Nine creative and whimsical ways to add nature themes to your summer wardrobe

Dust off those Pinterest boards, folks. It’s going to be an interesting season.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025 - 02:00

Annmarie O’Connor

Mother Nature – the original summer muse; a constant source of style inspiration. Where would we be without her?

Lemons, butterflies, fish and jungle flora are setting the prevailing print mood with the help of aquatic motifs. Think freewheeling and fun; pure creative whimsy – as it should be. Now, let’s get into it.

Looking for a wardrobe wonder? Irish designer Georgina O’Hanlon’s ‘Wild Child’ silk scarf is just that. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations inspired childhood trips with her mother to County Clare, this bright botanical multitasker can be worn as a bandana, top, head wrap or necktie. Elegant and endlessly practical.

From comely to conversational, Scandi print purveyors at Stine Goya win big with ‘Lemons on a Plate’: a still-life pattern rendered in a Tencel-blend in a dress and separates, both with a relaxed boxy fit.

Equally laidback and oh-so-lovely, Dubai-based brand WhiteHello renders colourful tropical prints with fluid trousers and kimono wrap tops in skin-friendly silk. Your first-class travel co-ords await you.

Should you prefer the aesthetic to the air miles, Farm Rio celebrates all things Brazilian in their serotonin-soaked collections. Scarf-tied basket bags, featuring parrots, fish and a Copacabana tribute make playful arm candy—perfect for holidays.

Zara’s high impact coral necklace pairing also punches well above its high street weight. Wear with a strapless dress while dining beachside or with a crisp white shirt and trouser pairing on home turf.

Prefer something low-key? Try Essentiel Antwerp’s rose mesh overlay skirt with a t-shirt and kitten heels. You’ll thank me later.

Dust off those Pinterest boards, folks. It’s going to be an interesting season.

‘Lemons on a plate’ midi dress and shirt