Getaway Dreaming: 10 Beach Kit Essentials for Your Next Tropical Vacation
Self-isolation has us wishing for warmer days and tropical getaways. If you're in the same spot, get properly prepared with a few of our favorite beach kit essentials:
Unimatic UI FM Dive Watch, $650
Italian watch brand Unimatic crafts eye-popping watches that overflow with both quality and minimalism. One part James Bond, one part Steve Jobs.
Swimwear brand Onia makes a handsome beach blanket that folds up and packs away in a matching drawstring pouch.
Todd Snyder Bleach Denim Shirt, $168
Nothing says effortlessly stylish like a lightweight denim shirt at the beach. This one is a favorite.
Reigning Champ Mid-Length Swim Short, $100
Quality and coolness collide with this lowkey swim trunk from Reigning Champ that's not too short—or long.
Fendi "Forever Fendi" Slides, $560
How cool are these lambskin slip-on sandals featuring a debossed Fendi logo pattern throughout? A stylish splurge.
Frescobol Carioca Gray Trancoso Wooden Beach Bat and Ball Set, $260
Brazillian beach sport Frescobol is best played with these gorgeous resin-coated paddles that are handmade from wooden off-cuts and finished with grey neoprene grips. The set also includes a pair of logo-print balls and a travel-friendly waterproof bag.
DSPTCH RnD Edition Tote Bag, $184
We love the minimalist vibes of this tote design by DSPTCH that's crafted from waterproof Dyneema.
Aesop Avail Facial Sunscreen Lotion, $60
Keep your skin looking fresh with this stylish sunscreen from Aesop which also hydrates thanks to ingredients ranging from green tea to Vitamin E.
Renowned filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, Arrival) just wrapped up filming a movie adaptation of Dune due out this December starring Timothée Chalamet, so if you love to read the book before seeing the movie, this is a must. And even if you don't, it's still a must.
Oliver Peoples O'Malley Sunglasses, $492
These slick shades are inspired by the sunglasses worn by former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley. Ridiculously cool.