Marks & Spencer launch stunning summer collection

Marks & Spencer has officially entered its high fashion era with the launch of their new summer collection.

With a sun-soaked runway show overlooking the stunning Cala Carbo in Ibiza, ‘The Summer of Love That‘ collection looked worlds away from your average high street campaign.

This season, the mood is effortless Mediterranean glamour. Floaty embroidered dresses arrived in sun-faded neutrals, while lace-trimmed silks featured highly and crisp white cotton separates nodded to the ultra chic enduring quiet luxury aesthetic. 

Elsewhere, there were flashes of 1970s-inspired Ibiza dressing with printed co-ords, crochet textures, oversized raffia accessories and slinky swimwear layered beneath sheer cover-ups. It’s the kind of holiday wardrobe that works just as well for long lunches and city heatwaves as it does for glamorous beach escapes.

Womenswear Director Maddy Evans, who is credited with driving the retailer’s fashion transformation since taking on the role in 2022, has done the impossible.

She has made M&S a genuine high-street competitor for trend-driven customers without alienating its existing base. From the considered fabrics and easy fit of many styles to the additional details and embellishments, and most crucially, the inclusive size range.