Summer holidays and fashion trends spotlighted worldwide

Around the globe, summer celebrations are drawing both locals and visitors. In Lisbon, Portugal, the month-long Festas de Lisboa features street parties, sardine grills, parades and a solemn procession on Saint Anthony’s feast day on June 13. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, Independence Day on July 9 brings patriotic ceremonies, fireworks and community gatherings despite it being winter in the Southern Hemisphere. France marks Bastille Day on July 14 with fireworks over the Eiffel Tower and a military parade on the Champs‑Élysées.

Meanwhile, high‑street retailers are promoting new summer apparel. Zara, H&M and COS have released collections of breezy linen trousers, cotton dresses, lightweight shirts and stylish accessories, positioning these pieces as timeless staples for warm‑weather dressing. The brands emphasize lightweight fabrics and versatile designs that can be mixed and matched each year.