Looking to wear something a little different?   When white dresses, simple linen separates and endless shades of beige aren’t what you’re after, what’s the new mood that’s making heads turn at the moment?  Checks are back, but not in the prim, picnic-table way you might remember. They're softer, looser and far more interesting, appearing on easy tops, flowing dresses and relaxed separates that feel effortless rather than overly styled with a hint of 90’s nostalgia thrown in.

How do you make them look modern? It's all about the way you wear them. Chocolate brown accessories, woven raffia textures, natural straw bags and easy wedge sandals give checks a more relaxed, grown-up feel. Add a collarless blazer instead of a structured jacket and suddenly everything looks lighter, softer and infinitely more expensive.

The key is a cool colour palette. A chocolate gingham top with a simple cotton skirt, a burgundy checked dress with barely-there jewellery, a woven clutch tucked neatly under your arm… these are clothes designed to work together, creating outfits that look well-curated without feeling complicated.

Relaxed, understated and feminine, this is the kind of summer wardrobe that you know will work everywhere - in the city, on holiday and everywhere in between. It’s easy to wear, easy to style and exactly how you want to dress right now.