5 Pieces I Want to Buy This Summer
These are not pieces selected because they are trending this season.
Fashion moves quickly, and it is easy to be drawn toward whatever is most visible at any given moment. But the pieces I find myself returning to are rarely the ones everyone is already talking about. They are the ones I have watched closely enough to understand, chosen through my own sense of what is genuinely worth wearing, and what will continue to feel relevant long after the season ends.
These are five of those pieces.
Dioriviera Striped T-Shirt, Relaxed Fit
When Jonathan Anderson moved from Loewe to Dior, I was curious how his sensibility would translate into a house with such a different heritage. The Dioriviera collection gave me the first clear answer.
Dioriviera is Dior's summer resort collection, and what stood out most was how Anderson approached it. A relaxed, resort-inspired mood combined with a more understated approach to branding than I expected. Soft grey and blue tones on lightweight cotton jersey, with a graphic sensibility that feels distinctly his.
Rather than relying on visible logo play, the design feels refined and easy, a piece that works naturally with denim and relaxed summer styling, yet still carries something considered behind it.
Dries Van Noten Merino wool polo shirt
I have followed Dries Van Noten for a long time, long enough to know that the details are always where the interest lives.
At first glance this polo appears understated, but the subtle combination of blue and red around the neckline carries exactly the kind of quiet individuality the brand has always been known for. It is the balance between refinement and a detail that only reveals itself on closer inspection, which is precisely why I keep returning to this brand.
For summer, I imagine this with relaxed white trousers and taupe slides. The kind of look that requires almost no effort.
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Hermes Ex-Libris T-Shirt
This is simply one of my personal recommendations, a piece I find myself returning to because of how it carries the identity of the house without relying on anything obvious.
The Ex-Libris silk patch detail says everything it needs to say quietly. Against the cotton fabric, there is an unexpectedly elevated feel when worn, understated, comfortable, and effortlessly polished at the same time. I was drawn more toward the brown colourway for its versatility through the summer.
Clove Mickey Sweatshirt
If there is one piece in this edit I would recommend specifically to people outside Korea, it is this one.
Clove is a Korean sportswear brand that deserves far more international attention than it currently receives. The Mickey sweatshirt balances nostalgia and contemporary sportswear in a way that feels genuinely considered rather than commercial.
The "Health Club" lettering across the back, the athletic graphic, the relaxed cut. Whether worn for tennis, golf, or simply a quiet weekend morning, it carries the kind of effortless attitude that is difficult to manufacture.
The Row Sisal Shoulder Bag
The Row's Sisal bag is everything I look for in a summer bag. Crafted from lightweight cotton, it carries none of the heaviness that often comes with structured bags, making it an easy choice for long days spent moving through the city or traveling. The deep navy colourway adds to its versatility, sitting naturally alongside tailored trousers, relaxed resort pieces, or something as simple as denim and a white shirt.
What stood out to me most was the proportion of the handle. Unlike many tote bags that feel too short or too compact to wear over the shoulder comfortably, this one gets it right. It is a small detail, but one that makes a genuine difference in how the bag feels throughout the day.
True to The Row's design language, there is almost no visible branding. The silhouette, the material, and the overall balance of the design are left to speak for themselves. That kind of quiet confidence is what makes it a piece worth returning to.