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The Perfect Summer Style – The Gucci Way
Words: Holly Macnaghten
With summer days on the horizon, it’s important to start building up your summer wardrobe. Here is our round up of the best pieces for any gentleman’s summer wardrobe, and who better to look to than Gucci for some chic updates.
Gucci is a brand synonymous with Italian glamour and traditional craftsmanship. When you wear Gucci, you wear nearly a century’s worth of style. Gucci walks hand in hand with Metropolitan lifestyle, whether you’re heading out for a few drinks in Farringdon or driving around The Maldives with the roof down, Gucci has something for every summer occasion.
THE LONG SLEEVED POLO SHIRT ,
Dark Red Merino Wool Polo-Neck Sweater £355, gucci.com
Trademark Print Long Sleeved Polo £215, gucci.com
THE SHORT SLEEVED TOP
Ink Light Modal-Silk Jersey T-Shirt £130, gucci.com
Blue Cotton Polo Shirt £275, gucci.com
In the rare but not unheard of case of a heatwave, simple T-Shirts will keep you cool and stylish. This tee is an ink-silk blend, making it luxurious and casual at the same time. Equally casual and comfortable is this cotton polo shirt, with simple two tone detailing along the collar and sleeves.
THE SHIRT
Cotton Button Down Shirt Equestrian Collection £305, gucci.com
For a slightly more formal affair, such as a business meeting or a dinner date, this crisp cotton button down shirt is both sophisticated and cool. This is a great piece from the Equestrian collection, and is spot on for this summer.
THE FOOTWEAR
Horsebit Moccasin in Green Ostrich £1310, gucci.com
Leather and Crocodile Horsebit Thong Sandal £475, gucci.com
Gucci knows too well that it’s all about the shoes. These horse bit Moccasins in ostrich green are great if you want to show a bit of personality as well as look good. Alternatively, if you want something more relaxed, these leather and crocodile sandals are a great choice.
THE ACCESSORIES
G-Timeless Watch Medium Stainless Steel Case £925, gucci.com
Double Bridge Modern Oval Sunglasses £285, gucci.com
Gucci understands that accessories for men are both difficult and very important. With this watch and these shades, any of your capsule wardrobe will be pulled together succinctly and stylishly. The watch is timeless, and exactly what you should be looking for in your wrist wear. The brown leather strap detailing brings that touch of modernity to a classic. The sunglasses, on the other hand, are the definition of contemporary Italian style. Whether the sun is hiding behind clouds or blaring down on you, these are the perfect way to look effortless.
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Large Carry-On Duffel £910, gucci.com
Dark Blue Techno Nylon Boxer £210, gucci.com
For your summer getaway, Gucci knows how to help you travel in style. This black leather duffel bag is perfect for jet setting, especially if you’re only going for a couple of days. You can fit everything you need in there and take it as hand luggage, meaning there’s no worry of your summer wardrobe getting sent to Norway. And for those of you lucky enough to be coming into contact with a swimming pool, or even the ocean, these nylon swim trunks are great for lounging as well as swimming.
Style doesn’t have to suffer because of increasing temperatures – give your wardrobe a helping hand, the Gucci way.By Gemma Baldwin Twitter @gemma_baldwin
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