Fashion Diary

Summer is upon us with warm days, long, light nights, seaside hangouts, garden parties, and weddings. We dress in airy, flowy garments and always keep a swimsuit handy - ready for midnight swims and refreshing plunges in the sea.

By Åsa H. Aaberge | Press photos

Outfit by Rue de Tokyo

Violet hues are in fashion this season, and the seersucker jacket from Danish Rue de Tokyo is the ideal summer jacket. Made in light cotton and with a casual blazer style, it fits all occasions. The jacket is great over a chequered cotton short sleeve shirt.

Cassius Jacket in Purple, €246 Sacco Shirt in Purple Print, €178 www.ruedetokyo.com

Swim shorts and towel by OAS

Swedish brand OAS has taken inspiration from sunny Los Angeles for the Sunday Sun print. The dark blue and warm yellow print lets you take the sun with you wherever you go. Lightweight, fast drying, and with four pockets, you can wear this both to and from the beach and on it - and dry off on the soft yellow towel.

Sunday Sun Swim Shorts, €80

Yellow Maze Towel, €70 www.oascompany.com

Tote bag by Palmes

We make the most of long summer days by spending them alfresco. This XL cotton tote bag by Danish Palmes can fit everything we need for a day out - be it by the sea, on holiday travels, or on the tennis court. It even features a zip so none of your stuff falls out. Mari Zip Tote Bag, €100 www.palmes.co

Bucket hat by Samsoe

For protection from the hot sun and bad hair days alike, we opt for a cotton bucket hat. Why not pick the lilac style to match the shirt above?

Toni Bucket Hat, €80 www.samsoe.com

Hat by & Other Stories

It’s not a summer wardrobe unless it contains a straw hat, is it? With its wide, flat brim, this one from & Other Stories is both glam and perfectly shady.

Ribbon Brim Straw Hat, €35 www.stories.com

Sandals by Cala Jade

Walk on sunshine with the yellow fisherman sandals from Cala Jade. They’re made from leather and feature a comfy wooden platform for ’70s flair.

Iven Fisherman clog in Lemon Patent, €260 www.calajade.com

Bag by Cala Jade

A classic from Norwegian brand Cala Jade, the hand-braided Misu bag comes in numerous soft tints this season. We love this medium style and pastel colour, perfect for your holiday or everyday valuables inside. The Misu also comes in mini and large options. Misu bag in medium, €600 www.calajade.com

Silk dress by Pia Tjelta

Are your summer weekends filled with weddings, backyard parties, lengthy dinners, or simply a glass of wine in a hammock? Then the flowery slip dress from Norwegian designer Pia Tjelta is bound to be your summer bestie. The soft silk fabric is comfy on the skin, even on the warmest days, and can be dressed up or down with a shirt underneath or a crochet top over.

Sofia Marseille dress, €490 www.piatjelta.no