The pieces that carry you through summer in the city — breezy tops, tailored trousers, raffia bags, easy dresses and the accessories that pull it all together.
Summer in the City
Effortless warm-weather city style

The City Summer Uniform
City heat changes the brief: everything has to feel light, but the look still needs structure. This edit leans into that balance with crisp whites, easy tailoring, woven bags, and pieces that can move from a morning errand to a late dinner without losing their shape. It is less about dressing for a getaway than finding a summer uniform for staying put: refined, unfussy, and cool enough to make concrete and humidity feel a little more intentional.

Archer Sandal
KHAITE

Le 5 a 7 Shoulder Bag
Saint Laurent

Bassam Sandal
Bottega Veneta

Le 5 a 7 Bea Tote Bag
Saint Laurent

Shield Sunglasses
JACQUEMUS

Archer Flat Sandal
KHAITE

Panier Medium Bag
Saint Laurent

Cut Out Patent Leather Medium Panier Bag
TOM FORD

Liria 55 Sandal
KHAITE

Knot Earrings
Bottega Veneta

Saharienne Hobo Bag
Saint Laurent

Bea Bag
Saint Laurent

Frava Corduroy Pant
The Row

Denzel Tank Top
The Row

Charlotte Bag
The Row

Casa Slipper
The Row

Mabrouka Slide
Saint Laurent

Hop Bag
Bottega Veneta

Gucci GG Marmont Handbag
FWRD Renew

Dash Oval Sunglasses
Bottega Veneta

Slinkee Hoop Earrings
Boochier

Lotus Medium Bag
KHAITE

Small Cassandre Hobo Bag
Saint Laurent

Babylone Mule Sandal
Saint Laurent

Les Boucles Raisin
JACQUEMUS

Penny Loafer
Bottega Veneta

Intrecciato Belt
Bottega Veneta

Tank Top
Saint Laurent

Andiamo Backpack
Bottega Veneta

Anagram Sunglasses
Loewe

Rectangular Sunglasses
Miu Miu

Leather Belt
Saint Laurent

Nellcote Medium Tote Bag
Valentino Garavani

Kalyan Short
The Row

Koray Top
The Row

Terrasse Bag
The Row

City Belt
The Row

Xsl Flat Sandal
Saint Laurent

Mini Shirt Dress
THE ATTICO

Denim Contour Jacket
WARDROBE.NYC

Bucket Supple Bag
Saint Laurent

Classic Jodie Bag
Bottega Veneta

Midi Skirt
Bottega Veneta

Tank Top
Bottega Veneta

Pepe Slide Sandal
Saint Laurent

Medium Earrings
ALAÏA

Icare Maxi Shopping Bag
Saint Laurent

Baseball Hat
Saint Laurent

Brass Earrings
Dries Van Noten

Dabel Dress
Dries Van Noten

Auggie Short
KHAITE

Oval Sunglasses
Saint Laurent

Woven Flat Sandal
Miu Miu

Leopard Mule Sandal
Miu Miu

Cassandre Tank Top
Saint Laurent

Liria Flat Sandal
KHAITE

Zoe Patchwork Raffia Tote Bag
KHAITE

SL 557 Shade Sunglasses
Saint Laurent

Les Pendants Rond
JACQUEMUS

La Robe Berlingot
JACQUEMUS

Round Sunglasses
TOM FORD

Cassandre Thin Leather Belt
Saint Laurent

Roady Shoulder Bag
Saint Laurent

Liria Ankle Strap Flat Sandal
KHAITE

Pilot Mask Sunglasses
Bottega Veneta

Liria Leather Sandals
KHAITE

The A-Line Skirt
TWP

Glenda Shirt
Burberry

Mini Wallace Bag
Bottega Veneta

Aimee Flat Sandal
KHAITE

Drop Earrings
Bottega Veneta

Large Campana Bag
Bottega Veneta

High Armour Cuff Bracelet
Saint Laurent

Bodycon Mini Dress
Saint Laurent

Fael Pant
The Row

Orlan Top
The Row

Fay Flat Two
The Row

Cecily Mini Tote Bag
The Row

Small Balmain Paris Embroidered Jersey Tank Top
BALMAIN

Pool Slide
Saint Laurent

Small Parachute Bag
Bottega Veneta

Dasia Dress
Dries Van Noten

Rectangular Sunglasses
Bottega Veneta

Marlow 55 Mule
KHAITE

Oval Bangle Bracelet
Saint Laurent

Rectangular Sunglasses
Dries Van Noten

Le City Medium Basket Bag
Balenciaga

Le Pantalon Ovalo
JACQUEMUS
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