Summer, in all its golden glory, arrives as a quiet invitation: to exhale, to wander, to shed the weight of structure and simply be. At Chaud, this June we lean into that calling with a theme that feels like a love letter to the version of ourselves that thrives in sunlight, moves with softness, and chooses presence over performance.

Summer Unscripted is about freedom the kind that exists beyond to-do lists and timelines. It’s the freedom to be beautiful in your own way, to move joyfully without obligation, and to let go of whatever no longer fits the season you’re stepping into.

This month, our Beauty Editor, Busola, curates a radiant lineup of Black-owned beachwear brands that bring both style and soul to the shoreline. In Bared and Beautiful, we explore the art of undressing with intention, with elegance, and with a power that’s personal, not performative.

We slow down with Kennedy Ryan’s Skyland series, our summer reading pick stories full of depth, romance, and emotional honesty, written with a tenderness that lingers. And in a culture that celebrates overwork, we offer a radical alternative: rest. No hustle. No guilt. Just room to reconnect with yourself.

Our think piece this issue dives deep into identity, influence, and brand culture asking why companies can no longer separate the face from the founder, the product from the person. It’s an important conversation about accountability and authenticity.

Fragrance lovers, I couldn’t resist sharing a personal favourite for our in-depth review: Guidance by Amouage. It’s a scent that captures the essence of being lovingly led by intuition, by beauty, by something greater than logic. Let it wrap you in its notes of pear, almond milk, and rose, and guide you into a summer lived on your own terms.

Our Health Editor, Funmi, reminds us that movement should be a celebration, not a chore. Her piece on joyful movement will inspire you to stretch, sway, and stroll through your days with lightness and grace.

And finally, press play on our Softest Summer Ever playlist: a sonic escape built for sun-drenched afternoons, barefoot evenings, and everything in between.

Wherever June takes you, I hope you let it be soft. Let it be spacious. Let it be yours.

Here’s to sunlit mornings, full-body laughter, skin kissed by freedom, and a season lived unscripted.

With warmth,

Reenie x