When I think of peak summer style, linen comes to mind first. There's something about throwing on a crisp, white linen button-down that transports me to a quaint coastal European town. The look and feel of linen represent easy, relaxed summer living, and this summer, I'm looking for the highest-quality pieces to invest in. My colleagues are way ahead of me. Editor in Chief Kat Collings, editor Aniyah Morinia, and Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols each put their spin on UNIQLO's Linen Collection just in time for summer.
The sweeping consensus is that UNIQLO's 100% premium linen and linen blends are the best-quality pieces you can score—and at such good price points. Each item is breathable and comfortable, playing into the effortless European look I always try to emulate. Its 100% premium linen is made from flax cultivated in Western Europe by expert local growers. The smooth texture, excellent breathability, and moisture absorption make this fabric the best way to stay cool and comfortable during the hot summer. UNIQLO's linen-blend fabrics combine the airy, light feel and luster of linen with the softness and wrinkle resistance of cotton and rayon. These items are easy to style and perfect for everyday comfort. Keep scrolling to shop my colleagues' go-to linen pieces for summer, including breezy shorts, accessories, button-downs, and more.
"A matching set is the quickest shortcut to looking put-together in a pinch, and linen gives it an absolutely effortless effect. This linen-blend fabric includes cotton and rayon, ensuring a classic, comfortable, and cool feel. Layering always adds interest, and in the summer, my go-to combination is a tank and a button-down left open. I'm especially smitten with the tank's built-in bra—one less thing to think about is always a win in my book. I finished the look with a quintessential summer accessory: a crochet bucket hat that has now become part of my warm-weather uniform." — Kat Collings, Editor in Chief
"When shopping for linen, I always pay close attention to the product description to make sure I spend my money on high-quality pieces. I want premium linen, and UNIQLO's making it happen this summer. Its 100% premium linen shirts are processed to reduce wrinkling while maintaining that natural texture, and that's seriously a game changer. While I'm unfortunately not having a European summer, I can certainly look the part with this effortlessly chic outfit." — Aniyah Morinia, Editor
"This is my go-to look to wear on the weekends in NYC for everything from trips to the farmers' market to brunch with friends. The UNIQLO linen pieces can easily be dressed up or down with some sleek accessories. These shorts, in particular, are made from UNIQLO's linen blend, so they have the comfort of cotton fabric combined with that classic linen luster. While I'm thinking about looks for the city, these pieces are also the ultimate vacation items, and I would style them differently on a getaway. The button-down is perfect as a bikini cover-up while the shorts would work well with a one-piece swimsuit and sandals. UNIQLO's linen pieces are lightweight, airy, and made of the highest quality." — Kristen Nichols, Associate Director, Special Projects
