High Summer 2025: Statement Style in Full Bloom
As summer returns with its promise of golden light and long, languid days, Orlebar Brown’s High Summer 2025 collection arrives as a celebration of sophistication, spontaneity and spirited design. This season, we explore a confident clash of heritage and modernity, drawing on English tailoring traditions and international flair to create a wardrobe that’s considered yet carefree.
From artful prints to textural fabrics, HS25 offers a compelling vision of summer style reimagined. Below, discover the key looks, signature prints and fresh silhouettes that define the season, alongside guidance on how to wear them with effortless distinction.
HS25 Key Looks
The standout look this season features the relaxed elegance of the Maitan Shirt in our new lightweight silk and lyocell options, offered in expressive prints such as Paeonia Pink Lemonade and Orchis Damson. These artistic floral designs add a bold yet refined flourish to the classic Capri-collared silhouette. When paired with Bulldog swim shorts in a matching motif, the result is a head-to-toe look that feels curated, confident and utterly summer-ready. This styling approach captures the very essence of OB's High Summer identity – one where intelligent design and statement aesthetics go hand in hand.
A foundation of neutral-toned separates underpins the collection, with Alex Trousers and Alex Shorts offered in versatile shades such as Latte and Biscuit. These pieces are ideal for anchoring the more vibrant prints in the collection, creating a perfectly balanced outfit. Whether worn with a Maitan shirt or a crisp white tee, they lend an understated polish to even the most relaxed ensemble. With refined tailoring and elevated fabrics, they effortlessly transition from beach to bar and beyond, making them indispensable staples for the discerning holiday wardrobe.
For a sophisticated evening look, the Giles Pleated Bib Resort Shirt is the definitive choice. Available in Night Iris and Agave, this shirt combines the formality of classic Jermyn Street shirting with a sense of relaxed Mediterranean ease. Its pleated bib detailing and luxurious linen fabrication elevate it beyond a typical resort shirt. Worn tucked into Carsyn Linen Trousers, it creates a smart yet easy silhouette that’s perfect for al fresco dinners, gallery visits or rooftop cocktails under a setting sun.
Knitwear takes on new relevance for high summer with styles like the Roddy and Burnham polos, which blend technical artistry with timeless form. Crafted from a 12-gauge silk and organic cotton blend, these pieces deliver lightweight structure and breathability, making them ideal for summer layering. The open lattice textures, elegant buttoning and tonal palette bring a sense of modern tactility to the collection. Whether worn with tailored trousers or casual shorts, these polos elevate everyday dressing into something quietly luxurious.
HS25 Prints and Fabrics
Art and nature converge through our standout print collaboration with British artist Sarah Graham, whose intricate floral illustrations lend an emotive richness to the collection. The Paeonia, Orchis and Coronaria prints have been reimagined across both shirts and swimwear, transforming simple silhouettes into wearable canvases. With their painterly quality and vivid palettes, these florals create a romantic yet contemporary tone, drawing the eye without overwhelming the wearer. Each piece feels like a curated artwork, ideal for those who want to embrace boldness with refinement.
The collection also explores structure and symmetry through modern geometric prints such as High-Low Geo and Lumina. These designs introduce a bold, rhythmic quality, with colour stories including Damson, Night Iris and Calypso Orange. Used across key silhouettes like our silk Maitan shirts and tailored swimwear, the prints add a striking visual energy while maintaining OB’s signature sense of polish. Whether worn as a statement piece or layered into a more muted look, they deliver a confident graphic edge that feels both considered and contemporary.
Fabrication plays a pivotal role in HS25, with seersucker, silk, linen and jacquard all chosen for their texture, breathability and beauty. Seersucker stripes appear across swim shorts and shirts in palettes such as Catalina Blue and Summer Red, invoking a retro Riviera glamour that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Silk brings a languid elegance to the collection’s more expressive printed shirts, while linen remains a cornerstone of comfort and refinement. Jacquards add depth and definition, offering a luxurious tactile experience that elevates even the most relaxed fit.
Base tones for the season have been chosen with purpose to complement and enhance the more decorative elements of the range. Colours such as Latte, Biscuit, Agave and White Sand create a calming, cohesive foundation across tailored trousers, shorts and layering pieces. These hues are both practical and elegant, allowing for seamless coordination while also standing strong on their own. This tonal approach encourages versatility in styling and promotes a sense of relaxed luxury throughout the collection.
HS25: How to Wear
To master poolside style this season, look to the pairing of bold printed Bulldog shorts with refined, understated tops. Bulldog shorts in the Paeonia or Deckchair Stripe designs bring instant vibrancy and fun to the summer wardrobe. When styled with a crisp Giles Shirt or a soft OB-T Linen Tee in white or Agave, the look becomes effortlessly composed. This styling approach allows the print to take centre stage while keeping the overall ensemble feeling refined and clean. It's perfect for resort lounging or waterside lunches where ease and elegance are equally essential.
For daytime excursions, balance statement shirting with neutral, tactile separates. A Maitan Shirt in Lumina Damson makes a strong style statement while offering lightness and breathability, ideal for warm afternoons. Worn open over a white OB-T and paired with Alex Piping Shorts in Biscuit, the look strikes the perfect blend of comfort and polish. Add leather sandals or suede espadrilles for a subtle finishing touch. This ensemble is ideal for exploring coastal towns, dining alfresco or strolling through weekend markets in the sun.
Evening dressing in high summer calls for a sense of intention without sacrificing comfort. A Giles Pleated Bib Shirt, tucked into Carsyn or Alex trousers in Night Iris, creates a silhouette that feels confident yet relaxed. Opt for deeper colourways to lend a sense of drama, and finish with minimal accessories to let the tailoring speak for itself. The look is perfectly suited for sunset dinners, terrace cocktails or artful soirées. With its elevated details and breathable fabrication, it offers the kind of timeless elegance that defines the OB summer mood.
Monochrome layering is another key styling approach this season, offering a clean, sophisticated aesthetic. Consider pairing a Roddy Polo in Night Iris with Alex Trousers in the same tone, creating a streamlined look that feels both contemporary and refined. This head-to-toe tonal dressing not only elongates the silhouette but also allows for subtle play with texture, especially when mixing knit with woven fabrics. It’s an understated way to make an impact and offers a palette that transitions easily from day to night.
HS25: New Styles
The Tiernan Polo is introduced this season as a fresh addition to the OB knitwear family. Designed with a textured stripe stitch and refined open collar, it offers a smart-casual option that’s equally at home on the coast or in the city. Its lightweight construction ensures breathability during the height of summer, while the tailored fit maintains a sense of polish. Worn with swim shorts or tailored trousers, it brings a new level of versatility to the OB summer wardrobe, appealing to those who appreciate classic design with contemporary edge.
Mazari Seersucker makes its debut this season, adding a crisp, subtly textured option to OB’s overshirts and casual outerwear. Offered in a refined White Sand colourway, this new fabrication brings both visual interest and cooling comfort, ideal for high summer layering. The fabric’s puckered finish provides natural breathability, making it perfect for wearing over linen tees or silk shirts when temperatures rise. It embodies the collection’s emphasis on tactile quality and practical elegance, marking it as a key development for the season.
The OBT Linen Long Sleeve Tees provide a refined layering option that bridges casualwear and luxury essentials. Cut from lightweight 100% linen jersey, they offer softness and breathability while maintaining the sharp lines of a tailored fit. Available in tones such as Latte and Damson, these tops are ideal for cooler evenings or for travel when versatility is key. They pair effortlessly with both shorts and trousers, offering a refined alternative to the classic tee without compromising on comfort or ease.
Swimwear sees an impressive expansion this season, both in variety and fabrication. The Bulldog silhouette remains central, reinterpreted in everything from bold silk florals to textured jacquards and engineered stripes. New drawcord styles and resort stretch fabrics offer a blend of performance and polish, while updated prints such as Polka Dot, Paisley Season and Deckchair Stripe add playful elegance. With each style crafted for both form and function, the HS25 swimwear collection encapsulates OB’s enduring philosophy: tailored, timeless and ready for any adventure.
