Amanda Wakeley launches beachwear
Amanda Wakeley has expanded her elegant ready-to-wear offering for 2014 to include a new beach collection of swimwear and cover-ups—just in time for summer. The designer’s exotic travels inform the collection’s vibrant colour palette. "The beach collection was inspired by the beautiful beaches of Africa,” Amanda told us. “The wild beaches of Mozambique, the exotic Zanzibar…" The result is an impeccably cut capsule wardrobe that comprises everything from sheer chiffon kaftans and sumptuous tunics to ultra-modern bikini separates. Amanda says her beachwear aims to meet the wardrobe requirements of her jet set clients.
The collection, which will be available throughout the year, reflects the fact that for most of us, vacationing is no longer confined to the summer months: “It’s an interesting opportunity that goes hand in hand with the growth in international holiday travel. Our customers travel all year round to beach and resort destinations so it was a logical extension for us."
There are plenty of delectable pieces to choose from. We adore the Mali necklace, a semi-precious agate stone on a silk chain, and the perfect accessory for sipping a sundowner, while the Abasi kaftan offers a luxed-up interpretation of this season’s fringing trend.
Amanda will be joining us for Vodafone London Fashion Weekend in September with an exclusive catwalk show.