, merging playful textures with signature flair.

Four of Dolce & Gabbana’s most expressive prints headline the collection, from the timeless Leopard and Zebra to the botanical charm of floral and Banano motifs. Each pair includes a metallic Havaianas logo and a custom Dolce & Gabbana pin, presented in high-end packaging with matte finishes, metallic elements, and gold embellishments. This release further propels flip-flops into the spotlight, blending comfort with elegance and securing their role as a versatile, fashion-forward essential beyond holiday wear.

Christian Lacroix’s SUN25 womenswear eyewear collection channels the couturier’s unmistakable harmony of print, colour, and sculptural form. Inspired by signature scarf designs, exclusive seasonal patterns are artfully marbled and layered across frames, echoing the refined style of the brand’s iconic accessories and homeware. Hammered metal accents add a textural richness, reinforcing the luxurious craftsmanship embedded in each design.

Voluminous silhouettes and decorative flourishes bring to life the label’s artistic flair, with nature’s influence felt in both palette and detail. A continued tribute to the butterfly motif, the collection captivates through vivid tones and organic beauty, making each piece a singular expression of haute couture storytelling.

Rebecca Vallance introduces Pre-Fall 2025, a sultry, high-impact collection infused with the glamour of 1970s icons such as Bianca Jagger and Farrah Fawcett. Fusing retro elegance with modern confidence, the season delivers bold prints, rich tones, and elevated tailoring. Cocoon blazers and sculptural suiting set the tone, while signature silhouettes receive a refreshed twist through sharp lines and exaggerated shoulders.

Dress-led statements dominate with fluid drop-waist styles, backless maxis, and intricately adorned eveningwear, each piece designed to turn heads with effortless sophistication. Blending nostalgia with present-day polish, the collection captures a fearless spirit, evoking mood, movement, and a sense of modern luxury that transcends occasion.

Havaianas unveils a global capsule collection in collaboration with Gigi Hadid, marking a new chapter in the brand’s creative direction. Appointed as the face of recent campaigns and now stepping into a design role, the supermodel brings a seasonal vision to life through retro beach-inspired motifs and iconic sandal silhouettes.

Influenced by vintage pin-up aesthetics and Californian style, the collection features four distinct prints across Top and Slim Square styles, rendered in sunset tones of orange, yellow, purple, blue, and green. Each pair includes a signature-embossed sole and arrives in nostalgic packaging, complete with printed box, hanger, and postcard, celebrating laid-back glamour with a contemporary twist.

Son de Flor, a Lithuanian label rooted in Baltic heritage, blends timeless elegance with a deep commitment to sustainability and slow fashion. Inspired by a beloved dress worn across generations, the brand began with the simplicity and grace of linen, transforming a personal memory into a thoughtful design philosophy. More than a fashion house, Son de Flor represents a return to intentional living through enduring style.

Each piece is crafted from 100% natural, biodegradable linen and finished with recycled or organic elements. Collections favour enduring silhouettes over seasonal trends, designed to be worn, treasured, and passed on. Locally produced in Lithuania, the garments reflect careful craftsmanship and traditional tailoring, all while reducing environmental impact and supporting the surrounding community.

The Balance Collection from BURGA introduces sleek, high-function designs crafted for the chaos of everyday life. Focused on soft-touch textures and minimalist style, the range includes a non-slip yoga mat, an ultra-roomy tote, and a protective phone case that maintains a refined aesthetic.

Designed for the unpredictable, the collection embraces function over perfection. Clean textures, muted tones, and durable materials support fast-paced routines without sacrificing visual appeal. Built for real-world balance, not the curated version, each piece delivers utility with style; ideal for midweek errands, studio sessions, or quiet resets.

Charm jewellery returns to the spotlight with a focus on customisation, led by Thomas Sabo’s Letter Charms. Designed to add meaning and personality, these pieces offer a stylish way to express individuality through carefully chosen initials.

Crafted in sterling silver and gold plating, each charm transforms accessories into statements with lasting impact. Whether layered on a bracelet or styled as a pendant, the collection invites creative combinations. Pair with other Thomas Sabo charms to build a one-of-a-kind piece that blends sentiment with signature style.

The Raffia Collection by Cambridge Satchel introduces a seasonal fusion of craftsmanship and relaxed elegance. Featuring handwoven natural raffia paired with signature Madras Grain leather, the new tote delivers spacious design, magnetic fastening, and a slip pocket ideal for summer escapes, market visits, or coastal outings.

Completing the collection are the circular Isla, inspired by traditional Scottish sporrans, and the compact Mini Satchel. Both crafted in England, Isla showcases detailed construction and a riveted handle, ideal for light travel. The Mini Satchel, made entirely from leather, combines a top handle with a detachable strap for effortless versatility. Each piece captures the spirit of nostalgic summers while reflecting enduring quality and timeless British style.

Ben Sherman introduces the Tailoring Collection, fusing classic British heritage with a refined, modern edge. Building on a legacy rooted in crisp menswear since 1963, the collection reinterprets sharp dressing through contemporary cuts and considered details. At the core is the Soho Fit Suit, a slim-cut silhouette tailored in stretch wool twill, available in black, navy, sage, and seasonal linen blends.

Distinctive linings, two-button notch lapels, and flat-front trousers reflect nods to the brand’s subcultural roots. Shirting continues as a signature focus, with plain and printed poplins in micro polka dot, mod geo, and stipple floral designs. Completing the collection are tailored polos and tees in soft cotton interlock and cotton-lycra blends, bridging the gap between casual comfort and elevated style. Designed for versatility, every piece speaks to Ben Sherman’s continued influence on modern British fashion.

Kipling teams up with global gaming sensation Just Dance for a lively new collection launching 18 June 2025. Inspired by the colourful energy of the iconic rhythm game, the collaboration channels playful spirit through bold design, movement, and fun. The Kipling x Just Dance Collection features two standout styles; a vibrant gradient print and a sleek black version with gradient accents.

Crafted from signature recycled crinkle nylon, each piece includes a round silicone logo, zinc hardware, and Kipling’s signature furry monkey keychain, reimagined in a multicoloured Just Dance edition. Select styles also feature energetic Just Dance phrases in standout lettering, perfect for adding personality to everyday looks. Designed for school, weekend, or anywhere in between, the collection blends function with expressive flair.

Images courtesy of Louis Vuitton, Dior, Carolina Herrera, DSQUARED2, Canada Goose, Gentle Monster, & other stories, Vivienne Westwood, ALÉMAIS, ZARA, Havaianas, Christian Lacroix, Rebecca Vallance, Son de Flor, BURGA, Thomas Sabo, Cambridge Satchel, Ben Sherman, Kipling

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