Vacuous though it may sound, I am more inclined to watch – and enjoy – a TV series if the fashion’s good. The latest show to pique my sartorial interest is Palm Royale, which premiered on Apple TV+ this week. It’s a veritable ‘60s style fest, which feels especially relevant given what we’ve seen on the Spring/Summer ‘24 runways – but more on that later.
Based on the book Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel, Palm Royale tells the story of the ambitious Maxine Simmons (played by Kristen Wiig), trying to reach the upper echelons of South Floridian high society in 1969, complete with a wardrobe of ‘60s shift dresses, diaphanous kaftans and flashy florals in a vivid, pastel palette. It’s all very Slim Aarons – and you’ll be unsurprised to hear that the photographer’s work heavily inspired the styling of the show.
