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HOW TO BE SAINT-TROPEZ’ BIGGEST STAR? WEAR MICHAEL KORS

Saint-Tropez has long been fashion’s favourite summer stage, from Bianca Jagger’s wedding guests to Princess Diana’s seaside looks. In its latest campaign starring Suki Waterhouse, Michael Kors revisits that spirit with the Hamilton Moderne bag.

For years, fashion fanatics around the world have found themselves returning to the same set of photos as spring draws to a close: the sun-washed images from the 1971 wedding of Bianca Jagger and Mick Jagger in Saint-Tropez. Guests drifted between boats and the harbour under the Mediterranean sun, each in their own take on Riviera summer dressing. What still stands out today is the wardrobe – white tailoring, breezy dresses, sunglasses and woven bags, pieces perfectly suited to moving from boat deck to wedding to a night out along the French Riviera. And while the question once posed was how to build a wardrobe that could follow suit and capture that summer rosé mood, now all it takes is having your passport in hand. The luggage is ready, courtesy of Michael Kors.

For Spring 26, the American house draws on the visual language of Saint-Tropez summers and holiday spirit to bring its latest campaign to life, starring Suki Waterhouse alongside actor Danny Ramirez. In the images, the 34-year-old model and artist embodies the ease of 1970s summer style – sun-tousled blonde hair, salt air, and the kind of wardrobe where a single, well-chosen bag can carry you through the day.

At the centre of the campaign is the woven Hamilton Moderne bag, reimagined for Spring 2026 as a warm-weather favourite. Crafted using an open-weave technique and available in satchel and tote silhouettes in black, white and peanut, the design retains the Hamilton’s signature polished lock charm while feeling lighter and more relaxed. Smooth leather versions also arrive in Riviera-inspired hues of mimosa, dress blues and chambray, making it the kind of bag built for the rhythm of summer, from the plane to the harbour, from wedding to beach club.

If the evening takes you to the shore’s buzzy, glam schedule, Michael Kors’ Jana Extra-Small Hand-Crocheted Crossbody Bag becomes your best ally, transforming evening wear without letting go of that Riviera nonchalance. And just like that, you’re Saint Tropez’ next star. From Beyoncé to Elton John, Angelina Jolie to Kate Moss, the tradition continues – the stars, of course, often attempting to remain just out of frame beneath a strategically placed cap. What ties all these images together are the clothes. Light, easy to throw on, yet somehow always polished. Good thing they’re now within arm’s reach.

Get the Saint-Tropez summer look:

Gingham Cotton Smocked Top, £90