Whether it's off duty essentials for serious sailors or tropical prints to really get you in the vacation mood, with days on deck, at the beach or around the pool, Mark Grischke suggests a few key men's fashion items for relaxing in style...
Anthony Peto hat
To keep your lid stylish, swap the ubiquitous baseball cap for something more debonair, like this handmade Cuenca Panama by British-born, Paris-based Anthony Peto.
$195, anthonypeto.com
Founded in 1909, Pendleton is a sixth-generation American institution. Known for its Native American-inspired blankets, the brand has branched out, and now offers summer must-haves like this oversized “towel for two”.
$90, pendleton-usa.com
Since 1969, Cutler and Gross has been known for its range of distinctive, but very wearable, spectacles and sunglasses. The new collection includes this classic aviator with rainbow lenses, which guarantees a sunny outlook.
$500, cutlerandgross.com
Thom Browne’s contemporary take on Ivy League style results in clothes and accessories that are decidedly tongue-in-cheek, such as this enamelled brass key ring.
$350, thombrowne.com
Lotuff Leather celebrates American craftsmanship and each piece it sells, like this elegant tote, is made in the USA. With headquarters in Providence, Rhode Island, visitor appointments are encouraged.
$725, lotuffleather.com
Mention Missoni, and most men think of zigzag-striped sweaters, but there’s more to it than winter wool. Missoni Mare, the label’s beachwear collection, offers plenty of sunny options, including this cotton T-shirt.
$340, missoni.com
Adam Brown launched Orlebar Brown to provide men with truly classic resort wear, and is kept fresh via collaborations with artists like Sanda Anderlon’s beach scene collage.
$295, orlebarbrown.com
Founded in 2012 by Dutch designer Louis Leeman and Italian fashion stylist Erica Pelosini, Louis Leeman’s unique men’s shoes are luxurious but not stuffy, as this suede sneaker/espadrille hybrid attests.
$560, louisleeman.com