THE JOURNAL
With summer party season in full swing, staying stylish in the heat has become the dilemma du jour. Whether you’re attending a wedding, a garden party or a sporting event, the trick with summer tailoring is to keep things simple, sticking to breezy fabrics (and lighter dyes, ideally). It’s the finishing touches that are really going to take your fit to the next level. From straw hats to stylish sunglasses, here are five must-have accessories that’ll make you the best-dressed guest at any function.
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The Loro Piana straw Panama hat
Loro Piana’s Panama hat is finished with a leather ribbon, which gives it a smarter edge, setting it apart from classic styles. Wear yours with navy or grey tailoring, or colour coordinate it to your pocket square.
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The Métier suede pouch
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The laCalifornienne steel watch
The brand laCalifornienne started off designing statement watch straps before expanding into watchmaking. This Daybreak is the brand’s first timepiece. Powered by a Swiss-made quartz ETA movement, it has an understated 24mm brushed-steel case that works well with a variety of shirt cuffs and cufflinks.
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The Jacque Marie Mage tortoiseshell sunglasses
These sunnies by Jacques Marie Mage are inspired by 20th-century Italian architect Mr Carlo Molino – even the D-shaped frames take cues from the lines and angles of his designs. The tortoiseshell acetate will contrast beige suits nicely.
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The TOM FORD suede espadrilles
If you’re anything like us, few things are worse than the thought of wearing dress shoes on a hot summer day. A pair of espadrilles, for instance, are a great way to dress down suit trousers – the suede construction of this TOM FORD pair makes them just as smart as formal shoes.