VACATION MODE

Dressing for hot weather can be tricky – how can you retain your personal style while stripping back your wardrobe to the essentials for dealing with high temperatures and the blazing hot sun? END. is here to help with a selection of our favourite men’s and women’s items to get you in the mood for your summer vacation.

Every vacation wardrobe needs brand new swimwear, and Faithfull the Brand’s Esterel Bikini Top is the ideal addition to your poolside attire. Channelling summer nostalgia for a bygone time, this bikini plucks elements from vintage styles, but configures them for the modern day. With pleats and gathered detailing, a frilled trim to the bottoms add further retro style – perfected for sun-drenched days and coastal escapes.

Keeping things light and breezy, the Greetings Shirt from Story mfg. combines their signature natural inspirations with a lightweight cotton and linen blend fabric perfected for taking in the sights and sounds of far-flung destinations. Hand stitched floral appliqués add a touch of striking charm, while the vacation shirt’s spread collar adds further flair to the short-sleeved shirt.

Serving up Y2K-inspired looks, but with a modern twist, the Cindy Halter Skort Dress from London’s Peachy Den beautifully combines the ease of a dress with the coverage of sewn-in shorts – ideal for exploring in the summer sun. Constructed from a stretchy seersucker fabric, the light blue and grey colour palette is refined for hot weather and ideal for wearing over swimwear when heading off for some lunch between time spent at the beach.

The zeitgeist’s foremost trend of the moment, blokecore, is continuing to make strides and the Nike T90 Football Jersey is the perfect embodiment of the style. Nostalgic of ‘00s football steeze, this blue and white striped jersey brings back the classic Total 90 aesthetic, reconfigured for the modern day.

When planning your vacation, you need a fresh pair of sunglasses to complete your warm weather looks. Miu Miu’s ‘90s style shades are sure to add the finishing touch to your ensemble with their effortlessly cool shape and brand appeal. What better way to block out the sun and relax is there than with a pair of iconic sunglasses from the Italian luxury stalwarts?

Masters of progressive sportswear Stone Island turn up the heat with their Ripstop Light Nylon Shorts. Packed full of the brand’s signature tech and innovative approach to design, these lightweight shorts have been perfected for warmer climes. Complete with the brand’s signature compass patch to the leg, this pair of shorts are an essential addition to any forward thinking summer wardrobe.

Los Angeles-based brand ANINE BING offers up the perfect bag for your summer getaway. This Lara Stripe Tote is perfected for impromptu trips to the beach, a lazy day by the pool or an evening taking in the warm summer air and al fresco dining. With a touch of luxury, of course, ANINE BING ensures that you’re prepared for whatever direction your summer vacation my take you in.