It’s time to plan your summer sartorial calendar, aided by Citizen Femme’s July 2024 fashion round-up.
Featuring names to know, hot accessories and exciting summer launches, our fashion editor’s picks will see you through summer in style.
Founders Alyssa and Lily launched ROVE after relocating from the US to the UK, and finding a lack of unique and up-coming labels amongst a sea of highstreet retailers. Bonding over a love of travel and local brands discovered on their trips, the duo opened their boutique ROVE in Notting Hill in the summer of 2023 and offer a curated edit of emerging designers, independent international brands and individuality to the fashion scene in London. Their fresh collections and buying edit from brands like Ciao Lucia, Bec & Bridge, Posse and Ronny Kobo guarantee you'll be uniquely dressed at your next summer event.
The Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti® cuff bracelets captured the hearts of fashionistas worldwide, and now to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elsa Peretti’s designs for Tiffany & Co., the maison have launched new Bone and Split rings. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Bone cuff first introduced in the 1970s and Elsa's love of sculpture from her travels as a young girl, these modern new additions are sculpted to conform to your finger and have an element of versatility when worn, and pay homage to the designer's pioneering jewellery design of her time.
Founders Lydia Vousvouni and Amelia Theodoropoulou connected over their shared love for summer and Greek craftsmanship whilst working at Athens-based brand Zeus+Dione, and decided to turn their passion into a resortwear brand that was dedicated to keeping local craftsmanship alive in their beloved Greece. The brand, which has a fresh and young approach to design with high-quality, sustainable pieces at affordable prices, captures the essence of Greek summers and the spirit that captivates travellers. Their latest edit of swimwear is urban and fresh, designed to take you from days at the beach to cocktails under the stars.
Known for their free-spirited design style and effortless summertime elegance, Australian brands really do do it best. The name to know is Kivari, a Sydney based brand that was created from a passion of adventurous travel and connection to our oceans. Sustainability is important to the brand, so all designs are created consciously, with integrity and heart. Their elevated resortwear is a must for holiday dressing, with playful, feminine designs offering the Kivari woman unmatched confidence on those summer travels. The Rafaela Knit Dress is already on its way to us.
London-based fashion brand TOVE and American born beauty brand MERIT both share one thing in common: their love for simplicity. Celebrating this, the two brands have collaborated on a limited edition evening bag with vegan silk material in soft pink palette often favoured by both brands in their collections. TOVE's Signature Bag reimagined for evening, which can be bought as a limited edition set from TOVE or free with orders over $100 on Merit, compliments four of MERITS key products: The Flush Balm, Great Skin, Day Glow and Signature Lip. This quiet luxury crossover is one to get your hands on.
New York based label Veronica Beard is all about designing classic yet cool pieces for the lives of multifaceted women. Their Summer 2024 collection Sea Ya embodies the spirit of the French Riviera, with classicly chic pieces oozing a French-girl elegance. Striped sets, soft tailoring and linen separates transport us to the sophisticated shores of the Côte d'Azur, with timeless crisp whites, nautical influences and elevated basket bags suitcase essentials for those South of France adventures.
Footwear brand Amanu prides itself on creating sculptural sandals that are a testament to the enduring beauty of human connection. Made by local artisans in communities in Kenya, Cape Town and LA, each style is lovingly handcrafted with the intention of being worn for years to come. Their artistic sandals, which often have an element of surprise, are decorated like works of art, with gemstones and statement gold amulets elevating your summer dressing.
DeMellier is the London-based handbag brand to carry both home and away thanks to their modern designs and accessible price points. A standout this season is The Capri, the perfect companion for summer escapes, offering versatility that will transition you from the airport to the beach and eveything in between. Handcrafted in Madagascar by seasoned female artisans, the style – which comes in four different colourways – reflects the beauty of Capri's rugged landscape with a finish of natural raffia and quintessentially Italian-tanned calfskin.
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