Kefalonia for Her
ME+EM Bold Summer Stripe Crossover-Back Maxi Dress
This painterly striped maxi dress by ME+EM is the perfect item to pack when going to Greek islands such as Kefalonia. Ankle skimming and made from breathable pure cotton, this dress is suspended from wide straps framing a square neckline and dips low at the back to keep you extra cool. Perfect for dressing over your bikini, going down to the beach or equally for dressing up with woven sandals and sun hat for a trip into town or the local tavernas for a bite of traditional meze.
GIANVITO ROSSI Marbella braided metallic leather espadrille slides
With chunky jute soles and braided leather straps these espadrille slides by Gianvito Rossi are perfect to wear down for beach locations and for walking into town. Great to mix with floaty dresses but look good when styled with crop denims and cotton t-shirts.
& OTHER STORIES Ribbon Bucket Hat
You can never be overprotected when in hot countries and this modern take on a cotton bucket hat from & Other Stories is perfect for being on the beach or walking by the scenic coastline. And stylish adjustable ribbons will also help prevent any unwanted hat-from-head excursions caused by sudden uptakes of the Meltemi winds! Can be styled with everything from dresses to shorts and vest tops.
LITTLELIFFNER Sprout Tote Army Suede
The Sprout tote army suede bag by Little Liffner has that perfect balance of being chic, arty but also slouchy and cool. And when on holiday, bags often have to be a lot of things – such as practical to carry everything to the beach and also back from any shopping trips. Being mid-large sized and with long straps, this is perfect to wear over your shoulders as well as in the hand.
OSCAR DEAN Pinto – Champagne Sunglasses
The great thing about Oscar Deen sunglasses is that they all have an interesting backstory to them and the origins to many styles have been found in the local Marchés aux Puces around Paris. The same can be said for these “Pinto” acetate-framed sunglasses in champagne, customised from a pair of sunglasses made in the 1940s in France which were found in a Parisian market at Vanves. And even better with their modern transparent frames, they look great styled up with everything from orange bikinis to yellow dresses.
PEONY NET SUSTAIN Vacation ruched stretch-ECONYL® swimsuit
Aptly named “Vacation”, this modern ruched, stretch swimsuit in deep orange by Peony is perfect for an early morning swim or for relaxing on the beach. Founded in Australia, Peony designs its swimwear with deep reverence for the environment and this one-piece is made from stretch-ECONYL®, a reduced-impact fabric made from plastic waste that could otherwise pollute the oceans. Its modern retro feel also means that it will never go out of fashion and it is easy to style up with vintage-look sunglasses and slouchy suede leather tote bags.
Kefalonia for Him
OLIVER SPENCER Cuban Short Sleeve Jersey Shirt Haywood Navy
Inspired by the classic Cuban guayabera shirt, this terry cloth style is perfect for summer days and nights, dressed down with some tailored shorts and loafers, or pair it with chinos for a sundowner. With a Cuban collar and two front patch pockets, it makes for the perfect getaway kit.
BAUDOIN & LANGE Beat Trainer
When you’re on holiday you want something easy to put on, but at the same time you do not want to compromise on style. Enter the Beat trainer in glove suede by Baudoin & Lange. In a range of pastel colours, these are the perfect slip-on shoes for going on holiday to a beach resort and are great for elevating any pair of shorts or dressing with chinos and polo tops when going out.
ARKET Linen Drawstring Trousers
When holidaying in hot countries it’s good to keep the colour of your trousers as light as possible and these cotton/linen drawstring trousers in beige by Arket are also cut with a comfortably loose fit. Perfect for dressing for the beach with T-shirts and polos or for going out styled with linen shirts and light linen blazers at night.
CUBITTS Judd Sunglasses
Finding a pair of sunglasses that goes with everything is never easy, but Cubitts has a great classic design in its Judd style range. A modern take on a 1960s design, the Judd comes with large square thick acetate frames and, most importantly, Zeiss ClearView lenses with UV protection. In the colour Amber these sunglasses can be styled up with everything from navy shirts to pastel-coloured T-shirts and will never go out of fashion.
VILEBREQUIN Men Organic Cotton Mineral Dye T-shirt
When you are away in the Greek islands often all the buildings around you are white to keep things cool. Choosing subtle colours in your clothes like this organic cotton mineral dye T-shirt in Pottery Orange by Vilebrequin is the perfect way to add a delicate shade of colour to yourself and the surroundings. And the light shades are easy to style with everything from blue jeans and white chinos as well as patterned swim shorts. This T-shirt is not just for holidays.
VILEBREQUIN Men Organic Cotton Mineral Dye T-shirt
The great advantage of buying Orlebar Brown swim shorts is that they are so well tailored that they can easily be worn both in and outside of the pool. In a mid-length, these shorts come in a modern Truffle/Vermillion red print which is further elevated by a white tubular rope-effect drawcord, nodding to the sailor’s life. Again, great for swimming in but equally perfect for sitting at a taverna styled up with your Cuban towelling guayabera shirt and a glass of Ouzo in your hand.
By James Sleaford, style director of Secret Trips. James has worked in the fashion industry for 20 years and has held the post of fashion director of French GQ. You can find more of his work at jamessleaford.com
