From stackable rings to elevated Kolhapuris—summer's brightest accents to invest in

When styles come back as ghosts of trends past, present and future, these wardrobe investments will offer respite.
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Photographed by Aishwaryashree

Amy, Lucy and Maeve rings, Studio Love Letter

A good set of stackable rings is the most underrated style hack to invest in. It makes any lazily put-together outfit feel like an artfully curated choice. Chameleons of the jewellery world, these rings that are crafted in sterling silver and 18K gold can be teamed with everything from a plain shirt hastily put on for office to a dress you slipped into for a wine tasting.

From left: ‘Amy’, ₹3,600, ‘Lucy’ with accents in red and black, and white (front), ₹3,400 each, ‘Maeve’, ₹4,400; all STUDIO LOVE LETTER,Photographed by Aishwaryashree

Asmi choker, Anu Merton

Jewellery that harnesses the power to transport you to another era via its simple but intricate construction is a rare find. It’s what Bengaluru-based jewellery designer Anu Merton, who often models her designs on her brand’s Instagram handle, is devoted to capturing. Packed with the label’s beloved signatures, this romantic gold-plated choker with stone polki delicately intertwined with coloured stones beckons your inner Madhubala to come forth.

'Asmi Choker’, ANU MERTON, ₹7,000, Photographed by Aishwaryashree

The swan mini grab bag, Anita Dongre

This new addition to the Anita Dongre family is setting out to become a permanent fixture on our shelves. Crescent-shaped as a nod to It bags of the 2000s, the surprisingly roomy arm candy is crafted in a plastic-free exterior and features a gold handle in the form of a swan. Luxury becomes infinitely better when served with a planet-conscious purpose.

‘The Swan Mini Grab Bag’, ANITA DONGRE, ₹35,000, Photographed by Aishwaryashree

Gayatri blouse, Raw Mango

Raw Mango’s nuanced textile craft has propelled it into almost every woman’s occasion-wear wardrobe. Its brocade blouses, in particular, have become the entry point for folks wanting to own a piece of artisanal clothing. Why? Because the blouses come with decorative gold filigree sans itchy embellishments. They are also tailored to the body like second skin, but without being daringly revealing or dowdy. What’s not to like?

‘Gayatri Blouse’, RAW MANGO, ₹14,800, Photographed by Aishwaryashree

Bauhaus 04 heels, Kilchu

Granted that the Hermès ‘H’ sandals are better suited to European environments, this cult Indian brand’s heels were made to take on our streets. A mix of traditional Kolhapuris and their bougie counterparts, this pair, with its kitten heel and simple albeit smart framework, goes max on both style and comfort.

‘Bauhaus 04 Heels’, KILCHU, ₹5,700, Photographed by Aishwaryashree

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