Margarita in one hand, bestseller in the other; your favourite sun-lounger positioned in a shady garden corner; soft cotton co-ords bringing a stylish spin to the proceedings. This is lazy luxe – a supremely elegant state in which to while away summer's dying days. Sit back, relax and enjoy…

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Easy Living

From Picasso’s Blue Period paintings and Matisse’s Fauvist Blue Nudes to Yves Klein’s monochromatic canvases in International Klein Blue, some of the world’s most celebrated modern art is worked in intense ultramarine. This season, enjoy fashion's own blue period and embrace cobalt creativity.

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The Big Blue

When you’re knee-high to a grasshopper, life doesn’t get much better than garden games fuelled by al fresco treats from a picnic hamper. So if you’re planning a party for little ones, start with our edit of sweet sunshine style and colourful outdoor kit. Ready, teddy, go!

The Teddybears’ Picnic

Anyone else craving a little luxe? While summer’s mix of utility chic and artisanal interiors still delights, it’s time to rediscover the hedonistic glamour of pure gold. We’ve curated a rich list of designs with the Midas touch: from sensual style to shimmering interiors, these are your new gilty pleasures…

Gilt Tripping

Picture the scene: drifting serenely along the great winding river, the wind buffets the sails of your dhow as the sun slips behind the mighty pyramids… The vintage glamour of our Nile-inspired wardrobe conjures faraway romance and exotic adventure – even if you’re simply sailing through a dream.

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Queen Of The Nile

If, like us, you’re eagerly awaiting this week’s opening of ‘Where The Crawdads Sing’ – the movie of Delia Owens’ bestseller – chances are you’re already seduced by protagonist Kya’s tomboyish style. A mix of functional (dungarees, sneakers) and feminine (pintucked blouses, floral frocks), the “marsh girl’s” style is as captivating as her story.

The pieces to buy inspired by Where The Crawdads Sing... | Collagerie.com

Born On The Bayou

You might say there’s something fishy about summer’s latest obsession: from coral and conch shells to legions of lobsters, undersea motifs are the decoration du jour. Take a deep dive into the look with our edit of whimsical pieces and splash out on the season's chicest crustaceans.

Catch Of The Day

Avoid a fashion wipeout this summer by mastering the simple, sporty vibe of surfer-girl style. Even if you’re a novice at riding the waves, your wardrobe of rash vests, boyish baggy shorts and bikinis will mark you out as chairman of the board.

The New Wave

Muggy weather making you a little snoozy? Or perhaps it’s keeping you awake throughout the long, hot nights? Chill out: our calming curation of chic summer PJs, featherlight bed linen, relaxing natural remedies and cooling fans will have you sleeping like a baby…