How The White Lotus Became The Most Stylish Show on TV
As the hit HBO series returns for its third season, fashion and lifestyle brands are tapping into its cult resort chic aesthetic
The White Lotus has returned to screens for its third season – the hit HBO TV series set on the scenic island of Koh Samui that has garnered a cult following fort its resort-chic aesthetic (along with many accolades) but as it delivers another season, the show is cementing its status as a sartorial influencer.
The White Lotus has set standard for aspirational holiday wardrobes — but make it ultra-luxe, especially in season 3. Expect to spy an effortless mix of brands like The Row, Loro Piana and Brunello Cucinelli, known for their sumptuous investment pieces, flowing ensembles by Jacquemus and Max&Mara that exude resort elegance paired with statement accessories — Loewe sunglasses, Hermès silk scarves and Bottega Veneta It bags.
“Working on The White Lotus 3 was an extraordinary experience; we conjure bottomless suitcases for our guests with multiple bags and endless shoe options. We have our season staples like Bottega and Vuitton, Lunaflo London, JW Anderson and Valentino, and for season 3 we welcome new friends like amazing jewellery by David Webb, Delvaux, Swaine and Jim Thompson,” says Alex Bovaird, costume designer of The White Lotus.
The cast kicked off the season’s sartorial step up during the press tour – Blackpink’s LISA-who marks her small screen debut this season-embraced resort vibes in spades. At the Los Angeles premiere, she wore a custom Miss Sohee Couture gown inspired by lotus flowers, with intricate embellishments in shades of white and yellow. LISA elevated the look with a lotus flower designed by Thai jewellery brand, SARRAN, and for the after party she switched into a monochrome dress.
At the Bangkok premiere, Lisa chose a custom Louis Vuitton silk dress designed to mimic the delicate petals of a lotus, followed by a vibrant yellow silk dress by Mesh Museum. The dress was adorned in intricate beadwork and a brass garland of 2,000 jasmine flowers, representing Thai beauty and tradition.
The high fashion extend beyond the junkets – this season a flurry of brands have been inspired to create collections and beauty products inspired by the show. See our edit of the most stylish.
H&M
H&M has joined hands with The White Lotus’s costume designer Alex Bovaird to create a colourful 25 piece collection inspired by the show’s aesthetic. “H&M approached me via Warner Brothers to work on a resort capsule, including in stores across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. It was a dream come true to diffuse the costume design into a collection and we hope it captures the imagination of The White Lotus fashion fans.”
CB2
Giving a nod to the show’s chic interiors and set, CB2 has launched a lifestyle collection featuring bedding, kitchenware, curtains, rugs, décor items and more.
Bloomingdale’s
Bloomingdale’s fashion line Aqua has released a resort wear collection inspired by the show, offering a variety of vibrant dresses, crew neck tops, tote bags and more – this is the perfect capsule edit for an exotic getaway.
Supergoop!
Cult skincare brand Supergoop! has launched a small skincare collection featuring three glowy SPF essentials, named Eternal Paradise. Pop its chic raffia-inspired purse into your hand-luggage for skin protection as soon as you step off the plane.
CAMILLA
Camilla Frank’s designs have appeared throughout the three seasons of the show, taking her inspiration from all three destinations on screen — Hawaii, Italy and Thailand.
Compartés
Gourmet chocolatier Compartés has made special chocolate bars for each season so far. For this season they have created The White Lotus – Thailand Mango Sticky Rice, the perfect flavour for this season’s location.
DIFF Eyewear
Grab yourself the perfect sunglasses from Diff Eyewear’s White Lotus collection, inspired by the show’s famous Tanya McQuoid.
BRUNCH
The footwear brand known for their hotel-inspired slippers have designed a chic pair to slip into on the plane.
Away
Luggage and travel accessories brand Away has released a minimalist and chic collection of cases and carry alls, so you can travel in style from door to door.
Find the new season of The White Lotus exclusively on OSN+, with weekly episodes available every Monday.
Lead image courtesy of Fabio Lovino x HBO