Styling Notes, by Hanna MW

I was drawn to the effortless romance of a Mediterranean summer - something that felt lived-in rather than overly polished. I looked at vintage European holiday photography, artists' retreats along the Costa Brava, and the ease of dressing that comes with spending long days by the sea. With a strong reference from Salvador Dali in Cadaques the styling was about creating an edit that felt timeless and collected yet still played with colour and exploration.

I wanted the styling to feel expressive and a little unexpected. Accessories that really stand out, and more maximalism than minimalism, felt like the right way to bring another layer to the collection. I liked the idea of making each look feel very considered, but still effortless.

I work a lot with the small details that tie a look together. I like styling to feel playful, but still balanced. When I’m working with colour, for example, I often either pick up a tone from the clothing and repeat it in the accessories, or introduce a contrasting colour that still feels harmonious. It can be a shoe, a piece of jewellery, a scarf or simply the way something is worn that makes the whole look fall into place.

A early morning swim followed by a long long breakfast, deally somewhere by the sea, followed by lunch that turns into an afternoon swim. Then getting ready for dinner while the sun is still out, meeting friends for drinks and ending the evening somewhere outside. I love summer days that aren’t too planned and naturally turn into nights.

Morning: 

The Marisol Top and Emiliana Pant in Black Georgette Lace - with a scarf wrapped around the waist. It feels easy and relaxed, but still styled enough to wear straight from breakfast to the beach.

Lunch / afternoon / exploring town: 

The Cloe Maxi Dress Valdemar Stripe Red Ochre - styled with the red and black flat shoes and an oversized brooch. I love how playful it feels while still being very easy to wear.

Dinner / evening:

The Leandra T-shirt in Port paired with the Martuba Skirt in Martinha Polka Dot, styled with the oversized red earrings. I love the mix of something quite casual with a stronger statement accessory for the evening.

I often think about iconic Italian women and the way they have dressed for summer through the decades. There’s something about that mix of sensuality, colour and personality that I always come back to. It feels confident without being too considered, and that’s very much how I like summer style to feel.