with summer temps ticking up and travel plans on hold, we’re escaping this month by reading. as grace atwood put so well, “it is important to read books with a main character whose perspective is different from your own.” we are sharing a few books on our list, alongside what we’ll be wearing as we explore other places through these stories.
we also want to send virtual hugs to each of you after a difficult few weeks. we’ve started down a path of listening, learning and reforming so that we can move forward as an inclusive brand. for more on our pledge to do better and advocate for justice, please read our latest instagram post.
1. swing time by zadie smith
setting: from london to new york and west africa
pair with:
brother vellies selma sandal in eartha
"meredith" sunglasses by transparent
2. you me everything by jane costello
setting: hills of the dordogne valley, france
pair with:
sandals by intentionally blank
3. the vanishing half by brit bennett
setting: the deep south to california
pair with:
gold ear cuffs by oma the label
zou xou lagos sandals in olive
4. such a fun age by kiley reid
setting: modern day Philly
pair with:
aaks basket bag
jade swim one piece
5. just kids by patti smith
setting: new york's art scene in the ‘60s and ‘70s
pair with:
clare v. sandy bag
6. call me by your name by andré aciman
setting: summer on the italian riviera
pair with:
park story sunglasses
