We’ve gathered everything you need for your next trip to the beach or pool – from juicy reads to sweet drinks, smart swimwear to stunning shades.
Ancient Greek Sandals “Clio” sandals
Ancient Greek Sandals “Clio” sandals
Who said summer was all about thongs? Put your best foot forward with these leather numbers from Ancient Greek Sandals instead. $182, net-a-porter.com
Prism “St Tropez” bandeau and “Uluwatu” low-rise mini shorts
Prism “St Tropez” bandeau and “Uluwatu” low-rise mini shorts
You’ll be the sharpest sun lounger about town in this bandeau and mini shorts set from Prism. “St Tropez” bandeau $190, “Uluwatu” low-rise mini shorts $126, prismlondon.com
American Vintage shorts
American Vintage shorts
Warm weather calls for higher hemlines, just like on these printed shorts from American Vintage. $155, americanvintage-store.com
Prada sunglasses
Prada sunglasses
Catch some shade (or throw a little of your own) in style with these eye-popping sunglasses from Prada. $600, sunglasshut.com/au
All Good Organics’ sodas
All Good Organics’ sodas
Fairtrade ingredients bring a feel-good factor to All Good Organics’ Karma Cola (pictured here), Gingerella ginger ale and Lemmy lemonade. $4.50 each, allgoodorganics.co.nz
In Transit skincare
In Transit skincare
Soothe sore muscles, treat insect bites, prep skin for holiday snaps – the new In Transit range from natural skincare label This Works is designed to ease a multitude of minor travelling crises. meccacosmetica.com.au
Chanel bag
Chanel bag
Looking for something to cart all your beach and pool gear around in? Try this dark denim tote from Chanel. It comes with a handy leather strap and plenty of space for all your towel, book, and sunblock needs. $2600, chanel.com
Coast beach towel
Coast beach towel
This is not your average beach towel. The “Laguna”, a washed-linen number from New Zealand brand Coast, also works as a blanket, wrap or sarong. Nice. $134, coastnewzealand.com
Jets banded kaftan
Jets banded kaftan
Make your way from the beach to the bar in effortless style in this breezy kaftan from Jets. $99.95, jets.com.au
Aesop protective lip balm
Aesop protective lip balm
Avoid a sunburnt kisser this summer with this protective lip balm from Aesop. It utilizes UVA and UVB filters to shield your skin from the sun without the use of paraffins, silicone or animal-derived products. $19, aesop.com
Chanel hat
Chanel hat
This cotton and tweed Chanel hat doesn’t just look the part – its wide brim makes sure those harsh summer rays are kept well at bay. $830, chanel.com
Anything That Moves
Anything That Moves
New Yorker regular Dana Goodyear’s exploration of the extremes of the new food is knowing, engaging and witty in equal measure. A fine antidote to some of the flabbier food memoirs doing the rounds, $30, Riverhead Books.
Le Chat Noir Cidre de Normandie
Le Chat Noir Cidre de Normandie
Cider, the trend that keeps on keeping on, is what GT wine editor Max Allen is drinking this summer. This “delicious, apple-sweet” example from French producer Le Chat Noir is on his list of new favourites. $4 (330ml), lechatnoirwine.com.au
