Melissa Singer and Damien Woolnough
By Melissa Singer and Damien Woolnough
Masculine summer sass by Damien Woolnough, style editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
Night vision
Like crochet, lawn bowls and patchwork pieces, transition lenses have been hijacked by Generation Z. Australian sunglasses brand Le Specs, riding high on the noses of Justin Bieber (pictured) and the Lime Cordiale brothers, are championing distinctively tinted versions. The day-to-night sunnies feature ’90s-inspired frames, allowing you to tackle two trends at once. “Dotcom” transition lenses, $90.
American gigolo
Singer Taylor Swift is almost as good at finding well-dressed boyfriends as she is at writing catchy break-up ballads. In the wake of singer Harry Styles and actor Joe Alwyn, Swift has been holding hands with US footballer Travis Kelce (pictured), who has a winning style. Recreate the player’s gigolo look –here he’s wearing an upcycled scarf shirt from J. Logan Home – with a colourful camp top (above right) from Australian label Camilla’s Amore Mio collection. Ready to play ball? “Sail Away With Me” shirt, $279.
Fit for a king
Impeccable tailoring is a style signature of King Charles (pictured) and now the monarch has permitted British perfumer Penhaligon’s to create a scent inspired by his family residence, Highgrove House, to raise money for The Prince’s Trust. Nose Julie Pluchet has captured the scent of the Tilia petiolaris, or weeping silver lime tree, to create a garden-fresh unisex fragrance of lime blossom, mimosa and cedarwood. Penhaligon’s Highgrove Bouquet, $320.
Pick pockets
Cargo shorts have found their way back to the fashion frontlines after two decades lost in the wilderness of dad wardrobes. British rapper ArrDee (pictured) shows that long shorts don’t have to be wide: just remember to keep those extra pockets empty – unless we’re talking a house key – to achieve a slim silhouette. “Fugitive” shorts, $175.
Marine boy
Troye Sivan’s wardrobe escapes gender confines – to the point of wearing a white slip dress and thigh-high boots in the video for One of Your Girls – but his recent menswear looks are just as hard-hitting: exhibit A, his young-daddy attire on the Miu Miu runway in Paris recently. Try dipping your toe in preppy waters in a pair of classic board shorts from Orlebar Brown. Hey, if they’re good enough for James Bond … “Dane” swim shorts, $395.
In the spectrum
Budjerah’s oversized surfer style (pictured) gives Bieber’s Californian cool an Aussie east-coast update. Wearing a muted-rainbow top from Sydney label Song For The Mute – complete with wipeout $2495 price tag! – the singer-songwriter from Fingal Head rode a cool wave at the premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s Faraway Downs. Meanwhile, urban surfwear outfit Double Rainbouu offers a more affordable take on the trend with its Silent Morning jumper (above right). “Silent Morning” jumper, $220.
Feminine summer style by Melissa Singer, national fashion editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
White on time
White shoes have copped some bad press over the years, thanks to mobsters and Miami Vice. But if the recent spring racing carnival is any guide, they’re back for summer – whether as strappy sandals, wedges or pumps. Catherine, Princess of Wales, (pictured) has been spotted on more than one occasion wearing her favourite white Jimmy Choos, so it’s a trend with a royal tick. “Stella” heels, $440.
Happy feet
Like actor Jessica Biel (pictured), snapped on the streets of New York, we’re loving the yin-yang of wearing sneakers with a tailored set. Up the fun quotient with these eye-poppers in candy-pink or apple-green – a neat way of introducing colour to your look without committing to anything more than a summer fling. “Journey 3.0” Trainers, $269.
No water needed
The denim jacket used to be the quintessential summer cover-up, but the trench is giving more mileage these days, thanks to the celebrity-approved trend of wearing it open and loosely tied (check out actor Jamie Chung’s MO, pictured). Look for a style with a short sleeve for even more versatility; when the weather cools, you can slip it over a long-sleeved top for a layered look. “Essence” Coat, $845.
Single-minded
It’s easy to get stuck in a black-swimsuit rut, but take your cue from some fine celebrity looks of late – including that of former Miss Universe Australia and speech pathologist, Olivia Molly Rogers, in Melbourne label Oglia-Loro, pictured – for your beachwear inspo. The one-shouldered style is the silhouette of the summer; buy your swimsuits with straps on alternate sides to avoid tan lines. “Nancy” swimsuit, $295.
Tinkered, tailored
Unlike the Bermuda shorts of the early aughts, the 2024 update features a wider leg, which makes them more flattering and easier to wear. Style with this season’s micro-heels or platform sandals for an effortless look at cocktail hour. Or go all-out preppy like Hailey Bieber (pictured) and add socks. “Jade” shorts, $189.
In stitches
While rainbow crochet evokes the summer of love (and couldn’t the world use a dose?), there’s a freshness about a neutral take on lace, as seen on The Great’s Elle Fanning (pictured), who wore Rodarte at Cannes earlier this year. Keep it classic with a dress or look for two-pieces – either cropped tops with maxi skirts or tanks with bell-bottoms – for an update on the matched-set trend. “Serena” dress, $799.
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