Struggling to sleep in the heat? Swap in a lighter tog duvet, breathable bedding and a mattress that allows airflow, advises Dr Lindsay Browning, sleep expert at And So To Bed. Handily, the bedmaker’s collection of handcrafted beds, natural-fibre mattresses and crisp cotton and linen bedding covers all three. andsotobed.co.uk
Summer’s favourite flower gets the fine jewellery treatment at Annoushka, whose new Daisy collection recreates the carefree charm of a daisy chain in 18ct gold. Diamond and citrine blooms appear across rings, hoops, studs and necklaces, all designed to be layered and stacked. No wilting here. From £1,500, annoushka.com
Ascot’s King George Weekend lands on 24 and 25 July, bringing with it one of the richest races in Britain. Expect elite Group One racing, summer fashion and food aplenty, and a DJ set from Ella Eyre to close out Saturday’s celebrations. Book at ascot.com
Bring the scent of an English garden indoors with Bamford’s new Garden Collection, five candles inspired by the botanicals in founder Carole Bamford’s Cotswold garden. Choose from rose, lavender, fig, citrus and orangery scents (£52 each), each one capturing a different corner of the plot in high summer. bamford.com
Jetting off somewhere sunny this summer? Banham can take one job off the packing list. The security specialist offers home consultations ahead of the holiday season, making sure your locks, alarms and CCTV are all in order before you travel – leaving you free to think about what to read by the pool. banham.com
Designed for life outdoors, Barbour’s summer collection moves easily between spectator sports, coastal escapes, garden parties and weekend getaways. A lighter seasonal palette, modern tartan updates and breathable layers offer a fresh take on the brand’s classic silhouettes. Our pick: the Ovingham Gingham Casual Jacket (£169). barbour.com
With over 170 shops, bars and restaurants, Battersea Power Station has summer covered. August sees the debut of Electric Summer, a month-long festival in Power Station Park complete with roller rink, observation wheel, dodgems and street food – and until 12 July, The Wimbledon Experience is screening all the matches. batterseapowerstation.co.uk
Cool off this summer in the cellars at Berry Bros. & Rudd. On select days in August, the wine merchant opens its 327-year-old cellars for guided tours, taking in the Napoleon Cellar and old Texan Embassy before finishing with a tasting of three wines. A quarter of proceeds goes to My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. bbr.com
Summer at sea inspires Boodles’ new Paraiba Play of Light collection, where paraiba tourmalines sit alongside rich blue sapphires in 18 carat white gold, echoing the shifting colours of light on water. Pair with pieces from the jeweller’s BEACH collection for an escapist jewellery wardrobe this season. boodles.com
Britain’s first Formula One team is out in force this summer. Catch British Racing Motors at Brooklands (7 to 8 August) for the centenary of Britain’s first Grand Prix, then at CarFest, Silverstone (22 to 24 August), where the thunderous BRM P15 V16 will be joined by the rarely seen P351 Le Mans car. british-racing-motors.myshopify.com
Burberry has decamped to the Athenian Riviera for the summer, taking over One&Only Aesthesis with its house check reimagined in a turquoise colourway inspired by the Aegean. The check extends from pools to tennis courts to boats, while boutiques stock the High Summer collection and raffia Margate bags. Until 31 October. burberry.com
Chelsea takes on a golden, leisurely quality come summer. Sloane Street has a new look following a £46 million green makeover, restaurant openings like Martino’s and Brasserie Olivia are livening up Sloane Square, and Saatchi Gallery’s blockbuster exhibition, The Sun and The Moon, is in full swing. inchelsea.co.uk
Cambridge Satchel’s spring/summer 2026 collection takes its cues from sunlit pools and seaside escapes, reimagining the brand’s British-made leather classics in fresh summer hues. Layer yours over crisp linen, pair with relaxed tailoring or throw on with denim – these are bags made for the sunny season. cambridgesatchel.com
Carrier’s new Revive collection is designed for travellers who simply want to feel better, built around three pillars: Restore, Reconnect and Renew. Think data-led longevity programmes in Europe, elemental immersion in Iceland and Himalayan stillness in Bhutan. carrier.co.uk/revive
This summer, Chapman spotlights the Madeleine Bucket Bag, handmade in England from premium British materials. The relaxed silhouette holds a day’s essentials, while a choice of finishes – full leather, suede with leather trim or durable canvas – moves easily between city, countryside and coast. Made to be treasured for years, not seasons. chapmanmade.uk
Christy, Official Towel Supplier to Wimbledon for almost 40 years, has joined forces with Babolat to transform Garrison Square at Chelsea Barracks into a Wimbledon destination. Until 12 July, head down for live match screenings watched from deckchairs on real grass, mini-court challenges and a retail pop-up stocking the 2026 Championships towel. christy.co.uk
Coco Wolf’s new Paloma collection channels the wild beauty of the desert, with sculptural frames and generous cushions inspired by dunes and wind-shaped stone. Handcrafted in Britain from marine-grade, quick-dry materials, it brings a touch of desert oasis to terraces, gardens and coastal homes. cocowolf.co.uk
Heritage inspiration meets a light, relaxed sensibility in Colefax and Fowler’s spring 2026 collections. Olander’s decorative prints and embroideries draw on suzani traditions and hand block printing, while Silvano Stripes takes its rhythm from eighteenth-century textiles, finely woven in Italy. English decoration at its quietly sophisticated best. colefax.com
Summer in a bottle, courtesy of Creed. New scent Wild Vetiver conjures long afternoons in an English garden, opening with timur berry and bergamot before rose centifolia and blackcurrant bud give way to a grounding base of vetiver, cedarwood and amberwood. Bottled in verdant green, fittingly. From £220, creedfragrances.co.uk
Crockett & Jones has cracked the holiday shoe. New this season, the Travel Loafer pairs soft milled calf with flexible City rubber soles and no break-in period, made for airport mileage. Also new: Sorrento, a short-vamp penny loafer in desert, pistachio and pastel blue suede. All made in Northampton, naturally. crockettandjones.com
The Côte d’Azur lands in the Cotswolds on 15 August, when Daylesford Farm hosts The Big French Picnic with sister estate Château Léoube. Rosé will flow alongside lawn games, live music and golden-hour dancing, and the two-person hamper comes packed with baguette, cheese and Léoube olive oil. £145, daylesford.com
If your summer plans include a home transformation, read on. Exceptional fabric should never be wasted, says Bernie de Le Cuona. Enter Linen Archive, a new website selling rare, end-of-line de Le Cuona fabrics by the roll at reduced prices, with half of every purchase donated to wildlife conservation charity Game Rangers International. linen-archive.delecuona.co.uk
Creative spontaneity guides Melange, Deirdre Dyson’s new collection of seven hand-knotted carpet designs, now on display at her King’s Road gallery. Geometric, kaleidoscopic shapes recur in taupe neutrals with bolts of burgundy, purple and burnt orange, each carpet made to measure in Tibetan wool and silk. deirdredyson.com
Aperitivo season has an official bag: the Sole Spritz crossbody, a limited edition collaboration between Delta Roam and Della Vite, the prosecco brand co-founded by Poppy Delevingne. Sunshine-yellow and insulated, it keeps drinks cool for four hours and comes with four canned spritzes to get you started. deltaroam.com
Sustainable womenswear label Deploy – winner of the Great British Brands ‘Commitment to Planet’ award – is celebrating with a private view and champagne afternoon tea at its Angel showroom on 15 July. Better still, C&TH readers who book a personal styling appointment before 31 August receive a £30 gift voucher. deployworkshop.com
Difference Coffee has secured one of the rarest coffees ever offered in a fine dining setting: a Daterra Estate Masterpiece nano-lot, with just 19kg available worldwide. Roasted alongside two-Michelin-starred chef Rafael Cagali, the cup delivers dark cocoa, dried stone fruit and a long finish – served exclusively at his restaurant, Da Terra, from 2 July. differencecoffee.com
Summer belongs to the Mediterranean, and few ways of experiencing it rival a private yacht charter. Edmiston’s specialists match you with the finest yachts, anchorages and experiences, from the glamour of the Côte d’Azur to island-hopping in Greece, with hidden coves and quiet bays along the way. edmiston.com
Elegant Resorts’ newest addition may be its most striking yet: AMOH, a Luxury Collection Resort built within a former quarry on Rhodes. Days unfold beside the Aegean with ceramic workshops led by local artisans, cooling treatments at the ELISPA sanctuary and open-air dining come evening. A Greek summer, perfected. elegantresorts.co.uk
Your best skin awaits at 23 Monmouth Street, Elemis’ global flagship in Covent Garden. Newly transformed, the store offers a Custom Treatment menu: start with the Signature Facial (£80) and build in targeted boosters, from LED light therapy to cryoglobes, for a facial as unique as your skin. elemis.com
Long summer days call for restorative nights. Eve Lom’s new Renewal Intensive Treatment works while you sleep: applied as a cream or overnight mask, wild lavender, coffee stem cells and white truffle lock in moisture, leaving skin smoother and plumper by morning. Ran out? Don’t worry, Eve Lom’s brand new refill pods will keep your summer skincare routine going long after the season ends. £120, evelom.co.uk
Fairfax & Favor has teamed up with Lydia Millen on its new Town & Country handbag collection, debuting a rich chocolate and tan colourway in premium leather – made for countryside escapes and city life alike. Catch the brand in person at The Great Yorkshire Show and The Game Fair this July. fairfaxandfavor.com
Summer is for bringing people together, and Farrar & Tanner’s curated Summer Dining collection is designed for exactly that: quality tableware and serving pieces that make hosting feel effortless, whether the occasion is a relaxed garden lunch, an evening barbecue or a long alfresco dinner with friends. farrar-tanner.co.uk
Wedding season is in full swing, and Favourbrook has the dress code covered. Think tailored linen suits in soft pastels, lightweight morning coats and silk waistcoats for him, plus crease-resistant linen and long-line silk coats for her – all designed in London to keep you elegant from arrival drinks to last dance. favourbrook.com
Floris’ new fragrance, Celest, takes its cues from perfumery’s sacred origins, when precious resins and incense were burned in ceremony. English chamomile and bergamot open with golden clarity, before a warm heart of davana, honey and cedarwood unfolds. A summer scent with soul. From £130, florislondon.com
Unmistakeably British since 1771, Gieves & Hawkes celebrates its heritage this season with the Lewis suit, cut from wool and linen cloth woven by Alfred Brown in the Pennine foothills, and the Portsmouth Man capsule, which revives a naval motif from the house’s early 1900s archives for a contemporary audience. gievesandhawkes.com
Fabric and wallpaper house GP & J Baker reunites with designer Kit Kemp for a second collaboration, and it’s a joyful one. Lion motifs meet cross-stitch in Roar Stitch, Noah’s Ark parades playful animals, and archive damasks return as modern chintz – all in Kit’s characteristically eclectic palette. gpjbaker.com
Celebrating the British countryside since 1835, Holland & Holland has chosen four pieces that capture life outdoors this summer: the Highgrove men’s shooting coat, a traditional shepherd’s crook walking stick, a hand-knotted silk scarf and a travel umbrella complete with cartridge picking tip. hollandandholland.com
Holland Cooper turns its hand to hosting with The Tablescape Collection, Jade Holland Cooper’s first range of table linens. Choose between thebotanical Orangery and the blue-and-white Chateau Blue, each spanning beautifully detailed tablecloths, frilled napkins and vintage-inspired napkin rings – everything a long summer lunch calls for. hollandcooper.com
The colours of Puglia land on the King’s Road this August, as Chelsea gallery Hommage welcomes Italian artist Giuseppe D’Innella for a two-week guest exhibition (17 to 30 August). Expect luminous paintings and hand-pulled screen prints of olive groves and hilltop villages, in hues turned up until they become unreal. hommage-art.com
While best known for tweeds and tartans, House of Bruar has turned to sunny Athens for its latest holiday set. The Mediterranean Crinkle Poplin range pairs a loose halter-neck top with matching culottes in a crisp, lightweight cloth – ideally thrown over a swimsuit, poolside. Just add a big hat and a good holiday read. houseofbruar.com
Jo Malone London has ventured into the veggie patch. Limited edition collection Veggies serves up three new colognes – Carrot Blossom, Velvety Butternut and Scarlet Beetroot – alongside a Tomato Leaf hand wash and Green Tomato Vine candle and diffuser. Fragrance’s answer to the kitchen garden, available nationwide now. From £59, jomalone.co.uk
Interior designer Katharine Pooley has joined forces with French bathroom house THG Paris on Marcel, a newly launched collection of taps and accessories defined by sculptural lines and exquisite finishes. Across the nine designs, wooden inserts in espresso, ash and latte bring warmth to the metal. From £1,488, thg-paris.com
For over forty years, Kiki McDonough has brought colour to British fine jewellery, championing amethyst, tanzanite and green beryl long before they were fashionable. Her beloved detachable drop earrings turn a single pair of studs into a whole jewellery wardrobe. Find your colours at the flagship just off Sloane Square. kiki.co.uk
Her Stories Untold inaugurates the Town Hall Presents programme in King’s Cross. Curated by Virginia Damtsa in partnership with The Circle, the feminist organisation co-founded by Annie Lennox, the exhibition gathers leading artists to celebrate female resilience, creativity and voice, with artist talks throughout its run until August. townhall.co.uk
Summer wedding planning? Destination wedding specialist La Fête creates multi-day celebrations with a real sense of place. A recent takeover of Tuscany’s Villa La Selva began with a trattoria-inspired pizza night, peaked with a ceremony overlooking rolling hills and dinner in a chandelier-lit barricaia, and closed with a Riviera-style poolside brunch. la-fete.com
And if you’re hosting a party at home this season, look to Linley. The Pimlico Road workshop’s bar and dining collection covers hosting season handsomely, from Thirlmere crystal carafes and gin glasses to Laguiole cheese knives, while beautifully made solitaire and noughts and crosses sets keep guests amused long after lunch. davidlinley.com
Few hats capture summer quite like a Panama, and Lock & Co.’s are handwoven in Ecuador from fine toquilla straw. Lightweight, breathable and elegant with it, the collection spans classic wide brims to contemporary silhouettes – equally at home at a garden party or on a sun-drenched terrace. lockhatters.com
Battersea’s riverside renaissance continues at Ransome’s Wharf, where London Square has just opened its first show residence and sales gallery, designed by Echlin. The scheme will bring a new public waterfront walkway and landscaped plaza to the Cultural Quarter, restoring water flow into the historic dock for the first time in decades. ransomeswharf.co.uk
Manolo Blahnik’s Summer 2026 collection wanders from the swinging 60s to the palazzos of Torino. Highlights include Quant, a playful line of gingham heels and flats with decorative buttons in homage to Mary Quant, and raffia-woven takes on the classic Maysale buckle mule – made for summer’s best-dressed occasions. From £775, manoloblahnik.com
Purdey’s newly launched Global Sporting Collection takes the gunmaker’s two centuries of craftsmanship beyond British fields, with safari-ready jackets and warm-weather sporting attire made for adventures further afield. All the quality Audley House is known for, cut for warmer climes and far-flung pursuits. shop.purdey.com
