“You expected to be sad in the fall. Part of you died each year when the leaves fell from the trees and their branches were bare against the wind and the cold, wintery light. But you knew there would always be the spring, as you knew the river would flow again after it was frozen.”
AT EVERY SUMMER'S END, we feature a round-up of the last of the summer whites. It's a wistfully beautiful compilation of all the things we love best -- ruffled white dresses with wicker, and boat rides and bicycle rides and sun-drenched terraces; waves crashing on sandy beaches, museums and French cafés, wide straw hats and belted linen dresses, top knots and golden skin, and that perfect lackadaisical late-summer vibe...
I mentioned before that August in Paris is quiet as the entire city empties for the Summer Holidays. Whether you’re on vacation as well, or staying at home, here is a list of my favourite late-summer must-haves, from leopard print one-pieces to white pant suits, shimmering body oil and navy suede mules to celebrate these last weeks of summer in style…
Perhaps it is warm wood in white interiors and gilded chandeliers, or the tan leather of a convertible with the top down on a breezy afternoon; a sun-dappled corner of a favourite café or the warm woven wicker of a basket bag set off by the billowy white ruffles of a silk dress.
WE FIRST INTRODUCED wicker & rattan to The Shop over three years ago, by way of a simple seagrass market tote, long before wicker became the most coveted material for just about anything. Since then, we've added so many more different styles and shapes -- circular, basket, Birkin and market, and our current favourite, the Windsor Bamboo Top Handle Wicker Handbag.