While we revel in every second of blue sky, the sticky heat of a city heatwave is an aspect of those rare 30+ degree days we’d rather forget. How do you survive public transport when its air conditioning is only a vague whisper of hot air fanning your face? 


While our city is ill-equipped at handling heatwaves on almost every level, we’re experts (sartorially speaking, at least). To take the hassle and fuss out of those sweltering mornings and hot evenings, we’ve pieced together this heatwave survival kit filled with our easiest, one-step solutions to combatting rising temperatures in style.

The Cheesecloth Dress

In short, midi and maxi silhouettes, these summer dresses keep you cool without relying on a revealing cut, thanks to the cotton fabric that lets your skin breathe. Naturally textured, cheesecloth is also iron-free so requires no prep time in the morning.

While office-appropriate, these styles have a part to play in your weekend getaways and off-duty socialising, too. Donned for picnics and parties, barbecues and celebrations, they’re accompanied by everything from optional belts to adjustable necklines to lean more on the casual side when you’re out of the office.



The Oversized Cotton Shirt

Summer’s most in-demand essential. Size up and wear as a short dress while WFH or follow the lead of the street style set and don over a white crewneck t-shirt or tank top like our Layering Vest. 

Bridging the gap between office and off-duty, our Mixed Media Curved Hem Shirt and Relaxed Cotton Stripe Casual Shirt are shaped to long-sleeved silhouettes from breathable pure cotton. While they can be styled as they are buttoned up and tucked into wide-leg trousers during the week, they can be an alternative to a jacket, sported over swimwear or with your favourite comfy shorts when you still need to look polished on video calls. 

The Non-Clingy Dress

Ditch the optional belt of our Casual Cotton Maxi Shirt Dresses for an airy shape that won’t cling oppressively anywhere.

While the buttercup colourway features a lining in the skirt, our black iteration is accompanied by a slip that can be removed so that you can wear the sheer top layer as a swimwear cover-up if you manage to find a spot at a rooftop pool, or even as a lightweight alternative to a longline jacket teamed with a cami and shorts.



The Flattering Short 

Talking of shorts, our Satin Cotton City Short takes cues from traditional tailoring for a summer style that retains a polished finish for the office.
 
For the days when you’re spreading out a blanket in the park, our Authentic Denim Short is cut to an A-line shape that flatters legs and falls to a mid-thigh length to keep you cool but retain coverage. Style it with our Cheesecloth Shirred Crop Top or Cheesecloth Box Tee - both tops also happen to be complemented by a pair of matching drawstring shorts and a shirred maxi skirt to create a fully coordinated look. Better yet, the maxi skirt doubles as a strapless dress that can be styled with sandals later.

The Wear-With-Everything Vests

In your pick of neutral and bright colourways - from fresh white to burnt orange - these lightweight cotton vests are the perfect solution to any sartorial pairing.

Celebrating sleeveless silhouettes with clean, pared-back cuts or something slightly more considered with a delicate shoulder frill, they complement bright, bold print as well as classic pieces to build a look suited to work and play. 


 
The Playsuit

A one-step solution to warm-weather outfitting: a short-sleeved playsuit. In olive and peach, our Cargo Playsuits are joined by an optional belt and are crafted from a fluid, lightweight fabric with a soft hand feel that has been overdyed to create an authentically lived-in look. Adjust the zip neckline to adapt to different settings, creating a relaxed or more considered look.

With an easy drape, our Cheesecloth Drawstring Playsuit is crafted from summer’s favourite fabric. Breathable, lightweight, and iron-free, cheesecloth keeps you cool and as it’s naturally textured, conceals any creases you may pick up along the way. In a versatile black colourway, this style lends itself to both day and evening dressing with the addition of a sculptural gold bracelet or layered necklaces.

The Statement Skirt

A bold bespoke print in a blend of soft pastels and deep grounding hues speaks to both effortlessly polished workwear looks and elegant event ones when the sun’s shining.

Better yet, when said pattern plays over a breezy skirt that is complemented by a matching scarf - as is the case for our Geo Step Print Pleated Maxi Skirt - it helps to create an effortlessly coordinated look that shores up your sartorial arsenal too, both at home and on holiday.
 


The AM-PM Sandal

When temperatures rise and oppressive heat takes over, the thought of slipping your feet into a closed-toe shoe is anything but desirable.

Our sandals adopt different silhouettes and designs to complement your sartorial choices while keeping your feet cool and comfortable. Crafted from supple leather in neutral tones, our Deep Sole Crossover Sandal sits on a comfortable moulded footbed and is topped with wide straps that cross over your foot and secure with an adjustable fastening at your ankle. With added height that doesn’t sacrifice stability, our Leather Wedge Sandal sits on a block sole and champions a striking, minimalist silhouette created from a single strap that sits atop a bold square-toe shape.

The 2-in-1 Jumpsuit 

Our summery iteration heroes a plunging V-neckline and sleeveless silhouette joined by an optional bandeau that complements summer scorchers.

This detail also ensures you’re not only reserving this piece for a couple of weeks of the year; when autumn arrives, it’s easily paired with a long-sleeved shirt or ruffle-trimmed blouse to complement cooler weather, too.


The Fit and Flare

Breeze through every crowded commute, bustling street, picnic, barbecue and birthday in cool comfort thanks to a flattering fit-and-flare style.

Joined by a striking pattern grounded by black detailing for trans-seasonal versatility, our Geo Flower Print Fit-and-Flare Dress champions an above-the-knee silhouette accompanied by long sleeves that ensure any arctic-level air-conditioned climes don’t leave you wishing you’d thought to bring a winter knit.