At this time of year, our thoughts turn to classic menswear and accessories essential for fun in the sun. Clothes must be stylish and look good in the heat, whether used for work, play, holiday, beach or restaurant. As a mature man, I prefer a classic edge with no gimmicky details or outdated skinny cuts.
Quality accessories and luggage last better, are easier to use and more pleasurable to own than budget options. A watch needs to be wearable on the beach and in the pool, a hat is needed to keep off the sun.
Here are some items selected both my me and by blog followers for use this summer. The shops are, perversely, about to fill with autumn/winter goods, so now is the time to find many of the products in the shops and online at sale prices.
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Here are some items selected both my me and by blog followers for use this summer. The shops are, perversely, about to fill with autumn/winter goods, so now is the time to find many of the products in the shops and online at sale prices.
From left clockwise:
Bodileys Italian Collection Cocoa moccasins. A modern take on the classic deck shoe in soft suede
Marks & Spencer panama hat, blocked and finished in England
Jigsaw linen garment dye shirt
Marks & Spencer panama hat, blocked and finished in England
Jigsaw linen garment dye shirt
Private White VC Eco-cotton double breasted blazer and matching chinos in stone
John Lewis Gandys for John Lewis swimwear
Tudor Black Bay Bronze, a classic Tudor design (and a favourite of mine) made from aluminium/bronze alloy.
From left clockwise:
Jigsaw double indigo cotton blazer
Persol Suprema sunglasses from a selection at David Clulow
Timothy Everest: Ivory Cashmere/Cotton Knitted Polo Shirt
Realm & Empire Jungle shorts
Chapman Bags Traveller, khaki
Oliver Sweeney Morgan white brogue
Here are some essentials suggested by readers and followers of the blog:
Folding panama Made in England, Tom, Dick & Harry
Kindle
John Simons Madras shirt - mod style. Try also Gitman Vintage.
Mephisto Niels sandals from Pediwear.
Cotton/silk tie from Thomas Pink
From top left, clockwise:
My favourite camera, Fuji X100
Cashmere summer jumper from Johnstons of Elgin
Cotton tie from Dancys
Made to measure Sea Island cotton shirt from Thomas Pink
Sea Island cotton socks from Thomas Pink
From top left clockwise:
Invade tan trainers Norman Walsh
Knitted merino wool tie, Penelope Cream
Linen shirt, Dundas
Pocket square, Rampley & Co
Silk tie, Geoff Stocker x Harry x Grey Fox
For a useful and stylish tech case for the traveller from Stow, see my blog post here.
Invade tan trainers Norman Walsh
Knitted merino wool tie, Penelope Cream
Linen shirt, Dundas
Pocket square, Rampley & Co
Silk tie, Geoff Stocker x Harry x Grey Fox
For a useful and stylish tech case for the traveller from Stow, see my blog post here.
This post is unsponsored. It is a selection of menswear and accessories that has caught the eye and I have not been compensated for its preparation. If you have any particular summer favourites, please let me know.
