Photo: Lisa Wassmann from SLEEK 26. Dress: Stine Goya.
It’s 21 June which means the solstice is upon us, bringing with it a host of midsummer parties and festivities. No-one celebrates midsummer — or Midsömmar — quite like the Scandis, with bonfires, picnics and maypole dancing marking the onset of the brightest days of the year. In which case, look no further than our favourite Scandinavian brands to provide you with summertime style inspiration this solstice season.
Multipurpose layers à la Acne
Who knows where your Midsömmar party may take you, so you might as well come prepared. Layer a sheer asymmetrical dress over a neon swimsuit and you’ll be ready for lakeside dips as much as maypole dancing. Shop here.
Be a Midsummer’s night dream in Cecilie Bahnsen
Danish brand Cecilie Bahnsen provides the ultimate in billowing Midsummer’s Night Dream etherealness. Dress down with flat sandals and don’t stand too close to any bonfires. Shop here.
Picnic checks courtesy of Ganni
Midsömmar is the perfect time for a picnic with friends so why not match the picnic cloth in this checked Ganni number. Shop here.
Stine Goya serves midsummer whimsy
If you can’t dress up in feminine flounces on midsummer, then when can you? Dig out that frilly number from the back of your wardrobe, and dance ‘til dawn. Stine Goya — who have recently launched a sustainable capsule collection — are our go-to for fun frills. Shop here.
Midsummer mix-match by WeSC
You’ll be the talk of the maypole in this light and breezy summer plaid and bleached out denim combo, courtesy of Stockholm brand WeSC. Shop here.