Tuesday July 21st, 2026
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Monochrome Monday: The Saltwater Slide Edition

This week’s edit makes the case for Saltwater Slide as fashion’s quintessential summer shade.

Farah Awadallah

Monochrome Monday: The Saltwater Slide Edition

Saltwater Slide belongs to a very particular fashion fantasy. It is the colour of Mediterranean holidays, Slim Aarons photographs, hotel pools, and the kind of resort dressing that has long been fashion’s escape from the city. Designers return to these clear turquoise tones every summer, not because they are seasonal clichés, but because they immediately transform familiar silhouettes into something that feels lighter, freer, and undeniably luxurious.

That feeling runs through this edit. The Concept and Nadine Merabi translate the palette into flowing occasionwear, while Rafik Zaki gives it structure through corsetry. L’Aqua reminds us that the colour has always belonged to swimwear, and Amel Batita carries it into silk through print and movement. Zaam, Chadia Hamati, and Giuseppe Zanotti complete the lineup with accessories that catch light in much the same way the water itself does.

Chadia Hamati | Malika Earrings

Turquoise stones framed in gold make the Malika Earrings a natural fit for the palette, offering a concentrated hit of colour that catches the light without dominating a look.

The Concept | Orelie Set

Cut in a relaxed silhouette, the Orelie Set lets the turquoise shade take centre stage. The clean lines keep the colour feeling understated rather than overtly beachy.

Zaam | Oréa Rectangular Tote

The Oréa Rectangular Tote brings the palette into everyday dressing. Its structured shape balances the softness of the turquoise, making it as suited to the city as the coast.

Nadine Merabi | Layla Dress

Rendered in sequins, the Layla Dress shifts with the light, giving the turquoise shade depth and movement as it catches every angle.

Amel Batita | Munir Moussard Silk Scarf 90

The Munir Moussard scarf layers turquoise through print rather than block colour, allowing the shade to unfold across silk with softness and fluidity.

Rafik Zaki | Corset

Rafik Zaki's corset pairs precise construction with a colour more often associated with fluidity, creating a contrast between sharp structure and an airy palette.

L’Aqua | Monaco One Piece

The Monaco One Piece places turquoise where it has long felt most at home. Clean lines and a pared-back silhouette allow the colour to do the work.

Giuseppe Zanotti | Dark Colorful Rhinestone-Embellished Sandals

Crystal embellishments pick up and refract the turquoise tones, adding texture and dimension rather than relying on colour alone.