Sea co-founder Monica Paolini shares her go-to items for the season and an insider’s view of the latest collections. Learn more about what inspires her, what she has her eye on and her favorite places to travel—all in one place

This summer’s destinations included Japan, Scotland and France. Whether for family time, work, inspiration or a mix of all three, they required me to pack for a varied itinerary. Here are a few of my suitcase essentials for a season of travel.

We found the ideal location for our fall collection at the Skogar Museum, a seamless mix of architecture and nature. Located on Iceland’s southern shore, the museum’s traditional turf houses and purple lupine fields served as a breathtakingly beautiful setting for the collection.