The Massimo Dutti Edit: 10 Pieces Worth Knowing About Right Now
There are moments when Massimo Dutti gets particularly good at the kind of pieces we’re always looking for: understated, interesting enough to make an outfit, and easy to imagine wearing well beyond one season.
Right now, the standouts are less about statement dressing and more about great accessories, useful layers and familiar wardrobe staples with better proportions. From the suede bag already making us think about autumn to a very good pair of straight-leg jeans, these are the ten pieces we’d start with.
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01. The suede bag
Split Suede Leather Crossbody Bag
Chocolate suede is one of the easiest ways to shift a wardrobe towards the new season without actually dressing for autumn yet. The softly structured shape keeps this one relaxed rather than overly polished. Wear it now with white, cream and linen; later with denim, tailoring and knitwear. It's made from cow leather with a split-suede finish and has an adjustable strap.
Styling note: Particularly good against an otherwise tonal ivory look
02. The barely-there sandal
Mid-Heel Sandals With Toe Divider
Minimal enough to disappear into an outfit, but the toe-divider silhouette gives them just enough interest. There are several colour directions worth looking at, including a newer brown suede option; we'd gravitate towards the earthy neutrals for maximum wearability. The leather version has a subtle 2cm wedge heel, so this is very much an everyday rather than occasion-only sandal.
Styling note: Try them with long fluid trousers rather than reserving them for dresses.
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03. The fluid skort
A more interesting alternative to the expected midi skirt. The wrap front gives you the movement of a skirt with the ease of shorts underneath, while the brown cupro-blend fabric makes it feel considerably more grown-up.
Styling note: Keep the top simple — a fitted vest, fine knit or oversized white shirt is enough.
04. The soft ballerina
The ballet flat isn't going anywhere, but this version feels refreshingly unfussy. Soft sheepskin, a simple buckle and a slightly relaxed shape make it the kind of flat that works particularly well with longer, looser trousers.
Styling note: Black flats + blue denim + oversized shirt remains difficult to improve upon.
05. The straight-leg jean
Sometimes the useful find is the least complicated one. These are high-waisted, straight from waist to ankle and made from 100% cotton — exactly the cleaner denim silhouette we want between very wide jeans and slimmer cuts. They currently come in grey, dark blue and blue.
Styling note: We'd choose the darker wash heading into autumn and wear it with a fitted top and oversized bomber.
06. The mini satchel
Perhaps the most immediately expensive-looking piece in the edit. The minimal brown nappa leather, elongated shape and twin handles have a distinctly The Row-adjacent quality without feeling like a direct copy. It's also designed to work in the hand or over the shoulder.
Styling note: Let this be the polished element against relaxed denim or oversized tailoring.
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07. The technical bomber
Technical Bomber Jacket With Side Button
If the linen bomber is the softer option, this is the more directional one. The technical fabric and oversized silhouette bring a cooler, sportier element to otherwise polished pieces.
Styling note: This is where contrast matters: pair it with straight denim, a fitted top and refined leather accessories rather than leaning into sportswear.
08. The wraparound sunglasses
Wraparound Sunglasses
A small dose of the '90s without going fully sporty. The caramel translucent frame softens the wraparound silhouette, making these surprisingly wearable with otherwise minimal outfits. They also have category III UV protection.
Styling note: Best with something deliberately classic — white shirt, denim, leather bag.
09. The sculptural necklace
The kind of accessory that does the styling for you. The long silver silhouette works especially well over clean necklines and simple fabrics, adding shape without requiring layers of jewellery.
Styling note: Wear over a plain black, white or chocolate top and leave everything else quiet.
10. The linen bomber
100% Linen Fluid Bomber Jacket
One of the cleverer transitional pieces. It has all the ease of a bomber — dropped shoulders, drawstring hem and roomy proportions — but rendered in lightweight 100% linen, so it still makes sense while temperatures are high.
Styling note: Wear open over a vest with fluid trousers and leather flats.
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