Editor's Picks: L.G.R sunglasses, Crockett & Jones loafers, Aureus Vita gin and IWC watch

Created by Cornwall-based chemist and distiller John Hall, Aureus Vita Dry Gin has been crafted using the innovative Fibonacci-Hall Distillation Method, inspired by the Golden Ratio of 1:1.618; a principle more often associated with art and architecture than spirits production. Though unconventional in the distilling world, this approach delivers a gin of impressive depth and outstanding balance with its 10 botanicals (8 of which are kept strictly under wraps) contributing layers of complexity throughout. Suitably bold at 61.8% ABV, this intricate fusion of science, mathematics and expert distillation makes for an exceptional summer tipple.

If we're not in it already, wedding season is certainly on the horizon. And while most minds race to outfits and accommodation, the finer logistics are often overlooked. Though we admire the confidence of a man striding up to the château in a linen suit that clearly spent the Channel crossing in a backpack, we'd rather he travelled with a Bennett Winch Trifold Suit Carrier; arriving suave and carefree, safe in the knowledge that his garms will make the return journey looking as sharp as they did on the way out (frivolities depending).

Crockett & Jones' Richmond 2 takes the idea of a traditional summer loafer and keeps it refreshingly unfussy. In walnut milled calf with stone canvas detailing, this Goodyear-welted style (produced from Last 376) moves seamlessly between travel days, city wandering and smarter evenings, pairing well with single-hued ensembles as a focal piece, or more casual, broken-colour outfits as a simple, stylish addition.

Part alpine shield, part silver-screen statement piece, L.G.R’s Asmara Explorer is summer eyewear with edge. Handmade in Italy, the silhouette builds on the brand’s iconic Asmara frame, adding sculptural acetate side shields inspired by the historic windows of Asmara’s Ottica Bini. Fresh from a starring role in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, the yellow gradient photochromic mineral-glass lenses shift with the light, lending both practicality and old-school style.

Understated and quietly green, Sunspel's Drawstring Swim Shorts are a masterclass in doing less, better. Cut in a classic mid-length silhouette with a relaxed elasticated waist, they're built for easy days between sea, pool and sun lounger. Crafted from SEAQUAL recycled marine plastic, the fabric is quick-drying yet considered, bringing a neat sustainability story to a timeless warm-weather staple.

The daring and carefree sibling to Chateau d'Esclans' hugely popular Whispering Angel, Rock Angel is an energetic rosé made for those wanting a refreshing yet fruit-forward wine during the balmy summer days. Delicately pale in colour, it still offers depth and well-defined flavours of lemon, strawberry and grapefruit. With its balanced structure and vibrant character, Rock Angel more than earns its place in the ice bucket this summer.

Few fabrics carry summer quite like linen, and MOSS' Off-White Drawstring Trousers understand the assignment perfectly. Cut from breathable 100 per cent linen with a relaxed silhouette and understated drawcord waist, they strike that difficult balance between Riviera ease and everyday polish. Lightweight and versatile, they pair as fittingly with loafers and a camp-collar shirt as they do thrown over swimmers at the beach bar.

A harmonious blend of technical clarity and narrative depth, the Pilot's Watch Mark XX Le Petit Prince is a modern reinterpretation of IWC's aviation-inspired timepiece. Sitting handsomely in a 40mm stainless steel case, the deep blue sunburst dial has been crafted to evoke the vastness of the skies and the spirit of exploration, while white numerals and gold-plated, Super-LumiNova hands add a warm contrast and visibility.

In an age of increasingly indistinguishable smartphones, the Leica Leitzphone sets itself apart. Created in partnership with Xiaomi, this piece blends flagship performance with the tactile charm of a traditional camera, from its aluminium detailing to the mechanical control ring that puts photography front and centre. Beneath the minimalist exterior sits a formidable imaging system, complete with Leica colour science, bespoke shooting modes and a one-inch sensor, making it ideal for the shutterbug on the go.

Ardbeg Day has always been Islay at its most theatrical, but this year the drama takes a Sicilian turn. Ardbeg Dolce marries the distillery's unmistakable peat smoke with malt finished in Marsala dolce casks, layering sun-drenched apricot, orange and dark chocolate over that familiar maritime edge. It's a dram that flirts with contradiction (sweet yet smoky, coastal yet Mediterranean, rugged yet romantic), but one that leaves a lasting impression on the palate. A drop of la dolce vita, Islay-style.

Few products have bridged the gap between classic design and future-facing technology quite as elegantly as the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer. At first glance, it's the brand's most iconic silhouette, complete with photochromic Transitions lenses and effortless everyday wearability. But look closer and you'll find a discreetly integrated camera, open-ear speakers and Meta AI capabilities that feel genuinely useful rather than merely novel.

John Smedley's Oakman Polo Shirt is knitwear distilled to its purest form. Crafted in England from signature 30-gauge Sea Island Cotton, it carries that unmistakable blend of restraint and refinement that the brand has perfected since 1784. Clean and close, the silhouette has been designed to sit effortlessly under tailoring or hold its own with denim, making this piece a quietly luxurious addition to summer ensembles.