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2 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter

From buttermilk yellow making its way into our accessories collections to the beach-inspired aesthetic that was made for holidays, scroll to shop six fun summer micro trends guaranteed to make you stand out from the crowd. Seascape View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caetana Botelho Afonso (@caetanaba)This is one trend to dip your toe into if you’re a fan of fun, maximalist dressing.

2 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter |Wales Bonner

Call it the Oasis Reunion Effect or simply the fact that the ’90s are now deemed “vintage”, but retro athletic clothing is huge right now. From shorter-than-short soccer shorts loved by Paul Mescal to Sergio Tacchini co-ords that would give Danny Dyer in The Business a run for his money, classic football shirts that are having a renaissance to colour blocking Adidas Originals trackies, here’s everything you need to style out SS25’s most nostalgic trend.

3 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter

Wedding season is in full swing, and if you have a seriously cool couple’s nuptials pending in the diary, we’ve got a seriously cool edit of gifts to match. From hip food and drink ideas to homeware that thinks outside of the box and experiences they can enjoy together, scroll on for dozens of wedding gift ideas they’ll remember long past the big day. In this day and age, few couples need a new toaster or full set of dinner plates to fill their cupboards with.

3 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter

Every now and again, a fashion collaboration drops that makes our hearts sing. For summer 2025, prepare for an abundance of those delightful little moments. We’re talking Lisbon style influencer Caetana’s exciting high street launch, a Scandi star making minimalist summer dressing effortless, Rixo‘s much-anticipated designer bag collaboration, and even an Olympic athlete stepping into the world of menswear. This season, the fashion gods are undeniably generous.

1 month ago | thehandbook.com | Astrid Carter |Agua Bendita

While some love a cut-out glamorous designs, some are faithful to their Hunza G-inspired crinkle option, and there will always be a place in our vacay wardrobe for a classic little black cossie, there’s something about a pretty swimsuit that we’re always drawn to. It’s a quick ticket to that free-spirited summer boho mood, salty hair and sandy toes welcome. So, we’ve rounded up the best, from sweet frilled options to classic ditsy prints, pastel hues to candy stripes.