Accessorise your summer look with some choice pieces
WOMEN
Eeugenia Kim Abby belt-trimmed straw sunhat, £230, netaporter.com
Gleaming gold, this straw hat is just the right amount distressed, making for a beach-ready but oh-so-chic summer look.
Top Shop Geo Triangle Collar, £15, topshop.com
Elegant and easy, this collar necklace looks too classy to be cheap and cheerful, despite the price tag. The triangles fit with the geometric pattern look that’s on trend now.
Mulberry Holiday small Bayswater satchel handbag, lemon, £795, johnlewis.com
This gorgeous yellow bag from the ultimate British brand is a wonderfully summery way to carry your must-haves.
Retrosun Vintage Vienna Line sunglasses, £150, netaporter.com
Big, pale acetate shades with an on-trend 70s look. These groovy sunglasses are just right for the London summer.
William & Son laptop document case, £1,650, williamandson.com
This supremely elegant briefcase is made from yellow hide with cream and cotton drill lining. We particularly love the mustard colour.
Diane von Furstenberg scarf, £121, matches.com
A classic piece from the queen of print, this light silk scarf will add interest and vibrancy to any outfit. The black theme makes it the perfect choice for darker work ensembles.
Marc Jacobs red leather strap watch with rose gold, £179, asos.com
Easy-to-wear and sporty, the bold red of this watch gives it a jolly summer feeling, and the Marc Jacobs brand never fails to delight fashionistas.
Alexis Bittar rose gold spike cluster earrings, £315, liberty.com
Unique and chic, these high quality earrings add a hint of a sunset glint to the outfit. Great for turning your look from day to night.
Gieves and Hawkes pink silk knitted tie, £70, gievesandhawkes.com
Pure silk, this pink tie will add a touch of sunshine to your suit, and will work with any weekend outfit, too. Knitted ties are also very on trend right now.
MEN
Levi’s two-tone canvas and leather tote bag, £230, mrporter.com
If there were ever a man-tote, this is it. Grab your beach stuff, throw it in here and head off into the sunset (or sunrise) in your flipflops.
Hugo Boss pocket square, £28, houseoffraser.com
Paisley may be controversial but there’s no getting away from the fact that it’s also very chic for those who can pull it off. Wear for a flourish with a sober suit.
Lock and Co handwoven Montecristi Panama hat, £850, mrporter.com
Trimmed with a black grosgrain ribbon and lined with leather at the brow band, this is the highest quality Panama hat.
Shwood Haystack Select in rosewood and black locust, $230, shwoodshop.com
Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon, these super-cool shades are made from sustainable wood. They’re also seriously cool. Ray Ban: move over.
Paul Smith yellow polka dot socks, £17, paulsmith.co.uk
Made in Italy, these 80 per cent knitted socks are just the ticket for a summer’s weekend look. Wear with light loafers or boat shoes to liven up your outfit.
Thomas Pink San Diego striped handkerchief, £10, thomaspink.com
This cotton handkerchief screams Savile Row, with the recognisable Thomas Pink logo. Pink and blue make a classic summer combination.
Hugo Boss wool silk spot bow tie, £31.50, houseoffraser.co.uk
An upbeat accompaniment to any sports jacket, you’ll stand out from the crowd with this genteel but playful bow tie.