How To Style Your Summer Soirée

The Garden Party

A sun-dappled lawn, the ripple of voices, elegant guests sipping elderflower pressé… it’s beautifully Beaton-esque scene. Inspired by the society snapper’s work, we’ve curated the perfect edit of garden party glamour. Welcome to summer’s chicest soirée.

‘Cecil Beaton’s Garden Party’ is a new retrospective of the famed photographer and horticulturalist’s work. Curated by Emma House and Luke Edward Hall, it is on show at The Garden Museum from May 14 to September 21.

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‘Cecil Beaton’s Garden Party’ is a new retrospective of the famed photographer and horticulturalist’s work. Curated by Emma House and Luke Edward Hall, it is on show at The Garden Museum from May 14 to September 21.

Image: 'Suggestions for Fancy Dress' by Cecil Beaton, British Vogue December 1937 / Cecil Beaton Archive / Condé Nast
Image: 'Suggestions for Fancy Dress' by Cecil Beaton, British Vogue December 1937 / Cecil Beaton Archive / Condé Nast