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The Independent
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
H&M x The White Lotus is the high street collab you need for your next holiday
Transporting us to warmer climes, Mike White's cult hit The White Lotus is back on our screens and, in the collaboration we never knew we needed, H&M has teamed up with the series' costume designer, for a resort-themed fashion line. The third series is set in Koh Samui, an island off the coast of Thailand, known for its white sand beaches, temples, dense jungle and crystal-clear waters. As always, mystery and murder threaten to spoil the guests' time at the luxury White Lotus resort. Just as the first two seasons caused a boost in travel to Hawaii and Taormina in Sicily, respectively, there's already been a spike in tourism to Koh Samui. British Airways has seen a 33 per cent rise in popularity, while reservations are up by 44 per cent, according to Opodo. Whether you're planning your own The White Lotus -inspired holiday to the idyllic Thai island or you're jetting off for a beach holiday in Europe, one thing's for sure: H&M has your wardrobe covered. Designed in collaboration with Warner Bros, the show's season-three costume designer, Alex Bovaird, has evoked the luxurious, sun-drenched look of the show in the new 25-piece high street collection. Costing between £18 and £118, it's the ultimate summer holiday suitcase capsule – think crochet and floral open-work, playful lotus flower and elephant motifs that nod to the show's tropical location, and ruffled, voluminous silhouettes that would slot right into the wardrobe of Jennifer Coolidge's character, Tanya. As for accessories, expect plunge swimsuits, shell jewellery, pom-pom leather slides and raffia beach bags. H&M collaborations have a history of selling out within just hours. So, set your alarms for tomorrow morning (20 February) when the new The White Lotus resort collection drops. To help you check out faster, we've rounded up our favourite pieces from the line below. Perfect for throwing on over a bikini and looking instantly put-together while on holiday, this floaty chiffon dress belies its sub-£100 price tag. Characterised by Seventies-style ruffles and an open neck fastening, the cascading silhouette is elevated by the tiered maxi hem. Adding that final luxurious touch, the rich wine-red finish is sheer, letting your swimwear peak through. You'll more than get your cost-per-wear with this floral dress. The flattering style features a midi length hem and plunge V-neckline, while cut-out detailing around the waist adds interest. Owing to the monochrome pattern, it will slot seamlessly into your holiday capsule, whether thrown over a bikini during the day or dressed up with heeled sandals and jewellery for dinner. This babydoll mini dress will not only take up next to no space in your suitcase, it will take you from the beach to the bar. Distinguished by its super mini hemline, the dress is detailed with floral embroidery, scallop shoulder straps and a flattering square neckline. The loose, flowy silhouette has ample comfort appeal, too. Neck scarfs are this season's hottest accessory, and this silk take from the H&M x The White Lotus collab is perfect for hot climes. The purple-tone dragon pattern pays homage to Koh Samui culture, while the silky finish will add a luxurious touch to your holiday ensembles. Tie it around your neck with neutral outfits or wear it as a headband. H&M x The White Lotus pom pom leather sandals: £64.99, These statement summer sandals are crafted from smooth brown leather, but the pom-pom detailing is the star of the show. The pair of wide foot straps is connected at the front by a loop, creating a slightly gathered effect. The playful straw pom-pom and ball beads form at the junction of the straps, while leather whipstitching adds to the premium look. A dress character Tanya would be enviable of, this mini dress is the ultimate statement holiday piece. Featuring on-trend ruffles down the neckline and long sleeves, the billowy silhouette is thanks to the chiffon fabrication. Finished in a deep coral colour, it's the perfect hue to complement a sunset dinner. No suitcase is complete without a reliable beach bag. This straw style from the H&M and The White Lotus collaboration looks like it will fit in everything but the kitchen sink. The large shopper is crafted with braided paper straw for a perfectly beachy look, featuring two handles with knotted ends. Plus, there's a zipped inside pouch with a strap attached to one handle, for valuables. H&M x The White Lotus one shoulder patterned bikini top: £27.99, Complete with matching bottoms, this bikini top is an elevated take on swimwear. We love the attention to detail, from the one-shoulder silhouette to the ruching at the front. Finished in a monochrome floral pattern, the expensive-looking piece costs less than £30. H&M x The White Lotus patterned halterneck swimsuit: £37.99, Another statement swimwear piece, this purple patterned one-piece features a halterneck, which can be tied and adjusted. The plunge silhouette is a flattering choice, while the high-cut leg creates a more seamless silhouette. Fully lined with a low-cut back, it's complete with concealed silicone tape around the leg openings and at the front of the neckline, for a more secure fit.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to wear a leather jacket and not look like Jeff Bezos
A couple of weeks ago, on a rainy afternoon in Milan, the young British actor Harris Dickinson – who stars opposite Nicole Kidman in the hit film Babygirl – arrived at Prada's autumn/winter menswear show – staged across three storeys on an enormous custom-built scaffold – wearing a sleek, Seventies-style, cracked black leather jacket over a simple tonal sweater. Perhaps Dickinson was channelling his cougar-hunting character in Babygirl, maybe he was serving modern-day Fonz. Either way, the actor's turn single-handedly placed vintage-inspired leather jackets at the centre of the style discourse. Well, almost single-handedly. Leather jackets in one form or another have been increasing in prevalence for a while now. But for every smart and polished Mr Dickinson, there's a Jeff Bezos, who appeared recently in the kind of leather jacket associated with dads in middle-aged crisis mode; ill-fitting and boxy, worn with jeans and looking a little out of place. It's a tricky item for a man to get right. The new-vintage leather trend continued at cult brands Our Legacy and The Frankie Shop, with the former showing ultra-fine black leather overshirts, distressed to reveal patches of the natural hide beneath. The latter, as part of its collaboration with Danish label Samsøe Samsøe, unveiled weathered grey lambskin shirt jackets – crafted with the ease of pyjamas, but built with the durability of overalls. 'Leather coats and jackets are making a strong comeback for 2025, with customer searches on Mr Porter up by 144 per cent over the past three months,' says Daniel Todd, Mr Porter's buying director. 'In particular, styles from Enfants Riches Déprimés, Tom Ford and Celine Homme have been performing exceptionally well.' The most recent round of menswear shows, which took place in Milan and Paris throughout January, were awash with leather jackets, too – from the fondle-friendly lambskin bombers and bikers shown at Auralee and Emporio Armani to the worn-in leather blazers and overshirts in collections from Lemaire and Louis Vuitton. 'Our most popular leather style is a suede overshirt inspired by Alain Delon in the film Plein Soleil,' says Isabel Ettedgui, owner of the British luxury label Connolly. 'The double-faced collar and pale, horn-engraved buttons highlight the super-soft natural tan suede. Its semi-fitted shape means it can be layered over fine knits and light tees, or worn bare-chested like Alain.' A world away from the shiny, boxy dad jackets sported by the likes of Jeff Bezos and his technocratic cronies, the new wave of leather jackets exudes a quiet ease. Less hard-edged embodiment of the patriarchy, more sensitive, soft-boy-with-an-Mr Porter-account. Think a doe-eyed Marlon Brando leaning against his Harley in The Wild One, or James Dean, cigarette in hand, brooding in an oversized Schott Perfecto. Back then, leather jackets were symbols of rebellion – a sartorial middle finger to the system. Today, they feel more like armour against it: soft, lived-in second skins that offer protection and comfort in equal measure. Or maybe it's the sense of nostalgia such styles evoke – harking back to a simpler time when AI wasn't coming for our jobs, and Elon Musk was still in short trousers. 'Imagine a leather jacket and you likely picture a classic biker, with diagonal zip detailing: a little uncool, a little bit dad, a little bit early 2000s Topman,' says style director of Gentleman's Journal Zak Maoui. 'But leather jackets are having a resurgence, with new styles such as thick blousons, minimalist bombers and razor-sharp blazers bringing a formerly naff piece of outerwear to the fore. See Timothée Chalamet in his Chanel leather jacket.' David Beckham – who famously wore matching biker leathers alongside his wife Victoria to a Versace party in the late Nineties – revisited leather last winter but made it infinitely more luxe this time around, wearing a sleek 'shacket' in black leather. Personally, the nostalgic tone of today's leather jackets takes me back to a family trip to Florence in 2003, when my dad insisted on buying me my first. For him, it was a rite of passage – a hand off of masculine style from one generation to the next. For me, wearing that buffed black leather biker with too-big suede Gucci loafers and Maharishi parachute pants felt like I'd cracked the code of cool. I'd kill to still have that jacket now – a tangible memory stitched into leather – which would look as good as anything I could hope to buy brand new. So, how do you wear your new nostalgia-tinged leather piece without tipping into technocrat territory? Whether it's an ultra-soft brown bomber from Studio Nicholson, a sharp leather blazer from Prada or Bally, or a perfect vintage find (I've got my eye on an old Emporio Armani bomber-blazer on Vinted), the key is to approach your look with ease. Channel Harris Dickinson's air of close-cut nonchalance and treat your new jacket as an everyday outer layer that just happens to be made from leather. 'Aged leather jackets that are easy for layering are such a staple piece,' agrees GQ's fashion editor Angelo Mitakos. 'When wearing yours, keep things simple by teaming it with some good fitted jeans, a classic Sunspel T-shirt, and a leather belt finished with some silver hardware.' Read more of Teo van den Broeke's writing at The Closet on Substack
