Weekend Max Mara is taking cues from the mainline collection with its Giano midi dress, capturing the spirit of summer on the French Riviera. Whipped up from a breezy blend of cotton and silk, it’s fitted through the bodice before flaring out through the skirt – with strategically placed stripes and pleating enhance its shape. We reckon this airy number is well suited to exploring the cobbled streets of Nice’s Old Town – or catching up with friends closer to home.

• Weekend Max Mara cotton-silk blend midi dress

• 84% cotton, 16% silk

• Concealed zip fastening at side

• Regular fit, square neckline, sleeveless, wavy broderie trim at neckline, two slip pockets at front, all-over stripe pattern, flared hem

• Machine wash cold

• True to size

• Size UK 8: length 49in / 125cm

• Model is 5ft 11in/1.80m and wears a size UK 8

• Lightweight, non-stretch