Broderie anglaise is a summer fabric through and through. Similar to lace, it's made up of tiny holes but the edges of those holes are oversewn making it a more substantial alternative.

To avoid your broderie anglaise looking twee, keep your silhouette clean - Equipment's white t-shirt is a great example of a modern take on the summer fabric. And those holes are great at providing a natural kind of air-conditioning - something we definitely need right now.

View the gallery for ten of our favourite broderie anglaise items.