05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Nine creative and whimsical ways to add nature themes to your summer wardrobe
Mother Nature – the original summer muse; a constant source of style inspiration. Where would we be without her?
Lemons, butterflies, fish and jungle flora are setting the prevailing print mood with the help of aquatic motifs. Think freewheeling and fun; pure creative whimsy – as it should be. Now, let's get into it.
Looking for a wardrobe wonder? Irish designer Georgina O'Hanlon's 'Wild Child' silk scarf is just that. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations inspired childhood trips with her mother to County Clare, this bright botanical multitasker can be worn as a bandana, top, head wrap or necktie. Elegant and endlessly practical.
From comely to conversational, Scandi print purveyors at Stine Goya win big with 'Lemons on a Plate': a still-life pattern rendered in a Tencel-blend in a dress and separates, both with a relaxed boxy fit.
Equally laidback and oh-so-lovely, Dubai-based brand WhiteHello renders colourful tropical prints with fluid trousers and kimono wrap tops in skin-friendly silk. Your first-class travel co-ords await you.
Should you prefer the aesthetic to the air miles, Farm Rio celebrates all things Brazilian in their serotonin-soaked collections. Scarf-tied basket bags, featuring parrots, fish and a Copacabana tribute make playful arm candy—perfect for holidays.
Zara's high impact coral necklace pairing also punches well above its high street weight. Wear with a strapless dress while dining beachside or with a crisp white shirt and trouser pairing on home turf.
Prefer something low-key? Try Essentiel Antwerp's rose mesh overlay skirt with a t-shirt and kitten heels. You'll thank me later.
Dust off those Pinterest boards, folks. It's going to be an interesting season.
'Lemons on a plate' midi dress and shirt
'Lemons on a plate' midi dress, €395, and shirt €255, Stine Goya
Stine Goya, €395 and €255
Short sleeve 'Leo' jacket
Short sleeve 'Leo' jacket, WhiteHello, €264
WhiteHello, €264
'Wild Child' silk scarf
'Wild Child' silk scarf, Georgina O'Hanlon Illustration, €105
Georgina O'Hanlon Illustration, €105
'Jacky' trousers
'Jacky' parrots trousers, WhiteHello, €218
WhiteHello, €218
Pack of two coral necklaces with resin
Pack of 2 coral necklaces with resin, Zara, €39.95
Zara, €39.95
Stine Goya 'Spring Mimosa' midi dress
Stine Goya midi dress, Zalando, €270
Zalando, €270
Floral mesh overlay skirt
Floral mesh overlay skirt, Essentiel Antwerp, €245
Essentiel Antwerp, €245
Ruffle floral mini dress
Ruffle floral mini dress, & Other Stories, €129
& Other Stories, €129
Farm Rio scarf-detail printed basket bag
Farm Rio scarf-detail printed basket bag, MyTheresa, €275
MyTheresa, €275
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