Whether you’re jetting off to a far-flung destination or planning a staycation, our guide of the best resortwear brands is a great place to start when planning your holiday wardrobe.
From go-to Australian labels with a free-spirited attitude, to luxury British brands making waves, each of the labels in our edit has its own USP. We’re talking FARM Rio’s mood-boosting prints, Zimmermann’s bohemian, romantic silhouettes and DÔEN’s cult hyper-feminine dresses. For all the minimalists out there, we’ve got you covered too – St. Agni and Kalita’s understated yet elevated sunshine-ready classics will deliver year after year. We also want to highlight Loewe’s latest Paula’s Ibiza capsule, which is full of exactly the sort of playful, artisanal pieces we want to wear all summer long, whether on a Balearic island, or at home in London. Jet, set, go.
FARM RIO
If you’re looking for joyful prints, vibrant colour palettes and clothes to put you in a holiday state of mind, FARM Rio is the place to go. Its upbeat collections are influenced by its Rio de Janeiro heritage. What began as a local market stall has blossomed into a global destination for anyone who wants to inject a dose of Brazilian-inspired joy into their wardrobe.
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MATTEAU
Editor-favourite Matteau is beloved for its clean lines and timeless silhouettes. These are pieces that will become summer sartorial lifers, from understated, versatile dresses to low-key, elegant swimwear. The brand designs with a considered mindset, only creating styles with longevity and made from quality materials.
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DÔEN
You’re highly likely to have spotted one of Dôen‘s dresses on your Instagram feed and for good reason. The label’s feminine dresses have a cult following, thanks to their confidence-boosting silhouettes and softly romantic aesthetic. For wear on-repeat appeal, don’t overlook the separates either – the broderie anglaise tops and shorts would be welcome additions to any suitcase.
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SIR THE LABEL
Another Australian label that knows what women want, Sir delivers effortless refinement. Founders Nikki Campbell and Sophie Coote design for themselves, which transpires to be the way a lot of us long to look in the summer months. From swimwear to ready-to-wear, the uniting thread is a quietly confident, minimalist aesthetic and pieces are designed to last. Even its prints have a sharp, graphic quality that will appeal to the most understated of shoppers.
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ST. AGNI
The ideal brand for minimalists, St. Agni caters to those who like their summers understated but refined. The Australian label is best known for its fuss-free approach to dressing that marries functionality with style. Tailoring is a focus, ideal for day-to-night summer workwear, but you can also find holiday-ready, nonchalant classics: their strapless maxi dress currently doing the rounds on social media will become a surefire favourite. Their artfully made, low-key footwear is also highly sought after.
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ZIMMERMANN
This Australian favourite reigns supreme when it comes to luxury bohemian beachwear, but it’s their highly covetable floral-print dresses with ornate broderie-anglaise embellishments that are the antidote to summer dressing, whether home or away.
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ALÉMAIS
Founded in Sydney, ALÉMAIS is our go-to for contemporary, ready-to-wear pieces cultivating a sense of adventure and evoking a romantic mood, while celebrating and supporting traditional artisanal craftsmanship. We’re picturing the Dreamer halterneck dress on a trip to Thailand.
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CASA RAKI
Casa Raki founder Josefina Alazraki spent her summers growing up in the seaside city of Punta del Este in Uruguay, which is where the roots of her sustainable resortwear brand were planted. Designed for lovers of travel, a bohemian and relaxed approach to dressing is evident through her collections, focusing on fresh linen fabrics for easy holiday style.
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HUNZA G
Hunza G forever changed the swimwear market with its one-size-fits-all designs. While its flattering crinkle-stretch fabric might be widely copied on the high street, the cut and sculpting qualities are much harder to replicate. Although the label is most famed for its swimsuits and bikinis, its ready-to-wear offers versatile essentials to pack for every sunny holiday, and we’re also a big fan of the sunhats – the perfect accent for your summer look.
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EMPORIO SIRENUSE
When one of the world’s most glamorous hotels launches a resortwear label, the fashion world sits up and pays attention. Le Sirenuse in Positano has long been adored by the style set, and its clothing line Emporio Sirenuse has attracted an inevitably strong following. Since its launch in 2013, it is now stocked in 80 different destinations worldwide, including Net-A-Porter. For relaxed-yet-elegant luxury that begs to be worn on the Italian Riviera, it can’t be beaten.
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CALA DE LA CRUZ
Founded in Colombia, Cala de la Cruz’s vibrant collections are sunshine in sartorial form. Bold colour and graphic botanical prints have become design signatures, adorning swimwear and vacation-ready favourites, such as dresses, skirts and trousers. The brand is committed to avoiding overproduction, so each piece is made to order – meaning any purchase made is not only more planet-friendly, but more exclusive too.
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BOTEH
Boteh, named after the Persian word for flower, is a vibrant resort wear brand that blends the seaside nonchalance of Australia with the sensual mystique of Ibiza. Characterised by mosaic prints, artisan designs, and comfortable separates, the collection boasts an effortless sense of ease, from beach to bar.
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KALITA
On a trip to Greece, founder Kalita Al Swaidi witnessed women in free-flowing dresses rather than the structured summer looks she’d packed. She created her glamorous resort wear brand with light-packing, sixties icons in mind. Her Brigitte silk maxi dresses evoke a bohemian spirit and the glamour of St. Tropez.
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JOHANNA ORTIZ
Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz creates feminine and fun pieces inspired by her home town of Cali, Colombia. Her bold details and fresh prints invite women to ‘have fun’ and bring fabulous frivolity to day-to-night dressing. We’ll be packing her decorative halterneck dresses.
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AGUA BY AGUA BENDITA
Inspired by the vibrant culture of South America, friends Catalina Alvarez and Mariana Hinestroza founded their label after finding a box of discarded fabric samples while studying in Colombia. Today, the duo create ready-to-wear and swimwear pieces using traditional design, with craftsmanship by a team of local female artisans.
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CHARO RUIZ
Spanish Charo Ruiz is the daughter and granddaughter of dressmakers, who grew up in Seville. Starting her career as a model in Barcelona during the late seventies, Charo moved to Ibiza to create her own studio with the idea of renewing fashion on the island. Her brand Charo Ruiz Ibiza is now the leading Ibizan fashion brand worldwide, and her resort wear-inspired pieces reflect the warmth, colours, and textures of the island, are effortless for summer holidays, and represent a free-spirited adventure.
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PALM NOOSA
Queensland-based Pippa Hannon founded her resort wear brand Palm Noosa in 2018 as an ode to the quintessential Australian lifestyle. Her pieces are created with contemporary femininity and carefree aesthetic and all collection prints are designed in collaboration with local artists, making each piece one of a kind. Her collections embody endless summer nostalgia, no matter the time of year, from billowing dresses to chic matching separates.
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Photo credit: ZIMMERMANN
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