What We’ll Be Wearing This Summer, According to Stylist Tina Abeysekara

Plus, her favourite pieces from the new Desert Escapada collection.

For stylist and influencer Tina Abeysekara, the ultimate capsule wardrobe is one that makes us feel confident and glamorous at any destination. It’s this mantra, along with her recent year of travel, that inspired her second collection designed in collaboration with Atmos&Here – Desert Escapada.

Exclusive to THE ICONIC, Desert Escapada embodies the perfect holiday wardrobe. Think effortless dresses perfect for a summer's day, vibrant hues to carry you through to sunset cocktails, and a touch of glamour for your evening ensembles. The best part? There’s something for everyone (whether you’re jetting off or not) – sizes range from 6–16, with options available in 18–26 along with maternity-friendly styles too.

We caught up with Tina to talk all things Desert Escapada, from her favourite pieces and packing essentials, to her dream holiday destination (and what she’d be wearing, of course).

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THE ICONIC: How would you describe your latest collection with Atmos&Here in three words?

Tina: Fun, elevated, chic.

THE ICONIC: Packing for a holiday destination can be tricky – what are your top tips for distilling your wardrobe down into a suitcase?

Tina: My biggest tip is one-and-done pieces! Think dresses with beautiful silhouettes, colours and prints that give high impact in one piece. The Desert Escapada range has a great selection of these. You can keep the accessories and shoes simple (AKA less to pack!). And if you love your separates, my tip is to go for easy to mix-and-match block colours.

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THE ICONIC: What are your must-have pieces from the collection?

Tina: Ok of course this is so hard! But I've been reaching for the Maldives Mini Dress for fun dinners out with the girls, the Bahamas Maxi Dress for day-to-night events, the Cuba Linen Suit for smart casual events, and I have the Caribbean Dress ready to go for the festive season!

THE ICONIC: What colours, shapes or design details can we expect to see in the collection?

Tina: I was actually bingeing Daisy Jones and the Six while travelling through LA and Palm Springs when I started moodboarding this collection! So it's no surprise that we ended up with bold vintage prints, textured fabrics and flowy silhouettes. I especially love the volume in the sleeves.

THE ICONIC: What is your dream getaway, and what would you pack for it?

Tina: I love going back to the beaches in Sri Lanka, or somewhere equally as warm and by the sea! So many pieces in Desert Escapada were designed with a warm weather getaway in mind. I would pack the Barbados Broderie Shirt as an easy coverup for swimmers, or style with linen Cuba Shorts, the Tahiti Linen Blend Jumpsuit for a day of sightseeing and the Caribbean Dress for dinner and drinks.