Flattering, airy and easy - Albaray have released the gingham skirt of the summer (and it has pockets!)

Are you looking for a modern, stylish and versatile everyday skirt to wear as you float through spring? Look no further than the drop-waist gingham midi skirt by the British brand Albaray – which is currently going viral online.

Haven’t heard of Albaray yet? You will. Albaray was founded in 2021 by Karen Peacock, Kirstie Di Stazio and Paula Stewart, three British women on a mission to create considered, well-made clothes that serve as both wardrobe boosters and long-term staples.

“We were a bit overwhelmed with all the choice out there,” says chief creative officer Karen Peacock, a designer with Marks & Spencer and Debenhams on her CV. “We know gingham is having a moment for spring 2025, but our take is, instead of designing ten gingham skirts, we’ll design one perfectly-cut version. A skirt that not only works hard for our customer in her life, but also something she can use to update her existing wardrobe. What I especially love," says Karen, "is it can be adapted for day, evening or seasonally, and is such good quality it can be worn for years.”

Judging by its viral popularity, it's no wonder this flattering zip-up cotton, drop-waist, deep pockets number is being called "the skirt update of spring."

We recommend wearing it with your Mary-Jane ballerinas, slim trainers or flat sandals and a boxy T-shirt or blouse for summer, and boots and a jumper for winter. Such is its popularity, Albaray’s gingham skirt is all but gone at M&S and John Lewis, but luckily for us, Albaray's own website is fully stocked. Adding this to your key rotation is probably the easiest style update you can make now. And during Albaray’s fourth birthday week too.

PS. Buy the skirt this week to get an extra 15% off - use the code BDAY15

Shop the Albaray gingham skirt and the drop-waist skirt style of spring