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Holiday dresses 2019: The brands to know

By Poppy Cory-Wright on 29/7/2019

Whether you're jetting off to the glittering shores of the Côte d'Azur or exploring Cornwall's coves, these are the brands that will be dominating sea and sand this summer

Kalita

Kalita pieces transition effortlessly from city to seaside and are exclusively made from parachute silk and hand-dyed by artisans using time-honored methods. “Each dress can go from the beach to cocktails,” she says, adding, “every single piece has to work hard. Practicality is essential.”

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Three Graces London

Timeless elegance is the order of the day at Three Graces London. Quiet neutrals, luxurious fabrics and relaxed shapes make for a sophisticated take on holiday dressing, and the ultimate warm weather wardrobe.

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Faithfull The Brand

Designed, sourced and produced in Bali, each Faithfull garment is handmade and inspired by vintage markets from across the world.

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Matteau

Luxury swim and resort label Matteu believes that less is more, and that each piece should last a lifetime - transcending novelty trends and poor quality materials. Expect elegant shirts, cover-ups and simple swimwear.

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LoveShackFancy

LoveShackFancy is a NYC-based brand that's not for the faint-hearted. These airy, seventies pieces draw inspiration from the French countryside, Victorian lace and vintage drama. A modern fairytale, for the beach.

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Free People

Fusing seventies earth-child vibes with a modern romance, Free People has fast-become an affordable go-to summer brand for those after floaty dresses and hippy-dippy co-ords.

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Dodo Bar Or

Whether in the city, by the beach or at a festival, each of Dodo Bar Or's pieces is filled with flair - whether from intricate patterning or from a lining of candy-coloured pom poms.

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