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Advice
|26 Jul 2019|5 mins

Did Someone Say Holiday?

How to pack what matters most. 

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 

@wethepeoplestyle

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. 

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Ruched Bralette
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Ruched Bralette
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Aerin II Square Neck One-Piece D+
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Aerin II Squa...
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Amalfi Crop Bikini Top
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Amalfi Crop B...
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THE WEAR-EVERYWHERE SHOES 

@tashsefton on @veja

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.

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V-10
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V-10
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Chuck Taylor All Star Ox Renew - Unisex
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Chuck Taylor...
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Chuck Taylor All Star 70 Ox - Unisex
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Chuck Taylor...
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YOUR NEVER-TAKE-OFF PIECE

@chelseyrouen on @augustethelabel

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.

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Mila Palms Jumpsuit
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Mila Palms Ju...
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Cortona Floral Dress
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Cortona Flora...
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Daisy Amore Mini Dress
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Daisy Amore M...
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LINEN, LINEN (AND A LITTLE SILK)

@daniellevancamp

LINEN, LINEN (AND A LITTLE SILK)

The holiday fabrics of choice. Linen - largely because it looks so good crushed and silk for those warm Euro nights. 

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Square Neck Dress
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Square Neck D...
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La Flor Linen Ruffle Mini Dress
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La Flor Linen...
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Wanderer Tie-Shoulder Midi Dress
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Wanderer Tie-...
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FOR WATER … OR MAYBE WINE 

@seanholstienon @frankgreen_official

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. 

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Next Generation Reusable Cup 12oz
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Next Generati...
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Next Generation Reusable Bottle 25oz
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Next Generati...
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Next Generation Reusable Cup 12oz
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Next Generati...
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BRING PLENTY OF BAGS 

@whenwordsfail on @sansarcidetparis

BRING PLENTY OF BAGS 

So you don’t get sucked into the plastic bag trap, be sure to have a few little carriers that will do the trick. 

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Georges Soubique Large
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Georges Soubi...
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Renew Tote
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Renew Tote
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Aira Mini Tote Bag
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Aira Mini Tot...
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