Craving a hit of sartorial sunshine? We can’t promise scorching weather, but our Latino-inspired edit boasts enough sun-drenched chic to send your mood sky-high. Be it artisanal interiors or vacation looks, spice up your life with a taste of Mexican style.

The Mexican Wave

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Clase Azul Añejo Tequila is a tribute to the Mazahuas the indigenous people inhabiting the north-western area of the State of Mexico and neighbouring Michoacán and Querétaro. Despite their proximity to Mexico City their culture is relatively unknown. So Clase Azul honours them with this decanter which features a four-petaled flower – the traditional Mazahua representation of the Sun – on the back. You’ll also notice the raw clay at the base representing the fertile earth a thin blue line denoting the water that gives life to the agave the piña from which Tequila is made and the feathered design of the Clase Azul family in 24-carat gold paint.

Añejo tequila

Handmade borosilicate glass tumbler with blue cactus, part of the Dessert Plants collection designed by Alessandra Baldereschi.

Desert Plants Cactus tumbler

The Twiggy lampshade is made by hand from 100% cotton yarn, tightly wound around a steel frame. With a random composition, this signature design has a neutral base with lively bursts of colour. 'Twiggy' depicts a 1950s revival with an appetite for colour. Using Oatmeal as the background, vintage pops of mint, blood Orange, sky, and chestnut see this design come alive. Buying Guide: The popular and traditional French Drum style has gently sloping sides, giving it a classic feel. The Small size is perfect for an average size table lamp, or if your base is a little more sizeable, try the Medium or Large. Small (fixed gimbal): 7" x 10" x 7" Medium: 9" x 14" x 9" Large: 10" x 16" x 10" Recommended to use an LED bulb, or a bulb with a maximum of 40 watts. Each lampshade is treated with a fire retardant spray. Each Loving String lampshade is Made to Order, with a lead time of approximately four to six weeks from purchase. Handmade in the UK.

Twiggy French drum lampshade

BODE's beautiful 'Bombora' pants are inspired by a 20th-century charro suit, a type of traditional Mexican dress often worn by mariachi performers. They're made from soft wool-blend and decorated with "couching", a style of embroidery in which cord is arranged in patterns and secured with delicate stitches.

Bombora cropped embroidered wool-blend wide-leg pants

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Travelogue presenting Mexico City, Mexico, by Aleph Molinari and Anfisa Vrubel.

Mexico City book

Crocheted cotton-blend bodysuit

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Jacquard striped cotton-blend shirt dress

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Taking our passion for heritage techniques to chic new heights, Crafted for Collagerie shines a spotlight on artisanal design. The limited-edition collaboration sees six independent labels create strikingly original homewares – each brand blending its own aesthetic with Collagerie’s unique vision to craft exceptional pieces rich in colour and creativity. A stylish stripe can never fail and these beautifully finished placemats are the perfect addition to the ultimate tablescape. Each hand woven piece is intricately woven by The Colombia Collectives skilled artisans in Usiacuri tribe in the north of Colombia, in a choice of Navy, Mulberry and Raspberry stripe. Pairs perfectly with the matching Raya woven cup holders, and Napkin rings or mix and match with the Crafted for Collagerie collection.

Collagerie x The Colombia Collective Raya woven placemats, set of 2

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These napkins have been created in the framework of collaboration with the United Nations Development Project, Mexico. A project through a series of workshops and training programmes has helped build sustainable business models for women living in rural indigenous communities. The perfect marrying of modern colourful stripes with the traditional mayan motif of the diamond which represents the universe. These napkins were Hand-loomed on the ancient backstrap loom making them strong, durable and long lasting. Like all traditional mayan textiles, these napkins are designed to be cherished for years to come. Origin: Handwoven in Larráinzar, Mexico. Craft: 20 hours to weave. Size: 40 cm x 40 cm. Material: 100% Cotton (OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified). Care: Machine wash cold and gentle and hang dry. Handmade: due to the nature of hand loomed goods there may be slight variations between products.

Izamna handwoven striped napkins (set of 2)

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The Rosie maxi dress is destined for balmy black tie events with a rich palette of cherry red and sea green. The print’s abstract cascade of orchids was inspired by Carmen’s tropical El Salvador home. And the brand new silhouette has been simplified from our best-selling Tatiana dress - the halter neck, string straps and keyhole detail add a subtle allure, and thanks to the light-weight silk, the slim skirt floats to the floor. CB zip fastening with hook & eye. Model is 5'10 and wears a UK size 8. 100% Viscose, 100% Recycled Polyester. Made in Portugal.

Alegria dress

Isabel Marant's 'Jiona' sandals are the perfect complement to the label's signature bohemian dresses. Crafted in Italy from supple leather, they're traced with gold-tone studs and have a wraparound profile. Find the perfect fit using the adjustable buckles.

Jiona studded leather slingback sandals

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This modern dress is a wardrobe must-have for the upcoming season. Fitted at the waist, it comes in a midi length and a rich burgundy shade. The dress has been designed with a collared neck, front button fastening and punctuated white stripes. Its elegant and sophisticated silhouette makes it perfect for any occasion. Style it with high heels.

Alex stripe shirt dress

These modern rugs come in a variety of different sizes and patterns and make for a beautiful focal point in your home. When making these rugs a synthetic wool material with textile qualities is used. Besides having a soft and comfortable pile to walk on, this material has several good features that among others make the rug lint free and easy to clean.

Markiz multi-coloured rug

Artisans in India use a clamp dyeing technique to pattern our poplin dress with motifs, inspired by old tiles in wood cabins. The technique consists of the fabric being folded and clamped between wooden blocks before it is dyed, unfolding to reveal a unique pattern that varies slightly from piece to piece. Crafted from cotton to an easy shape with a comfortable elasticated waist and side pockets.

Clamp dyed poplin skirt

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Meet your new eventwear solution. Reinventing classic lace as you know it, this dress heroes a two-toned design with a soft finish for wear-everywhere versatility. Colour-match with jackets and accessories in the same eye-catching purple hue for a seamless finish.

Two-tone lace midi dress

Our original petite brief with medium rear coverage and a low rise. Fully lined and made from recycled nylon and elastane with a seamless front and 1.3 centimeter binding along the top edge. 80% Recycled Nylon. 20% Elastane. This style is true to size, take your regular size. Please note, this product is shipped from Australia. Additional Duties & Import Taxes into the UK and US are the responsibility of the customer after purchase. Contact customercare@collagerie.com if you have any questions on anticipated Duties. Please note, all products from Matteau are final sale and non-returnable. Size Guide Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 UK 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 US 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

Casablanca petite brief

Mexico coloured print

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Our Cactus Napkin Ring are more than just a table accessory. Handmade in the tiniest detail, they come as a set of 4, ready to brighten up your tables with their joyful and exotic colours.

Cactus napkin rings (set of 4)

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Entirely unique and one-of-a-kind, Perla Valtierra’s handmade, large serving bowl is hand-thrown, oxide glazed and fired at 1200° by Valtierra’s team of 20 artisans in Bajío, Mexico. The blue rustic design and scalloped rim nods to a local pottery tradition in Dolores, Mexico which dates back to colonial time. Due to the unique glaze, some inconsistencies in finish may occur.

Hand-glazed ceramic large serving bowl

This season, colville has again collaborated with the sustainable organisation, made for a woman, which supports female weavers in madagascar. Each unique and vibrant design is a labour of love, helping communities to strengthen and flourish thanks to dependable and fair income. Joyful in every way, the carousel's soft bucket style is crafted from locally sourced and naturally dyed raffia. The hat will easily pack flat for holidays and promises to hold its noble shape when worn.

Carousel bucket hat

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Vintage Orchid V-neck printed shirt

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Fábrica Alentejana de Lanifícios has a rich heritage that dates back to the 1930s, and although the individual at the helm has changed since then, the core ethos remains – one that champions the customs of Alentejo. For example, the materials are sourced from merino sheep that have roamed local fields for centuries, while patterns are inspired by the region’s architecture. This handwoven cushion honours history, with a lovely texture that’s naturally water-resistant.

Handwoven wool cushion

Raffia will always play an integral role in your summer edit, so if nothing has caught your eye this season, perhaps this offering from Lack Of Color will. Dubbed the Ventura hat and crafted from the finest Australian materials, it's both youthful and quintessentially vintage; it's even been finished with an elegant black ribbon to tie it all together.

Raffia frayed Ventura hat

MODERN LOVE is the first oversized/double beach towel and launch product from The Avalon & Co.Designed to be your own private indulgence or shared with a friend or lover this towel provides your own place in the sun.

The Modern Love towel

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Journey to Tulum with the Tulum Gypset Travel from Home Candle. This mystical escape is re -created with earthy aromas of eucalyptus, sage and black pepper. Invigorating scents of sage, black amber and spicy cardamom transport you to the Caribbean’s idyllic coastline. Housed in a ceramic vessel, the candle features the same iconic serigraphy of symbol seen on the coordinating Tulum Gypset book. Collect every destination from the Travel from Home Candle Collection.

Tulum Gypset candle

Fruity extra virgin olive oil

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About the artist: French artist Véronique Villaret’s bold imagery combines rich colour and nature-inspired cut-outs to conjure a garden of otherworldly blooms. Simple yet striking, her signature plant-like prints have an organic quality, embracing influences from Matisse to modern street art. The results are lush and alluring, and Villaret’s eye-catching aesthetic has led to collaborations with Christian Dior and Pierre Frey, amongst numerous other luxury brands. This is a curated set of 4 fine art giclée prints of Véronique Villaret’s original work created with collage and acrylic paint on paper, on 310gsm Hahnemühle Hemp paper. Limited to an edition of 50. Available to purchase framed or unframed in sizes A4, A3, A2 and A1. Collagerie loves to pair this limited edition print with a FSC tulip frame hand painted in Farrow and Ball's Pointing, with hand painted contrasting fillets. Collagerie's recommended frames are handmade to order in Somerset, England. If you wish to purchase the framed option, please allow 3 weeks for the craftsmanship involved. If you wish to purchase the unframed option, please allow 5 business days for production and delivery of your print. Get in touch with customercare@collagerie.com to discuss more framing options. Dimensions: A4 = 21 x 29.7 cmA3 = 29.7 x 42 cmA2 = 42 x 59.4 cmA1 = 59.4 x 84.1 cm

Set of 4 fine-art prints by Véronique Villaret

Ancient Greek Sandals honors slow, traditional techniques. Timeless and elegant, these 'Daphnae' sandals are handmade from leather and have straps that crossover to create a toe ring.

Daphnae leather sandals

This 2-piece set inspired by the iconic Mexican design will refresh any indoor and outdoor entertaining area. Its generous seating surface features precise string weaving made of PE rattan in vibrant colours. The three-legged base constructed of robust metal provides total stability, offering the utmost comfort. These colourful chairs will add a trendy touch to any retro or modern outdoor or living room décor.

Rattan accent chairs (set of 2)

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The MEXICO 66™ model combines the features of the original LIMBER-UP™ training shoe that debuted in 1961 and the design of Limber shoe debuted in 1966, as one of the first models that featured the iconic Onitsuka Tiger Stripes. With modern design elements, the MEXICO 66™ model still retains the feel of the 1960s. The model remains an Onitsuka Tiger icon from when it first debuted.

Mexico 66 sneakers

This satin shirt dress is spun with silk for a fluid silhouette: it feels effortless and elegant to wear. Fitted through the top, the contrasting waist belt anchors the full-length tiered skirt. Style yours for evening with sandals and simple jewellery.

Claudia maxi shirt dress

It's a banner day for stripes with this mug set: four different dolomite cups certain to serve you well.