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Vancouver Is Awesome featured our Surf Lounge Pop-Up, highlighting our handcrafted, sustainable resort wear and collaborations with women-owned brands. The article celebrated our blend of coastal elegance and slow fashion, making the space a one-stop shop for beach and vacation vibes
Destination Dreaming: Tulum
Day dreaming: the opportunity to get lost in a beautiful escape, anywhere you choose, to adventure freely, to travel, to explore... no matter where you are.
We've been indulging in a little destination day dreaming recently, imagining where we would love to travel and which of our favourite pieces we'd bring with us.
And you never know what the future may hold - as Gloria Steinem said, "dreaming, after all, is a form of planning."
So today, we're jetting off to Tulum, Mexico. We're packing bright colours, bikinis, easy coverups and throw-on dresses. With one well-packed carry-on suitcase we'll be perfectly equipped to enjoy the beach, the jungle, exploring the ruins, great restaurants, bars, and of course, some midnight dancing.
Let's start with our hero piece, the Tie-Dye Wrap Silk Maxi dress in neon fire.
We should really call it our *super* hero piece. You can crumple it up, throw it in your suitcase (or beach bag) and pull it out in perfect, wearable condition whenever you need to seriously step up your look. You won't be overdressed at the beach, at a casual lunch, or strolling through town in this silk maxi -- and by the time you get to dinner and drinks, you'll be in the perfect piece to take you into the night.
Same beautiful colours, slightly different style dress, you can also opt for the Tie Dye T-Strap Maxi Dress in a relaxed fit with a dynamic flounce at the bottom. The back is open and is beautifully accentuated by two spaghetti straps. This dresses' free-spirited silhouette blends utility, comfort and luxury for simple elegance.
Can't you just picture yourself in a long, flowing silk dress, walking down this beach at sunset?
Another standout travel piece is the Marsala Stripe Hooded Vest. It really completes a beach or pool look and also looks great thrown over cut off denim shorts or jeans. We love our maxi vest with the Seashore Angel bikini - embellished with genuine cowrie shells. It's the perfect crochet style to pack for your beach vacay.
Not just the breathtaking beaches, but also the extraordinary jungles and, of course, the Tulum ruins should be at the top of your list of places to go and things to do.
Choose easy, chic pieces to throw on on for these adventures. One of our favourite crop tops is the Bella Ballerina Top. Even cuter layered over a white tank or t-shirt. And again it's a great piece to wear over our Seashore Angel bikini crochet bikini.
As Seen In Harper's Bazaar
We are so thrilled to be included in the Harper's Bazaar article,
The Harper's team drummed up a dreamy and sophisticated shoot on the beaches of Grand Cayman. They pulled the best of the best straight from the spring runway. And as they said...
"We're unlikely to ever surrender to the phrase, New year, new you. We're far more interested in meaningful growth over total reinvention. In that spirit, hold on to those pieces you've put such care into adding to your wardrobe and build from that foundation. Let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater, shall we? Perhaps, this season is when you invest in warm-weather leather by way of a great suit. Maybe summer will be that much cooler with open-weave crochet separates. Neons are back and are much more approachable. And for those with a glimmer in their eye, get your hands on anything shiny, from crystal shoes to tennis necklaces. And then pack them all up in one of your new mega bags. How tidy. Below, see the trends and shop the looks, mined directly from the Spring 2020 runways and shot on stunning model and artist Sharon Alexie, on location at the stylish Palm Heights Hotel in Grand Cayman."
The 12 trends are:
The White Dress
In Neon Lights
Mega Bags
Bootcut Jeans
Leather
Sweater Vests
Suiting
Shine
Shorts
Polka Dots
Crochet
Trenches
You can find us under CROCHET ALL DAY.
Our best selling handmade Crochet Chloe Mini Dress is listed as one of your best spring finds for the crochet trend!
Shop this piece at MyTheresa.com or on our website.
The crochet trend is such a classic look, and it also takes us back to the days of OG fashion, when production was slower and pieces were often carefully handmade. As Harper's puts it:
"With an emphasis on sustainability has come a bit of a renaissance in old-world techniques. There's something so appealing about handwoven pieces, like artfully crocheted tops, dresses, and skirts, and there's nothing more luxurious than beautiful craftsmanship."
We couldn't agree more.
You can find so many more of our pieces that fit the bill for the Top Trends 2020.
For the WHITE DRESS trend... where do we even begin. We have some extraordinary pieces to choose from. From elegant cotton maxi dresses to chic crochet minis. Here are some of our favorites:
As for IN NEON LIGHTS trend we have amazing silk tie-dye dresses in Neon colors
Read the full Harper's Bazaar article here.
Shop Anna Kosturova at MyTheresa.com.
As Seen In Elle Italia
She is the epitome of elegance. Her style is legendary. Ladies and Gentleman, Grace Kelly...
Who better to channel this summer than Grace Kelly? Elle Italia suggests wearing our Penelope cotton kaftan (available at mytheresa.com) to do just this.
We are thrilled to be mentioned in Elle Italia's latest article on Grace Kelly and her timeless beach style. Read on for a Google Translate english edition of the Italian magazines article. And, if you are fluent in Italian, click here of the original post!
How the Grace Kelly cover-up wore no one (I might as well learn for Summer 2019) This photo of Princess Grace Kelly with white cover-ups is the essence of the style of yesterday, today and tomorrow
We don't hear the sounds of the beach, we don't feel the heat or the light wind passing between our hands, the grains sticking to our feet, we don't know what Grace Kelly was doing in this shot of years ago - it was 1978 in Ocean Beach City. What we know is that this photo is one of the fashion stories of other times, one of the many moments of style that belonged to the Monegasque princess, one of those moments to remember. And it is not a parenthesis entitled Grace Kelly fairy clothes, because the set here is a beach with few people, and instead of the creations of visionary couturiers, the princess wore a clear cover-up, which we imagine white, tied at the front with a knot. A pair of aviator glasses and then, who knows, maybe bare feet, maybe a pair of flip flops, maybe handmade leather slippers. What we capture and make our own of this shot, is Grace Kelly in cover-up, trendy and current as if it were a picture of today, beautiful and elegant like few women, nostalgic and romantic enough to cuddle with trendy dreams.
We choose white for its cover-up, we imagine that the decorations of this kaftan from the sea were bluette or coral, maybe meringue yellow or pastel green. We see the Grace Kelly look under a veiled light, we analyze the poetry of the photo in black and white and we choose this as a pose to analyze and appreciate all of Summer 2019. Its charm still echoes and is rediscovered today, among the collections of designers who they take it as absolute inspiration, in the current look of their niece Charlotte Casiraghi. Grace Kelly style now and forever, especially at the seaside, especially when two essential elements are enough to recreate a summer outfit like his. Choose a caftan like this, as simple as it is irresistible. Choose to hide under a swimsuit or a crochet bikini, wear sunglasses with clear lenses, just like your own. Recreate a moment many years ago, and feel beautiful.
10 Best White Summer Dresses
Easy, breezy, throw on and go - that's the vibe we want this summer - but make it fashion and make it chic.
There's only one piece of clothing that can do it all for you this summer (and it's literally just one piece) and that's a summer dress. Here are our favourites for you to rock all summer long:
A fun, bohemian take on a classic mini dress silhouette. The dramatic sleeves and feather-like lacy stitch gives this a really unique look.
A shorter hemline and longer bell shaped sleeves go perfectly together. Especially in love with the wide, drawstring neckline. This dress has major flare, we picture Jane Birkin wearing this dress while strolling through the streets of Saint Tropez
Perfect for a romantic evening. So very "mid-summer nights dream-esque." This dress looks amazing with a boater straw hat.
Day chic, when you want something a little more elevated than a mini dress but still want to stay cool. The open back adds a little va-va-voom.
How amazing is this silhouette!? This could be used for a special event or evening (hello, summer engagement party), fancied up with beautiful jewelry and shoes - or worn with elegant flats for a pretty day look.
This one has it all. Adorable body-con, mini length, flattering crochet peak-a-boo waistline, and halter back. This one will be on repeat with sneakers, sandals, wedges, and heels.
So simple, so sexy. It comes with a removable liner and has the most beautiful crochet-encased button from bodice and a tassel drawstring tie at the back.
Wear it off-the-shoulder or as a slip dress, this unique maxi would make for an ideal beach wedding look.
Lacy and romantic, this tiered mini dress has a body-con fit and a beautifully accentuated waist. And of course, it's inspired by the one and only Ariana Grande.
This Victorian lace inspired handmade crochet mini dress is so diverse. Keep your look pretty and romantic or toughen it up with boots and a denim jacket.
Summer in Cadaqués
This lookbook is a celebration of travel and the transformative effect it can have on one's life. It's the story of a girl who falls in love with the little Spanish town of Cadaqués.
What started as a short trip turns into an entire summer of adventure. As she walks the beaches, swims in the ocean, and explores the town she also explores her own life. At once she discovers the world, she discovers herself...
With travel comes a refreshing kind of freedom. Freedom from our old ways, from sameness, from routine.
Travel detaches us from the known and throws us into the unknown. This is where we learn, grow, discover. Here we can feed our souls, our minds, our bodies and our creativity. Travel is where we blossom.
Eyes set on new things, new sights, new ways of living, allowing us to decide what works best for us, what works for who we truly are.
What is more refreshing than summer whites? The chic simplicity of it allows you to go anywhere and do anything and always be dressed for the occasion. Follow your journey in bohemian summer whites by Anna Kosturova.
Shop the new lookbook now.
Photographer: Justin Macala, Model: Tia Mallia
As Seen in Elle Canada
Check out our crochet in the June issue of Elle Canada!
Worn by Dominican model Arlenis Sosa, shot by Max Abadian and styled by Corey Ng. This dreamy & magical editorial really captures the easy, chic summer style we love.
We love the volume play here. Crochet pairs perfectly with other conservative pieces. The juxtaposition of big, voluminous pants with an open knit tops makes for a balanced look.
Beach and/or pool ready in the Emma Bell bottoms. Layering these pants over a bikini is the coolest new way to cover-up by the water.
The Gypsy skirt with a crop top is one of our favourite looks for hot summer nights. Add a woven bag and big jewelry to complete the look.
Summer must have looks inspired by festival fashion
These Coachella Style Stars are giving us major summer outfits inspo!
Whether you're a Festival goer or not, take a look at some of our favourite festival looks that are also perfect for warm weather and sunny days ahead...
We love seeing how different people style the same dress! Joudel Janoska (@joudelj) wears it over a bikini as a chic coverup by the pool.
Adding a denim shirt, belt bag and hat this look would work great for a night out.
(@joudelj)
Sophia K (@phiaka) is rockin the Gypsy dress in gold on festival grounds with a fabulous gold chain belt and a cross body bag.
(@phiaka)
The accessories here make this look totally Coachella worthy, but the dress and bikini top combo just on their own are perfect for all kinds of summer parties and pool days - the desert or the city. Sophia layers the Bella Bikini Top under the Gypsy dress for a clean tone-on-tone look.
(@phiaka)
Another poolside worthy summer must have is our Seashore Angel Mesh dress worn here by Bri Neal (@brineal) in vintage rose and again with matching Mermaid shell bikini underneath. Shells and tassels add so much movement to this great summer look. Imagine how amazing this dress would look on the dance floor.
(@brineal)
Monokini as a bodysuit
Our crochet Malibu Monokini take bodysuits to a whole other level. Worn with denim cut-offs is a fun, fresh take on a classic summer look. A bodysuit makes it easier to rock a deep, plunging neckline. Take a cue from Nadiaa (@nadiasarahh).
(@nadiasarahh)
Pairing a monokini with a matching crochet skirt makes for a chic, elevated look that you can wear late into the night. We love how Bri (@brineal) paired the Seashore Angel Monokini with the Zen Mesh Maxi Skirt. The sheer coverup style here adds a hint of sensual romance.
(@brineal)
Here is another poolside show stopper our crochet Tassel monokini as worn by Shira Hefter (@shira_shares). Again this piece would look amazing with denim shorts or a mini skirt.
(@shira_shares)
5 Classic Festival Looks
Looks that take you from day time cool to a hot night out
Festival dressing requires a mix of ease, style and comfort. You want to be able to move freely, dance and party into the night, all while looking and feeling your best. One thing to remember is that the temperature really rises during the day. Crochet is perfect for those extra hot days as it has an open structure.
We have 5 classic looks that will do just the trick...
1. Crop top with denim cutoffs
Go-to, easy, always cute and always festival appropriate. We love this look.
2. Mini skirt magic
Arguably one of the most fun options, pairing a mini skirt with a rocker tee or a matching crop top for a night out is always a hit. The ultimate bohemian gypsy babe look is head to toe crochet. We love the matching top and bottom combo, whether it be with skirts or shorts. The tonal colours also make an outfit look more elevated and put together.
3. Crochet short shorts
A step up from bathing suit bottoms, but still just as pool party worthy! This cheeky style is perfect on the hottest desert days. Take out the lining to wear them over your bikini, or keep it in and rock the short shorts. If you're going for a legs-for-days kind of look pair these shorts with espadrille wedges.
4. Crochet pants please
Harem pants are always such a cool option. These crochet ones will keep you covered up and the loose open crochet structure won't be too hot in the sun. For an even edgier look try them with genuine cowry shell embellished bikini top! The Modernista Bell Bottoms are another festival look knockout. Make them work with the western trend by throwing on some cowboy boots and a great hat, or keep them rocker chic and layer necklaces over your favourite vintage band tee.
5. Crochet dress to impress
One piece, throw on and go! A mini dress will go with any shoe you pack - cowboy boots, sneakers, sandals, gladiators, wedges or booties. A good mini dress packs a punch. We are so in love with the Seashore Angel Mesh dress. And how badass does it look with the tough leather belt around the waist?! The wide boatneck is super flattering. Wear it with a slip underneath or simply over a bikini as coverup.
As Seen In Cosmopolitan Magazine: Nail Spring's Trickiest Trends
Check us out in the March issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine!
We are so excited to see our Athena dress featured in this style editorial on how to Nail Spring's Trickiest Trends.
Neutrals in Spring feel fresh, elegant and fuss-free. We love how they paired it with neon-orange for a pop of colour.
Our Athena dress also has fine metallic gold filament in the weave, giving it a major goddess-y vibe.
We also love to style the Athena Dress with flat grecian sandals, or throw it on over a crochet bikini as a chic beach cover-up.
Shop By Look: Festival Vibes
Festival season is upon us! Read on for all the outfit inspiration you need for your Festival Weekend.
Alessandra Ambrosio in our crochet Tango dress at Coachella.
Earth tones, fringe and crochet lace, à la Alessandra Ambrosio, is a good place to start for Festival packing. The Tango dress is a bikini top meets flirty dress. Perfect for the super hot weather with its breathable crochet knit.
Another great option is our Gypsy skirt in either black or cream. Gwen Stefani rocks it on the beach here but it would look equally as cool front row at the headliners show.
Our Gypsy Fringe dress and Bianca Slip Dress are two of the cutest options possible. They go equally well with boots or sandals. Let a colourful bikini play peek-a-boo underneath, if you're feeling daring...
A classic go-to Coachella look is a crop top worn with denim cutoffs or a skirt (mini or maxi). A look you could spend the entire day in. And how amazing does Vanessa Hudgens look in our Marrakesh camisole!? Of course, we add lace-up gladiator sandals and a boho hat to finish it off. On second thought, the flower crown is pretty perfect...
Another chic and unexpected look is the Marakesh romper. Very cool, easy to wear, and you're whole look with just one piece! In crochet or in silk tie-dye, we love packing these because they are such wardrobe work-horses. Throw on with a pair of cute sneakers or booties.
And then...there is fringe! Anything with fringe, with its boho rocker vibe is going to be perfect for your music festival weekend. We have poncho tops and fringe dresses for chill days and party nights.
This Rising Phoenix jacket is a showstopping and very versatile piece. Wear it as a top with the button closure at the back, like in this pic, or open at the front as a jacket to keep you warm when the sun goes down.
If rocker chic is more your kind of festival vibe then how about pairing the fringe bell bottoms with a bikini top or t-shirt? Tough and very sexy at the same time. Layer on necklaces and wear it with your best worn-in denim shirt
