Essential accessories you need this summer

We’re of the opinion here at The Gentleman’s Journal that the details make the man. The way he holds himself, the reassuringly firm handshake, the ability to admit when he’s wrong; these are all things that one might have the tendency to look over, but the gentleman never skims over the nuances of life. The same applies to the way a man dresses; a well-fitting blazer is nothing without a perfectly tailored pair of trousers, but it’s the accessories that really elevate an outfit. The little things; sunglasses, wallets, socks, together they have the ability to practically transform your look, so pay attention gents. Here are the essential accessories you need this summer.

SUNGLASSES

“With my sunglasses on, I’m Jack Nicholson. Without them, I’m fat and 60”.

– Jack Nicholson

Metal Frame Aviators, £12.90 from Uniqlo // Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck Acetate Sunglasses, £230 from Mr Porter // Round Metal Sunglasses, £10 from ASOS // Round Clubmaster Sunglasses, £10 from ASOS

BELT

“Only in death will I relinquish my belts”.

– Manny Pacquiao

Blue Suede Belt, £14.90 from Uniqlo // Anderson’s Brown Woven Leather Belt, £100 from Mr Porter // Contrast Web Belt, £29.50 from Marks & Spencer // Textured Leather Belt, £45 (sale) from Reiss

SOCKS

“You choose your friends by their character and your socks by their colour”.

– Gary Oldman

British Racing Green Socks, £12 from London Sock Co // Low Cut Socks, £3.30 from Uniqlo

CAMERA

“There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are”.

– Ernst Haas

Leica X-e Compact Digital Camera, £1,250 from Selfridges // Sony DSC RX100 MKIII Digital Camera, £669 from Selfridges // Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Compact Camera, £319 from John Lewis // Fujifilm X-A2 Compact Camera, £369.95 from John Lewis

PEN

“The pen is mightier than the sword if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp”.

– Terry Pratchett

Hugo Boss Essential Ballpoint Pen, £59 from John Lewis // Montblanc Starwalker Fountain Pen, £445 from Mr Porter

WALLET

“The way to a woman’s heart is through your wallet”.

– Frank Dane

Montblanc Meisterstuck Leather Billfold Wallet, £200 from Mr Porter // Mulberry Leather Card Holder, £90 from Selfridges // Il Bussetto Blue Leather Wallet, £85 from Liberty // Shinola Brown Leather Wallet, £110 from Liberty

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