Who better, then, to pick the brains of when it comes to holiday packing – that moment in the year when we must be at our most ruthless, bringing only the pieces we’ll wear on repeat, that look good, feel comfortable, and work hard? It is, after all, Kate’s whole ethos in microcosm.
Plus, travel is in the brand’s DNA. With regular road trips around the country for pop-ups (check her next destinations here), Kate and her team are seasoned packing pros. Oh, and her linens? The absolute beachside dream.
Kate’s 5 Golden Rules
A Crisp White Shirt
I love a shirt that can be worn several ways, especially if you're trying to keep the packing to a minimum. Our Poet Shirt ticks all the boxes for me - perfect for a night out dressed up with jewellery, or equally brilliant slung over a bikini for a beach lunch.
Linen Every Time
It's no secret that I'm a huge linen fan. It really is my go-to fabric, year-round. I love to feel stylish, but not smart, and there's something about a slubby, stonewashed linen that I can't get enough of. Top of the suitcase this year will definitely be my Jumpsuit.
A Statement Dress
Every suitcase needs a dress that you feel a million dollars in! Nothing beats it – heading out for dinner, healthy glow in tow, feeling good.
A Cover Up For The Aeroplane
I can't bear being cold mid-air! I've learnt from experience and am never without my cashmere wrap. I'm normally swaddled in mine, or I have been known to roll mine up as a pillow!
Breezy Trousers
I often crave a pair of trousers on holiday (also super handy if the mosquitos are biting)! There's something nice about covering up after a day of being out and about in the sun. You can't beat that look – a pair of wide leg trousers, a simple vest (I love the Molly Vest this season) and some chunky jewellery.
