Americana + Classic Summer Styling

The month of July is synonymous with red, white + blue and classic American fashion!  Although summer officially begins on June 21st, the season really heats up in July, prompting us to don our denim shorts, our gingham jumpers and our summer whites. 

What is more perfect to pair with your effortless summer outfits than the accessories that stand for the (new) Americana?  We are talking about the brands and designers that produce their work right here in the USA as part of the movement taking this country by storm, like the "coolest brand in America," built-in-Detroit Shinola.  

"Summer moments captured by Belle Isle photographer Joe Gall (@camera_jesus)" via the Shinola Instagram feed. 

"Floral, gold and cream. Summer is here. #MyShinola shot by @hkraus." via the Shinola Instagram feed.

Another brand worthy of your far-flung summer adventures is Efva Attling, whose minimalist, clean shapes can be worn everyday from beach to boat to backwoods.  And, keeping with the theme of Americana, the piece we are most coveting features Herkimer diamonds sourced from upstate New York!

Efva Attling "Romancing The Stone" collar featuring Herkimer diamonds from New York.

Designer Efva Attling. 

And where would summer fashion be without a touch of gold to accent your glorious bronzed skin?  Darling of the gallery set, the Boston based Rhyme & Reason creates luxurious oxidized silver jewels with 18 and 24 carat gold accents that are travel ready, versatile pieces that shine as bright as the summer sun.  

Rhyme & Reason 18k yellow gold and diamond ring, via Earthworks. 

So wherever summer takes you this year, whether it is near or far from where you call home, enjoy instilling a bit of Americana into your wardrobe!