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Style & Beauty The Lookbook Accessories Finishing details to elevate the look French-Moroccan Charaf Tajer founded Casablanca four years ago as a menswear brand influenced by the old-school elegance of vintage films, with silk-print shirts and sports styles the hallmark. Now expanded to sophisticated womenswear, he’s collaborating with Bulgari on bags with an exclusive, subtly coloured mosaic print redolent of films like Roman Holiday. bulgari.com The most covetable designer eyewear is now sustainable. Ahead of the curve, Kering’s Gucci constructs its signature roundedsquare shades in 68 per cent bio-acetate and mineral glass in lifelong classic shades. Ferragamo uses plant-based frame material and lenses from agricultural waste for mono-colour styles including hot pink and pale blue. gucci.com; ferragamo.com Clockwise from above left; So-LeStudio’s iridescent earrings, made from upcycled leather; diamond necklace from the Boodles Beach collection; Colville’s Odyssey bracelet, with confetti-like resin insets In six years, Heimat Atlantica has given a new lease of life to traditional basketweaving crafted by women on the west coasts of Portugal and Spain. This was founder Montserrat Álvarez’s aim: the bright weaves, cute boxy shapes, handmade porcelain charms and limited editions (each takes 36 hours to create) are a huge hit. heimat-atlantica.com Counterclockwise from top: elegantly casual laceup espadrilles by Souliers Martinez; Casablanca x Bulgari’s Mosaic pochette; eco-luxe shades by Ferragamo and Gucci; Heimat Atlantic’s Love Red Mini, featuring an ancient Galician emblem Designed in Paris and made in Spain, Souliers Martinez’s sandals are the spirit of summer for the foot. Franco-Spanish Julien Martinez studied in France; the Spanish factories he has worked with since 2013 are adept at translating his desire for fashion colours and delicate details like thin rouleau straps or multiple tiny knots into elegant reality. souliers-martinez.com PHOTOS COURTESY THE COMPANIES AND DESIGNERS 32 CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM
From diamonds to costume, pool to dinner Jewellery Boodles’ Beach, from one of Britain’s most venerable family jewellers, was designed during the last lockdown to embody what the creative team missed most: freedom, travel and joy. Substantial diamonds dangle casually from neck, wrist or ankle on ethereal chains featuring a signature motif. Check clasps carefully before venturing into sea or sand. boodles.com Founded four years ago by Lucinda Chambers, former Vogue fashion director and Molly Molloy, former design director of individualist Italian brand Marni, Colville’s arty, quirky range of limitededition clothes and accessories includes bold, summery costume jewellery, like geometric, gold plated cuffs and earrings with resin shards and cabochons. colvilleofficial.com So-Le Studio’s Maria Sole Ferragamo’s family background gave her an intrinsic interest in leather – with a difference. She uses finely shaved leftovers of leather and brass to create otherworldly jewellery, light but striking in metallic or iridescent leather finishes, or bright enamel on plated brass, all made near Florence. Perfect for beach or beach party. so-le-studio.com In the Water The best brands curate a one-stop beach wardrobe Now celebrating its twentieth anniversary, British brand Heidi Klein was founded by Heidi Gosman and Penny Klein to supply year-round swimwear and beach accessories. Great fit, good prints, practical to swim in as well as sun. Plus cover-ups and floaty dresses to take you straight from the beach to lunch or even a relaxed dinner. heidiklein.com The second year of Italian couturier Giambattista Valli’s swim and beach range, Valli Beach Club, goes down a storm with his famed Valli Girls, who love a ruffle and an ultra-feminine touch. Eyeletembroidery swimsuits, cover-ups striped with guipure, playsuits with embroidered logos and personalised beach bags catch the mood. giambattistavalli.com Australia’s foremost luxe holiday brand, founded by two sisters 30 years ago, Zimmermann has something for everyone, from sporty to ultra-romantic – think great stripes, lush prints or pristine lace. With a huge range of swimwear styles, all are not just well fitted but interesting, plus a partyworthy dress to match. zimmermann.com From left: dazzling shades of blue in a new Heidi Klein swimsuit; a sophisticated twopiece by Zimmermann; top right: pretty in pink at Giambattista Valli CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM 33
