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What are the top accessories brands for Summer 2023?

With the most anticipated season fast approaching, whether you’re staying in the UK hoping for some sun or jetting off on your holidays, we are here to help you uplift your existing outfits with some stand out summer accessories.

Spice up your summer styles whilst protecting your face from the sun with these beautiful sun hats by Black Ginger. Folding away into its own small canvas bag means no longer having to wear your sun hat on the plane, allowing you to travel with it in your luggage without losing its classic shape. You can now enhance your summer dresses with a choice of colours, patterns and silhouettes - Black Ginger has a hat to suit everyone.  

The Black Ginger collection also features some beautifully designed scarves in many summer prints to add layers to your linen looks. Scarves aren’t just for winter; these lightweight summer scarves are a perfect UK summer accessory to throw on for your cooler evenings spent catching the last glimpse of sun. Popularly styled with a classic white Robell jean, an Amazing Woman timeless linen piece and some easy Victoria pumps.

A. Kjaerbede

Check out A. Kjaerbede’s range of stylish summer sunglasses, all priced at £30 to keep it affordable. We have a wonderful selection to choose from with some sleek cat eye silhouettes mixed with other oversized chunky frames. A perfect pair to keep in the car when we get some much-loved English sun.

Our Marvin sunglasses are one of our most popular classic shapes, it comes in 3 colourways all with different lenses to suit your desired look. This timeless silhouette can be brought out every year, keeping you on trend whilst still giving you the ideal sun protection.

 

An often-missed summer staple is a lightweight printed kimono and if you like your patterns then One Hundred Stars is a brand for you. The collection features some amazing floral designs inspired by Kew Gardens botanicals; a silky luxury kimono can dress up any simple pieces from your capsule wardrobe.  

If you like to coordinate your summer prints, the best way to do that is with a One Hundred Stars headband, which are made from the off cuts from other product such as kimonos and gowns to reduce waste. The elasticated back of these headbands allows them to fit comfortably whilst keeping your hair out of your face in the summer sun. 

Caroline Gardner

To pair with our staple sunnies, the Caroline Gardner collection features some cute and protective glasses cases perfect for taking your glasses on the go, keeping them fresh year on year.  

This collection contains the perfect accessories for any upcoming travel plans – the patterned cosmetics bags are ideal to carry your essentials, with the spacious cube design that allows you to travel in style with your full makeup collection. Alongside your makeup, reusable cloths are another travel essential to add into your skincare routine and avoid makeup wipes. The Caroline Gardner heart face cloths allow you to travel sustainably with 2 reusable bamboo cloths stored in a cotton pouch that will match your cosmetics bag keeping your luggage coordinated.

Victoria 

To carry all your summer essentials, the Victoria canvas bags are a brilliant edition to your outfit. Keeping it causal with the eco-cotton canvas allows you to wash and wear this durable tote bag.  

Better for your travels – the Eco Canvas Backpack comes with an anti-theft zip with a drawstring, so nobody is going to unexpectedly steal your belongings. Both styles come in pastel shades to match with the Victoria pumps, creating the most perfect colourful pair.