Summer Packing Tips From Net-a-Porter’s Buyers

Earlier this month, luxury fashion e-tailer Net-a-Porter launched Jet-a-Porter, a shop featuring the ultimate curated summer vacation wardrobe — taking both trends and a variety of destinations and types of trips into account.

Whether you’re traveling to a city or a beach, Jet-a-Porter will have the answer for all of your packing quandaries. You’ll find thoughtfully curated on-and-off duty dresses, effortlessly elegant beachwear, and graphic prints for every summer party.

Several brands like Altuzarra, Zimmermann, Lisa Marie Fernandez, and Rosie Assoulin also created exclusive, vacation-minded capsule collections and you can find them dotted amongst newer resortwear brands like Rhode Resort, Faithfull the Brand, and Evi Grintela.

So, how to choose? Naturally, we asked the experts themselves — Net-a-Porter’s buying team — to share what they’re packing for their upcoming travels.

Elizabeth von der Goltz, Global Buying Director

(clockwise from top left)
HVN dress, net-a-porter.com, $775
Zimmermann top, net-a-porter.com, $355
Lucy Folk sunglasses, net-a-porter.com, $360
Lisa Marie Fernandez dress, net-a-porter.com, $585
The Row slides, net-a-porter.com, $610
Carolina Santo Domingo bag, net-a-porter.com, $575

“My husband and I are sailing in Croatia with friends this summer. We’ll start our journey in Split and head down to Hvar, stopping at some of the beautiful national reserves along the way. I’ll probably be living in one-piece swimsuits, bikinis, and cover-ups, but I’m also packing fun dresses to wear onshore for dinners. The seafood is incredible at the beachside family-run restaurants, so we’ll definitely be making stops for it.”

Lisa Aiken, Retail Fashion Director

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Hunza G swimsuit, net-a-porter.com, $160
Broochini swimsuit, net-a-porter.com, $235
Kalita skirt, net-a-porter.com, $1,050
Faithfull the Brand maxi dress, net-a-porter.com, $210
St. Agni slides, net-a-porter.com, $210
Catzorange bag, net-a-porter.com, $190

“Despite having visited Mexico several times, this summer will be my first visit to Tulum. I’ll be staying at the gorgeous Hotel Esencia. My packing will reflect a truly relaxed vibe. There will be an abundance of cool linen in neutral tones, perfect one-piece swimsuits — my favorites are from Hunza G, Broochini, and Matteau — and various woven accessories in my suitcase.”

Holly Russell, Buying Manager

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Lisa Marie Fernandez swimsuit top, net-a-porter.com, $195, and bottom, net-a-porter.com, $195
Camilla dress, net-a-porter.com, $700
Chloé sunglasses, net-a-porter.com, $405
Live the Process bodysuit, net-a-porter.com, $220
Matteau swimsuit top, net-a-porter.com, $135, and bottom, net-a-porter.com, $135
Dr. Barbara Strum glow drops, net-a-porter.com, $100

“My husband-to-be and I have booked a trip to Bali this summer so that we can relax post Cruise shows and before our big day in August. The resort where we are staying has everything we could ever want, from daily yoga and an amazing spa to healthy food. This is going to be a super relaxed trip; I like a bohemian holiday wardrobe, and I love the ‘70s vibe of a Lisa Marie Fernandez bikini and oversized Chloé sunglasses.”

Inspired? You can shop the full collection here.