Floral Vibe

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, said Leonardo da Vinci, but he never saw the Floral Vibe. If he had, chances are he would have said something more like it’s complicated but it works. It’s all about the flowers. Big ones, all over you. The effect is of something stylized and yet still botanical, an effect that is heightened by the contrasting colours. Soft pastels meet bold primaries, with white to stop the whole thing blowing up. The result is like a sunny day in a garden, as seen by someone who has been in the garden long enough to get a bit delirious. You can wear it to the beach, or to the restaurant overlooking the beach, or to the bar where you go after you’ve had enough of the beach. The halter neck makes your shoulders look good and sets off the movement of the flowers. The stitch work is clever. The fabric, lightweight and breathable, is probably cotton because it feels so good. And if you want to know why the hem width relaxes when you do, it’s because the polyester is elasticated. It’s a top, remember. Not a philosophy.