
Editor's picks: Summer essentials
Warm-weather dressing, beauty finds that work with the sun instead of against it, and pieces for the home that make everyday life feel like exactly where you want to be
Deiji Studios 03 Set

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Summer dressing is all about ease, and nothing captures it better than a matching set. Whether in linen, cotton, poplin or lace, these lightweight coordinates offer effortless comfort with a polished feel. They’re endlessly versatile, too. Build a small rotation and thank yourself every morning.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek Glow

Photo: Charlotte Tilbury
This sheer, creamy, buildable balm is the workhorse your summer beauty routine needs. Made with skin-nourishing ingredients like raspberry leaf stem cell extract and vitamin E, it melts into skin without feeling like real makeup. Dab it on your lips, cheeks or anywhere the sun hits for a just-back-from-the-beach glow.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++

Photo: Beauty of Joseon
A cult favourite for a reason. The lightweight, non-sticky formula blends invisibly with no chalky white cast, while delivering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection and a dewy, hydrated finish – thanks to 30% rice extract and fermented grain extracts rich in vitamins, amino acids and minerals.
Hermès Oseraie Color basket

Photo: Hermès
Natural rattan, wicker and bamboo accents instantly bring tropical beach house vibes home. Layer in some relaxed boho chic to your interiors with textured planters, baskets, trays and more. Because if you can’t escape to Bali this year, why not bring the paradise home instead?
Nina Freudenberger Otti Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Photo: Lulu and Georgia
Stripes are a timeless summertime staple – from fashion to interiors – and they’re having a full four-season comeback. Classic yet effortlessly fresh, they bring movement and energy without ever feeling ornate or dated. The simplest way to incorporate them is as a visual accent rather than a full theme. Think, a single rug, two cushions, a curtain or a throw.
Celine Triomphe Metal 01 Sunglasses in Metal

Photo: Celine
Wire-frame sunglasses like this Celine Triomphe Metal 01 continue their comeback as an eternally chic ’90s-inspired style. Minimal, clean and versatile, metal frames in brushed gold or silver titanium flatter most skin tones and face shapes – perfect for effortless summer styling.
Borghese

Between sunscreen, sweat, humidity and makeup, your pores are working overtime this time of year. A mud mask delivers the deep, clarifying cleanse you need without stripping or drying your skin. Famed as "The Mud Authority", Borghese brings the healing rituals of Italian thermal spas into everyday skincare. With its delicate texture and soothing aroma of natural herbs, each mask purifies, softens and rebalances the complexion. The result? Skin that’s clearer, calmer and radiant – perfect under makeup or glowing beautifully on its own.
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