Mud-Dyed Silk, Deadstock Zippers and Other Reasons to Get Dressed This Season

This season favours breathable silhouettes and relaxed volume. Layers are light, versatile and designed to be worn alone or intuitively stacked throughout the day

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Waa Studios, Vietnam

Waa, a Ho Chi Minh City-based label dedicated to gender-neutral accessories, continues its exploration of material and form this season. The label’s latest collection experiments with innovative leathers and weaving patterns, refreshing classic silhouettes across tote bags, mules and sandals — ideal for a short getaway to a warmer climate or for everyday use. waa-studios.com

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Pillings, Japan

For Pillings’s latest collection, designer Ryota Murakami turns his attention to the overlooked routines of daily life. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese supermarket chain MyBasket, the collection leans into soft cottons, light knits and sheer layers. A delicate buttoned cardigan, punctuated with gathered rosette appliqués, brings texture and quiet charm to everyday dressing, and creased, ruched shoes add a subtle feminine note. pillings.jp

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Harris Tapper, New Zealand

Flirty hems and softly draped silks give Harris Tapper’s SS26 collection a feminine yet playful edge. Drawing on layers that range from baby-soft cashmere to fluid, crumpled satin, pieces like the lightweight Eileen top pair naturally with the ruffled Onassis bag, equally at ease in daylight or under evening lights. harristapper.com

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Le Ngok, Philippines

Le Ngok thrives on unpredictability. Carla Zhang’s label turns fabric into one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories shaped by chance and technique. In the Flowing Line jacket and pants, individually stitched lines trace the surface of the fabric, ensuring no two pieces are the same. The Oneness zipper bag is upcycled from deadstock zippers, transforming utilitarian materials into a bold statement piece. lengok.com

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Hermès, France

Timekeeping gets a touch of Hermès flair with the H08 watch in titanium. A sunburst satin-brushed titanium bezel with mirror-polished chamfers frames the watch, complemented by a matching titanium bracelet for a sleek, minimalist silhouette. hermes.com

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Alba Amicorum, England

From her Belgravia atelier, Darshana Shilpi Rouget, a former creative director for brands like Tiffany & Co. and Cartier, continues to reimagine the scarf as an intimate, wearable canvas with Alba Amicorum. Each one is handcrafted in Como, Italy, with delicate hand-rolled hems. The new series brings together a collection of artists, including Rouget herself, who expands her painterly explorations with Intonation 03, rendered in a wool-cashmere blend and earthy silk-screened tones. albaamicorum.com

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Man-tle, Australia

Man-tle, led by Aida Kim and Larz Harry, unites Australian design with craftspeople from Japan and elsewhere. Known for seasonless, modern tailoring, the label collaborates with family-run factories in Japan and elsewhere to produce textiles built to last, with each piece designed to adapt to the wearer and develop character over time. The R0V1 Aurora Low, handmade in Upstate New York, is a Middle English monk-style flat, crafted from supple leather, set on a thick Vibram sole and finished with a solid black brass buckle. man-tle.com

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Bottega Veneta, Italy

The Maxi Veneta is generously sized yet impeccably sculpted. Lambskin leather, woven in the brand’s signature intrecciato, drapes easily from the shoulder while retaining its shape. It’s a bag that fits all your holiday essentials without ever looking bulky. bottegaveneta.com

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Studio Nicholson, England

Studio Nicholson doubles down on relaxed tailoring this season. The Colt top is shaped by workwear-inspired proportions, finished with an elongated tie collar and a generous drape that can be worn loose or tucked. Grounding the look, the unisex Barlow mule features a rounded toe and low stacked heel that adds polish to any look. studionicholson.com

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Kaptain Sunshine, Japan

Founded by former fashion editor Shinsuke Kojima, Kaptain Sunshine takes its cues from vintage Americana to create everyday staples. This season pairs soft tailored shirts with crisp outerwear, all based around natural fibres. The pieces move effortlessly from summer leisure to city ensembles, rendered in calm shades of navy, grey, ink and sand. kaptainsunshine.com

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Lulu Lutfi Labibi, Indonesia

Yogyakarta-based label Lulu Lutfi Labibi is known for reimagining Indonesian dress traditions through a contemporary lens. In its latest collection, a softened beskap, traditionally worn by men, anchors the offering, deconstructed and reworked across varied silhouettes, and joined by draped halter forms and lightly loosened tailoring that falls naturally on the female body. instagram.com/lululutfilabibi

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Gia Studios, Vietnam

Gia Studios, led by Lam Gia Khang, brings a sense of luxury to minimalist dressing. Crafted in Vietnamese silk, the Elio Vietnamese silk waist-tie dress drapes fluidly with soft volume at the waist, while the Pino slub silk draped dress adopts a more architectural approach with its sculptural lapel and boxy cut. gia-studios.com

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Aton, Japan

Built around relaxed silhouettes and precise cuts, Aton SS26 pairs lightweight trousers and jackets with a quiet authority, ideal for laid-back days. The standout Doro silk reversible jacket draws on sportswear heritage, with crisp silk taffeta on one side and supple nylon on the other. The silk is mud-dyed in Yunnan using a centuries-old technique — soaked in orchid roots, coated with iron-rich mud and sun-dried repeatedly to achieve its deep espresso brown tone. aton-tokyo.com

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A Personal Uniform, Thailand

A Personal Uniform, led by Sorada Thaiwaranon, approaches clothing with quiet practicality, favouring architectural cuts, soft fabrics and adaptable silhouettes produced in limited quantities. This collection continues the studio’s approach, with pieces like the Brassai cocoon top and Anais cotton joggers crafted to slip effortlessly into the everyday rotation. apersonaluniform.com

15
Georg Jensen, Denmark

Danish house Georg Jensen has long been synonymous with sculptural jewellery tinged with playfulness. For its latest release, long-time collaborator Jacqueline Rabun expands three of the brand’s signature collections. The Offspring earrings, for instance, reinterpret the collection’s iconic egg motif, with a central hoop cradling detachable drops in graduating sizes. georgjensen.com

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Margaret Howell, England

Relaxed tailoring meets small, clever details in Margaret Howell’s SS26 collection. The Short trench, for instance, is a lightweight outerwear piece made of Ventile, featuring raglan sleeves and a removable storm tab with a leather buckle fastening. margarethowell.co.uk