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If you’re anything like me, these past winter months have been the perfect opportunity to sulk and lament warmer days and colder drinks. I’m anything if dramatic.

So, when I spotted this new Frankie Thorp collab at Next, I knew that in order to sate my lust for summer, I simply had to have everything.

London-based artist Frankie Thorp takes centre stage in this iconic collab, releasing a small capsule collection of relaxed womenswear that ooze her effortless, cool girl style.

While currently only two pieces from the collection have been released, more items will be released over the next few months – and we’re still beside ourselves with the gorgeous, summery designs currently on offer.

But the piece I am arguably most excited about is the Frankie Thorp X Next Painted Spicy Margarita Oversize Short Sleeve T-Shirt.

Crafted from 100% cotton, this classic white t-shirt features the most gorgeous Frankie Thorp Spicy Marg graphic, sending us instantly to sunnier climes with the taste of chili-rimmed tequila so nearly on our lips.

The £24 tee boasts an oversized fit, making it super comfortable and easy to style, too. Simply wear it with your favourite jeans for an effortlessly chic finish.

But the cocktail theme doesn’t stop there: the other product in the range is the Frankie Thorp X Next Hand Painted Negroni Cocktaill Graphic Sweatshirt, and yes, we’re also obsessed.

This cotton blend sweatshirt, which comes in at just £34, features a chic Frankie Thorp Negroni print, showing a bottle of Campari, a Negroni and an orange wedge on a colourful background.

The ideal transitional (and aspirational) piece for taking you through winter and spring, this stunning sweatshirt is a total must-have.

But more about the artist: Frankie Thorp.

Frankie is a London-based artist whose artwork explores the humour and familiarity in everyday objects, creating modern twists on traditional still life painting with kitsch 70s and 80s references such as cocktails and retro desserts.

Think: party tablescapes, picnics, a table of cocktails or the view inside a biscuit tin.

Frankie has been cited as liking the idea that her work can ‘celebrate the euphoria of a long, lazy summer afternoon’, and truly, these new Next pieces embody that mindset and more.

Shop the collection now and bring some summer sun to your wardrobe.

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