Stand at ease with a back-to-basics summer wardrobe

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Shop The Shoot: Minimal & Muted

Photography by Claudia and Ralf Pulmanns | Styling by June Nakamoto | Written by Rebecca Cairns

Nothing says chic quite like a muted colour palette, minimal lines and an attitude of total effortlessness. Shop the shoot for your essential summer wardrobe.

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Coat by Martin Grant; dress by Louis Vuitton

 

Monochrome

Monochrome is an easy way to keep things simple.
Shades of grey can stop black statement items from
looking too serious. This black leather bustier dress
from Louis Vuitton breaks up the black monoblock
with textured stitching. 

 

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Dress by Stella McCartney; sunglasses by Gentle Monster.

 

Monocolour has been a huge trend for 2017, but it
doesn't have to mean black: white can feel a little
more summery when the sun is out. Match this
Stella McCartney dress with pale tan sunglasses
from Gentle Monster, to keep things light and
fresh. 

 

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Top by Loewe; bra top and trousers by Alexander Wang.

 

Textures 

Simple is still stylish when you keep the palette
monochrome and play with textures instead.
We love the wrap-around Alexander Wang bra
and high-waist trousers, overlayed with the Loewe
lace top

 

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Jacket by Chanel, bras by Eres, skirt by Alexandre Vauthier

 

Mix and match satin, netting and frills for a fun
monocolour outfit. This bralette from Eres and
dress from Alexandre Vauthier are a playful 
combination for summer chic. 

 

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Top by Fendi; bra by Eres; trousers by Ralph Lauren

 

Geometric Patterns

When you pare back, it's all about the cut: eye-catching
shapes, like this Fendi top, play on geometric silhouettes,
while well-tailored wide-leg trousers like this cream pair
from Fendi are a wardrobe staple.

 

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Top and skirt by Alaïa; Earring by Alexander Wang

  

Geometric patterns and cuts are an easy way to bring
muted colours to life. Alaïa's oval-patterned top is
perfect when paired with Alexander Wang mixed
gold and silver tone earrings.   

See also: Shop Our April Fashion Shoot

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