A selection of fashion and lifestyle items recommended for August, ranging from accessories and knitwear to beauty products and footwear.
Key facts
- •The Zara Srpls cargo trousers are part of a limited-edition seasonal collection described as premium.
- •L’Atelier 73 pendant necklaces are made from enamel-plated copper and feature adjustable woven rope braids.
- •The Droplet reed diffuser is available in an orange blossom scent with notes of tuberose and magnolia.
- •Longchamp’s Le Pliage bags are now made from recycled canvas, with prices starting at approximately £115.
- •The No98 Beauty hair treatment requires a 20-minute application on damp hair before shampooing.
Deputy fashion editor Jess Cartner-Morley has curated a list of style essentials for August, focusing on items that bridge the gap between summer holiday needs and early autumn transitions. The collection includes a mix of high-street finds, jewelry, home fragrance, and beauty products, emphasizing versatile pieces like lace camisoles, knitwear, and leather accessories.
By the numbers
Apparel and Accessories
The selection features several clothing items, including a monochrome lace column panel maxi skirt and an organza shirt from Topshop. For trousers, Cartner-Morley highlights perforated-cotton cargo trousers from the Zara Srpls limited-edition collection. Knitwear is represented by an Essentiel Antwerp cardigan featuring a lace-trim collar and strawberry buttons, priced at £260. Footwear options include grip socks for pilates and Reiss flat mules made from knotted open weave with a 2cm heel.
Jewelry, Beauty, and Home
Jewelry recommendations include summer pendant necklaces from the London-based brand L’Atelier 73, featuring enamel-plated copper designs on adjustable woven rope. In home fragrance, the list highlights a hand-blown glass reed diffuser from Droplet, a brand founded by siblings Sam and Lucie Beecham. For beauty, the editor recommends a hair treatment from No98 Beauty, noting its effectiveness on fragile hair.
Luxury and Classic Items
The list includes a focus on Longchamp’s leather goods, specifically the Le Smart L tote bag, which is crafted from grained cowhide leather and retails for £730. Additionally, the editor notes a trend of searching for vintage Christopher Kane knitwear, citing recent online marketplace prices for specific items.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Guardian Fashion.
