As anyone who's ever lived somewhere truly hot will tell you, wearing fewer or less-covering items of clothing does not equate to a lower body temperature. It's the materials, too – if not more so – that will regulate how comfortable you are in this increasingly warm weather.
Sensible spring layers are all we can think about this season, because the art of wielding them is what separates good from better taste; even – or maybe especially – when it's less expected, less required, but more appreciated.
In the vein of the above, we scavenged through Mr Porter's extensive Consciously Crafted assortment for you, drawing on designers that not only understand effortless yet intentional summer styling, but are also mindful of their work's socio-environmental impact and the artisanal intricacies of garment making.
AURALEE Unstructured Wool Blazer
Whether you had so planned or not, this sandy jacket will make you want to get married in – or at least attend – a Provence wedding.
Kartik Research Distressed Cardigan
A cotton sweater to keep close by as we transition from spring to summer, from toasty daylight to crisp evening star gazing.
A Kind of Guise Striped Cotton Shirt
This near-translucent top goes as good with a blazer as it does with poolside Bermudas.
Story Mfg. Jersey-Cotton T-Shirt
Adorned in a charmingly cheesy print of affirmative quotes and caricatures, Story Mfg.'s casual cotton long sleeve peppers the earthy linens you'll pair it with with a wee bit of humor.
BONASTRE Bon Bon Messenger Bag
Their Bon Bon crossbody is one of this Parisian leather goods brand's bestsellers; this delicious mint hue will make it even harder not to want to chomp off a bite.
Mulberry Cotton-Canvas & Full-Grain Leather Backpack
Well versed in the accessories game, Mulberry's deluxe rendition of a hiking backpack will stow and dispense the layers you'll shed and apply throughout your time out and about.
Kardo Thomas Linen-Blend Trousers
A long legged, airy summer pant is an essential as is, but these linen trousers take the cake for their handloomed weave pattern.
Nudie Jeans Rad Rufus Straight Leg
Both spring and summer fashion mean nothing without a pair of sun-bleached jeans to easily button into and out of.
Diemme Rubber-Trimmed Suede Sneakers
On par with an aforementioned product's outdoorsy theme, these shoes are of an alpine allure so hypnotizing you'll start to hear the babbling of mountain creeks.
Mr P. Leather Mules
Back in the city, we're happy to just slither our feet into these elegant slides. As a flip flop or loafer, with pleated pants or short shorts, an overcoat or an undershirt – they are, can be, and go with anything.
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