Written by Menswear Style in Essentials on the 11th May 2023

As the sun emerges and the gentle breeze beckons, the arrival of warmer weather signals a season of renewal and sartorial transformation. It's time to bid farewell to the cosy layers of winter and embrace a fresh, vibrant wardrobe that exudes confidence and flair. With the aim of helping you stay ahead of the fashion curve, we have curated a collection of 7 essential pieces that will breathe new life into your style. From sleek and practical accessories to show-stopping garments, this list of must-have items is your passport to a wardrobe that effortlessly combines functionality and trendiness, ensuring you look impeccably sharp throughout the season ahead. 

FREITAG F650 DIXON Sling Bag 

Good ideas live forever, and all good things deserve a second life. And that undoubtedly includes the reflective contour markings that make trucks glow in the dark on the highway at night as if they were straight out of a science fiction classic like “Tron”. 

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The Cambridge Satchel Co. Music Case 

The Music Case is a symphony of stylish design - an exemplary work bag that truly looks like nothing else. A versatile work bag which can carry a cacophony of documents but make them look sleekly in tempo with your professional ensemble. 

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R.M.Williams Tweedale Rugby Shirt 

The Tweedale Rugby shirt is constructed in a heavy weight jersey knit, perfect for trans-seasonal dressing and layering. The rugby top is finished in the classic R.M.Williams style, complete with a contrast collar and concealed button. 

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New Era Trucker Cap 

This trucker cap features nine different colourways in New Era’s curved a-frame and 9FORTY adjustable silhouettes with the classic four-panel mesh back, snapback closure, and New Era logo to the left. 

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Cat Footwear Eco Intruder Shoes

Cat Footwear’s Eco Intruder has been created using Piñatex, an animal free, pineapple-based material which is a byproduct of existing agriculture. No extra land, water or pesticides are required to make the raw material and as an added benefit, the use creates an additional income stream for farming communities. Piñatex is ethically sourced and more sustainable than conventional materials or other traditional vegan leather alternatives derived from plastic, such as PU or PVC. 

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Lyle & Scott Hooded Overhead Jacket 

The Lyle & Scott Casuals Hooded Overhead Jacket is a terrace staple. Made from lightweight, durable, and water-resistant nylon, this jacket features a lightweight but warm panelled construction in two iconic colours finished with detail stitching and signature Golden Eagle. . The double-zip front and statement hood make for a modern silhouette that can be layered in winter or worn as a standalone through Spring and Summer. 

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Swaine Umbrella with Whangee Handle 

Swaine’s Whangee Collapsible Umbrella is distinctive through its Japanese Bamboo handle, durable design, and modern practicability. Designed for maximum strength with its manual system, this collapsible umbrella is of the finest quality. 

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FREITAG F650 DIXON Sling Bag, The Cambridge Satchel Co. Music Case, R.M.Williams Tweedale Rugby Shirt, New Era Trucker Cap, Cat Footwear Eco Intruder, and Lyle & Scott Hooded Overhead Jacket.