Popsugar Fashion Summer Fashion Madewell Summer Must Haves Madewell's Head of Design Shares His Summer Must Haves May 20, 2014 by Hannah Weil McKinley As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If you're anything like us, you've probably relied on Madewell for easy Summer essentials and spot-on denim, though you might not know who's actually behind the scenes turning out the killer designs you love. That would be Madewell's head of design, Somsack Sikhounmuong, who debuted his first collection for the brand this Spring. Since then, he's been busy crafting a lineup fit for the Madewell girl, an irresistible combination of staples and cool-girl finds that feel both classic and effortless. Naturally, he was the perfect person to help us hone in on this season's must haves, from the right white jeans to the ideal beach cover-up — and they're all available in stores and online (and New Yorkers, at the label's brand-new Madison Avenue store!). Scroll on for Somsack's Summer essentials to kick off Memorial Day. Source: Instagram user madewell1937 Madewell Perfect Chambray Sunday Shirt "With short sleeves and a boyish fit, this lighter, brighter washed shirt is sure to be a staple in your wardrobe all Summer long." Madewell Perfect Chambray Sunday Shirt ($70) Madewell Perfect Chambray Sunday Shirt $69.5 from madewell.com Buy Now Spotify "I was kind of late to the game, but ever since I downloaded it, I can't stop using it. Also, ideal for long car rides." Source: Instagram user madewell1937 Madewell Beachday String Bikini "Not quite warm enough yet where you are spending Memorial Day? Channel the perfect sunny beach day by wearing this suit." Madewell Beachday String Bikini (top $50, bottom $48) Madewell String Bikini Top in Beachday $50 from madewell.com Buy Now Madewell Lightstitch Tunic Dress "The embroidery on this dress was inspired by a vintage tunic we found in Morocco. It packs up easily and, in my opinion, looks even better a little rumpled." Madewell Lightstitch Tunic Dress ($148) Madewell Lightstitch Tunic Dress $148 from madewell.com Buy Now Ben & Jerry's Coffee Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz "The only thing better than iced coffee in the Summer is when it's in ice cream form with chunks of espresso fudge." Ben & Jerry's Coffee Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz Source: Instagram user benandjerrys Madewell Skinny Skinny Crop Jeans "Nothing says Summer like a white pair of jeans. This cropped version is perfect for showing just the right amount of ankle." Madewell Skinny Skinny Crop Jeans in Pure White ($115) Madewell Skinny Skinny Jeans in Pure White $115 from madewell.com Buy Now Madewell Ankle-Strap Sightseer Sandal "Beach or city, you will be able to wear these sandals with just about every outfit this Summer." Madewell Ankle-Strap Sightseer Sandal ($60) Madewell The Ankle-Strap Sightseer Sandal $59.5 from madewell.com Buy Now Summer FashionShoppingMadewell