With knit layered over knit and hands almost frozen on the keyboard, I’m braving the Sydney winter. So what if it’s 19 degrees and I wouldn’t last one cold minute in what my English colleagues call “a real winter”? I’m looking at the spring collections coming through and dreaming of warmer places.
One of the best things about a holiday? Sure, the sun on your skin and the salt water in your hair but also: the holiday wardrobe. It’s the perfect excuse to invest in some new threads.
The thing is, though, I want to invest in pieces that will give me even more of an excuse for a holiday, that’s not a one-time only affair. Once you’ve had Tahiti on your calendar, you’re going to want it there again.
Also: as we all become a little more mindful about being kinder to this world of ours, this manifesto extends to what’s in our suitcase.
THE ICONIC’s Considered edit helps us do just this. It means we can pull together each look from labels who do what matters most to us, be it using sustainable materials, having production that’s eco or fairtrade,, being animal-friendly or prioritising community engagement.
Here’s our list of going-to-packs (... Let’s give that wish list a workout).
SWIMWEAR TO SPEND (A LOT OF) TIME IN

SWIMWEAR TO SPEND (A LOT OF) TIME IN
Planning to spend the most – if not all – of your time by H2O? Dive deep into swimwear that’s made with a difference. Peony’s soft floral print this season us spun from recycled polyester, while Bondi Born’s pieces are made locally here in Australia. Double it up as a bodysuit leaving more room in your luggage.
THE WEAR-EVERYWHERE SHOES

THE WEAR-EVERYWHERE SHOES
Whether you’re making your way down what feels like a thousand stairs to a pebbled beach, or you’re walking the streets of Paris in search of your 42nd croissant, you’re looking for shoes to live in. In our wishlist? Converse’s Renew line – each shoe is made from recycled polyester from used plastic bottles. Or, Veja’s V-10 Extra White Nautico Pekin has among its ingredients list recycled polyester and wild rubber from the Amazonian forest.
YOUR NEVER-TAKE-OFF PIECE

YOUR NEVER-TAKE-OFF PIECE
Looking for the one piece that will take you from night to day and potentially back again? This holiday season, we’re feeling all things floral, be it a jumpsuit or a throw-on-and-go dress. Among our picks? Auguste The Label’s Mila Palms Jumpsuit – the label is part of the 1% For The Planet initiative, throwing 1% or more of all profits to a charitable cause.
FOR WATER … OR MAYBE WINE

FOR WATER … OR MAYBE WINE
Carry a BPA-free bottle with you on your travels. Most hotels and restaurants you hit will be able to fill this up for you. Plus, it’s the perfect companion when Aperol hour rolls around and you’re on the beach.
