By Noelle Loh,
The brand: The H&M‐owned Cos – loved by graphic designer types for its high‐quality, Scandi‐minimalist staples
The print: Gossamer florals specially created by the Manchester‐based multidisciplinary artist Stephen Doherty using his signature ink‐and‐water technique
Find it on: A limited‐edition 17‐piece capsule comprising of classic Cos silhouettes (think the brand’s popular oversized shirts and matching pants), boxy cropped tops, leather mules and silk scarves (above, left)
The brand: Chanel
The print: Stylised hibiscus blooms unique to the 2022/23 Metiers d’Art Chanel‐Dakar collection – the vivacious, bell‐shaped flower is the base ingredient in bissap, a traditional Senegalese drink
Find it on: Bags such as the resort‐chic Deauville tote (above, left) complete with the label’s name and logo in hand‐embroidered wooden beads, silk scarves, and breezy dresses and separates – choose from a green/pink/ecru or mauve/pink/black colourway
The brand: Hermes
The print: The adorable, wide‐eyed fish is the work of the Henan‐born, Helsinki‐based artist Tong Ren – known for his simple yet sophisticated, colour‐ and detail‐rich drawings – and dubbed Poisson Natte. It’s meant to be a magical fish that evokes a sense of joy and freedom – what the sea represents for Tong.
Find it on: It's a part of the French luxury maison’s 2023 Beach collection and turn up on the likes of travel pouches, beach towels (above, left) and beach mats and cushions.
The brand: Hermes
The print: The lively octopus motif is named Poulpe Fiction (geddit?) and designed by the Parisian painter/illustrator Matthieu Cosse to look as if the eight‐legged creature is dancing to Baccara’s 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie'.
Find it on: Similar to the fish print (in slide three), this aquatic motif is part of the French luxury maison’s 2023 Beach collection
The brand: Dior
The print: The label’s signature Toile de Jouy Sauvage pattern featuring a luxurious menagerie of tigers, monkeys and reptiles, now updated for the see‐and‐be‐seen‐in Dioriviera capsule collection in denim blue or pink‐and‐grey
Find it on: An exhaustive line‐up of vacay‐ready essentials spanning tees, ponchos, shorts and shirt dresses to swimsuits, scarves, espadrilles and, of course, the Lady Dior and Dior Book Tote bags
The brand: Celine
The print: One of the prettiest renditions of the label’s classic bandana print – invigorated for the Plein Soleil collection in this pleasing straw yellow with blue and red paisley patterns
Find it on: A silk twill bandana (above, left), as well as a matching oversized shirt and boxer‐style shorts – pyjama chic at its coolest
This article is adapted from a story that first appeared in the July 2023 Graphic Design Edition of FEMALE