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Ren London

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Sustainable brand Ren London is a go-to for thoughtfully designed, ethical clothing. Its voluminous tunic top, made from handwoven Indian cotton, is a way of approaching gingham with a hint of bohemia.

Delphine tunic, £195, Ren London

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Belize

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Friends Fiona Bansal and Valeska Deutsch, who met working as designers at Stella McCartney, launched their label Belize with a focus on craftmanship and relaxed silhouettes. Its deconstructed seersucker gingham shirt dress is a feminine, modern take on a classic.

Tie waist dress, £335, Belize at Matches Fashion

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Harmur

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Harmur's silk wrap skirt moves beautifully, creating a holiday-like, breezy appeal wherever you are. Style yours with a simple T-shirt and espadrilles for a summer-ready look.

Gingham silk skirt, £295, Harmur

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The Great

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For an easy, comfortable piece that can be worn all season long, look no further than The Great's floaty linen dress. Layer over a white T-shirt for cooler days out.

Dainty dress, £325, The Great at Net-a-Porter

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Peony

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Peony's asymmetric gingham look is an elegant, timeless option that will make you feel pulled-together and fresh. We love both its sunny shade of orange check as well as its flattering, gathered waist.

One-shoulder dress, £335, Peony at Net Sustain

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Albaray

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Rising sustainable brand Albaray has become a firm favourite among editors and influencers for its cheer-inducing pieces that will inject sunshine into any wardrobe. Although its scoop neck check dress is dominating Instagram feeds at the moment, we'd invest in the label's green short-sleeve top - a versatile staple that will look excellent paired with cropped denim.

Green top, £49, Albaray

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Kitri

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Buy into two timeless trends at once with Kitri's statement collar gingham shirt. Tuck into an A-line denim skirt or jeans for a laidback weekend look.

Frill collar shirt, £115, Kitri

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Nobody's Child

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Consider this Nobody's Child dress a summer classic. Its flattering silhouette, sweet bow sleeves and muted green gingham make it feminine without feeling saccharine. We'd team it with a pair of trainers and a basket bag.

Esme midi dress, £45, Nobody's Child

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Toogood

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Gingham gets a utilitarian makeover via Toogood's voluminous check skirt. Whether you style with a shirt and kitten heels for all-out glamour or a T-shirt and trainers for nonchalant cool, this is a piece you'll return to over and over. It will even look good with a slouchy jumper for those chillier summer evenings.

Bellringer midi skirt, £770, Toogood at Matches Fashion

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