Our Story

Born from the vision of Carmel Harrison and Amy Wheatley, Second Summer is not just a brand - it is a story, a feeling, a way of living. With over 25 years of combined experience shaping the global fashion industry, the founders bring together design expertise, editorial storytelling, and creative direction at the highest level.

From Amy’s refined artistry in design - where timeless elegance meets modern ease - to Carmel’s visionary brand direction - honed as Editor-in-Chief of ELLE Arabia and Emirates Woman, styling global covers and directing campaigns for the world’s leading houses - their combined craft has given rise to a label that is at once considered, modern, and enduring.

A Philosophy of Escape

Second Summer is more than fashion. It is a lifestyle distilled from the freedom of island living - an invitation to strip back the unnecessary and embrace only what is essential, intentional, and beautiful.

Our philosophy is simple: fashion should tell a story, not follow a trend. Every collection is imagined as a capsule, designed to move seamlessly across seasons, building wardrobes that are lasting, versatile, and deeply personal.

Stories Woven in Print

At the heart of Second Summer lies print. Each motif is conceived in-house, telling a story inspired by our travels — the texture of sun-faded walls, the rhythm of tides, the poetry of a faraway landscape. Every print belongs to an unfolding narrative — chapters of the Second Summer woman’s journey, written season after season, piece by piece.

Craft and Consciousness

Our commitment to sustainability is woven into every decision:

  • Natural fibres like linen and cotton form the foundation of our capsules, chosen for their effortless wear and enduring beauty.

  • Biodegradable swimwear, made from the world’s first fully biodegradable yarn, designed in the UK and crafted in Brazil in a PETA-approved vegan factory, vanishes harmlessly within three years in landfill.

  • Zero waste practice: all swim fabric off-cuts are reimagined as bedding for pet rescue centres, giving new life to every scrap.

The Second Summer Woman

She is untamed yet considered. Fearless yet mindful. A dreamer, a creator, a wanderer. She does not collect clothes, she collects memories - each piece she wears is part of her story, an emblem of freedom, escape, and individuality.

Second Summer is her world.
A wardrobe, a lifestyle, a state of mind.

Made to escape the ordinary.

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