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Catriona Gray Rewrites The Rules of Summer Dressing With H&M Tropical Essentials

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<p>In the Philippines, summer is defined by salt in the air, relentless sunshine overhead, and days that instinctively  revolve around the sea. <strong>H&amp;M </strong>captures that rhythm with this year’s <strong>Tropical Essentials</strong>, a summer collection designed for warm days and a lifestyle that rarely strays far from the shore. </p><div><br/></div><p>Fronting the campaign is <strong>Catriona Gray</strong>, returning to the brand with a presence that feels aligned with the collection’s ease. Shot against a sun-washed coastal backdrop, Catriona embodies a wardrobe designed to move from beach to city. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772671985675Catriona for H&amp;M Tropical Essentials 2026 (2).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The collection is defined by a grounded palette anchored in warm, earth-toned neutrals. Accents of burnt sienna, spiced ochre, and faded palm green add depth and softness to a look. </p><div><br/></div><p>Swimwear sits at the heart of the collection. From one-piece swimsuits streamlined with clean necklines and sculpted backs to flattering two-piece bikinis with stylish proportions—soft triangle tops, high-cut bottoms, and more. Finally, to style the collection with ease, ready-to-wear pieces like easy dresses, relaxed tops, and fluid layers let you transition seamlessly from the shore to a day around town. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772672004515Catriona for H&amp;M Tropical Essentials 2026 (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>If there’s one person who knows how to look great in a bikini, it’s Catriona. In an exclusive interview for Metro, she shares how to style a bikini. “Firstly, it’s important to have a bikini you feel really comfortable in, either a one piece or a two piece whatever you feel comfortable in. Second tip, play with color. Fashion is meant to be fun. And finally, have fun with cover-ups. If you have a sarong or scarf, it’s a way to style up your beach outfit even if you’re going to lunch or you’re going to hang out with friends and take cute pics.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772672028260Catriona for H&amp;M Tropical Essentials 2026 (4).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>When asked about her travel essentials for summertime, Catriona shares, “I like a good hat, it can really protect you from the sun. Also can’t forget SPF! I also like to bring a beach tote with me. You can put anything in there, your snacks, flip-flops, sunscreen, and book. And of course, a great outfit.”</p><div><br/></div><div><em>The <strong>Tropical Essentials</strong> collection will be available in all <strong>H&amp;M</strong> stores across the Philippines and online at </em><a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_ph/ladies/seasonal-trending/tropical-essentials.html?utm_source=metro&amp;utm_medium=online%20article&amp;utm_campaign=mkt_my|mpl_xxxx|mmd_xxxx|mft_awareness|mts_women1|mi_mycu-ob1af5&amp;utm_term=na%C2%A0&amp;utm_content=na" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>HM.com</em></a><em>. Prices range from PHP 599 to PHP 2490.</em></div><div><br/></div><div><em>Photo Courtesy of H&amp;M</em></div>

<p>H&amp;M’s newest campaign, fronted by Catriona Gray, celebrates effortless swimwear, playful cover-ups, and dressing for the heat with ease.</p>

H&M’s newest campaign, fronted by Catriona Gray, celebrates effortless swimwear, playful cover-ups, and dressing for the heat with ease.

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Published Mar 06, 2026 04:00 PM PHT

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Updated Mar 06, 2026 04:12 PM PHT

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