Too Polished for a Patio

Written on 08/23/2026
LIV Magazine


Summer Dressy Edit

Too polished for a patio, too considered for casualwear — this is dressing with something to say. BC-born designer Christopher Bates built his Milan-based label on the conviction that clothing is neither afterthought nor armour, but the most personal form of language available. Grounded in Italian craftsmanship, driven by an unwavering eye for detail, and guided by a colour palette that refuses to recede, his pieces are designed for those who dress with intention and wear their confidence as fluently as their wardrobe.

Designer: Christopher Bates
christopherbates.com

Photographer: Aleksandar Antonijevic

Models: Nicholas (Elite Models) & Kiana (Ciotti Models)

Hair & Makeup Artist: Gelareh Kamazani