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Five Little Luxuries To Take To The Beach
Words by Chris Elvidge
6 July 2023
While we admire the grit and determination of any beachgoer who can make do with nothing more than a €10 beach towel and a well-thumbed paperback for company, we take more of a maximalist approach to our beach days here at MR PORTER, cramming our tote bags with all manner of little luxuries and creature comforts. It’s true that a day spent by the water is one of life’s simple pleasures, but let’s not forget that it’s also an opportunity to indulge ourselves. Here, courtesy of some of our favourite luxury brands, are five ways to do just that.
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01. The jaunty inflatable lounger
This eye-catching inflatable mattress from Frescobol Carioca will make an excellent addition to any pool this summer. The brand captures the carioca lifestyle of Rio de Janeiro with its lively prints, many of which are inspired by the work of Mr Roberto Burle Marx, the Brazilian modernist landscape artist whose abstract mosaics line the calçadão at Copacabana Beach.
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The plush Berluti terry tote
Berluti may be best known for its incredible burnished leather, but there’s a time and place for that – and it’s not lazy days at the beach. This terry-cotton tote, on the other hand, feels like it was designed specifically for that situation, even coming with a removable waterproof “envelope” for keeping your phone and other valuables safe and dry.
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The soft cotton Loro Piana beach pillow
Say goodbye to propping your head up with a rolled-up towel – Loro Piana’s beach pillow ensures day-long comfort while soaking up the sun. And it’s small enough to slide neatly into your tote bag, too. Double up with the brand’s beach towel in the same pattern.
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The absorbent (and absorbing) Etro towel
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The handsome Alexandra Llewellyn travel board game
Looking for something to help you while away the hours on the sun lounger? Alexandra Llewellyn’s intricately designed backgammon sets promise endless fun and distraction, while also being beautiful objects in their own right. This diminutive travel set adorned with palm trees and tropical birds is particularly apt for beach days.