The sun is out, the water is looking oh so tempting, and you need some swimmers that will ensure you look sharp when you take the plunge. We’ve updated our trunks, rendering them from a softer nylon-blend fabric with a natty nylon drawstring and metal hardware. Fellow bathers at the lake will be so charmed by the neat cut and handsome colours – either bright coral or navy – that they won’t even notice that your summer tan isn’t quite there yet.

material: Brushed nylon.
colours: Navy or coral.
sizes: s – xl.
made in: Portugal.
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Dad hats, or ball caps, have made a big style comeback lately and this understated take, designed by our in-house team, is made from nylon ripstop that’s as light as it is durable. Whether you opt for navy or olive, and wear it forwards or backwards, it’ll be a surefire summer staple.

material: Nylon ripstop.
colours: Navy or olive.
sizes: One size.
made in: Portugal.
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Few things are worse than a saggy neckline – but there’s no danger of that here. These fetching and comfortable cotton crewnecks, created with our friends at A Kind of Guise, have sturdy ribbed necklines, cuffs and hems.

colours: Navy or stone.
material: Cotton.
sizes: s – xl.
made in: Germany.
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Hender Scheme’s approach is to rethink materials so that they can be elevated in surprising ways. These minimalist slides, an exclusive style for monocle, have soft suede uppers and a smooth leather base – both of which will adapt and improve with age – and Vibram soles, perfect for the pool or beach.

colours: Brown.
material: Leather, suede and Vibram sole.
made in: Japan.
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monocle has joined forces with Paris brand Rue de Verneuil. Founder Vincent Ribat is a former interior designer and his designs recall both sturdy canvas American tool bags of the 1950s and the sun-kissed glamour of the French Riviera. Plump for navy with white straps or olive with yellow.

material: Cotton canvas with leather handle.
colours: Navy or olive.
sizes: Large: 34cm x 45cm x 23cm. Medium: 24cm x 33cm x 14 cm.
made in: France.
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Parisian brand Laperruque’s computer covers are made from untreated vegetable-tanned leather, which, unlike the laptop they house, will only improve with age.

material: Leather.
colours: Navy or tan.
sizes: 13” and 15”
made in: Italy.
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These breezy seersucker shorts, created with A Kind of Guise, have a back pocket for stashing your phone and sunnies, and finish a neat distance above the knee. Plus: an adjustable waistband means that you needn’t hold back on that gelato.

material: Cotton.
colours: Navy or olive.
sizes: s – xl.
made in: Germany.
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monocle’s sister magazine Konfekt has teamed up with Rue de Verneuil to create a head-turning tote. Rue de Verneuil – named after the brand’s studio address in central Paris – brings a vibrant retro flourish to its French-made bags. The Palais Royal tote, named in honour of the 17th-century palace in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is made of cotton and comes with a detachable shoulder strap.

material: Cotton canvas with leather handle.
colours: Camel and orange stripes.
dimensions: 34cm x 45cm x 23cm.
made in: France.
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You’ll have the brightest sunbathing patch on the beach thanks to our towels, which come in vivid shades of sky blue and canary yellow. Designed in-house and made in Portugal, these cheery terrycloth numbers are ultra soft and expansive, so you can stretch out as you leaf through a magazine or take a nap.

material: Cotton.
colours: Blue or yellow.
made in: Portugal.
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This swim tote should be by your side as you stroll down to the beach, bagni or shores of Lake Zürich for those morning laps or after-work dips. Made in Japan from waterproof canvas, it can withstand splashing and has a waterproof pocket for stowing your swimwear – plus a separate side nook for all your valuables.

material: Waterproof canvas.
colours: Navy and white or beige and white.
made in: Japan.
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