The Timeless Suitcase
Celebrating its 110th anniversary this year is British luggage brand, Antler. To mark the occasion, the brand has launched is its new Heritage Collection which calls upon the companyâs expertise and embraces the future of luggage design, blending archival details with modern materials. The collection of cases, which has been two years in the making, includes the Heritage Stripe Cabin â Antler’s most advanced and premium design yet, engineered for seamless travel.
The carry-on case has a premium-grade polycarbonate structure that offers strength without excess weight. The robust aluminium frame and reinforced corners provide structural integrity and protection from impact, whilst also referencing a historic design code from Antlerâs legacy in trunk design. The case also has soft-close, comfort-grip handles and locks and also boasts replaceable wheels, customised for disassembly and repair, giving it longevity (although itâs worth noting that the brand offers a lifetime warranty on all suitcases). The innovative double-latch closure is also inspired by archival Antler designsâbut reimagined for today with an integrated TSA-approved lock for added reassurance.
The case is available in two new colourways, Sandstone and Basalt, inspired by natureâs enduring elements. Sandstone reflects the warm, timeworn textures of British coastal landscapes, while Basalt embodies the strength and resilience of coastal rock.
âThe Heritage Collection is not about reinvention for its own sake, but it is a thoughtful evolution of Antlerâs legacy,â says the brand. âLuggage built with precision, designed for the discerning, and made to last.â
Heritage Stripe Cabin, ÂŁ310, antler.co.uk
The Sand-to-Soirée Dress
Designer and doctor Preema Vig is usually seen in her Park Lane clinic, in her day job as one of Londonâs leading aesthetics doctors. In her spare time, however, her long-term passion is travelling the world, with one of her favourite places being Ibiza. Inspired by her sun-fuelled adventures, the former NHS GP has now created her own fashion brandâPreema Auraâa collection of beautifully-crafted resort wear.
âI feel incredibly blessed to be turning a lifelong dream into reality,â she says. âFor me, beauty is not just in appearance, but in how we feel. Thatâs why Iâm transforming Preema Aura from a passion project into a full-fledged fashion brand. In 2010, after a casual encounter with a taxi driver who remarked, âYou have a Preema Aura around you,â the name was born. At the time, I was focused on growing my aesthetics practice while quietly designing dresses for myself, expanding from evening wear to beachwear.â
She continues: âAhead of my 50th birthday celebrations in Ibiza, unable to find the dresses I wanted, I designed three elegant, sheer pieces to be worn over bikinis. These versatile dresses could transition from luxurious poolside wear to elegant evening attire, and this inspired me to launch my own collection of luxury resort wear.â
Crafted from delicate textiles, with luxury embellishments, the âSand to Soireeâ Collection of sheer dresses can be worn over a bikini during the day and then can be transformed at night by adding a slip underneath. The brand offers a range of different coloured slips (from ÂŁ199), giving multiple looks from just one dress. Also available are one-off pieces, in the âSoul Seriesâ, which are made from 100% French silk. All of the materials are hand-sourced by Dr Preema, expertly tailored in the UK and are only produced in small quantities, giving a bespoke feel to each.
The brand also donates 10% of all sales to Victim Support, a charity dedicated to helping survivors of crime and traumatic incidents within the Greater London area.
From ÂŁ850, preema-aura.com
The Sustainable Weekend Bag
Perfect for short breaks is Lulu Guinnessâs Noah Weekend Bag. Made from recycled nylon, the Noah holdall has stylish leather corners and sporty red logo straps. It is roomy to fit in all your essentials for a few nights away from home, and gives a stylish aesthetic to cheeky weekends with a loved one.
ÂŁ195, luluguinness.com
The Chic Linen Co-Ord
Sustainable fashion brand, Aspigaâs leaf green Linen Shirt and shorts combo makes for the perfect summer outfit. Crafted from 100% premium European-certified linen, the classic shirt has a relaxed silhouette and can be worn open over a vest or swimwear, or buttoned up for a chic, stylish look. Coordinate it with the Alexandra Shorts, which are also made from 100% premium European flax-certified linen. With side pockets and a shorter length, these have a flattering cut for chilled summer days out.
ÂŁ95 for the shirt; ÂŁ65 for the shorts, apsiga.com
The Perfect Beach Dress
This breezy, linen shirt dress from luxury swim and resort wear label, LOVE BRAND & Co., gives true island vibes. The Elephant Palace Blue Sapodilla Linen Shirt Dress is made from 100% linen and block-printed by hand. The midaxi style comes in the brandâs iconic Elephant Palace print. Each piece raises funds and awareness for endangered Asian elephants, with 50% of all proceeds of the elephant print collection donated to the Elephant Family USA. It means you can look good while doing good.
ÂŁ320, lovebrand.com
The Spanish-Inspired Evening Outfit
Celia Bâs pretty Mallorca Top and Pants co-ord oozes a holiday-time, feel-good factor. The Mallorca top is cropped in style, and is a twist on the common white T-shirt, featuring a bold, blue fringe hem and colorful flower pattern. The matching trousers have a relaxed, cropped and flared style. The highwaisted design also has a blue fringe hem, and is perfect for wearing from the beach to bar! Founded in 2012, Celia B is the namesake label of Spanish-bred Celia Bernardo. The brand is known for its fun, statement and timeless pieces, that used brightly patterned textiles inspired by the colours of Spain.
The Mallorca top is ÂŁ74 and the pants are ÂŁ129, celiab.com
The Glam Summer Shoes
Giving a glam edge to summerâs essential espadrilles are Penelope Chilvers Montserrat version in champagne leather. Designed on a low platform wedge in natural jute with jute hand-stitch work, these elevate the humble standard to chic new levels.
ÂŁ129, penelopechilvers.com
The Cool Nightwear
Eberjeyâs Relaxed Short PJ Set have been designed so that you can sleep peacefully during hot nights without overheating. A must-have for warmer temperatures, the set is made from ECOVERO Viscose and breathable cotton and was processed without any harmful chemicals. The set features a relaxed, boxy three-quarter sleeve, button-down top and mid-rise shorts.
ÂŁ170, eberjey.com
The Boho Kaftan
Hansineâs versatile resort designs have been described as âthe best kept secret of the style setâ, with Kate Moss choosing the brandâs Hansine signature silk Rhodes dress to celebrate her 50th birthday in Mustique. The Medea Dress in Magenta Foglia Print is another signature style and encapsulates the brandâs bohemian style. Effortlessly elegant, it has a fluid silhouette with an empire line, deep v-neck and pockets. The bold magenta and red print features a sparkling tie for a touch of glam to transform it into evening wear. The brand was launched by Hansine Johnston, a designer who is passionate about travel and fashion. Her signature aesthetic sees unexpected textures, vintage looks, and prints come together. Born into a family with Greek, Danish, and Irish roots, her multicultural childhood and adventurous nature has led her to many far-flung places and exotic beaches, which remain the root of her inspiration.
ÂŁ395, hansineshop.co
The Comfortable Underwear
Giving long-awaited comfort for female travellers i the new range of intimates by Evelyn & Bobbie, the underwear brand that is disrupting the traditional lingerie industry. The brand has launched the first new bra patent in nearly 100 years, which features a unique technology that has reinvented the traditional underwire. The EB CoreÂź, unique patented technology that lifts and separates, delivers true wireless support up to a K cup.
Bree McKeen, CEO & founder, says that the brandâs bras are particularly suited to long-haul travel. âWhen you’re traveling, comfort makes your trip better in every way,â she says. âBy layering on our EBCoreÂź lifting technology, your travel outfits will look better, too, providing all over smoothing and a lifted silhouette without the wire. âWhatâs more, our moisture-wicking, antimicrobial performance fabrics keep their appeal, day after day. If you are travelling light, they are easy to hand wash in the sink, and dry by the next morning.â
She adds: âIf you are headed to a warm destination and set to wear lightweight dresses, then pack our Slip Shorts so youâre covered in the breeze and free of any thigh discomfort. Try the Evelyn & Bobbie Starlette Plunge Bra for minimal coverage under your most minimal dresses.â
From ÂŁ68 for the Starlette Bra, evelynbobbie.com