Souk recommends: The Summer House edition
Our sister site, Souk, really knows how to show up when you need shopping recommendations. This time is no different—if you're looking for clothes that are both comfortable and beautiful, Souk has put together a list of eight wonderful wardrobe additions from The Summer House's collection.
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The Summer House designs beautiful clothes for small occasions such as dinners, cocktail evenings, elegant house parties, and art gatherings. Their clothes are crafted by skilled hands, using time-honoured techniques and luxurious, responsibly made natural fabrics. (The label works with rural artisans and vulnerable craft communities to not only sustain traditional craft techniques and textiles but also help them escape exploitative supply chains.)
We love that their clothes travel well (and that they are machine or hand washable without requiring dry-cleaning), and we can't get enough of their elegant, 'tailored gamine' aesthetic!
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We love that this classic-white-shirt-with-a-twist (that’s crafted from breathable, handwoven cotton) subverts the standard button-down template with distinct relaxed dropped shoulders and long-line tailoring darts that subtly sculpt your frame.
Price: Rs 4,200
A modern linen-cotton waistcoat suit set that pairs a structured, sophisticated V-neck waistcoat with beautifully draped, mid-rise trousers. While we love the set as is, we also love the idea of splitting it up to occasionally pair the waistcoat with relaxed denim!
Price: Rs 11,700
This dress was love at first sight for us. We love the soft lilac linen, the easy A-line shape, that gorgeous back detail, and… wait for it… pockets! Chef’s kiss. It looks laid-back but still feels incredibly styled, and we think it’s ideal for days when you want compliments without trying too hard.
Price: Rs 7,800
March Blue Linen Pleated Shorts
We love the blue, and how these tailored linen long shorts dress up or down depending on what they’re paired with. (We’re thinking of this organic cotton t-shirt or the coordinating short-sleeved jacket.)
Price: Rs 5,800
Crafted from linen, this coord set features a sleeveless tunic top with a sophisticated neckline and practical in-seam pockets. The pants keep things incredibly comfortable with an elasticated waistband. The best part: The long tunic top features an elegant back button fastening and is tailored with enough length to be worn on its own as a breezy summer dress. We love that it’s basically two distinct wardrobe investments masquerading as one!
Price: Rs 10,800
Drew Off White Organic Cotton TShirt
It's just a t-shirt. Except it's organic cotton, biowashed until it's the softest thing you own. The fit strikes a perfect balance: a structured crew neck, relaxed drop shoulders, and a tailored boxy hang that looks sharp. We especially love the text on the front: ‘here for the plot twist’
Price: Rs 3000
June Red Checkered Handwoven Skirt
A midi-length, fully-lined, checks box pleats skirt (with pockets!) is always a good decision. This is a classic statement piece built to be styled a hundred different ways. We especially like how it looks with this organic cotton t-shirt or this red, chequered handwoven top.)
Price: Rs 10,800
We think this smart, fully lined, linen-cotton sleeveless wrap dress is sophisticated, universally flattering, and completely timeless. We love the self-tie closure that allows for an adjustable fit, and the in-seam pockets of course!
Price: Rs 6,400
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