The highly anticipated third season of The White Lotus has had us absorbed in the lives of yet another unconventional group of the ultra rich as they descend on a luxury resort on the island of Koh Samui. Granted, it might sound like a slightly unrelatable set of storylines, and sometimes even a rather unlikeable cast of individuals, but there are elements that we find ourselves drawn to season after season, and the show's fashion is undeniably one of them.
Last season we were entertained by Portia's jumbled if not slightly migraine-inducing ensembles, while Tanya's equally loud yet aspirational wardrobe and Harper's array of sleek two-pieces embodied the opposing sartorial spectrums of the nouveau riche.
This season, the tropical climate requires a slightly more fluid approach to dressing than that seen along the Italian coast. Curated by Alex Bovaird, the costume designer for all three seasons of the show so far, the wardrobes of the cast centre around bright colours, bold prints and breezy silhouettes, embracing the atmosphere of the island in a way that almost absorbs the background into the outfits.
Although wealth is very much on display for guests of The White Lotus, Bovaird notes that there's a real high-low mix of pieces which she sourced for the show. Speaking to Bazaar, she explained: "There are things in the show that probably cost a dollar, and there are things that cost twenty grand and there’s over a million dollars’ worth of jewellery that we borrowed."
Below, find our favourite fashion moments from the show so far, and shop the pieces worn by the guests for your own slice of sartorial paradise.
The wrap skirt
A beach wrap might not see the light of day for most of the year, but for those couple of weeks it gets put to work on a sunny holiday, the piece earns its value.
Chloe styles a floral lavender wrap skirt by Rabanne with a Tara Matthews one-shoulder bikini top and Zenyu fan chandelier earrings by Missoma, giving inspiration for a put-together poolside look.
The floral bikini set
Covetable swimwear is aplenty around The White Lotus hotel, and Kate's floral set from Juillet is no exception. She pairs the brand's Lulu top with the Luisa high-waisted bikini bottoms, layering a vintage sheer shirt over the top.
Her beach bag of choice, a Valentino Le Troisieme mesh tote, is just as chic. Coming in green and black, the style is currently sold out, but it's worth keeping an eye on it to see if it comes back in stock.
The vintage Bottega
Quiet luxury might be the order of the day for Victoria Ratliff, but Jaclyn's holiday wardrobe embraces logos with open arms. Her most entertaining choice has to be her Gucci canvas hat, which she pairs with a striped bikini, floral kimono and light brown Bottega Veneta intrecciato hobo bag - your best bet for obtaining which will be via second-hand and resale sites.
The crochet dress
There's nothing that signals the start of a sunny holiday quite like slipping into a crochet dress. Chelsea arrives at the resort sporting this knitted design from My Beachy Side, featuring circular vegan leather panels along its bodice with a halter-neck and cut-out detailing.
For styling, her character leans into gold, accessorising with an engraved 'Stay Gold' pendant necklace from Luna Flo London, an assortment of gold rings and a pair of platform espadrilles with chunky chain detailing by JW Anderson.
Although the design is currently sold out, you can still shop a flatter style of the sandals from the London-based brand.
The leopard-print sunnies
One would be left feeling bereft without a pair of statement sunglasses to don while sunning themselves abroad. Chelsea has her packing priorities in order, sporting a leopard-print style of Jacquemus' Ovalo sunglasses in multiple scenes throughout the first episode.
The Sixties cat-eye style will add a touch of personality to your outfit, but if leopard print isn't your thing, there are a number of more minimal colour-ways available.
In the scene, Chelsea can also be seen carrying JW Anderson's popcorn crochet bucket bag, a large open-top slouchy shoulder design that makes for a perfect poolside accompaniment.
The arrival outfit
Parker Posey's character Victoria gives us inspiration for airport dressing with a twist on 'old money' styling, tying a silk scarf around her shoulders while carrying a Gucci Bamboo 1947 bag on one arm, which coincidentally or not, match the blue and white hues of her husband's ensemble.
Her jewel-toned scarf by Swaine London is a great investment thanks to its range of styling options. Use as a head scarf, tie around the handles of your bag for a touch of personalisation, or wear as intended for a touch of Sloaney sophistication in the sun.
The leather goods
Kate, Jaclyn and Laurie form a lavish display of wealth through their rich lifestyle and unsurprisingly, through their selection of accessories. In this scene, Laurie carries a Loewe Squeeze bag under her arm, tucked away save for the recognisable leather handle and chain.
Jaclyn opts for a more obvious display of her wealth, holding a pair of vintage Chanel monogrammed sandals in one hand, with a white Valentino Garavani Moon bag perched on her arm. But its Kate that subtly incorporates the biggest 'quiet luxury' coup in her outfits, with a double stacked Cartier Love bracelet on her wrist.
The trio's vibrant outfits in this scene range from Kate's Paul Smith button-up striped dress to Carrie's linen printed Zimmermann dress and Jaclyn's Alémais Silas halter-neck mini, all of which are now unavailable bar the latter, which you can shop below.
The emerald kaftan
What's a tropical holiday without a kaftan or two? Belinda has exhibited a covetable array of floating designs in the season thus far, and this jewel-toned hand-draped kaftan by Verandah has to be one of our favourites, featuring a paisley pattern on an emerald silk fabric.
A versatile piece for your holiday wardrobe, a kaftan can be worn as a beach cover-up during the day and styled up with jewellery and a pair of heeled sandals for the evening.
The designer swim ensemble
Going off the first episode alone, it's safe to say that Jaclyn is a fan of Valentino. For her day spent poolside, the character slips into a fuchsia pink swimsuit from the brand, featuring a gold 'V' detailing at the centre of its neckline. She styles the piece with a black and white linen cover-up with an illustrated panther design, also by Valentino.
While the pink swimsuit is currently unavailable, the brand also has a geometric printed option that we're sure would be Jaclyn-approved, as well as monochromatic black and white.
The red dress
Kate offers up an enviable ensemble in episode one, heading to dinner in a one-shoulder red pleated dress. The tiered mini from Lanvin features a gold brooch at the shoulder and a floating silhouette, which she wears with a pair of metallic peep-toe heeled sandals.
If you'd prefer a more muted shade, the dress also comes in a pale sage green hue.
The zebra-print bag
Holiday-appropriate tote bags must be able to not only fit in copious amounts of reading material, but also be easy to style with multiple outfits. Chloe's laid-back pool day outfit offers a lesson in sophisticated beachwear, consisting of a crochet maxi dress from My Beachy Side, a black bandeau bikini set and Jacquemus' Le Bambola leather-trimmed tote bag in a zebra-print design.
The paisley maxi
Zimmermann's elaborate and patterned designs look as if they were made especially for The White Lotus' tropical setting, echoed by Piper Ratliff who slipped into one of their cut-out paisley designs for an evening dinner scene.
Her character styled the dress with a brown leather shoulder tote, but it would look equally as fitting with a raffia bag or cross-body mini.
