Linen is the fabric du jour, and it’s no surprise: as well as keeping us nicely cool, it’s also got a renewed kudos in the fashion world, of late. (See our guide to the best Irish linen brands here.) The fact that we can wear a neutral linen blazer to the office and as cocktail wear is exemplary of the humble textile’s new swagger. What’s new? Look to soft, neutral tones like ecru, beige and stone white. For a splash of colour choose zinging orange, or sunflower shades of yellow as seen at BCorp-certified label Faithfull the Brand. Closer to home, Kindred of Ireland, part of this season’s Create initiative at Brown Thomas, brings a high-fashion aesthetic to linen, playing with ruffles and voluminous shapes. Keep cool and look modish in the process: it’s a win-win.

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Ankle length linen trousers, €27.99, at H&M. 

Woody small leather-trimmed linen-canvas tote, Chloé, €990; www.net-a-porter.com. 

Cadhla linen blouse, Kindred of Ireland, €225, at Brown Thomas. 

Linen shirt, €59; www.arket.com.

Relaxed linen shirt dress, €89, at COS. 

Full length, high-waist linen blend trousers, €39.95, at Zara.

Christie linen jacket, €160; www.sezane.com.

Harley crochet-trimmed shirred linen blouse, Ulla Johnson, €460; www.net-a-porter.com.