Two days in Spain, and one very successful trip to Zara’s Barcelona flagship, were all it took to confirm two things: Spanish women might just be the chicest dressers in Europe, and Zara is, quite simply, better on home soil. Whether it’s the styling, the stock or just the overall energy, everything felt that little bit more elevated.

So naturally, the moment I (begrudgingly) landed back in London, I felt it was only right to channel that same effortless, sun-soaked aesthetic into my own wardrobe, and share the pieces that capture it best. What sets Spanish style apart is its ease. It’s never overworked, but always intentional. The difference is in the details: dresses come with halter necklines, subtle draping or unexpected pops of colour; blouses are softened with lace trims or delicate prints; denim is relaxed, slightly undone and never too try-hard. And then there are the sandals, minimal, barely-there styles that somehow pull everything together and make even the simplest outfit feel elevated.