Welcome to our July issue of Calendar. Whilst we might not quite be sure how our summer plans are going to pan out, we’re manifesting good times however they may come. And this month, we’re bringing you a host of inspiration to help you optimise your happiness index. On the fashion front, you’ll find our edit of the best swimwear with sustainable credentials, and discover the new brands you need to know. Our fashion features editor @evjsells talks to Maria Cornejo about her eponymous brand @zeromcornejo, and sits down with @wedstudio_ to discuss building a label underscored by conscious values – an approach that results in beautiful one off pieces you’ll cherish forever. If you’re in need of a planet friendly sunscreen, allow @annasolowij, our resident beauty expert to guide you through her top picks. Meanwhile travel guidelines may be changing daily, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream of future adventures. From a tree house hotel in Okinawa in Japan, to the newly opened @sixsenses_ibiza, @swdtravelsgives the lowdown on some of the best eco-focused destinations out there. @thehackneygardener is bringing you green inspiration with her roundup of the UK’s most beautiful gardens, while uplifting wellness tips from @aichamckenzie are exactly the kind of July inspiration we need. Plus, expect a host of cultural activities all guaranteed to bring joy wherever you find yourself this summer. ⁠AMC.⁠

There are few destinations guaranteed to provide more comforting charm than a garden centre. And now, @theofficialselfridges has created its own take on this old-school appeal – transforming its accessories hall into a plant-filled wonder room. Part of the brand’s Good Nature project for 2021 – inspired by our reliance on the power of plants during lockdown – the pop-up is a must-visit for plant enthusiasts and fashion-lovers alike. With tools, seeds, plants and pots all lining the shelves, in many ways, it’s much the same as any other garden centre – aside from the exclusive Prada pieces and one-off merchandise from The Grateful Dead peppered throughout. Set among the curated selection of fashion, beauty and lifestyle products on offer is The Potting Shed, where you’ll find resident gardener Angela Maynard of @botanyshope5 on hand to provide green-fingered tips. With a programme of events and workshops planned for July, top of our list is Garden For Good – where @poppyokotcha is set to explore how we can make gardens accessible for all. Consider yourself green-fingered? You’ll want to pay a visit. HB.⁠

If you haven’t yet heard of Portugal-born artist Paula Rego, you soon will. An upcoming retrospective at the Tate Britain is set to spotlight her inspiring work with a uniquely comprehensive display. Born in 1935, Rego is known for her figurative paintings and collages and how she revolutionised the way women are represented in art over the course of her 50 year career. From powerful depictions of rebellious childhood memories to striking works addressing issues of women’s trafficking, each of the 100+ pieces on display is fiercely evocative. Comprising collages and paintings, large-scale pastels, drawings and etchings, Rego’s work will be set alongside the socio-political context in which it was created, with the artist’s diverse pool of inspirations also exhibited, from comic strips to historical paintings. As a visitor, you’re invited to step inside Rego’s world – and the causes she most passionately explores through her imaginative works. Opening on 7th July, it’s an uncompromising look at one of the most awe-inspiring artists around. HB.⁠⁠

Treeful Treehouse, Okinawa, Japan⁠⁠

I have always thought treehouses have a kind of fairy-tale magic, and this soon-to-open Japanese eco-resort has it in spades. Built in a fern-filled forest on the banks of the River Genka, on the subtropical island of Okinawa, it has four large treehouses for two up in the tree canopy, and a communal ‘Aerohouse’, where you find showers and relaxation areas. Everything is connected by woodland paths and floating walkways and, surprisingly, is wheelchair accessible. ⁠⁠

Treeful is all about immersing yourself in nature, and as well as forest bathing, bird watching and stargazing from your lantern-lit deck, you can go kayaking and paddleboarding in the Genka (said to have the clearest water in Japan), or trek through the jungle.⁠⁠

Three of the houses are wooden cabins: think floor-to-ceiling glass windows, spiral staircases twisting around tree trunks, and hammocks strung over outdoor decking. The fourth – and most unusual – is shaped like a giant alien egg and designed by a yacht-builder. ⁠⁠

Sustainability-wise, the resort is powered by solar energy (they actually produce more than they use) and, to contribute to the local community, their first project is rebuilding an old mill at Shizogumui waterfall, which fell into disrepair 100 years ago. ⁠⁠

Treeful Treehouse, Genka, Nago, Okinawa, treeful.net, opens this summer⁠⁠

Getting there: Okinawa is a 2.5 hour flight south from Tokyo⁠⁠

Book through the world’s largest travel B Corp, intrepidtravel.com, carbon neutral since 2011, and the first tour operator to commit to science-based sustainability targets. All tours are 100% carbon offset with a low environmental footprint and a positive impact on local communities. They also do tailor-made trips.⁠⁠

Susan Ward Davies, Calendar Travel⁠⁠

Having given up the fast lane and swapped their corporate careers to launch a natural beauty brand, sisters Clare and Rebecca Hopkins are the driving forces behind Balance Me (the name says it all) – focusing on a calmer, more holistic and fulfilling approach to self-care through skincare.

Balance Me was born nearly 20 years ago, featuring innovations that have become industry benchmarks, including plant-based alternatives, bio-actives and recyclable and renewable packaging protocols. Their bespoke ‘packaging promise’ following the six ‘R’s to reduce, reuse, recycle, remove, replace and renew is a work in progress, aiming to close the loop on packaging, to extend its life and keep it out of landfill and oceans. A recent campaign saw Balance Me remove shives – those little plastic discs that cap the top of jars – which are excessive and unnecessary. The brand is also democratic, and forged pioneering partnerships with retailers including Waitrose, bringing their stylish approach to natural skincare to a wider audience.

Over the years, Balance Me’s range has evolved to lead the way in trend ingredients such as bakuchiol (the plant retinol), hyaluronic acid, and the award-winning vitamin C range – while not forgetting other tried and trusted favourites. If you’re new to Balance Me, here are my recommendations:

Flash Cleanse Micellar Water, £16, 180ml. For fast and thorough make-up removal and skin cleansing, you can’t beat micellar water. This one includes plumping peptides and hydrating hyaluronic acid.

BHA Exfoliating Concentrate, £26, 180ml. I hate scratchy scrubs but recognise the brightening and clarifying benefits of facial exfoliation, especially if blackheads and dull skin are a concern. This liquid version contains salicylic acid to remove dead skin cells and anti-inflammatory Centella asiatica (tiger grass).

Super Moisturising Hand Cream, £14.50, 100ml. The best-smelling hand cream on the planet (IMHO). But it’s not just the scent: yarrow and shea butter make for a deeply nourishing, non-sticky balm for hands.
balanceme.com
Anna-Marie Solowij, Calendar Beauty

Take one look at Lydia Bolton’s wonderfully patchworked collection and you’ll know exactly where she stands on the issue of upcycling. Gathering thrifted second-hand clothing – and unsellable items from charity shops such as @traid – she transforms humble raw materials into brilliantly vibrant pieces. With Bolton’s zero-waste mindset at the heart of everything she does, honed while studying at the Centre for Sustainable Fashion, you’ll never see an off-the-shelf component in her work. Instead, every element is sourced pre-loved. After graduating with a degree in fashion design from Kingston University London, Bolton worked as a design assistant for two years, before founding her own label in 2019. And unlike fashion’s old guard, she isn’t secretive about her process. Rather, Bolton comfortably shares every step of her unique design timeline. Follow her Instagram Stories to watch Bolton cleverly collaging delicate pieces of vintage and deadstock fabric over paper patterns to meld colours and textures in her signature patchworked style. From floaty, sleeveless smock tops made from vintage tablecloths to reworked knitwear and seersucker shirts, each is handmade to order by Bolton. With the belief that all clothing deserves a second life, she really is a fashion fairy godmother.⁠ HB.

When Amy Trinh got engaged in 2018 and set about hunting down a wedding dress, she hit a snag. A designer with stints at Louis Vuitton and Stella McCartney under her belt, she had a well-honed personal style – and finding a wedding dress that chimed with it proved impossible. So, she called her friend and former CSM classmate Evan Phillips and asked if he would use his experience working at Simone Rocha and Richard Quinn to help whip something up. Three years later, having fully immersed themselves in the world of weddings and realised that Trinh was far from the only fashion-savvy woman whose taste wasn’t being catered for, their bridal-meets-ready-to-wear label, WED, is flourishing; so much so, in fact, that they still haven’t made Trinh’s gown.

The pair are shaking up the idea not just of what a wedding dress can look like, but its shelf life, too, conjuring incredible dresses – and not just in white, either – and statement-making separates that mix surrealist shapes with a grounded sense of wearability. And, because the idea of spending a fortune on a one-day dress doesn’t fit with their modern, thoughtful approach to building a wardrobe, they’re designed both to ensure that you make an entrance on your big day and to be thrown on with flats and worn out in the real world for years to come once the confetti has been swept away.

On their mission to minimise waste each season, they’ve used deadstock fabric from a 300-year-old textile mill and upcycled discarded wedding dresses (something they’re keen to do more of to order). They use carefully-sourced virgin fabrics, too, but cut to order and, with some clever pleating and draping, turn the scraps into patchworked versions of their favourite dress shapes. And, right now, they’re expanding their ready-to-wear offering: all the better for brides-to-be looking for something even less traditional and those of us not planning nuptials.

Emma Sells, Calendar Fashion

Animation: @gus_and_stella

Thursday inspiration from one of our favorite style icons Iris Apfel.

While a loungewear-and-flats ensemble has been the order of the day recently, we can’t say our swimwear collection has seen the same kind of careful curation. But, this summer, whether you’re planning a long-awaited holiday or just an early morning trip to your local pool, it’s the perfect time to welcome an update. Excitingly, the swimwear world is full of innovative developments – from regenerative fabrics woven from recycled fishing nets, to stretchy suits-all designs – and we’re delighted to share our pick of the best.

In this lineup, you’ll find our Calendar edit of sustainable summer swimwear – classic one-pieces, trending printed bikinis, and everything in-between. Whether you’re looking for a muted staple to love forever or an eye-catching, joy-bringing set, we’re bringing you a do-it-all selection of standout pieces for every kind of summer agenda. HB.

Image: Jan Welters

Our artist of the month is mixed-media artist Deborah Roberts (b.1962), whose powerful collages take on social commentary by asking you to stop and think about perceptions of ideal beauty. In her piece titled “The Unseen, 2020” (pictured), a composite of photographs and found images from the internet make up the faces of two young Black girls, their dresses painted in blocks of colour and patterns drawing attention back to the details, the girls’ expressions, their innocence and purity, before understanding their Black female identity through a Western gaze. ⁠

In her own artist statement, Deborah Roberts writes: “Whether I was aware of it or not, otherness has been at the center of my consciousness since the beginning of my artistic career. My early ideals of race and beauty were shaped by and linked through paintings of Renaissance artists and photographs in fashion magazines. Those images were mythical, heroic, beautiful and powerful, and embodied a particular status that was not afforded equally to anyone I knew. Those images influenced the way I viewed myself and other African Americans, which led me to investigate the way our identities have been imagined and shaped by societal interpretations of beauty. Having one’s identity dismantled, marginalized and regulated to non-human status demands action. This led me to critically engage image-making in art history and pop-culture, and ultimately grapple with whatever power and authority these images have over the female figure.”⁠

Lisa Rahman, Design Director⁠

This month our resident gardening expert @thehackneygardener shares some of her favourite gardens to visit for green inspiration and a host of horticultural delights. See you there!

July Gardening Jobs: Visit a garden

By July gardens everywhere are in full flow with tons of colour and lush growth, this is when we really see the result of all the work we did back in spring. At home I do a daily round checking on my plants but mostly, I make sure to just enjoy the beauty of it right now. This leaves time to visit some gardens – there really is nothing more inspirational if you are a garden lover. We are so fortunate in the UK to have some of the best gardens in the world on our doorstep and since so many of us will holiday at home this year, we have the perfect opportunity to explore them. 

Here are a few of my favourites:

Great Dixter, East Sussex

A truly amazing garden with some of the most iconic views and rooms. The famous Peacock Garden has huge topiary birds surrounded by towering soft planting, plus, there is an exotic jungle of ferns, cannas and bananas to get lost in. This is all very bold and interesting. In contrast, the meadows are perfectly serene and beautiful.

Fenton House, Hampstead

If you live in London, there is no need to leave the city to see a great garden. Fenton House is the oldest house in Hampstead and the garden surrounding it is a true sanctuary. The plot is not very big but this walled garden still has room for a formal lawn, an orchard and a beautiful kitchen garden. A lovely peaceful place to spend a few hours.

Charleston House, East Sussex

This wonderful place in East Sussex was home to the Bloomsbury Group and the garden certainly reflects their bohemian spirit. Full of colour and scattered with sculptures, the garden has a relaxed vibe which makes it easy to relate to. I really love this place – there is an atmosphere of joyful playfulness which draws you in and makes you never want to leave.

Stina Hasan

Subtle Energies is a modern mash-up of Ayurveda and aromatherapy delivering self-care solutions to fortify the face, body and emotions. From its launch in 1993 as a natural therapy clinic in Sydney, Australia, Subtle Energies is now a global wellness powerhouse, found in the world’s most stylish hotel spas. The supporting product range is backed by 25 years of clinical research and features over 50 ethical and effective formulations, certified cruelty-free and made without parabens, mineral oils, silicones and artificial fragrances. The scents alone will lift your spirits, while the Ayurvedic formulas, based on the ancient Indian holistic health system, feature a floral pharmacy of over 80 actives to deliver a sensory experience.

“Essential oils are the prana or the life force of the plant,” says founder Farida Irani, an Ayurveda practitioner and clinical aromatherapist. “They work synergistically with our own prana, bringing positive results to the skin, body and senses.”

Picking a favourite product is like asking a parent to name their favourite child, because it’s all so good, but here are a few for face, body and mind:

Facial Blend Oil, £178, 30ml. Potent anti-ageing plant actives mogra and ashwagandha help keep the skin firm and revitalised; Indian rose deeply hydrates, nourishes and restores balance.

Pure Indian Rose Hydrosol, £36, 125ml. Alcohol-free toning mist to use under moisturiser or throughout the day to calm and refresh skin and fix makeup.

Rasayana Bath Soak, £45, 440g. Crystal salt from the Indus Valley boasts 84 essential minerals to help detoxify skin, boost circulation and relieve muscle aches. Throw a handful in a hot bath, lay back and soak.

Blissful Sleep Inhalation Patches £43, 10 patches.

These clever stick-on patches are infused with a blend of potent aroma plant actives including frankincense and lavender to ease and soothe. Wear on your wrist or décolletage where the aroma will gradually release overnight. Available from SubtleEnergies.com.au

Anna-Marie Solowij, Calendar Beauty

“Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.” – Maya Angelou

Image: @decak_iz_topole

When it comes to stylist/designer pairings, Blanca Miro and Maria de la Orden are a sartorial match made in heaven. After founding their debut label La Veste in 2018, the Spanish duo have been positively evangelical about their unique approach to colour and style. Rather than hopping on each trend train that stops by, Miro and de la Orden favour a less ‘follow the leader’ approach to their expertly-curated collections. With the pair’s unique combination of vintage inspiration and Instagram-ready aesthetic, La Veste’s eclectic pieces are loved by fashion insiders far and wide. Most well-known for its signature ‘school shirts’ – cotton gingham blouses, finished off with the brand’s recognisable ric-rac trim – La Veste’s daring yet thoughtful colour combinations are its true calling card. Responsibly handmade in Spain, each piece is as joyfully free spirited as it is cleverly unique. Available from lavestelaveste.com. HB.⁠

Maria Cornejo started upcycling in the ’90s, long before it was cool or desirable or an of-the-moment fashion trend. By the time she dreamed up Zero + Maria Cornejo in 1998, the Chilean-born, New York-based designer had already created and shuttered a cult, club-kid label with her then boyfriend, John Richmond, and had stints working for the likes of Jigsaw and Joseph. But, between a recent move to Manhattan with her husband (photographer Mark Borthwick) and her eight-month-old daughter to look after, Cornejo was exhausted and looking for a contained outlet for her creativity that wouldn’t involve jumping on a plane every fortnight. So, she started to think about what she wanted to wear – beautifully designed, comfortable clothes in unexpected silhouettes – and set about making them in a studio behind her store on Mott Street.⁠⁠

In the 23 years since, the label has become a much-loved favourite among an awe-inspiring roster of women – including Michelle Obama, Tilda Swinton, Tracee Ellis Ross and Julianne Moore – thanks to the ease and forever appeal of its pieces. And Cornejo has been a true trailblazer when it comes to creating thoughtful, sustainable, stylish clothes; yes, she still upcycles some of her pieces, but she and her team also do everything they can to source responsible fabrics, reduce waste and support the community of women that work for them. And, after more than two decades, she is still going strong and in love with designing. “I’m proud of having had my own identity and not being swayed by other people,” she says. “The label is based on truth; it’s based on something real, it’s not based on bells and whistles, and I’m very proud of that. It’s been through many evolutions but it always comes back to the core – wearable clothes in interesting shapes and sustainability.” Isn’t that what we want most in our wardrobes?⁠⁠

Emma Sells, Calendar Fashion ⁠⁠

As far as summer inspirations go, vintage images of Armin Heinemann’s Ibiza boutique Paula’s are pretty much perfection. Famed in the ’70s and ’80s for its wildly riotous crop of head-turning fare – selling everything from Indian silk blouses to colourful hand-woven accessories – Paula’s was the Balearic home of wonderfully eccentric style. And although its architect founder Heinemann shut up shop at the end of the 20th century, thanks to a recently-launched collection by Loewe, its bohemian charm lives on. Part of the collaboration, Loewe’s elegant straw hat is an obvious standout. Woven in Italy, with the brand’s signature emblem placed front and centre, it’s a ’70s-style accessory you’ll want to team with every summer ensemble. Shade your face from the sun on bright days and enjoy its wide-brimmed, free-wheeling glamour. HB. ⁠

Leather-trimmed straw hat, £350, available from net-a-porter.com⁠

Ah, Ibiza… did your heart soar when our favourite party island made the Green list? It’s perfect timing for this month’s opening of Six Senses Ibiza, the first Balearic hotel to be BREEAM certified – the ultimate benchmark of sustainability. They have drafted in some big names to ensure this is no ordinary resort: seasoned journalist and editor, Tiffanie Dark and fashion editor and consultant Daniela Agnelli bring their concept of ‘Reduce, Recycle, Renew and Rent’ to the hotel’s store, Agora, with frocks to hire and live magazine experiences. Global brands such as Temperley and Orlebar Brown hang alongside newer sustainability champions SMR Days and Makal, and local favourites, @anniesibiza and @ahoibiza.⁠⁠

Add to that curator Elaine Groenestein’s edit of Magnum photography on the walls, wellness and yoga masters running immersive retreats, and New Israeli Cuisine founder, chef Eyal Shani, working his magic with the hotel farm’s organic produce, and you have enough talent to make this a hit. ⁠⁠

Set on pretty Xarraca Bay, the resort was the vision of architect Jonathan Leitersdorfe. His aim was to make it all about ‘community, spirituality and celebration’, with 28 residential villas, 120 hotel rooms, three restaurants, a gym and a pool, plus a rooftop boxing ring, recording studio, live music venue The Beach Cave, and plenty of spaces for ‘ mind, body and soul development’. ⁠⁠

Of course, if you just fancy a fly-and-flop holiday, you can do that too, but who wants to miss out on that whole music, culture, art, spirituality, fashion ethos which is so Ibiza? Not us.⁠⁠

Sixsenses.com/ibiza⁠⁠

Offset flights with atmosfair.de⁠⁠

Sue Ward Davies, Calendar Travel

Given Alastair Hendy’s background – he studied Theatre and Costume at Central Saint Martins before going on to forge an illustrious career as a chef and food writer – it’s no surprise that his store, AG Hendy & Co Homestore combines the two worlds beautifully. Nestled in a tiny street in picturesque Hastings Old Town, this wonderful collision of the domestic and the theatrical is where you can find everything from the perfect utilitarian broom or enamel jug through to more esoteric collectibles and beautifully curated antique furniture. At weekends, the store opens its celebrated kitchen, which serves stand-out fish dishes that perfectly reflect its seaside location. Fronted and clad in brilliantly old-school dark stained wood, walk through the doors of AG Hendy & Co and you’ll instantly be flooded by its welcoming charm. 

Artwork and animation @gus_and_stella @maisonstella

When brilliantly executed, timeless basics can be a wonderful thing. And Dublin-born designer Maria McManus is well aware of the understated lure of classic wardrobe staples. Her eponymous brand, founded in 2019, is the epitome of effortless luxury. Attention to detail is what sets McManus’s pieces apart. Each garment is expertly cut for a perfect, but comfortable, fit – fom wonderfully sharp tailoring to meltingly soft jersey essentials. With sustainability at the forefront, the label was born out of three principles: use less water, fewer chemicals, and create less waste. And McManus’s brilliantly particular eye extends to fabrication, too – the brand has vowed only to use recycled, organic, biodegradable, or responsibly sourced fabric in its designs, and maintains its promise with an uncompromising list of must-have certifications for each material in its collection. If you’re wondering what makes the foundation of an effortlessly stylish, sustainable wardrobe, look no further. HB

Tuesday Inspiration. Musing on the meaning of elegance courtesy of Diana Vreeland

If, like us, vintage catwalk images and iconic designer pieces are your holy grail when it comes to fashion inspiration, you’ll want to pay a visit to Rellik. Tucked under the face of Trellick Tower at the end of Golborne Road, it’s West London’s best-kept secret. Opened in 1999 by friends Fiona Stuart, Claire Stansfield and Steven Philip, it’s been a go-to source of retro references for stylists and designers for over 20 years. With a jewellery box-like collection of special vintage pieces, Rellik’s carefully curated store is stuffed with an eclectic array of labels, dating from the ’60s to present day, including Comme Des Garçons, Alaia, Ossie Clark, Biba and Maison Margiela. Wander amongst its awe-inspiring stock for a unique window into fashion’s most celebrated vintage moments. Available in store and online from relliklondon.co.uk. HB.⁠

Sunshine brings out the contrarian in us: we crave the warmth and the feel-good factor but not the burn, the long-term aging effects, nor the dreaded risk of skin cancer. The latest thinking is that we should be protecting our skin against the sun’s rays on a daily basis, year-round, because what derms call photoaging (pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles) develops gradually over time with UV exposure, and only shows up when the damage is done.

There’s a choice of sunscreen for almost every occasion: tinted, radiance enhancing, with skincare benefits, lightweight, makeup-friendly. Be aware that there are environmental concerns around some sunscreen ingredients because these have been found to negatively impact aquatic life and coral reefs. For reassurance, look for a ‘reef-safe’ label.

Always choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that shields against both UVB (burning) and UVA (ageing) rays. Here are our picks of the season:

Everyday Humans Oh My Bod! SPF50 Body Sunscreen, £16.50, naturisimo.com

Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF50, £22, Cultbeauty.co.uk

Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF50 Luminising Serum Skinscreen, £36, spacenk.com

35 Thousand All-In Day Serum SPF30, £40. Launching mid August – join the wait list at 35thousand.com.

Hawaiian Tropic Skin Nourishing Facial Milk, £11.99, Hawaiian-tropic.co.uk

Pai Skincare British Summer Time Zinc & Cotton Extract SPF30 Sensitive Skin Sunscreen, £29, paiskincare.com

Green People Scent Free Sun Cream SPF30, £25, greenpeople.co.uk.

Anna-Marie Solowij, Calendar Beauty

Photo @enriquebadulescu

Friday admiration and inspiration comes courtesy of flower artist @azumamakoto, whose fascinating work perfectly captures the beauty of nature.

The Green List may be expanding, but when you weigh up pricey PCR tests against lush Peak District views from The Tawny’s boathouses, shepherd’s huts and treehouses, it’s a no-brainer. Opening this month, The Tawny is in the Staffordshire region of the spectacular Peak District National Park, and is part of the renovation of the Consall Hall Estate’s 70 acres of fabulous lakeside gardens, orchards and woodlands. ⁠⁠

Billed as a ‘deconstructed hotel’, it is a kind of glamping set-up with hotel services, with its 55 fancy cabins spread around the grounds. Cosy Wildwood Huts for two – some in pairs for more living space – have log burners and star-gazing skylights; scenic Treehouses can sleep up to six; peaceful waterside Boathouses, two-four; and the Lookouts – with wall-to-wall windows showcasing valley views, and copper al fresco bathtubs – house up to six. Next year, sleek cedar cabin Retreats will join the rest, holding up to eight.⁠⁠

The Tawny is all about wellness and nature immersion, with a cute cottage spa, heated outdoor pool (open all year), yoga mats in every room, and five miles of pathways, woods and gardens to roam, either on foot, or, later this year, on recycled bikes. ⁠⁠

Eco-wise, Staffordshire conservation architects, CTD Architects, ensured all cabins were sensitively built avoiding tree roots and plant damage, and by creating sustainable drainage systems. The hotel’s impressive Plumicorn restaurant sources ingredients locally or from their kitchen garden, and any food waste is used as fertiliser. ⁠⁠

After all that lockdown isolation, places you can go to with a gang of friends are going to be trending massively, so you might want to grab some cabins while you can. ⁠⁠

Rates start from £230 B&B for two, thetawny.co.uk⁠⁠

Sue Ward Davies, Calendar Travel ⁠⁠

In keeping with the summer mood our contributing wellness editor Aicha McKenzie is bringing feel good vibes from the beautiful Villa Paola Tropea in southern Italy, a boutique hotel with it’s own beautiful sustainability story. And whilst we might not all be able to get away this summer, Aichas’s short breathing exercise with a box breath pattern will help sooth your mind and manifest a feel good state of mind wherever you are. Aicha is wearing a 2 piece look from slow fashion brand Tallulah and Hope.

Elegantly lightweight and brilliantly organic, head-to-toe linen is the ultimate cool-down strategy for summer dressing. Founded by mother-daughter duo Michi and Lea Wieser in 2018, Arkitaip is the undeniable creme de la creme of sustainable linen staples. From simple well-cut shirts to on-trend ruffled dresses and vintage-inspired jumpsuits, Arkitaip’s paired-back collection is filled with back-to-basics essentials. Born out of the founders’ desire to inspire conscious consumption, each piece is conceived as a long-term commitment – clothing to keep forever. As for Arkitaip’s eco credentials, the brand’s dedication to linen isn’t just an aesthetic choice. Flax – the plant used to make it – is far less water-intensive than the likes of cotton; a linen shirt needs 6.4 litres of water to create, whereas a cotton one requires 2,700 litres. Plus, if you’ve written the fabric out of your mental mood board because of its tendency to wrinkle, founders Michi and Lea politely urge you to reconsider. For them, gentle folds and lines just add to linen’s wonderfully rich texture. Rooted in longevity, each piece is a gem you’ll want to wear year after year. HB.⁠⁠

Tuesday Inspiration from Marc Jacobs. The more you wear your clothes the more meaning you bring to them.

The spirit of the Austrian Bregenz Forest (home of Susanne Kaufmann’s Hotel Post wellness destination) captured and packaged in a firming and nourishing body formula – that’s how we’d describe Kaufman’s excellent Mineral Body Lotion. Containing potent local botanicals, oils and mineral salts, the powerful blend helps stimulate circulation, boost cell metabolism, reduce acidity and soothe inflammation. Even better, it’s manufactured using local Austrian spring water in a sustainable production facility that runs on solar, thermal and green electricity sources. Win win.⁠

Susanne Kaufmann Mineral Body Lotion, £97, Libertylondon.com⁠

Anna-Marie Solowij, Calendar Beauty⁠

We’re thrilled to welcome Pernille Rosenkilde, influencer, brand founder and vintage dealer as our Love Forever guest for July. Pernille is wearing a vintage french workwear jumpsuit and says:

This jumpsuit from @olibriusvintagedeluxe, circa 1924, has been reworked with embroidery and made specially for me with love by @thewolvesworkshop. To think that this century-old piece of clothing, worn by French workers day after day, is still in the circle of life is beautiful to me. We need to cherish our clothes more and that’s why I love vintage. This unique piece will be mine to wear and love forever.

Today we tend to buy cheap and throw away and it makes me sad. We need to cherish more and that’s why I love vintage. Most of the things we buy today won’t stand the test of time and won’t be able to be bought and cherished 100 years from now. Let’s try to change that.

This week, Friday inspiration comes from an unlikely yet beautiful phenomenon. Every year, thousands of vibrant monarch butterflies fly home after a long winter, captured here by photographer @pepe_soho. New beginnings are on their way…⁠⁠

Thank you for being part of our July issue and joining us on our journey. We’re rounding off the month with these inspirational words by author Arundhati Roy: “Another world is not only possible, she is on her way.” At Calendar, we’re all about making small changes and looking at the future with optimism.⁠