Fashion

Thursday 21 May 2026

We Love: fashion fixes for the week ahead

Chaos theory, retro running shoes and summer style staples

Summer setsThe White Company’s first resort collection from clothing director Sheila McKain, a trained sculptor and former designer at Donna Karan, is a one-stop holiday wardrobe featuring a sun-washed palette of baby blue, chocolate and olive, accented with striped detailing, hints of terracotta and naturally, lots of white. The collection highlights include balloon bottoms, A-line and trapeze kaftans and dresses in breezy muslin, georgette and lightweight jacquard. £30–£140, The White Company

Summer sets
The White Company’s first resort collection from clothing director Sheila McKain, a trained sculptor and former designer at Donna Karan, is a one-stop holiday wardrobe featuring a sun-washed palette of baby blue, chocolate and olive, accented with striped detailing, hints of terracotta and naturally, lots of white. The collection highlights include balloon bottoms, A-line and trapeze kaftans and dresses in breezy muslin, georgette and lightweight jacquard. £30–£140, The White Company

Spirit of adventureLongchamp heads for new horizons for fall 26. The “Be Curious” collection's inspiration is taken from the spirit of exploration and the great outdoors. Blending hiking and workwear influences creates a perfect wardrobe for women constantly on the go. A mix of fluid and structured silhouettes makes these pieces practical and easy to wear. Earthy tones like beige and khaki set a calm base, while fresh pastels add a light touch. Accessories are key, even the iconic Le Pliage handbag gets a fresh update. From £115-£1,390, Longchamp

Spirit of adventure
Longchamp heads for new horizons for fall 26. The “Be Curious” collection's inspiration is taken from the spirit of exploration and the great outdoors. Blending hiking and workwear influences creates a perfect wardrobe for women constantly on the go. A mix of fluid and structured silhouettes makes these pieces practical and easy to wear. Earthy tones like beige and khaki set a calm base, while fresh pastels add a light touch. Accessories are key, even the iconic Le Pliage handbag gets a fresh update. From £115-£1,390, Longchamp

Hit the ground runningJonathan Anderson brings his midas touch to Diadora with a revival of a running shoe created for elite athletes in 1975, the archival style has been reworked in four bold colourways and updated with the double-lace trend. £340, JW Anderson

Hit the ground running
Jonathan Anderson brings his midas touch to Diadora with a revival of a running shoe created for elite athletes in 1975, the archival style has been reworked in four bold colourways and updated with the double-lace trend. £340, JW Anderson

Hot in the city Oliver Spencer introduces the “City Solstice” collection, inspired by a shift in pace from city streets to coastal settings, featuring relaxed tailoring, light fabrics and silhouette’s that balance structure with ease. Core pieces include short-sleeve shirts that draw on subtle utilitarian references in natural fabrics – cotton, linen and seersucker. Knit polos add a casual alternative styled with unstructured jackets and lightweight suits in breathable cottons and linens all perfect for beach days or summer in the city. Shorts, £159 and shirt, £149, Oliver Spencer

Hot in the city
Oliver Spencer introduces the “City Solstice” collection, inspired by a shift in pace from city streets to coastal settings, featuring relaxed tailoring, light fabrics and silhouette’s that balance structure with ease. Core pieces include short-sleeve shirts that draw on subtle utilitarian references in natural fabrics – cotton, linen and seersucker. Knit polos add a casual alternative styled with unstructured jackets and lightweight suits in breathable cottons and linens all perfect for beach days or summer in the city. Shorts, £159 and shirt, £149, Oliver Spencer

Art of an eraHailing from South Bronx during the birth of hip-hop in the early 1980s artist Torrick Ablack – known professionally as Toxic (a nickname earned on the basketball court) – cut his teeth graffitiing subway trains and city walls during the genre’s formative period in New York, working alongside Jean Michel Basquiat. With "ALWAYS EVER SINCE 83" he brings new paintings and major works dating back to that founding year. On in London until 26 June. woodburyhouseart.com

Art of an era
Hailing from South Bronx during the birth of hip-hop in the early 1980s artist Torrick Ablack – known professionally as Toxic (a nickname earned on the basketball court) – cut his teeth graffitiing subway trains and city walls during the genre’s formative period in New York, working alongside Jean Michel Basquiat. With "ALWAYS EVER SINCE 83" he brings new paintings and major works dating back to that founding year. On in London until 26 June. woodburyhouseart.com

New radicalsDesigned with Tilda Swinton, Hades’s “Notes from the Precipice” collection takes the Scottish actor’s aphorism from her poem “Notes For Radical Living” and emblazons it on a turquoise sweater and a bold lime bag. Handcrafted in Scotland from deadstock fabric. The first 150 orders will receive a complimentary “Vote Tilda” rosette. £160, Hades

New radicals
Designed with Tilda Swinton, Hades’s “Notes from the Precipice” collection takes the Scottish actor’s aphorism from her poem “Notes For Radical Living” and emblazons it on a turquoise sweater and a bold lime bag. Handcrafted in Scotland from deadstock fabric. The first 150 orders will receive a complimentary “Vote Tilda” rosette.
£160, Hades

Trend it like BeckhamHugo Boss’s summer edit sees signature tailoring get a seasonal refresh in light weight fabrics, plus knitwear in soft neutrals, and punctuating brights to bring a nod to sunnier seasons. Boss by Beckham from £199, Hugo Boss

Trend it like Beckham
Hugo Boss’s summer edit sees signature tailoring get a seasonal refresh in light weight fabrics, plus knitwear in soft neutrals, and punctuating brights to bring a nod to sunnier seasons. Boss by Beckham from £199, Hugo Boss

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