Summer '21 Lookbook
Living On Location
Summer gives kids the space they crave and the permission to dream wild and live simply. Dust and earth, smudges and sweet drips—they all look better on little ones that know no bounds, and West Texas lives this philosophy in full color.
With a population barely above 1,800, the town of Marfa, Texas sits quietly just 60 miles from the Mexican border and is teeming with truth. Its raw authenticity was the reason renowned Minimalist artist Donald Judd fell in love with Marfa and moved his practice to the desert in the 1970s. The landscape itself lets you—your art, your home, or your children—just exist. To live fully integrated with the natural environment, the way Judd’s signature concrete and steel forms bask in the Texan sun.
But the town has a rich history and people all its own. While discovering local haunts, our friends warmly introduced us to longtime residents and families who shared their stories and wanted to throw on our summer collection, showing us how to really live in Avocado, Desert Sand, and Dandelion without a worry. A French Terry Hoodie in Basil takes up some sidewalk chalk while a Puff Sleeve Dress in Marmalade strolls down the rocky roadside. A Wide Leg Pant in the newest Beachwalk Confetti sits on sun-worn stoops and an Ellie Cardigan in Garden Space Dye snacks on the tailgate.
They came with their own cowboy boots, taught us how to toss on a rancher hat, and even led us to their sweet furry friends. After living between its epic sunsets, sunrises, and surreal cacti company for a week-long stay, Marfa left us with renewed respect for the landscapes we encounter and inhabit. Even if summer’s storms are fleeting and far-between, we’re here for the dust they set free.
Shop the Collection on Tuesday June 15 at 11:00 AM EDT
Photography: Allie Cottrill
Styling: Chrissy Beale
Art Direction: Basha Burwell / Anchor Artists