Are your summer clothes feeling a little lacklustre? Rather than a complete wardrobe overhaul (who has the time or budget for that?), there’s a simple trick to transform last year’s faded favourites into a 2025 knockout: chic accessories.
And this year, the bags, hats, jewellery, sunglasses and shoes on offer are cooler than ever – thanks to new, limited-edition collaborations that you can find on the High Street. From bargain designer eyewear to sophisticated sandals, these must-haves will score you serious style points.
So say goodbye to that frayed raffia bag and tarnished pair of earrings and snap up one of these pieces before they sell out…
Celeb-approved sunnies
Jimmy Fairly x Reformation sunglasses, £150, jimmyfairly.com
Jimmy Fairly x Reformation sunglasses, £150, jimmyfairly.com
Cos x Linda Farrow sunglasses, £135, cos.com
Forget Celine and Balenciaga, Jimmy Fairly is the eyewear brand to know for trendy, well-made frames, loved by celebrities such as Kendall Jenner.
And French chic meets California cool in the brand’s second, limited-edition collection with sustainable LA brand Reformation. Expect 90s’ glam with a retro feel – you’ll refuse to take these sunnies off all summer (from £150, thereformation.com and jimmyfairly.com).
If you want designer eyewear on a High-Street budget, then head to Cos for their SS25 collaboration with luxury eyewear brand Linda Farrow. Instead of Linda’s usual price tags of up to £1,180, these shades start from £110 (cos.com).
Beautiful bags for the beach
Rixo x Dragon Diffusion leather bag, £385, rixolondon.com
Lulu Guinness archive Schiapparelli inspired bag, rent from £14 a day, byrotation.com
Best known for its pretty printed dresses beloved by the Princess of Wales and Margot Robbie, British brand Rixo has teamed up with bag brand Dragon Diffusion for a line of woven leather bags and belts.
When they launched online, three of the five bags had already sold out through pre-orders alone.
The Lucine (pictured, £385, rixolondon.com) is the perfect arm candy for the beach, and the brand is due to release more stock between June 9 and 13. So set your alarms, because stocks won’t last.
In other news, if you’re a fan of Lulu Guinness and their iconic designs, the brand has partnered with rental app By Rotation. For the very first time, you’ll be able to rent spectacular pieces from their archive, for as little as £10 a day (byrotation.com).
Stylish sandals to step into summer
Etro x Castaner espadrille wedge, £240, castaner.com
John Lewis x A.W.A.K.E. Mode mules, £99, johnlewis.com
The avant-garde collaboration between John Lewis and A.W.A.K.E. Mode launched their second and final collection in April. With statement silhouettes and bold colour palettes, this collection will shake up your wardrobe.
These green knotted mules (£99) are perfect to add a bit of oomph to an old summer dress. So be quick to grab yours as you won’t be seeing this brilliant partnership again. If you’re a true fan of the espadrille wedge, then I’m sure you’ve come across Castaner.
Luxury Italian brand Etro has now joined forces with the iconic Spanish label, blending the fashion house’s iconic jacquard fabric with Castaner’s longstanding tradition of espadrille craftsmanship (from £240, uk.castaner.com). If you’d prefer not to totter, they’ve got flats too (£210).
Timeless jewellery to love
MV x Amy Powney pearl earrings, £150, monicavinader.com
MERIT x Completedworks stud earrings, £165, completedworks.com
Last year tennis necklaces were everywhere, but this summer it’s all about the timeless pearl.
Monica Vinader’s collaboration with former Mother of Pearl creative director Amy Powney continues to shine. There are five new standout gold and pearl pieces in the collection, from statement rings (£130, monicavinader.com) to large drop earrings (£250).
Make-up brand MERIT Beauty has collaborated with Completedworks to create a limited-edition capsule range of earrings. Designed in London and made from recycled materials, these gold studs (£165, completedworks.com) couldn’t be more on-trend.
High fashion hats
Rails x LSPACE rattan hat, £98, uk.rails.com
Roksanda & Other Stories cotton sun hat, £97, stories.com
A hat is a summer essential, providing protection from the sun and elevating even the simplest of outfits. If your summer vibe is more boho, go for this pretty, shell-adorned rattan style from the Rails x LSpace collection (£98, uk.rails.com). These two Californian brands go hand in hand for effortless style.
Or for more va-va-voom, look to the fabulous designer Roksanda’s collection with & Other Stories –this voluminous cotton sun hat is certainly not for the faint-hearted (£97, stories.com). Forget practicality and instead embrace a style statement that is bound to turn heads.
