Summer in the City: The Art of Dressing for Urban Heat

City summers are equal parts dazzling and demanding. The trick? Effortless, elevated pieces that stand up to heat and hustle.
This geometric dress is the star of the show—modern art in motion, softened by earth tones and anchored with practical elegance. Pair it with a wide-brim hat, gold jewelry, and your choice of a sleek city tote or textured fringe bag. For footwear, you’ve got options: opt for sophisticated flats when walking is a must, or slide into statement sandals for terrace drinks.
This look is sunshine-ready, sidewalk-smart, and unapologetically stylish.
Dress
Cyd – High Wire Dress By Palava Clothing
Shoes
Bok Women’s Vegan Leather Slider Sandals – Natural & Tan By V.GAN
Mariola Vegan Corn Leather Slingback Pumps – Navy By Otijane
Bag
Lite Vegan Leather Everyday Tote Bag – Camel By Canussa
Keramas Handwoven Tote Bag – Natural, Yellow and Black By Stelar
Hat
Padang Natural Lontar Palm Large Brim Hat – Black & Cream Stripe By Stelar
Jewellery
Luma Recycled 925 Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings – Gold Vermeil By Ana Dyla
Avantgarde Recycled 14ct Gold Ring By Ana Dyla
Ayla Recycled 925 Sterling Silver Ring – Gold Vermeil By Ana Dyla
Watch
Petite Watch with Gold & White Dial – Burnt Orange Vegan Leather Strap By Votch
Petite Watch with Gold & White Dial – Tan Vegan Leather Strap By Votch
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