H&M's White Lotus Collection Might Just Be the Last Vacation Wardrobe I'll Ever Need
After what felt like eons, the third season of The White Lotusfinally premiered on Max this Sunday, marking what might be one of the most highly-anticipated releases in modern TV streaming. Set on the island of Koh Samui in southern Thailand, the setting and cast of both new and familiar faces plunges us into a world steeped in mystery, betrayal, and spirituality, all set against the backdrop of the ultra-luxury resort. The series is, of course, known for its exploration of chaotic rich people and the issues they can never seem to outrun, no matter how far-flung their destination of choice is. As such, the style on the show is basically a master class in a wealthy vacation wardrobe.
So when I heard that H&M was partnering with costume designer Alex Bovaird on a collection inspired by the series' third installment, I was all ears. Filled with airy caftans, opulent beaded jewelry, intricate prints, and capacious beach bags, the collaboration hits on all the highlights that has made the show's wardrobe become as viral as it has. Of course, Bovaird had this season's cast in mind when she co-designed the collection—she says she'd put Chelsea in the romantic frill dresses, Chloe in the sarong, bikini, and sunglasses, Belinda in the burgundy dress and caftan, and Piper in all the lace pieces. Yep, I see the vision.
While the collection certainly looks luxe, trust me, it fits and feels even better than you can imagine. When I sat down to link out to everything I tried on, I was actually floored that the pieces were so affordable (most everything is sub $100). From a versatile printed pareo to a larger-than-life raffia bag and designer-vibe ruffled chiffon caftan, the collection is dripping with rich-mom-on-vacation-in-Thailand energy. Continue on to read my reviews and shop the full edit here.
Balloon-Sleeved Chiffon Dress + Seashell-Pendant Necklace
Pictured: Balloon-Sleeved Chiffon Dress ($109), Seashell-Pendant Necklace ($45), Straw Shopper ($90), and Straw Bucket Hat ($55)
My Review: Starting off strong with what is by far my favorite piece from the collection. In fact, if I could only purchase a single thing, this this stunning chiffon caftan would 100% be my pick. First of all, the color. It's a deep burgundy hue that borders on a chocolate brown and is the a flawless base to gold accents, like the shell pendant necklace I styled it with. The dress is the most expensive piece in the edit, and at $109 that's saying a lot. But I had a chance to style everything before I knew the price points of any of the pieces, and when I tell you I assumed this would have been at least three or four times higher, I mean it. It's giving designer-level in every way. Here, I styled it as a beach coverup but the semi-sheer fabric would also be fun to wear as an evening piece atop a slip.
The dress also features a closure at the neckline that transforms it from a beach coverup to an evening-ready piece. Here, I fastened it to show off what an ultra-elegant silhouette it has worn like this.
H&M x The White Lotus
Balloon-Sleeved Chiffon Dress
H&M x The White Lotus
Seashell-Pendant Necklace
Straw Shopper + Straw Bucket Hat
Pictured: Straw Shopper ($90), and Straw Bucket Hat ($55)
