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As temperatures really start to heat up, summer-in-the-city and vacation dressing is heavy on our minds. Vogue editors are turning to their favorite small fashion and accessory brands, to fulfill all their summer shopping needs. These small-scale designers aren’t your run-of-the-mill, high street brands—each has a special story to tell, with a distinct POV that is fresh, fun, and seasonally-appropriate.
Load up on adventure-ready pieces for your next holiday, or indulge in mainstay separates to infuse within your summer wardrobe from resortwear-focused brands like Soleil Soleil and Sara Cristina. Wanderlust seekers will love the vibrant and unique styles, with a distinctly Mediterranean twist, from Siedrés or Gimaguas, while block-print florals and joyful stripes by Par Escala, Maria de la Orden, and La Veste will satisfy those wanting to channel a bohemian look this season. It’s not all prints and bright colors though—minimalists who gravitate towards streamlined designs will find their match with Cou Cou’s cotton separates, Paloma Wool’s draped dresses, and Hai’s silk take on summer suiting.
Accessory brands are equally crucial—sometimes a simple piece of jewelry, like a crocheted, shell necklace from Renata.Q or colorful charm design by Éliou are all you need to channel the summer’s spirited mood. The best part? Nearly every brand on this list is female-founded, offering mindfully-made designs, using sustainable practices and materials, with many pieces under-$300. These are feel-good investments you’ll rely on for years to come.
Ahead, shop our 22 favorite small fashion brands to get you summer-ready.
Soleil Soleil
Aussie-based Soleil Soleil (French for sun) is a resortwear brand co-founded by Emma Johns and Isabel Abbey, specializing in garments and accessories with a bohemian twist—for that bit of wanderlust in all of us. From pareos to cabana shirting, showcasing hand-painted prints, these pieces pair perfectly with your favorite swimsuits, and are all made with natural fabrications, like cotton and linen.
Éliou
Since its inception, founders Cristina Mantilla and Duda Teixeira have infused their love for sand and sea into each Éliou design. From cute, crocheted separates in the ready-to-wear offerings, to loads of handmade, statement jewelry, the line offers a taste of sun-soaked days near the ocean, bursting with bold colors and nostalgic charm, giving the brand its distinctly summer feel that our editors adore.
Gimaguas
Born in Barcelona, Gimaguas was founded by twins Claudia and Sayana Durany (and is the meaning behind the name). Known for the brand’s unique mix, equal parts modern and artisanal craft, the collection is designed for the carefree individual. You’ll find separates, easy dresses, and more, each with a contemporary spin that feels like the cool-girl on vacation mood we wish we could channel in our everyday lives.
Renata.Q
Renata Quaglia developed her namesake jewelry brand using inspiration from her Brazilian roots, specifically her grandmother who taught her to crochet throughout childhood. Each necklace is handcrafted by artisans using time-honored techniques. One-of-a-kind seashells are interwoven between cotton yarns, for a unique look that is quintessentially summer.
Siedrés
Siedrés, a Turkish brand co-founded by Ceylin Türkkan Bilge and Emir Bilge, is rooted in the dreaminess of Mediterranean summers and the vibrancy of Istanbul. Specializing in everything from embellishments and embroidery, to playful prints, these artfully-made pieces meld bohemian with modernity, capturing our eye year round, but in the warmer months, it’s true gold.
Vertigo
Founded by Taylor Sade, Vertigo is a semi-precious jewelry brand that focuses on made-to-order designs, often incorporating deadstock materials and ethically-mined beads and stones. Signature pieces include cord necklaces with one-of-kind medallions, chunky beaded chokers, and new this summer, stone collars and fish and knot-shaped pendants—any of which makes for the perfect complement to your current looks.
Emily Levine
An American expat who transplanted to Milan, Emily Levine’s line of eclectic creations range from ready-to-wear to accessories, all with her signature, laid-back attitude. You’ll find hand-block prints atop dresses and separates, woven bags, and colorful accessories, melding various techniques from India, Italy, and across the globe. Focusing on slow fashion and female-run, ethical production, it’s also eco-friendly, too.
La Veste
French for blazer, La Veste was founded by Spanish stylist Blanco Miró and designer Maria de la Orden. Whimsical tailoring, punchy colors, and quirky silhouettes, all drawn from vintage fashion and interior references, create the world that is La Veste. With a focus on texture and fine materials, each piece is made in Spain with delicate care and detail, honoring the art of craftsmanship, with a lighthearted feel that is perfect for warm-weather dressing.
Hai
Growing up between Shanghai and The Netherlands, Tessa Vermeulen started using Chinese silks as the basis for her brand Hai (Mandarin for sea). Today, you’ll still find minimalist-forward, silk sets and separates that are light and airy at the heart of each collection, however, shoes, handbags, and pearl jewelry, are recent additions that feel equally summer-forward, and in line with the brand’s ethos.
Ayllón
Seasonless designs are the core of Ayllón, an accessories brand inspired by the maiden name of founder Ines’s grandmother. Signature pieces include hand-blown glass jewelry, such as pendant necklaces and rings, while travel-friendly leather handbags and other accessories have been added to the line, each possessing a distinctly modern feel that makes the brand so special.
Chan Luu
Launched originally as a passion project, designer Chan Luu quickly became a fashion sensation overnight, with swoon-worthy jewelry and ready-to-wear designs, all artisanally made, using gemstones, pearls, and other embellishments. Some of our favorites included the summer-ready dresses and kaftans, which pair perfectly with the signature accessories, such as wrap bracelets and beaded baubles.
Cap D’Antibes
The name says it all. Lifestyle brand Cap d’Antibes heralds from the charming French coastal city, after which the brand takes its name. Combining a little joie de vivre with a lot of understated elegance, you’ll find vibrant clothes made from soft and simple, terry cloth fabric—an essential material during the summer months. Whether worn as cover-ups or standalone, this Mediterranean-inspired collection is perfect for any escape.
Paloma Wool
Originating in Barcelona, Paloma Wool specializes in conscious garments and accessories to be worn as an art form, where getting dressed is not just a necessity, but an expression of oneself. Founder Paloma Lanna carefully captures the laid-back spirit of the summer months, with her distinctly artistic edge, using draped silhouettes and breathable fabrics, all produced locally through sustainable practices.
Sara Cristina
Inspired by their childhood along the Venezuelan coast, siblings Sara Cristina Villasmil and David De Lima developed their eponymous label with intentionality. Discover modern swim and resortwear pieces with bohemian undertones, produced in their home country in small batches, using innovative and eco-friendly materials for mindful consumption. From linen caftans, to crocheted cover-ups, and subtly embellished swim—it’s all very much within the details.
Cou Cou
Rose Colcord founded UK-based Cou Cou as a sustainably-focused lingerie brand, with 100% organic cotton as their core fabrication. Loyalists flock to the brand for dreamy, pointelle basics which work as foundation pieces, such as tanks trimmed with dainty bows or simple slips to pair with ballet flats and a raffia bag. However, the line has also expanded to include lace-trimmed, poplin separates this summer, much to our excitement.
Maria de la Orden
You may recognize Maria de la Orden’s name from earlier on our list (she co-founded La Veste), yet her namesake line, developed with Laura de la Révélière, offers a slightly-more bohemian take on warm-weather essentials. Hand-printed fabrics and natural fibers come together for feel-good resort wear that’s made for a seaside escape.
Blooming Dreamer
A well-chosen, seasonal accessory can turn any ensemble into a summer standout look. Blooming Dreamer’s jewelry does just that. Discover treasures aplenty through founder Hannah Blurton’s summer-coded designs, including beaded choker necklaces with shell, fish, and pearl pendants, or a quartz, cowrie shell earring set, capturing the radiance of sunny days and slow living.
Par Escala
Iara Viñuales created slow fashion label Par Escala in Spain, following an inspirational trip to India. The collection is chock full of floaty dresses, breezy kaftans, and airy separates, hand-crafted in India within a family-run workshop. Colorful block-prints, tie-dye, and other natural dye techniques have become synonymous with the brand’s identity. Designs are made in limited runs, so you’ll want to scoop them up as soon as available.
Maison Cléo
Marie and Cléo Dewet are the mother-daughter duo behind Maison Cléo, a French, ready-to-wear brand that has gained a cult following stateside. Fans such as Leandra Medine and Emily Ratajkowski gravitate towards Marie’s summer-forward designs (think: dainty detailing and easy-to-wear silhouettes) all hand-made by seamstress Cléo—you’ll want to keep new drops on high-alert, since they are so limited.
TL 180
Step inside the world of TL 180 and you’ll find simple and chic designs, perfect for a carefully-curated summer wardrobe of dreams. Co-founders Antonine Peduzzi and Luisa Orsini offer made-to-order knit essentials—everything from striped mini dresses to minimalist-forward tanks, and even coordinating knitted bags—with the ability to customize colors and fit, thanks to in-house production at their Rome atelier.
Hvóya
Designed and produced in Ukraine, Hvóya specializes in unique footwear rooted in craft and tradition. Comfort is a top priority for founder Maria Simich-Moiseenko, whose designs include beautiful crocheted flats, mesh ballerinas, and leather slide sandals, all which take a minimalist approach to shoes that feel almost like wearable art.
Fruity Booty
Hattie Tenant, founder of UK-based Fruity Booty, uses deadstock fabrics and sustainably-sourced materials to craft her collection of swimwear, clothing, and lingerie—perfect for the hottest days of the year. Whether it’s a Y2K-inspired halter dress, or a gingham mini skirt, ideal for beach-to-street styling, this collection is cutecore-coded and ready for summertime fun.
