Written by Menswear Style in Essentials on the 8th August 2019

We’re well into summer and by now you will probably have your warm weather outfits on point. We’ve spotted a few recent menswear drops that are well worth adding to your collection, whether it’s a backpack from Eastpak’s debut collection, a bucket hat to beat both the sun and the showers or a deck shoe that was made for beach life.

Eastpak Backpack  

Eastpak launches its debut CNNCT collection. Designed for today’s active professionals and tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, the collection seamlessly fuses urban aesthetics with both function and style. Tecum Top is Eastpak’s contemporary, street-ready answer to the classic backpack. Merging multiple external pockets, internal organization, individual fleece-lined laptop and padded tablet sleeves, a unique top-loading system and stacks of other intelligent design features into a single, sleek package.

Lee Jeans Jacket

Inspired by the iconic 191 J, this modern reworking by Lee Jeans has all of the key details that make it such a treasure. With a regular fit and banded waist, it has a neat collar, panelled sleeves, distinctive angled patch pockets at the waist and an angled zip-fastened pocket to the chest. Rendered in an authentic, earthy, desert-brown canvas, with tonal stitching and the archival Lee HPL.

Nobis Bucket Hat 

Famous for its performance led quality outerwear collection, Canadian brand Nobis released headwear pieces with the same care and technique that goes into creating its unbeatable outerwear pieces. The Nash camo bucket hat is a must summer-have for the British summer which is often sunny one minute and raining the next.

Simon Carter Espadrille Shoe

A pair of well designed, meticulously constructed shoes is a very agreeable thing. The ‘Slocum’ espadrille from Simon Carter is perfect for holidays by the beach. Classic, easy, and stylish. All the ingredients for a sophisticated getaway. The Simon Carter ‘Slocum’ Striped Premium Canvas and Suede Espadrille Shoe is £35 which is outstanding value from a brand with such reputation

Burlington Socks

Burlington has added staple stripes to their SS19 collection in new colours. The Blackpool stripe is available in an array of fun brights, everyday neutrals and rich tonal colourways. You can never underestimate the importance of socks when compiling an outfit, and at £12 it’s a low cost way to finish of a stylish summer look. No brainer.

Sebago Boat Shoes

For SS19 Sebago has introduced a new wave of eye-catching colourways to its world-renowned Docksides boat shoe collection. There’s a colour to match any mood or setting, whether you’re at the beach for a family barbecue or toasting a birthday onboard a yacht. The Spinnaker Waxed Leather Boat Shoe is £115 and worth the investment.

Remus Uomo Shirt

Pack smart for your summer holiday with a range of stylish, versatile pieces from Remus Uomo. This Box Fit Cotton Short Sleeve League Shirt has a mod look to it, perfect for hitting up a cool bar to see your favourite band play.

We feature Eastpak, Nobis, Lee Jeans, and Sebego among others in this guide to Must-Have SS19 Menswear Drops Worth Buying.