The Summer Carry-On Edit: Chic Essentials for Elegant Getaways

The Summer Carry-On Edit: Chic Essentials for Elegant Getaways

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From the Côte d’Azur to countryside escapes, here’s what we’re packing this summer. Packing for a summer getaway is uniquely pleasurable. A straw hat still dusted with last year’s sand. Scarves that smell faintly of sun cream and sea air. The quiet joy of folding linen and tucking in your favourites, ready to be unfurled somewhere warmer, brighter, slower.

This season, we’ve curated our own travel edit — the pieces we’ll be slipping into our carry-ons for holidays near and far. From Riviera lunches to English garden picnics, these are the essentials that promise easy elegance, wherever summer takes you.

  • Brown woven top with thin straps on a white background

TO CARRY

Hereu Calella Raffia Tote

Soft, structured, and designed for long summer days, this woven raffia bag adds relaxed polish to any look. Big enough for your book and beauty essentials, light enough for leisurely wandering. It’s our warm-weather staple

  • Book cover of 'Intermezzo' by Sally Rooney with a blue and white design.

TO READ

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

Summer asks for slow novels. Rooney’s Intermezzo is equal parts poetic and pensive - the perfect sun-lounger read to lose yourself in between swims, with Rooney’s signature clarity and emotion.

  • Pair of raffia shoes with a leather strap on a white background

TO WEAR

Aerati Ballet Flats, Ancient Greek Sandals

Barefoot ease with artisanal charm. These handcrafted leather sandals are a love letter to Grecian summers - minimal, elegant, and built to last. Whether paired with a linen co-ord or thrown on for a sunset walk, they’re an effortlessly chic staple.

  • Grove Anemone hand cream and perfume bottle on a white background

TO SCENT

Anemone Travel Set by GROVE England

Our favourite travel companion. The Anemone Travel Set pairs a 7.5ml Eau de Parfum with a nourishing 85ml hand cream, both infused with our signature floral chypre scent.It’s a fragrance that feels quietly luxurious, with gentle white florals, soft herbal notes, and a grounding base of warm woods. Elegant and light enough for everyday wear, yet distinctive enough to make you feel beautifully unforgettable

  • Gold hoop earrings with star-shaped and round stone pendants on a white background

TO ADORN

The Nomad Earrings, Heavenly London

Jewellery that tells a story. With their sculptural silhouette and lightly hammered texture, these earrings add an element of worldly sophistication to your summer looks. Bold yet chic, they elevate even the simplest sundress.

TO ORGANISE

Everyday Pouch, Elizabeth Scarlett

For transporting your carry-on essentials in style. This charming embroidered pouch brings a playful spirit to your travel kit - perfect for storing mini toiletries, charging cables, or even the children's colouring pencils. It’s compact, soft, and always finds a place in our suitcase.

TO SHADE

Stella McCartney Oversized Sunglasses

Oversized, classic, and just dramatic enough. A pair of gradient lenses elevates even the simplest white shirt and gives everything you wear a Riviera kind of glamour.

The best summer memories have a way of unfolding in the in-between moments - a picnic under a tree, a surprise stop at a wildflower field, the quiet appreciation of golden hour. Take what you truly need: effortless pieces you’ll wear on repeat, skin-loving essentials, and a fragrance that stays with you, in all the best ways.