It is usually stated that style is society’s reflection—that clothes goes past seems to be, changing into an sincere depiction of emotion. And as we have now spent the previous 12 months within the consolation of our properties, a newfound want to flee has emerged. While at-residence type has deemed loungewear and fancy pajama units a large development, there’s a rise of escapism in on a regular basis dressing like by no means earlier than. Escapism, by definition, means to hunt distraction, particularly by partaking in fantasy. Through dressing in seaside-impressed seems to be or looking for resort-esque prints, style is filling the void and nurturing our craving for a vacation this season.

As we method the summer time—whether or not we’re on a vacation or not—we’re embracing types that replicate the sensation of escaping to the Amalfi Coast, types that give us a breath of recent air to brighten our moods, and, most essential, types that, for only one second, really feel like a vacation. From seaside-adorned jewels and crafted crochet luggage to whimsical silhouettes and playful terry-fabric cabana shirts, we’re sharing seven style manufacturers which have mastered the artwork of escapism by design. Ahead, uncover style manufacturers whose ethos is to attain a everlasting vacation by dressing—and a few of our favourite items from their collections.

Photo: Courtesy of SVNR

“Escapism has been ingrained in SVNR’s DNA from the very start—I wanted to take a global approach to design, spotlighting beauty in the landscapes and culture from all over the world. Given COVID, armchair travel and daydreaming about far-flung destinations are all that many of us can muster. Wearing pieces that make us feel joyful and carefree is so important, particularly now.” —Christina Tung, SVNR Designer & Founder

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Photo: Courtesy of Tombolo

“We name our merchandise ‘escapewear’—a time period we dreamed up for strange garments that transport you to a totally different place, time, or way of thinking. We’ve all the time wished sporting our clothes to be an expertise extra than simply a mundane a part of getting dressed. Pre-COVID, once we may work together with our clients nearly every day, we might see this firsthand repeatedly. A buyer would attempt on a shirt and immediately throw a giddy, smiling look to their associate or pal within the store. If we’re doing our jobs proper, the shirts put a little pep in your step and a smile in your face!

“The different idea that continues to encourage us is creating a model that’s playful and escapist, however on the similar time tethered to the very down-to-earth ideas of sustainability and social accountability. Those virtues are sometimes core to manufacturers that are not essentially enjoyable or shocking, however there is not any purpose they cannot even be core to a model that makes you smile and giggle.” —Michael Sard and Chriss Galasso, Co-founders of Tombolo

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Photo: Courtesy of Carolina Ok

“At Carolina K, travel has been an endless source of inspiration and wonderful discoveries, including the people we work with and how daily activities can truly be done in sustainable and meaningful ways. We want to bring ancient cultures into your wardrobe—so many artisanal hands put in great intention with their craftsmanship. Our goal is to empower the women who wear our collection and help uplift their moods while feeling transported to anywhere in the world. Because our collections draw from all of our travels, we hope to bring a piece of that nomadic spirit to all of you.” —Carolina Kleinman, Founder & Creative Director of Carolina Ok.

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Photo: Courtesy of The Beach People

“We truly value rest and relaxation. We think the world has gone a little fast-forward-crazy. We all need to slow down, nelly (that’s possibly an Australian saying). We think it’s important to draw rituals of calm and peace into our daily lives, including the items we choose to purchase and surround ourselves with. It’s our greatest joy creating beautiful and functional products for people of all ages to enjoy with their loved ones by the sea, around the pool, and in their homes.” —Emma Henderson and Victoria Beattie, Co-founders of The Beach People

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Photo: Courtesy of Agua Bendita

“You can see our uniqueness all over our handmade in-house illustrated prints, in our handcrafted details, in every embroidered piece made by our community of local women artisans, celebrating Colombian aesthetics, design, and local craftsmanship. Our most recent collection tells a story about ‘unexpected beauty’ in escaping and the small rays of the sun. Our inspiration? Ibiza, Cannes, and the perfect boulevard at the beach—it’s all about different hours, different places, but always under the same sun.” —Catalina Álvarez and Mariana Hinestroza, Co-founders of Agua Bendita

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Photo: Courtesy of Cult Gaia

“As a brand, Cult Gaia really made its mark in the resortwear space, so our designs have always had a sense of whimsy, fantasy, and escapism to them. During the pandemic, we found that our girl, now more than ever, wanted to dream and feel inspired and wanted pieces that helped her escape the realities of the past year and imagine the possibilities to come. As a designer, it’s always been my goal to make a woman feel truly special, create pieces that spark conversation and transport you to a different time and place. The idea of transcendence and escapism served as a huge source of inspiration for our most recent collections. After a year of dressing down and having minimal social interactions with those around us, our designs are made with the intention of feeding the pent-up demand for glamour, with knockout celebratory looks and extravagant pieces that still feel effortless.” —Jasmin Larian, Founder & Creative Director of Cult Gaia

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Photo: Courtesy of Emily Levine

“For me, escapism and creating comfortable holiday clothing is one of the reasons why I started the brand, so I guess you could say it is the DNA. Each piece can easily be translated from city, road trip, or beach, which makes getting dressed in the morning exciting to me. I wanted to create feel-good colorful clothing I, myself, felt I couldn’t find, while focusing on traditional textile techniques. With each piece artfully handcrafted in India or Italy, our capsules link old-world techniques with new-world energy. We’re inspired by the heritage of local textile traditions and are invested in the preservation of our partners’ artistry with each collection we create together, while also partnering to develop new ideas to support present and future needs. Most of our bags are one-of-a-kind, if not limited in quantity, and celebrate my personal guiding philosophy of wabi sabi—the Japanese concept of accepting and appreciating imperfections and seeing them as beautiful.” —Emily Levine, Founder of Emily Levine