April | Creeks & Waterways

In April, the quiet banks of Cornwall's Helford River are warmed by spring sunshine. A gentle breeze ripples through leafy trees and wooden boats sway on the water. 

These warmer days are a chance to pare back your wardrobe to the pieces you absolutely love. Minimal outfits, with easy silhouettes and simple accessories, are often the ones that have the most impact. 

Embrace flowing patterns or yarn-dyed checks in holiday blues, rudder reds and riverbank greens. Wave hello to head-to-toe stripes, or complement fluid dresses and playful co-ords with a splash of print. 

Choose the styles that bring you joy, in colours that bring the sunshine, and get ready for your most vibrant summer yet. 

In the studio, our print designers have referenced water patterns and ripples to create a collection of fluid, freehand prints.  

There are two colour stories running through the collection, the first is a modern take on the classic red, white and blue colour palette that pays homage to our nautical heritage.  

The palette is calm and refined with hazy blues and soft pinks to add lightness. Timeless pieces are crafted with premium cotton and linen, updated with bold abstract prints that reflect the textures and forms found on retro natural science journals.  

The second colour story is filled with soft tidal tones. Helford River green is balanced by soft sea mist and sandy neutrals, painting a picture of calm Cornish creeks. Throughout the palette, shades of clover pink pop through in storytelling prints and soothing yarn-dyes. Botanical seaweed prints are an alternative to florals, with detailed sketches and watercolour brushstrokes reflected straight from sketchbook pages to fabric. 

This collection is characterised by quality, breathable fabrics and relaxed shapes. Designed for those laidback days as spring turns to summer, there’s an optimism to the range that has us excited for the warm weather ahead. 

Co-ord sets are our go-to for effortlessly elevated looks. From contrasting stripes to our new organic cotton terry cloth, matching colours is an easy way to pull together confident, cohesive looks.  

Linen is a natural choice for warmer days. Woven with fibres derived from the flax plant, the material is cool, light, airy and breathable - perfect for warmer days. It’s always been a key part of our range and, over the years, we've perfected the way we design and craft our pieces to get the most from the fabric.  

Part of this process involves garment-dyeing, which means the linen is sewn first and then dyed as a whole. The pieces go into a big drum vat with the dye and the tumbling process creates that soft, rich surface. 

In The Holiday Shop, you'll find a capsule of packing list essentials for your summer getaway. The edit has been carefully outfitted, designed to take you from beach to bar with a balance of essential basics and versatile pieces. It comes together in a tight colour palette that can be seamlessly mixed and matched, complete with take-everywhere accessories to complement every look. 

We love to see how you’re #WearingSeasalt, so share your style with us on @SeasaltCornwall.