New England Summer Style Guide: Brands, Essentials, and Local Favorites
A guide to summer style from a New Englander showcases local brands and must-haves. Featured items include handcrafted pieces from Frank Clegg leatherworks, New Balance sneakers like the 204L model, and luxury linens from Matouk, which have received acclaim from New York Magazine's Strategist. An event hosted by L.L.Bean will take place at Bowen Wharf in Newport from June 26-28. Essential style items encompass boat shoes (Sperry, Tod's), flip flops (Archies, Birkenstock), and supportive shoes (Cole Haan). Key clothing pieces consist of oversized button-downs (Ralph Lauren, Left on Friday), cotton trousers (Donni, Leset), and sundresses (Hill House Nap Dress). Home decor features Rifle Paper Co.'s Beach Club collection, while skincare tips include Rhode highlight milk and Lisa Eldridge eyeliners. The guide embodies a relaxed New England vibe.
Key facts
- Frank Clegg leatherworks was founded in the 1970s and handcrafts wallets, luggage, handbags, and briefcases.
- New Balance is headquartered in Brighton, Massachusetts since 2015.
- New Balance's newest 204L model is ultra lightweight.
- Matouk luxury linens are made in Fall River, Massachusetts.
- Matouk was praised by New York Magazine's Strategist writer Lauren Ro.
- L.L.Bean will host a brand experience at Newport Rhode Island's Bowen Wharf from June 26 to June 28.
- L.L.Bean is known for its Boat and Tote, Bean Boot, and as a supplier for school children.
- Tod's makes a luxury interpretation of boat shoes.
Entities
Institutions
- Frank Clegg
- New Balance
- Matouk
- New York Magazine
- L.L.Bean
- Sperry
- Tod's
- Archies
- Birkenstock
- Cole Haan
- Ralph Lauren
- Left on Friday
- Donni
- Leset
- Hill House
- Machete
- LeSpecs
- Janessa Leone
- Rifle Paper Co.
- Gluggle Jugs
- Rhode
- Lisa Eldridge
- Vacation
- Dazzle Dry
- Tower28
- Avene
- Hanni
- Megababe
- Nécessaire
- The Cut
- Forbes
Locations
- New England
- Massachusetts
- Brighton
- Fall River
- Newport
- Rhode Island
- Bowen Wharf
- Maine