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29 Holiday style picks

Let’s see you through summer!

29 Holiday style picks

There’s a certain type of man who makes summer dressing look effortless. He moves from beach to lunch to dinner in softly tailored linen, suede loafers and perfectly worn sunglasses, never appearing overdressed nor underprepared. The truth, however, is that great holiday style rarely happens by accident. It comes down to a tightly edited collection of pieces that work hard, travel well and quietly elevate every moment of a summer escape.

With that in mind, we’ve curated 29 holiday style picks that will have you covered for the season ahead. From Riviera-ready polos and elegant suede loafers to portable speakers, Panama hats and the perfect bottle of champagne, consider this your definitive summer packing list.

Esplanade Panama hat

Swaine

Esplanade Panama hat

£425

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A proper Panama hat instantly elevates summer dressing. Swaine's version feels classic without veering anywhere near cliché territory.

Canvas tote

P Johnson

Canvas tote

£175

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Every summer wardrobe needs a dependable tote bag. P Johnson's canvas version feels understated, practical and quietly luxurious.

Long-sleeved polo

Brioni

Long-sleeved polo

£1,090

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If there's one ultimate luxury piece on this list, it may well be Brioni's silk-cashmere long-sleeved polo. Quiet luxury at its absolute finest.

Cube barbecue

Everdure

Cube barbecue

£128

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For beach days, boat trips and impromptu summer lunches, few things feel more luxurious than a portable barbecue done properly. Everdure's Cube combines clever functionality with sleek design.

Sennen loafers

Cheaney

Sennen loafers

£295

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Soft caramel suede and a lightweight construction make Cheaney's Sennen loafers ideal for summer dressing. Elegant without feeling overly formal.

Swim shorts

CDLP

Swim shorts

£170

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Minimal Scandinavian swimwear done properly. CDLP's understated sage-green pair feel clean, contemporary and endlessly wearable throughout summer. The best thing is how quickly they dry.

Eyles sunglasses

Oliver Peoples

Eyles sunglasses

£382

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Made in Japan with a vintage-inspired angular frame, these Eyles sunglasses feel understated in exactly the right way. These are sunglasses that whisper luxury, rather than shout about it.

Japanese craftsmanship meets old Hollywood
Body wash

Jo Malone

Body wash

£38

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Great hotels understand the importance of scent. Jo Malone's cypress and grapevine body wash brings that same feeling into your own bathroom.

Siena piqué shirt

Luca Faloni

Siena piqué shirt

£170

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Luca Faloni continues to master Riviera-ready essentials. The Siena piqué shirt feels elevated, breathable and effortlessly Italian.

SPF 30 suncream

Ultra Violette

SPF 30 suncream

£32

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Good skincare has become a modern travel essential. Ultra Violette's Clean Screen lightweight SPF 30 protects without leaving the heavy, greasy finish many sunscreens still suffer from.

Sorrento loafer

Crockett & Jones

Sorrento loafer

£525

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Pastel-blue suede may sound bold on paper, but Crockett & Jones make it feel wonderfully sophisticated. The Sorrento loafer is a statement summer shoe done properly.

Serum Repair

Dr Sebagh

Serum Repair

£72

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Long days in the sun demand serious skincare afterwards. Dr Sebagh's cult serum helps restore hydration and calmness after travel and heat exposure.

Roadie cool box

YETI

Roadie cool box

£475

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Whether on a yacht or at the beach, a proper cool box remains one of summer's underrated luxuries. Yeti's wheeled Roadie keeps drinks ice cold all day long.

Spartan pocket knife

Victorinox

Spartan pocket knife

£27

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The gentleman traveller should always be prepared. Victorinox's iconic pocket knife remains one of the most practical accessories you can pack.

A timeless travel essential
Mosaico swim shorts

Ripa Ripa

Mosaico swim shorts

£120

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Elegant, tailored and distinctly Mediterranean, Ripa Ripa's Mosaico shorts are the sort of swimwear that transition effortlessly from beach club to lunch terrace. Made in Italy with a soft brushed
Loopback sweatshirt

Sunspel

Loopback sweatshirt

£140

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No holiday wardrobe is complete without an easy layer for cooler evenings. Sunspel's azure-blue loopback sweatshirt feels relaxed, luxurious and quietly timeless. Brad Pitt is a fan.

Antarctic Ocean watch

Blancpain x Swatch

Antarctic Ocean watch

£350

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The ultimate holiday watch should be fun, robust and easy to wear. This Blancpain x Swatch collaboration delivers all three with colourful Bioceramic construction and serious dive-watch heritage.

Sports holdall

Bennett Winch

Sports holdall

£1,250

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The perfect weekender bag does more than simply carry clothes. Bennett Winch's sports holdall combines British craftsmanship with quietly luxurious practicality.

Cabriolet cap

Rochambeau Club

Cabriolet cap

£50

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The baseball cap has become a summer staple, but few do it with as much charm as Rochambeau Club. Sporty, nostalgic and wonderfully easy to wear.

Sneakers

J.Crew x Vans

Sneakers

£75

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White canvas sneakers remain the unofficial footwear of summer travel. This J.Crew collaboration adds a slightly elevated touch to the Californian classic.

Brut Nature

Louis Roederer

Brut Nature

£99

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No summer lunch should end without excellent champagne. Roederer's Brut Nature is crisp, mineral and wonderfully refreshing in warmer weather.

The perfect long-lunch champagne
Riviera organic blonde ale

Monte Carlo Beer

Riviera organic blonde ale

£23

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A Riviera-inspired organic blonde ale designed for terraces, yachts and long afternoons in the sun. Light, crisp and remarkably drinkable.

Rowley suede loafers

Church's

Rowley suede loafers

£840

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Church's bring a slightly sharper edge to summer footwear. Smart enough for dinner, yet relaxed enough for long afternoons by the sea.

Chino shorts

Ralph Lauren

Chino shorts

£145

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Some classics never go out of style. Ralph Lauren's stretch straight-fit chino shorts offer an easy preppy sensibility that works from yacht deck to city terrace.

Boom 4 Speaker

Ultimate Ears

Boom 4 Speaker

£102

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A portable speaker is now as essential as swim shorts on summer escapes. Waterproof, compact and surprisingly powerful, the Wonderboom 4 is built for pool days and boat trips alike.

Lacey Cotton-Linen Knit

Aubin

Lacey Cotton-Linen Knit

£98

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Relaxed summer knitwear at its finest. Aubin's ecru cotton-linen crew neck works perfectly thrown over swimwear or paired with tailored shorts after sunset.

Lind Double-Pleat Linen Shorts

Aubin

Lind Double-Pleat Linen Shorts

£89

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A great pair of pleated linen shorts remains one of summer's smartest investments. Aubin's version feels refined enough for lunch whilst remaining relaxed throughout the day.

Riviera T-Shirt

Sunspel

Riviera T-Shirt

£90

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Originally designed for Daniel Craig's Bond, the Riviera T-shirt has become a modern menswear icon. Clean, fitted and endlessly versatile.

Clean, sharp, eternally wearable
Suede Loafers

Tod's

Suede Loafers

£550

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Few brands understand relaxed Italian elegance quite like Tod's. Their suede loafers remain among the finest holiday shoes money can buy.