THE HAY FESTIVAL

Make a studious effort with added weatherproofing

Style and substance are the goals here – with an acknowledgement of the unpredictable English seasons, naturally. Dior’s trench-coat and a Chanel tweed hat make for a good starting point: Gucci’s logo-print skirt plus a statement Hermès shirt ensure you won’t sacrifice fashionable flair, while Fendi’s tote is capacious enough to carry a portable library.

zadie smith at the festival £275, louis vuitton £805, gucci £279, penelope chilvers £3,550, hermès £635, loro piana £3,450, bulgari £273, marina rinaldi £940, brunello cucinelli sophie dahl at hay £1,430, chloé price on request, bucherer £2,230,...