“Life's a beach
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Summer 2025 Edit Of Stylish Essentials For Sand, Sea & Sun
From sun-safe swimwear to mood-boosting inflatables and game-changing beach bags, here’s everything we’re coveting for summer days by the shore.
Summer’s calling, and we’re more than ready to answer. Whether you’re jetting to the Med, staying local, or simply setting up camp in the back garden, the right beach kit makes all the difference. We’ve rounded up our ultimate wishlist of sunny-day must-haves – from flattering swimwear and shade-giving parasols to cheerful lilos and beach bags roomy enough for all your SPF, snacks and stylish extras.
Swimwear
Whether pool- or beach-side, these effortlessly chic bathers are the ones we’ll be living in all summer long, no matter if we’re by a luxurious pool or an inflatable one in the back garden.
Kids’ Swimwear
Sun, sea and sand: there’s no more guaranteed recipe for easy summer fun with children in tow. Stash these swimming costumes in your beach bag and ensure you’re ever-ready for an impromptu dip.
Beach Bags
A good beach bag is indispensable to a successful day of lolling. These are the ones we’re lusting after to hold our books/ sun lotion/ flipflops/ endless snacks this year.
Beach Shoes
Pad down to the best sun longer without burning your toes in this hot crop of shoes and sandals.
Beach Games
Don’t fancy snoozing in the sun? Keep the troops entertained with these diverting games. (You lie back and enjoy the peace, naturally.)
Books
For the bits in between snoozes and swims, tear through these engrossing reads from your sun lounger.
Lilos & Inflatables
Drift away in style – or at least riding the crest of a wave of fun – with one of these cool lilos and inflatables.
Parasols
Protect yourself under the cooling shade of a pretty parasol while idling the day away at the beach.
By
Nancy Alsop
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Published July 2025
Nancy is a magpie for the best in design and culture.
