Trust the Italians to transform the most utilitarian of summer accessories – the bucket hat, that is – into something both elegant and sumptuous. The work of Berluti, this piece comes crafted from a plush yet lightweight chenille that sets it apart from the usual cotton-canvas wares and nods to the brand’s rich heritage with its scrawled Scritto motif. Glastonbury gear this is not.

No brand has a total monopoly on summer. But were we forced to choose just one to kit out our vacation wardrobes, then Rio de Janeiro-inspired Frescobol Carioca would be high up on list. This Panama hat is a testament to its knack for exquisitely crafted warm-weather gear – it’s handmade by Ecuadorian artisans from toquilla straw, trimmed with an elegant grosgrain ribbon and will instantly transport the sizzling beaches of Ipanema to your less tropical turf.

Succession may sadly be over, but Kendall Roy’s beloved Loro Piana caps thankfully live on. Pay homage, as is only right, with this seasonally appropriate iteration, which is spun from a lightweight linen in a goes-with-everything navy and instantly conveys Silicon-Valley-billionaire-summering-on-his-yacht-in-Amalfi.

Come summer, there’s no easier way to ooze old-world Italian sprezzatura ­– the sort that would have you fit right in with the folks at Pitti Uomo – than by popping on a straw fedora. Better yet, try one by Italy’s very own Gucci. This one bears the brand’s iconic and unmistakable red-and-green stripes.

Don’t sleep on the visor this season. For one, it’s brilliant for accommodating more, er, laterally blessed skulls and preserving perfect barnets, all while still offering excellent sun protection. And as this supple chocolate-brown number by TOM FORD proves, it can be a pretty exquisite display of leather craftsmanship in its own right.