Event Season:

FOR INVITATIONS ONLY

Event season has officially begun. From weddings to races, sporting finals to royal coronations, this summer, the next RSVP is never far away. But how do you tackle a season made for sartorial scrutiny?

Blend into the background and aim for sophisticated anonymity? Throw caution to the wind and opt for a look-at-me ensemble, dress code be damned? Or simply keep things classic and go for the most appropriately-dressed guest award?

Whatever your event dressing style, we’ve got your muse covered, and with multiple events to come, who says you need to pick just one?

THE MAGPIE

What’s that glistening in the corner? A crystal chandelier or spectacular floral arrangement? No, it’s the Magpie and she’s wearing something unashamedly fabulous with just a hint of understated cool.

From Bernadette’s bold colours to the subtle shimmer and feminine silhouettes of The Vampire’s Wife, she’s in the latest labels to know and is wearing them loud and proud.

THE PIONEER

Not all invitations are created equal. Some take you to places you never thought you’d go and make you want to wear something you’ve never worn before.

Whether it’s hopping through Balearic parties in daring Mugler, a chic Parisian rooftop soirée in Jacquemus or a dress-code-free East London wedding in KNWLS, let the Pioneer inspire your coolest RSVP yet.

THE CURATOR

Bold, brave and always exquisitely crafted, the Curator shows off her style, and love of all things arty, at only the most exclusive society soirées.

Subverting the status quo with pieces that demand conversation, from LOEWE’s statement shoes to Christopher Kane’s printed designs, her wardrobe is the ultimate icebreaker.

THE IDEALIST

The Idealist was made for event season; always appropriate and never sets a toe out of line, sartorially or otherwise.

From Emilia Wickstead’s chic yet modest midi-dresses to ERDEM’s ever-tasteful florals, her wardrobe whispers quiet luxury with a subtle print thrown in for good measure.

THE QUINTESSENTIALIST

From garden parties to gazebo weddings, The Quintessentialist’s diary is back-to-back with a summer of occasions. She’s forever in need of a do-it-all look to, well, do it all.

From RIXO’s failsafe florals to Alice + Olivia’s effortless tailoring, she can conform to any dress code no matter the event, and she’ll always be the first one on the dancefloor.

THE MAIN CHARACTER

It’s all about her. But really, it is this time. If it’s a modern bridal muse you’re after, the Main Character is for you.

Maybe she’s swapped her formal ballgown for a ROTATE mini, ready for a night of dancing or she’s keeping things minimal from dawn ’til dusk in a Solace dress. Whatever white look she wears, her effortless bridal energy is always uncompromised.

THE DREAMER

If getting dressed for the love of getting dressed was a sport, the Dreamer would be the reigning champion. Her romantic aesthetic is the most joyful way to enter any occasion.

Florals, tulle and embellishment steal the show, with an ethereal mood courtesy of Needle & Thread or Zimmerman, proving that pretty can be powerful.

THE PURIST

Just because it’s event season, doesn’t mean you need to overcomplicate things. If block colours and minimal shapes are your wardrobe go-to, then the Purist is for you.

Err on the side of bright with Self-Portrait or let Jil Sander’s monochrome pieces steal the show. A statement bag can also add a touch of interest, but let’s keep things chic from top to toe, shall we?

THE COLLECTOR

A dress is all well and good, but for the Collector, that’s never enough. It’s the finishing touches that will spark her interest (and yours, too, if you’re searching for an easy way to take your look from OK to occasion).

Contemporary brands By Pariah and Completedworks are waiting to add a touch of interest to the ears, wrists, neck and beyond. When it comes to event season, more is certainly more fun.

Words: Lucinda Turner

Stylist: Sophie Henderson

Photographer: Edd Horder

Models: Dorrit & Amber Pinkerton Smith