It starts the moment you close your laptop. The definitive click of the “out of office” switch. Then comes the airport rush, the hotel keycard tap, the first refreshing sip while admiring the view. Whether your ideal break is hiking Mount Snowdon or simply making the trek from poolside to bar, every dream holiday requires an equally dreamy wardrobe.
Enter Bond Street: your one-stop destination for effortless holiday ’fits. From light linens to sculptural swimwear and après-ready accessories, these are the pieces that will have you looking and feeling your best all holiday long.
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Start with the essentials: the swimwear. The triangle bikini remains the best choice for avoiding any questionable tan-lines. At Gucci, the classic cut is reimagined in the house's signature monogram, while Dolce & Gabbana leans into vintage florals and bold animal prints.
After a morning in the sun, you’ll likely have worked up an appetite. Stash your SPF, shades and summer read in Loewe’s Rivera-style basket bag (bonus points for adding one of Gucci’s holiday-themed anchor bag charms), throw on a linen cover-up from Max Mara and head for a long, leisurely lunch.
Casadei’s hand-woven Versilia ballerinas are chic and comfortable, the perfect companion for a post-meal stroll. Prefer something a little more nostalgic? The jelly shoe makes a playful return, with Chloé offering modern iterations in four covetable colourways.
And for balmy evenings? You can’t go far wrong with a slip dress from Victoria Beckham paired with a Jimmy Choo pump and a slick of aftersun.
City Break
A city break is as much about packing smart as it is packing light. The priority? Versatility. A capsule wardrobe of elevated staples that move with you from art gallery mornings to candlelit dinners, all zipped neatly into a single overnight bag.
Introducing: Stella McCartney’s vintage-wash straight-legs which are perfect for dressing up or down. Pair them with a relaxed-fit shirt from Ralph Lauren for a day of sightseeing and shopping. Come evening, swap into Alaïa’s sheer knit and add a touch of lipstick for a dinner-ready look.
Accessorise with intent: a crossbody bag from Bottega Veneta keeps things hands-free while exploring, and Tod’s loafers offer elevated ease for miles of walking. Add some statement shades from MCM, and you’re good to go. As day turns to night, ditch the crossbody for something a little less practical but a lot more sparkly with the Efflorescence Clutch from Roger Vivier.
No city outfit is complete without a trench. And who better to turn to than the originators? Burberry has reimagined the silhouette countless times over the last century, but the classic Kensington remains an icon.
Hiking Holiday
Whether you’re navigating the Dolomites or exploring the Yorkshire Dales, a hiking holiday doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style. With the rise of outdoor-inspired aesthetics like “gorpcore” and the desire for more enduring fabrics, functional is the new fashionable.
Begin at Moncler’s Bond Street flagship, a haven for performance-luxe outerwear. From padded gilets to hooded shell-jackets and longline parkas, these waterproof layers are built for adventure. The Trailgrip Amoeba trainers, designed with Salehe Bembury, boast a Vibram tread for optimum traction and grip.
Even fashion’s it-girl has tried its hand at high-performance apparel. Miu Miu’s bomber jacket is made from a sporty tech fabric with a lined hood and a bottle green check, keeping you dry and stylish. There’s also a cropped version for the more fashion forward.
Underpin it all with a technical base layer. Jil Sander’s activewear, spun from thermoregulating wool, is designed to handle unpredictable forecasts with ease. Whatever the weather, you’ll be comfortable and free to take in the view.