Collection Review: An Inside Look at KOOKAÏ’s 2025 ‘Solara Summer’
The Glow of Summer Starts here: where sunlight meets simplicity. Sun-drenched hues to breezy silhouettes and clean lines find an effortless elegance that defines the season. KOOKAÏ’s Solara Summer 2025 collection has officially arrived and it is every bit as radiant as the name suggests. A blend of effortless femininity, coastal ease, and refined minimalism, the collection feels like a quiet escape to the European summer we’re all dreaming of.
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From sun‑drenched hues to breezy silhouettes, KOOKAÏ’s Solara Summer 2025 collection has officially arrived and it is every bit as radiant as the name suggests. A blend of effortless femininity, coastal ease, and refined minimalism, this collection feels like a quiet escape to the European summer we’re all dreaming of.
In this review, we dive deeper into our standout pieces defining the Solara Summer edit and why this launch might just be one of KOOKAÏ’s most memorable seasonal drops.
The Solara Mood:
With a palette inspired by long summer days and glowing horizons, Solara Summer brings together sunlit brights, dreamy whites, perfect brown hues, and soft blues; all grounded by KOOKAÏ’s signature clean silhouettes. Expect crisp lines, on-trend polka dots, asymmetric shapes, cinched waists, strapless cuts, plunge necklines, and elegant low-back designs. There’s a sense of effortless ease woven through every piece. Think breezy dresses for balmy evenings, polished linen coordinates for daytime wandering, and softly structured styles designed to take you seamlessly from beach walks to late-afternoon Aperols
Our Favourite Pieces:
Malibu Strapless Dress
Bare shoulders and strapless silhouettes are not only one of the most imminently feminine cuts, but they’re also the ultimate nod to summer. The classic strapless neckline, blended with this season’s gorgeous orange hue, is perfectly balanced by the oversized floral print; making it divinely KOOKAÏ. Think Greek goddess meets Parisian luxe: it’s theKOOKAÏ summer-coded maxi we’ve been waiting for.
Style with white sandals, soft gold jewellery, beach waves and sun-kissed makeup for a casual elevated moment, or dramatise the look with oversized square sunglasses, a slick bun and crisp white stilettos for a true main-character entrance.
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Vegas Mini Dress
This dress is the crème de la crème. Asymmetric neckline. Subtle brown shimmer. Mini length. Cinched waist. Somehow KOOKAÏ have perfectly blended feminine cinching with understated elegance. As the brown shimmer meets mini length, it’s safe to say that this dress is everything we hoped and dreamed. There’s no denying that brown reigns as the new black this season, so could this be KOOKAÏ’s version of the LBD? Endlessly wearable yet unmistakably sophisticated. Coco Chanel would have opinions (all good ones, for sure). Think loose curls, a bare neckline, and white or gold heels with a matching clutch for a show-stopping portrayal.
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Nova Mini Dress
The classic (and much-loved) Nova tee… but in dress form? Oui, oui. The epitome of chic ease. It’s a staple that won’t date and will no doubt reign as a favourite well beyond Solara Summer. The styling potential is unmatched; layer gold jewellery to your heart’s content, keep it casual with open-toe sandals, or turn heads with knee-high boots for a more dramatic nighttime espionage.
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Venice Maxi Dress
Potentially our favourite look of the entire Solara collection (dare we say). The sleek silhouette screams classic sophistication, while the carefully curated scoop neckline and perfectly executed low-back introduce a modern, avant-garde twist. It truly feels like the crown jewel: iconic KOOKAÏ simplicity that is feminine, refined, and irresistibly timeless. And the Azzurro colourway? Heavenly. Modern, chic, and completely captivating.
Style with white, deep midnight, or brown tones to complement the celestial blue. Pearls and a structured top-handle baguette would tie the look together with absolute ease. The ultimate summer dress.
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Sully Top & Sully Maxi Skirt
A beautiful blend of the hues defining the collection. Horizontal stripes of red, pink, orange, and brown cascade across an asymmetric neckline and elongating silhouette in a lightweight, semi-sheer fabric. If there’s a look that screams beach club lounging meets effortless luxe, it’s this one and it’s possibly the most summer-coded fit in the collection.
Pair with chunky bangles, gold jewellery, and brown thongs for a laid-back summer look that still feels perfectly elevated.
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The Solara Summer collection feels like KOOKAÏ at its brightest. Each piece captures its own sun-soaked story, whether you’re stepping into balmy evenings, beachside afternoons, or long weekends that blur softly into golden hours. And if this drop is anything to go by, summer is already off to a very beautiful start.
So, which is your favourite?