Fashion Trends U Need to Know: Farm Rio, Simkhai, Alice+Olivia, Zimmerma Caresta & Zunilda Gutierrez

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The arrival of warm weather signals the beginning of longer days and busy schedules. With numerous upcoming events and occasions, it becomes crucial to stay informed about the latest fashion trends for summer 2023. While your personal style remains significant, now is an ideal time to refresh your wardrobe if you have been longing for a change.

This season brings a wide range of popular trends, from practical to indulgent and enjoyable. These trends offer a more playful approach compared to the previous season's emphasis on denim and monochrome styling, injecting new energy into your existing closet. Whether you will be attending countless summer weddings or feel ready to experiment with sheer clothing, it is essential to be aware of these summer 2023 fashion trends.

Bright Flora Long Sleeve Dress

Body-skimming fit through the bust, fitted waist, flounced hem, relaxed through the hips and mixed print. Non-stretch fabric. Designed for a mini length-approx. 36" .

Back zipper closure. Lantern sleeves, tiered ruffles at elasticized cuffs.

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Ainika Floral Ruffle Dress

Band collar, non-stretchy fabric, front button closures to waist with blouson sleeves, elasticized cuffs. Ruffle trim and pintuck pleats at bodice and sleeves.

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Leopard Forest Fringe Mini Dress

Features include: twisted halter neck line for comfort, sleeveless cut, center back neck button closure, low back design, allover mixed print with tassel fringe at hemline. Designed to hit at mid calf, approximately 42'"

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Farm Rio Nature Beauty Knit Crop Top

Highlights include: crewneck, pullover style, puff-shoulder long sleeves, mixed prints with crossover crop hem.

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Farm Rio Cutout Halter Jumpsuit

Farm Rio's cheerful creations are crafted with an exotic, toes-in-the-sand spirit that's simultaneously fashion-forward and vintage-inspired. Wide leg, spaghetti straps , with front opening. Sizes available Small - X-Large.

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Farm Rio Classic Buttondown Shirt

Vibrant colors, bold silhouettes, and feminine details embedded in every design, Farm Rio's cheerful creations are crafted with an exotic, toes-in-the-sand spirit that's simultaneously fashion-forward and vintage-inspired. Size available Small-XLarge.

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Farm Rio Lace Mix Blouse

One of Brazil's most recognizable labels for sun-soaked dressing. With vibrant colors, bold silhouettes, and feminine details embedded in every design. Elbow length sleeves, round neckline, free fitting and bold prints. Sizes available Small to X-Large.

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Farm Rio Printed Wide-Leg Pants

Farm Rio’s eye-catching designs feature bright colours, eye-catching silhouettes and feminine details in every garment. Farm Rio’s playful designs are made with an exotic, sand-soaked style that’s as stylish as it is vintage. Wide leg, eye-catching print and free fitting.

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SIMKHAI Effy Macramé Sateen Fringe Midi Dress

The SIMKHAI "Effy" dress spotlights lattice cutouts, macramé detailing, and fringe. Details are: square neckline, wide straps, A-line silhouette, hem falls below the knee and fabric composition is cotton/rayon/spandex.

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SIMKHAI Jordy Pleated-Sleeve Poplin Shirt

The SIMKHAI "Jordy" poplin shirt is finished with pleated bell cuffs. The shirt measurements are approximately 25"L from shoulder to hem. Other details include: point collar; button placket, long sleeves; adjustable cuffs, yoked back with box pleat, relaxed fit, curved hem and fabric composition is cotton/polyester.

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Jonathan Simkhai STANDARD

Fabric: Heavyweight non-stretch denim. Highlights are: one-shoulder neckline,

cutout at waist, ruching and self-tie at side, zip closure at side and shell is a 100% cotton.

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SIMKHAI Annita Ombre Plisse Cut Out Midi Dress

SIMKHAI "Annita" woven ombre plissé dress featuring a cutout bodice. Highlights are: halter neckline; soft ties behind neckline, sleeveless design, cinched waistline, A-line silhouette with

hem falling below the knee.

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SIMKHAI Cameron One Shoulder Mini Dress

A vibrantly colored SIMKHAI mini dress in silky fabric, designed with a gently draped one-shoulder neckline and a pretty faux-wrap skirt. Details include: Fabric: Mid-weight, non-stretch charmeuse, one-shoulder neckline and long sleeves with button cuffs, draped accent and shoulder sash and wrap skirt with tulip hem. Shell: 89% acetate/11% polyester. Lining: 100% polyester.

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SIMKHAI Alice Classic Wovens One Shoulder Top

Fabric: Mid-weight, non-stretch charmeuse. One-shoulder neckline with draped trim. Long puff sleeves with button cuffs. Fabric - shell: 89% acetate/11% polyester.

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ISSEY MIYAKE Striped One-Shoulder Ribbed-Knit Top

Knitted in Japan from a geometric ribbed jersey, Issey Miyake’s black and white top is cut with a one-shoulder strap that falls to a curved hem. Asymmetric hem and back cutout.

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ISSEY MIYAKE Crest Curved-Cape Cotton-Blend Shirt

An avant-garde twist on classic shirting, Issey Miyake's white Crest cotton-blend shirt s constructed with a cape-inspired curved front panel that's attached to each cuff. Dropped shoulders and back buttons.

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ISSEY MIYAKE Asymmetric Striped Cotton-Blend Ruched-Jersey Top

Issey Miyake’s black and grey striped top is Japanese-cut from ruched cotton-blend jersey with asymmetric panelling and drapery, showcasing the late designer’s exacting vision. Asymmetric neckline and one sleeve. Composition: 60% cotton, 39% nylon, 1% polyurethane.

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ISSEY MIYAKE Asymmetric Striped Cotton-Blend Jersey Dress

Following the experimental feel of the AW23 show, Issey Miyake’s black and grey-striped dress is cut from cotton-blend jersey to an asymmetric silhouette with a semi-sheer skirt. Model wears a One Size garment. Height 5ft 7in/170cm, Full bust 31.8in/81cm, Waist 28.3in/72cm, Hip 37.7in/96cm. Close fit through the frame, wide cut skirt with a side slit.

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ISSEY MIYAKE Striped-Waist Jersey Maxi Skirt

Inject drama into your wardrobe with Issey Miyake’s black side-slit maxi skirt, constructed from a striped knit panel at the waist that flares out to voluminous gathers of taffeta.

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Careste Joanna Silk Dress

Joanna's minimalist v-neck silhouette is complemented with a removable waist tie and a high-low hem all in 100% silk satin.

Note* 100% Rose Petal Silk. Other features include removable waist tie, short sleeves with maxi Length-52'' long.

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Jane Silk Top

Cut in sleek Silk Satin, this easy fitting top with v neck detail has a high low hem. Wear it with a full length cami or bralette underneath. 100% Rose Petal Silk, V-Neck detail and high-low hem.

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Morgan Cape Top Silk Dress

Covered in the signature Abstract Courage print, the Morgan is crafted from featherweight Cotton Poplin and features decorative covered buttons on the shoulder. Fabric: 100% silk georgette. Semi sheer with underpinning. Front to back cape detail and sleeveless.

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Careste Lila Mini Shift Dress

Lila is an endlessly versatile shift dress in Careste's signature Life is Beautiful print. Whether worn alone as a chic dress or layered over pants as a tunic you'll always turn heads. 100% rose petal silk, straight cut, mini shift dress - 33" from shoulder with sleeveless design.

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Careste Holloway Silk Pussy Bow Top

Holloway is a sleek pussy bow top cut from sheer Silk Georgette that can be worn tied or untied thanks to the button-front closure. Fabric is 100% silk georgette, pussy-bow neckline, pleated back and shoulders with hidden button front closure.

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Careste Greta Silk Grecian Maxi Dress

This Grecian style maxi dress in an airy silk georgette features delicate spaghetti straps and a gathering around the neck opening. The generous dress can be gathered at the waist with a tie or fall to a relaxed flowing A-line skirt. Fabric is 100% silk georgette.

Delicate spaghetti straps. Keyhole neck opening with invisible buttons.

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Careste Melanie Silk Gown

Crafted in a luxurious silk georgette and covered in our signature Abstract Courage print, the Melanie features covered side button detail down the length of the gown and is cut on the bias for ease of fit. 100% Silk Georgette. other details include full length Side Button Detail, sleeveless design, button down side opening, designed for an elegant, sleek fit, bias cut silk gown.

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Zimmermann Floral Print Linen Midi Shirt Dress

Vintage florals in a softened watercolour palette decorate Zimmermann's beige shirt dress, cut from breezy linen with a high collar, balloon sleeves and belted waist.

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Zimmermann Devi Floral Print Linen Mini Dress

Zimmerman's airy Devi mini shirtdress blooms with bright florals on a lightweight linen backing. Topped with a plunging V-neck, this puffed-sleeve style defines the waist and hem with a banded trim.

Banded collar, plunge V-neck, shirred shoulders with long puff sleeves.

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Zimmermann Devi Floral Print Linen Midi Dress

Zimmermann imparts a high-summer feel with this cream Devi midi dress, made from floral-print linen with scalloped edges and cutout panels. Features: floral print, side cutouts and scalloped trim.

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Zimmermann Ginger Embroidered Linen Shirt

A joyous expression of colour, Zimmermann's linen-voile Ginger shirt is embroidered with multicoloured tropical motifs and broderie anglaise eyelets. Multicoloured embroidery. Broderie anglaise cutouts.

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ZIMMERMANN Ginger Broderie-Anglaise Linen Shorts

The braided rope belt and palm-tree embroidery lend a warm-weather feel to Zimmermann’s multicoloured linen Ginger shorts, ideal for adding a vibrant note to minimalist separates.

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ZIMMERMANN Raie Ruffle-Trim Silk-Chiffon Shirt Playsuit

Cut from whisper-weight silk chiffon with multicoloured florals over the balloon sleeves and ruffled edges, Zimmermann's Raie shirt playsuit exudes a sunny mood.

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ZIMMERMANN Raie Floral-Print Ramie Blouse

Nicky Zimmermann’s idyllic view of nature is captured by this multicoloured floral-print Raie blouse, made from lightweight ramie with a high neckline and balloon sleeves.

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Zimmermann Devi Printed Halterneck Silk Maxi Dress

The Zimmermann silk dress features:

sweetheart-neck, pleated bust, tie-fastening halterneck, patch paisley print, boned sides, elasticated smocked panel at back, gathered skirt, side slip pockets with long back hem. Concealed zip and hook fastenings at back.

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Zimmermann Devi Printed Silk Trousers - Multicoloured

Zimmermann’s multicoloured Devi trousers are crafted from soft silk habotai with a drawstring waist, wide legs and a bold patchwork paisley print.

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Zunilda Gutierrez Vejo Jumpsuit By Zunilda Gutierrez in Assorted

A gorgeous one piece designed by Zunilda Gutierrez. Features include tie up on the shoulder, cut out, cinched waistline, lovely assorted print and wide leg. Sizes available range from small to X-Large. Polyester fabric.

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Zunilda Gutierrez Lantana Jumpsuit By Zunilda Gutierrez

An elegant one piece designed by Zunilda Gutierrez. Features include spaghetti straps, deep V- neckline, waist tie, assorted print and tapered leg. Sizes available range from small to X-Large. Polyester fabric

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Zunilda Gutierrez Bromeli Pants By Zunilda Gutierrez in Beige

Wide leg beige pants. Cinched waistline designed with extensions and thick pompoms. Polyester fabric. Sizes available range from small to X-Large.

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A.W.A.K.E. MODE Off-the-shoulder Upcycled Denim Top

A.W.A.K.E. Mode uses a patchwork of upcycled denim in a variety of washes to craft this blue off-the-shoulder top, making each piece completely unique. Patchwork with concealed snap-button front. 100% Cotton.

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A.W.A.K.E. MODE Patchwork Asymmetric Upcycled-Denim Shirt

The asymmetric, off-the-shoulder cut of A.W.A.K.E. Mode's blue shirt is constructed from a patchwork of upcycled vintage denim garments, making each piece one-of-a-kind.

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A.W.A.K.E. MODE Cotton Upcycled Denim Maxi Skirt

The Upcycled Denim Maxi Skirt details zip fly with button closure, belt loops, on-seam pockets at hips, faded and whiskered, patchwork design with contrast topstitching and bronze-tone hardware.

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alice + olivia Jasmina Ruffle Gown

With a square neckline, wide waistband, godet-style skirt and ruffled straps, the Jasmina gown is a feminine dream dress. We love the 100% silk fabric that moves in the most gorgeous way-not to mention the fact that it's lined. Transparent and opaque at the same time.

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alice + olivia Colleen Babydoll Mini Dress

A sweet babydoll dress that's destined to become your second skin. Juniper is ideal for high summer-but can be layered over a pair of tights or pants come fall. Wear her with ballet flats, sandals, boots...or whatever else you'd like! She's a versatile dream dress.

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alice + olivia Dita Tie Neck Halter Dress

This smocked maxi dress is a favorite of the season, with its stunning sleeveless silhouette and silky fabric. Pair it with flat sandals or with wedge espadrilles for a look that's both romantic and totally sexy.

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alice + olivia Justine Rolled Cuff Blazer

An A+O signature, the Justin blazer features a tailored cut that is made to flatter. With a shawl collar and a bold print, it’s an easy way to look polished daytime to date night.

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alice + olivia Corny Pleated Short

These are as show-stopping as a short gets. The tailored fit includes front pleats and a cuffed hem to keep things polished. Pair with tees or sweaters, you'll look chic either way.

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alice + olivia Brooke High Neck Maxi Dress

A wearable garden, this maxi dress is a true work of art. It includes a mock neck, blouson sleeves, flower button detailing, and gorgeous lace trim. Plus, the tiered skirt! It's truly stunning.

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