As summer approaches, you’re probably probably looking in the wardrobe, building up a thirst or thinking of jetting off somewhere suitably exotic. These summertime essentials are sure to inspire your seasonal style, mixology and travel needs.
What’s not to love about summer? The days get longer, the weather gets warmer, shorts get shorter, and people across Asia get a little happier. Sure, it gets bloody hot in some corners of the region, and the humidity can make life feel like you’re walking through molasses, but then you think about the beach, sailing trips or camping excursions, warm nights at rooftop bars, jetting off for a well-earned vacation, and romantic alfresco dining and summer wins every time.
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However, you will need a few essentials to help you navigate the season in style, some of which we’ve compiled below, for your inspiration.
JBL Flip 4
The JBL Flip 4, a powerful yet light-weight Bluetooth speaker, is a must-have for summertime beach and boat parties. With a battery life that will keep the beats going for 12 hours and a rugged design that also ensures the speaker is easy-to-carry, this waterproof system can also connect with multiple buddies to create the ultimate remote sound solution.
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Capricorn Sunglasses
Look the part with Breed’s Capricorn Sunglasses, stylish new shades with a classic design, black anti-scratch, and anti-fog tac polarized lenses, and a brown lightweight titanium frame. Featuring two-way bendable arms that are stylish and durable, the Capricorns offer 100 percent UVA/UVB protection.
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Bella Blu Panama
The Panama hat, a design so iconic it earned itself a place on the Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage List, has always been a beach essential. The new Bella Blu Panama, which features a contemporary design by the brand’s founder Jo Dixon, is well-suited for summer revellers. Handmade by artisan craftsmen in Ecuador (despite the name that’s where they are from) using traditional techniques, this stylish hat brings a touch of chic to your summer repertoire.
Tuck Pack
Whether you’re an urban commuter or beach party-goer, you want a backpack that can change roles as quickly as you do. Timbuk2’s roll-top Tuck Pack, available in a range of colours, has an expandable capacity, allowing more space for your essentials, and padded shoulder straps that can ease the burden on hikes to remote beaches. Its side zip makes accessing your belongings easier without the need to unroll the main compartment.
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Clinique For Men’s Dark Spot Corrector
It’s nice to spend a day in the sunlight, but it’s also irritating when dark patches appear on your face. Formulated to combat skin discolouration, Clinique For Men’s Dark Spot Corrector comprises skin-brightening ingredients, including blackout yeast extract that breaks up dark pigments on the skin, as well as salicylic acid, which helps to exfoliate worn-out cells for a healthier skin tone, while also providing skin with lasting hydration, ensuring you look young and refreshed.
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Deo Stick Line M
You love the heat but your body might not. The Deo Stick Line M from Susanne Kaufmann, which is laced with calming properties and active mineral ingredients that combat odor-causing bacteria, ensures you stay dry without irritation or blocking pores. Even better, it features a pleasant, refreshing scent.
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Anthony Glycolic Exfoliating and Resurfacing Wipes
Perspiration increases oil on the face but the conveniently-packed Anthony Glycolic Exfoliating and Resurfacing Wipes allow you to freshen up on the go: the wipe’s glycolic acid and menthol help remove dirt and dead cells on the skin’s surface, while their aloe vera content calms and moisturises the complexion.
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Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
For a great summer weekend escape head to Indonesia’s Samabe Bali Suites and Villas, which offers a waterfront destination with a private beach, and a choice of well-equipped and elegantly-furnished accommodation, including 42 lavish oceanfront villas, which feature separate living rooms and large terraces with a sundeck. Enjoy a meal on the sand with more space and privacy, in addition to uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean.
