The edit: summer essentials

Maximise on suitcase space with Desmond & Dempsey’s throw-on-and-go pyjama duo. Made from pure cotton voile, these slouchy shorts and adorable tie-front closure will keep you feeling bright and breezy from morning to night.

Here’s a superlative your arms will thank you for. Australian brand July recently landed in the UK, bringing with it the world’s lightest double-wheel suitcase. Have the lifetime-warrantied carry-on personalised with your initials, so you’ll always know which case is yours.

According to Feng Shui, the tropical leaf print on these LOVE BRAND & Co swim shorts signifies good fortune. Not least for the environment – they’re made with 100 per cent recycled plastic, with quick-dry properties that’ll let you dash from beach to lunch in record time.

For a picture-perfect picnic, scatter a few of these ticking and pom-pom cushions on to a blanket and recline outside. Tori Murphy’s playful striped creations are made to be mixed and matched with other patterns, as the mood takes you.

Montes & Clark makes keeping everyone well-watered a matter of style with this Jackson Pollock-esque one-litre ceramic jug, handmade in southern Italy. All that remains is for you to decide what to fill it with – liquid refreshment or statement flower arrangement?

Make your ablutions sustainable and seasonal with Molton Brown’s endlessly refillable Infinite Bottle. Resplendent in recycled aluminium, the Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel-fragranced bath and shower gel will transport you back to the beach long after your holiday ends.

Amp up your game with this sleek ping-pong table made (fittingly, during this most auspicious summer of sport) in France. Tested to cope with extreme weather with non-slip swivel feet, its solid-core laminate top and anti-UV treatment mean you’ll be playing for decades to come.  

All-natural, honey-blended aperitif Beesou looks every sunshine-yellow-drop the part. Whether yours is a Spritz, Margarita or Bellini, add a dash to your cocktail for a bittersweet twist on the classics. Even better, ten per cent of profits go towards saving the bees.

Long summer days are better when you have a cool corner to retreat to. Create your own outdoor haven with Raj Tent Club’s Chinoiserie parasols, in collaboration with the V&A Museum. Expect time-tested quality, with each shade handcrafted following centuries-old traditions.

Summer bangers at the ready? You’ll need decent sound quality, and brand du jour Loewe has it covered thanks to its latest collab with French football star Kylian Mbappé – a sexy, sling-over-the-shoulder 100W speaker. With a 24-hour battery life, it doubles as a power bank.