The Summer Setup

The days are getting longer and the weather is warming up (finally!). In celebration of Summer's return I spent last Sunday in the park, taking in the sunshine over a few beers with friends and I got to thinking about my summer setup. I decided, after almost 6 months of wet and dreary winter, it was time to step up my summer wardrobe so I started putting together a wishlist of key pieces from some of my favourite brands.

1. ODELL IPA

by Odell Brewing Co

www.odellbrewing.com

£2.80 per Bottle

Odell's IPA is crisp and refreshing and perfect for long days on the lawn, its also available in cans now which makes it extra portable for longer adventures.

2. LA HAINE CHAMBRAY SHIRT

by Uniformes Generale

www.uniformesgenerale.com

£175

 As far as summer clothing goes, I've never been a big t-shirt wearer, I much prefer a casual oxford or chambray shirt with the sleeves rolled for that beach to bar vibe - the La Haine shirt from UG fits the bill perfectly.

3. PO0649 54 SUNGLASSES

by Persol

www.persol.com

£191

I'm normally a Ray Ban loyalist but sometimes you just need to channel your inner Steve Mcqueen with one of Persol's most famous frame shapes.

4. LOPES BERRY LACE-UP

by Oliver Sweeney

www.oliversweeney.com

£179

The boat shoe is dead. Long live the boat shoe. It's time to smarten up your summer look with these suede lace ups from my friends at Oliver Sweeney. The extra light sole makes them the ideal summer shoe. 

5. RED BOARD SHORTS

by Best Made Co

www.bestmadeco.com

$128

I can guarantee you theres not going to be anyone else on the beach wearing these. If you're a dedicated reader you'll know my buddies at Best Made Co always feature prominently here and theres a good reason for that. These board shorts are made of Japanese fabric with re-inforced hardware so they're built to take a beating in the waves. 

6. NATO WATCH STRAPS

by Sophie @ Cheapest NATO Straps

www.cheapestnatostraps.com

£6-10

Time to ditch that sweaty leather strap or heavy steel bracelet and throw your watch onto one of these eye-catching NATO straps. I've never seen a watch look bad on one of these and there's so much choice available that you're sure to find the colour combination to suit you and your watch.

7.  PLAY BLUETOOTH SPEAKER

by Bang & Olufsen

www.bang-olufsen.com/en

£199

Ok, cheaper options are available but they sure don't look or sound as good as this portable speaker from B&O. Boasting a full-grain leather strap, solid aluminium grill and non-slip rubber top tray, the speaker is a perfect example of where functionality meets style.

8. BURNCASTLE BELT

by Brydon Brothers

www.brydonbrothers.com

£55

Add a nautical twist to your summer setup with this Brydon Brothers belt. Handmade using high quality fabrics, Argentinean leather and a durable zinc alloy buckle with a buckle prong that passes easily through the webbing allowing for a comfortable and adjustable fit.

9. SLIM JUNGLE SHORTS

by Realm & Empire

www.realmandempire.com

£75.00 £52.50 

When the night eventually draws in and you need a smarter option, these Jungle shorts are constructed from a premium chino twill and garment-washed for an authentic sand-blasted aesthetic with standout finishing touches such as extra-large front utility pockets and two rear pockets.

I definitely feel like I'm set for summer with these pieces. Let me know what your summer setup looks like and tell me what mine is missing in the comments.