A Starlit Summer

In Capri, Old Hollywood found its oasis: Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren sipped espressos at La Fontelina, and Brigitte Bardot retreated to Fontelina’s wooden beach hut. Portofino’s pastel harbor welcomed Jackie Kennedy in 1959, where she famously tucked her silk
scarf under her chin to guard against sea breezes. On Costa Smeralda, the Aga Khan’s 1960s vision reimagined the wild coastline as a sanctuary of luxury, transforming it into a destination. Princess Margaret and Peter Sellers holidayed together on his yacht, while Greta Garbo dined at Hotel Cala di Volpe on a bespoke three-course menu by chef Sergio Volpi.
To channel timeless Italian elegance, reach for an off-the-shoulder linen dress or open-collar shirt, a silk scarf (draped over the hair or knotted at the waist), and crisp white trousers.

Palm Springs in the 1960s was a haven for Hollywood’s elite. Frank Sinatra threw parties at his Twin Palms house — and planted a Jack Daniel’s flag each afternoon to let neighbors know happy hour was officially on —, Greta Garbo and Clark Gable escaped to the Ingleside Inn, and Marilyn Monroe often vacationed at Indian Canyons. On the East Coast, a totally different mood of coastal preppy. Jackie Kennedy summered in the Hamptons, where Truman Capote also kept a fisherman's cottage and hosted literary salons.
To capture that coast-to-coast vintage cool, pack a 50s-inspired swimsuit, a colorful kaftan or linen shirt, and a dramatic hat.

In the Caribbean, privacy has always been the ultimate luxury. Greta Garbo sought it at Eden Rock in St. Barts, checking into the resort under the pseudonym “Suzy Schmidt” — and what began as a brief stay stretched to three weeks. Not far off, Mustique became Princess Margaret’s sanctuary when she received a 10-acre plot on the island as a wedding gift. There, she built Les Jolies Eaux — a villa overlooking Gelliceaux Bay, where she frequently hosted guests like Jagger, Bowie, and Raquel Welch.
To honour island style, slip into a silk kaftan or vibrant resort wear, lightweight drawstring trousers or flowy pants, and statement accessories — think oversized sunglasses, beaded clutches, sculptural earrings.