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We’ve gathered everything you need for your next trip to the beach or pool – from juicy reads to sweet drinks, smart swimwear to stunning shades.
Chanel bag

We’ve gathered everything you need for your next trip to the beach or pool – from juicy reads to sweet drinks, smart swimwear to stunning shades.

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Ancient Greek Sandals “Clio” sandals

Ancient Greek Sandals “Clio” sandals

Who said summer was all about thongs? Put your best foot forward with these leather numbers from Ancient Greek Sandals instead. $182, net-a-porter.com

Prism “St Tropez” bandeau and “Uluwatu” low-rise mini shorts

Prism “St Tropez” bandeau and “Uluwatu” low-rise mini shorts

You’ll be the sharpest sun lounger about town in this bandeau and mini shorts set from Prism. “St Tropez” bandeau $190, “Uluwatu” low-rise mini shorts $126, prismlondon.com

American Vintage shorts

American Vintage shorts

Warm weather calls for higher hemlines, just like on these printed shorts from American Vintage. $155, americanvintage-store.com

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Prada sunglasses

Prada sunglasses

Catch some shade (or throw a little of your own) in style with these eye-popping sunglasses from Prada. $600, sunglasshut.com/au

All Good Organics’ sodas

All Good Organics’ sodas

Fairtrade ingredients bring a feel-good factor to All Good Organics’ Karma Cola (pictured here), Gingerella ginger ale and Lemmy lemonade. $4.50 each, allgoodorganics.co.nz

In Transit skincare

In Transit skincare

Soothe sore muscles, treat insect bites, prep skin for holiday snaps – the new In Transit range from natural skincare label This Works is designed to ease a multitude of minor travelling crises. meccacosmetica.com.au

Chanel bag

Chanel bag

Chanel bag

Looking for something to cart all your beach and pool gear around in? Try this dark denim tote from Chanel. It comes with a handy leather strap and plenty of space for all your towel, book, and sunblock needs. $2600, chanel.com

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Coast beach towel

Coast beach towel

This is not your average beach towel. The “Laguna”, a washed-linen number from New Zealand brand Coast, also works as a blanket, wrap or sarong. Nice. $134, coastnewzealand.com

Jets banded kaftan

Jets banded kaftan

Make your way from the beach to the bar in effortless style in this breezy kaftan from Jets. $99.95, jets.com.au

Aesop protective lip balm

Aesop protective lip balm

Avoid a sunburnt kisser this summer with this protective lip balm from Aesop. It utilizes UVA and UVB filters to shield your skin from the sun without the use of paraffins, silicone or animal-derived products. $19, aesop.com

Chanel hat

Chanel hat

This cotton and tweed Chanel hat doesn’t just look the part – its wide brim makes sure those harsh summer rays are kept well at bay. $830, chanel.com

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Anything That Moves

Anything That Moves

New Yorker regular Dana Goodyear’s exploration of the extremes of the new food is knowing, engaging and witty in equal measure. A fine antidote to some of the flabbier food memoirs doing the rounds, $30, Riverhead Books.

Le Chat Noir Cidre de Normandie

Le Chat Noir Cidre de Normandie

Cider, the trend that keeps on keeping on, is what GT wine editor Max Allen is drinking this summer. This “delicious, apple-sweet” example from French producer Le Chat Noir is on his list of new favourites. $4 (330ml), lechatnoirwine.com.au

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