What to pack / Global
Fit for purpose
There’s no such thing as the wrong weather – just the wrong outfit. Take our packing advice and make sure you’re so comfortable that your only concern will be getting people to notice how good you look.
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1.
Keep warm, dry and hydrated while walking up those hills – or that high street.
- Map by National Geographic
- Vest by Parajumpers
- Jacket by Colmar
- Beanie by Parajumpers
- Backpack by Trakke
- Gloves by Begg & Co
- Binoculars by Leica
- Shoes by Arc’teryx
- Water bottles by 24Bottles
- Boots by Danner
- Jumper by Castore
- Knickerbockers by Amundsen Sports
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2.
All the kit you need for a perfect day out – and an overnight stay if you’re really having fun.
- Jacket by Woolrich
- Jumper by John Smedley
- Glasses by Oliver Peoples
- Watch by Tid Watches for Clara von Zweigbergk
- Adapter by PlugBug from The Conran Shop
- Coin purse by Il Bussetto
- Wash bag by Want Les Essentiels
- Bag by Ettinger
- Socks by Rototo
- Trainers by Doek
- Trousers by Incotex
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3.
Hitting the lido is no reason to let yourself go.
- Tote by La Paz
- T-shirt by Mey Story
- Sunglasses by Oliver Peoples
- The summer house by Philip Teir
- Beach bats by Yamabahari
- Sunscreen by Malin + Goetz
- Cap by Ami
- Headphones by Ahead from The Conran Shop
- Flip-flops by Tsukumo
- Swimming shorts by Timo Trunks
- Sandals by JoJo
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4.
For gents who want to look sharp on their business trips.
- Washable suit by Z Zegna
- Shirt by Salvatore Piccolo
- Passport holder by Ettinger
- Spectacles by Safilo
- Spectacles by Fendi
- Pocket square by Drake’s
- Chambray shirt by MCR
- Tie by Drake’s
- USB plug by Mu from The Conran Shop
- Tie by Bigi from Trunk Labs
- Umbrella by London Undercover
- Suitcase by Rimowa
- Trousers by Incotex
- Washable suit by Z Zegna
- Shoes by Church’s
- Belt by Felisi from Trunk Labs
- Socks by Tabio
- Wallet by Serapian