If your next summer holiday plans include exploring Italy – whether it’s the allure of Venice, the beauty of Ravello and the Amalfi Coast, or the rugged allure of Pantelleria – Ladbalje has you covered. As JJ Martin says, they’ll have you styled “from espresso in the piazza to aperitivo in the palazzo.”
The “vibration-raising” pre-fall wardrobe, as always, offers a wide range of versatile day-to-night pieces with comfortable, flattering silhouettes, all made from light, airy fabrics. Martin played on a more restrained, youthful vibe, swapping out the abundance of ruffles for macrame lace in subtle hues, introducing solid colors for layering, and adding simple linen corduroy pajama sets with a masculine touch for variety. Textures such as terry cloth, crochet, windowpane lace, embroidered denim and jacquard matélaise provided a contrast to the play on imaginative pattern that is at LDJ’s energetic core. Martin commented, “They are the life force of the brand.” However, this season she seemed to be in a mood for (mild) simplification.
“When the world feels overwhelmed with distractions — whether it’s geopolitical tensions, education, or widening inequalities — my tendency is to turn inward and clear my space physically and energetically,” she explained. “Simplification becomes my tool: clearing out my closet, streamlining my relationships, cutting out what no longer serves me, and focusing on what feels pure and strong.”
The outside world can indeed seem uncertain and challenging, but finding happiness and connecting to your own happiness — whether slipping into a vibrant LDJ sundress adorned with a mosaic print or a flowing party frock in emerald green Chantilly lace — “never mind a source “If I can provide people with experiences and products that uplift them and increase their energy,” Martin said. The job is done – that’s all I want. backpack,
