What Our Editor Wore This Summer

As the golden haze of summer begins to fade and the crispness of autumn sets in, our editor, Rebecca Nicholson, reflects on a season spent in sun-soaked luxury.

From cruising the Mediterranean aboard Crystal Cruises to languid afternoons in Provence and glittering nights in St Tropez, she curated a wardrobe of essentials that carried her seamlessly from deck to dinner.

Here, Rebecca shares her must-have summer style edit — the pieces she wore on repeat and the products that defined her season.

Swimwear: The Statement Bikini

For Rebecca, swimwear was all about elevated simplicity this year. Her go-to? KIKKI-G swimwear — perfectly cut, endlessly flattering, and chic enough to take from yacht deck to beach club with just a pair of oversized sunglasses and a linen wrap. KIKKI-G offers timeless silhouettes, yet keeps them functional - so the brand made Rebecca's "true summer investment" list.

Dresses: Effortless Day-to-Night

In Provence, easy elegance was key. Rebecca leaned into floaty Zimmermann linen dresses for exploring vineyard towns, then switched to Reformation slip dresses for long, rosé-filled evenings. Both brands offered that delicate balance of lightness, tailoring, and romance that European summers demand.

Shoes: Barely-There Luxury

This was the summer of minimal footwear. Rebecca favoured The Row’s Bare sandals - sleek, understated, and versatile enough to wear from morning excursions to late-night parties. For city breaks, she turned to her Hermès Oran slides, a timeless staple that never fails.

Accessories: Bold Meets Classic

No summer edit is complete without accessories.

In St Tropez, Rebecca’s favourite companion was a Loewe raffia tote, roomy enough for beach essentials but polished enough for shopping along the Riviera. For evenings, she opted for a sleek Bottega Veneta clutch, paired with oversized Celine sunglasses that added an instant air of mystery.

Jewellery: Subtle Shine

Summer called for jewellery that sparkled in the sun without overwhelming. Rebecca layered delicate Missoma gold chains and lived in her Cartier Love bracelet, a piece that transcends trends and always feels personal.

Beauty: Sun-Kissed and Glowing

Her beauty bag was pared back but powerful. Rebecca swore by La Mer’s SPF fluid for daily protection, a Dior Lip Glow for just the right hint of colour, and Tom Ford Soleil Blanc as her summer scent — a fragrance that captures the very essence of golden, seaside evenings.

For Rebecca, this summer’s style edit wasn’t about overpacking but about curating versatile, timeless pieces that could move effortlessly from Provence lavender fields to the glamour of a St Tropez night. A lesson in luxury travel dressing: less but better, with each item chosen to last far beyond the season.