Sun-Soaked Style: Pack the Perfect Summer Capsule with Oliver Bonas 

Golden hour style meets holiday-ready staples 

Summer at Oliver Bonas is a celebration of colour and print, looking ahead to warmer days, sunny destinations and the joyful flurry of outdoor events and soirées. 


This season marks a shift towards event styling, vacation designs and playful holiday pieces, introducing an uplifting Mediterranean mood to the collections. Spring’s refined finishes and whimsical florals are joined by fun, fruity motifs, postcard prints and impactful style statements, all infused with Italian energy. 


‘The collections really capture the vibrancy of a Sicilian summer,’ says Fashion Stylist Lynda Spence. ‘Think afternoon strolls through lush lemon groves, lazy lunches alfresco and catching up with friends over a limoncello.’ 



The result is a laid-back, yet elevated warm-weather wardrobe built around confident co-ords, mix-and-match separates and distinctive occasion dresses – the perfect starting point for a travel packing list. 

Tops & T-Shirts

This season’s T-shirts and tops add a cheerful, feel-good energy to everyday styling. Relaxed silhouettes feature marine-inspired prints, fruity motifs and sun-baked colours, making them ideal for layering over swimwear or pairing with easy separates for sightseeing days. 

Shirts & Blouses

Lightweight shirts and blouses offer an extra layer in warmer weather. Boxy styles, V-neck detailing and breathable fabrics lend a refined finish to everyday dressing, with pops of juicy reds and citrus shades adding warmth. Pair with co-ords, skirts or shorts for a relaxed look that takes you from sightseeing to lunches. 

Dresses 

Dresses take the spotlight this season, designed for both everyday ease and special occasions. Midi and mini styles in flowing silhouettes, statement patterns and delicate details embrace the high summer feeling. Perfect for everything from seaside dinners to golden-hour celebrations. 

Jeans & Trousers 

Lightweight denim and wide-leg trousers offer laid-back structure to warm-weather dressing. Easy culottes and relaxed-fit styles balance lively prints, tablecloth checks and uplifting shades, taking your summer outfit from daytime exploring to evening drinks.

Shorts

Shorts arrive in new cuts and cheerful colours for long days under the sun. Pair with tees or matching tops for easy co-ord dressing that capture the feel-good energy of coastal trips and beach days. 

Co-ords

Mix, match and move through your getaway with co-ords ready to take you from seaside to socials. Two-piece sets pairing tops with skirts, trousers or shorts create one-and-done outfits, while each piece works individually to build multiple looks throughout your trip.  

Skirts

Lean into the shades of summer with hits of pastel pink and softer, easy-to-wear shapes across our skirt designs. Styled with simple tees or lightweight knits, it’s easy to build easy outfits for market strolls and long evenings by the coast. 

Bags

Artisanal finishes remain central to the season, with raffia, crochet and beaded textures running throughout. From open-weave beach totes in fresh deckchair stripes to structured carryalls, these pieces add contrast and texture while carrying everything you need for days in the sun.

Accessories

Summer-ready accessories include straw hats, lightweight hair scarves and woven headwear with crochet raffia finishes, while sunglasses add that all-important holiday feel, balancing bold details and radiant shades.

Shoes 

From sightseeing to seaside, these shoes are made for sun-soaked days. Leather sandals, trainers and easy-to-wear flats take you from daytime strolls to beachside lunches, finishing holiday outfits with practical flair.

Jewellery

Jewellery captures the spirit of the season with bold colour, sculptural shapes and tactile finishes. Think colourful beads, statement earrings, sunshine-ready details and waterproof pieces that can be worn by the pool or at the beach – instantly elevating simple getaway outfits. 

Explore the full collection in store or online at https://www.oliverbonas.com.  

Available in stores and online from April and May. 

 

For press enquiries, please contact: 

Jottie Manku, PR Manager at Oliver Bonas: Jottie.manku@oliverbonas.com 

Alayna-Marie Perretta, PR Executive at Oliver Bonas: Alayna-Marie.Perretta@oliverbonas.com 

About Oliver Bonas

Oliver Bonas is an independent British lifestyle brand, designing our own distinctive take on fashion and homeware. We sell online internationally and from 90+ stores across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, operating as an omnichannel business across multiple platforms. We’ve always been excited by fresh thinking and the alchemy of great design and its power to uplift and inspire. Since our first store opened in 1993, our mission has remained constant throughout: to do our bit to make living a joyful experience and give cause for optimism.


It all began with our founder Oliver Tress, the owner of Oliver Bonas. His love of design and exploratory spirit were born out of his upbringing in a creative family living in a variety of diverse countries across America, Asia and Africa. Olly set up the first Oliver Bonas store in London in 1993 and, three decades on, our product teams channel his restless curiosity into distinctive, feel-good fashion and homeware.


Oliver Bonas has progressed from curating others’ designs to developing our own, bringing ideas to life in our in-house creative studios. New products land in store and online every week.


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