Somewhat unexpectedly, inspiration may be found in the heart of the majestic Scottish Highlands, where the sky become a sombre grey and the coastal cliffs dance to the rhythmic song of the sea. Simon Miller's creative director, Chelsea Hansford, set out on a design adventure that brought her to this untamed region—a country embraced by the strong embrace of whisky. 

Even though it was a far cry from her usual creative inspirations, this vacation collection had its own unique beauty, with its tartan plaids, shimmering gold accents, vivid emerald greens, and—in her own charming words—"happy sheep."

Instead of capturing the conventional view of Scotland, Hansford's artistic vision aimed to reveal the peculiar essence of the terrain. She was astonished to see palm palms tucked away in the Scottish landscape, a wonderful and unexpected discovery that piqued her interest. She said, "I got really into it," displaying her intense interest.

The Bubble clog, another treasure from the Simon Miller treasury, has been expertly reinvented in a range of plaid patterns, paying homage to the Scottish spirit that permeated this collection. However, in between the Scottish palm trees and tartan stories, Hansford's Los Angeles DNA is distinctly woven into this tapestry, a hint of Bel Air refinement projected onto the Scottish moor — a merging of cultures, closer to Bel Air's sophisticated appeal than Balmoral's rough grandeur.