Too Polished for a Patio
Summer Dressy Edit
By LIV Magazine2026-08-23

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
Photographer: Aleksandar Antonijevic
Models: Nicholas (Elite Models) & Kiana (Ciotti Models)
Hair & Makeup Artist: Gelareh Kamazani





