END. CURATES: WARM WEATHER ESSENTIALS

Setting the scene for summer, the latest END. Curates womenswear editorial offers a perfect insight into a contemporary approach to style that offers a playful sensibility from a composite of key seasonal trends. From bold graphic tees and sporty tops to puff ball skirts and layered swimwear, this edit captures a casual aesthetic that is brimming with personality.

Letting your t-shirt be the star of the show may feel difficult in a world of statement pieces, but a great graphic tee can complete an ensemble and bring together an outfit. The Ashton Concert T-Shirt from Anine Bing, for example, pairs perfectly with Rick OwensBoxers, layered up with this blue Beams BoyBow Long Sleeve shirt. This low-key look centring around GANNI’s cute Basic Jersey Baby Bun Relaxed T-shirt sees emphasis placed on the graphic print, while elements of workwear and outdoor style from Auralee and MM6 Maison MargielaxSalomon complete the overall picture.

Keeping things sporty this summer, retro sportswear continues to remain as popular as ever, with the UmbroRetro Football Jersey and the adidas OriginalsR3CD Dress making waves. Coupled with sophisticated pieces, like the GANNI Washed Stretch Cotton Mini Bubble Skirt, or the tastefully simple Auralee Cotton Rib Knit Cardigan, and you’re onto a winner.

Ensuring you’re still styled out when taking a well-earned trip to the pool or the beach, take inspiration from our layered swimwear looks. Vibrant and joyous, the ALÉMAIS look pairs a printed denim co-ord with Hunza G’s Jean Bandeau Bikini in the lilac colourway, complete with Loewe sunglasses, Chunky Belt Sandals from Acne Studios and an oversized beach bag from HAY. For a city-meets-beach look, we’ve layered Acne Studios’ colourful Two-Piece Swimwear with a similarly eye-catching tee from Casablanca. Accessorised with a bandana from Martine Rose, a BODE tote bag and Le Specs sunglasses, this look is ready for exploring your holiday destination and for sunbathing.

When the heat gets too much, it’s better to keep things breezy, and we’ve got plenty of dresses and skirts that do just that. The Lulu Mini Dress from Damson Maddercaptures the London-based brand’s floral approach to design, rendered in a lightweight white organic cotton fabric. Adding a pop of colour with a bright pink Soft Baguette Bag from MARGESHERWOOD completes the look, setting off a summery vibe that complements the dress’ colour palette. For warm evenings, this striking combination of print and texture is set off with Peachy Den’s Bowler Bagin a tomato red. Popping against the dark brown of the Pleats Please Issey Miyake top and the rich greens of the NeedlesString Fatigue Skirt, adidas x Wales Bonner Karintha Lo Sequin Sneakers add some further flair to the look.

Remaining as colourful as ever, Peachy Den’s Cindy Halter Topand Cindy Caprisdeliver bold red hues, perfectly complemented by the Cherry Tripper Knit Cardigan from House of Sunny. Keeping things tonal for a cohesive look, Oakley’s Eyejacket Redux Sunglasses introduce a sporty inflection to the look. Centring around BODE’s Comic Strip Long Sleeve Top, the final look further entrenches a sense of playfulness that goes hand in hand with dressing for the summer. Accessorised with GANNI’s it-bag, the Bou Bag Nano, in a metallic silver,Acne Studios denim in a pastel pink finishes off the look.