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Casual shirts

A high-quality linen shirt always strikes the ultimate balance between laid-back elegance and understatement. Once summer has past us by, they hibernate until next year, so there’s no harm in wearing them to death in their natural season. Z Zegna produce some luxurious renditions that can be paired with anything from swim shorts to classic-cut trousers. Elsewhere, you can turn to master shirtmakers Fralbo for a little pattern imbued on a shirt, while Stile Latino have mustered up a striking knitted silk version.

Trousers

Out of all the clothing categories, summer trousers suited to you can be the hardest to find. Fit is so important, which is why buying from the very best artisans gives you a much higher chance of it conforming to your body shape. Z Zegna's linen pants are inextricably linked to roaming the port cities of the Mediterranean, whilst Kit Blake's more traditional cut trousers are suited to more or less any occasion, such is their adaptability. A pair of flat-fronted trousers from Lardini will have you look rakish the entire summer.

Kit Blake seersucker wool slim Aleks trousers

English singer Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones sitting on a chaise longue in a panama hat and two-tone shoes, October 1973. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Tailored jackets

A pale linen jacket can sometimes be overlooked in favour of a light jumper as it can be prone to succumbing to the pitfalls of travel, which can induce stains and crinkles. But it does enamour a relaxed, dégagé elegance. During the Euro-Mediterranean heatwave, there are holidays, social events and even some business to attend to, which is why a pale-hued linen jacket from De Petrillo or Gaiola can be such an essential item to have in your armoury. Completely unstructured and unlined, Sacco’s jackets are made to travel in comfort, whilst they’re one of the only models on the market where you can keep your cool in searing temperatures in the urban metropolis.

Accessories

People forget about how indispensable accessories can be, especially when fleeting from event to event. A handkerchief can wipe perspiration from your skin when on the move, whilst it can nestle into your breast pocket to add a touch more formality at a smart drinks party. We’re predicting a storming comeback for ties, and if you haven’t bought one for a while, it’s best to have a fresh and strong collection ready for when the time comes. Fumagalli 1891 are the go-to brand for both of these accessories. Elsewhere, there is a cool pair of Persol sunglasses, originally created in 1957 and made famous by Marcello Mastroianni in Divorce Italian Style, 1961.