From her hometown of London to her adopted home in Madrid, where she now works as a profesh stylist, confidence coach and yogi, Lou Stokes is someone who knows fashion. Our Madrid resident editor shares 10 beachside essentials for guys and gals in our latest edition of LUXE Picks – get ready to make some serious (and stylish) waves!
Women
Sicily Bag
What’s not to love about these authentic luxury straw coffa bags, handmade in Sicily? I love these bags as they are perfect for the beach or everyday wear and bring life and personality to the simplest of outfits.
(Photo: Courtesy of Sicily Bag)
Mizar & Alcor Towels
Handwoven and hand-dyed by artisans, these lightweight towels are perfect for the beach or poolside and make a stylish wrap too.
(Photo: Courtesy of Mizar & Alcor Towels)
Christian Roth
A go-to luxury eyewear brand of mine, I love Christian Roth as they always do something different from the norm. These stylish and avant-garde tortoiseshell sunglasses are ideal for a chic beach look, and also great for urban life.
(Photo: Courtesy of Harvey Nichols)
Asn Hats
A premier fashion brand combining luxury and leisure, the Rosalia Hat is one of my beach essentials. Artisanal, elegant and flawless, it’s perfect for a stylish beach look.
(Photo: Courtesy of Asn Hats)
Lisa Marie Fernandez Kaftan
This hooded kaftan is an effortless and stylish summer piece to throw over your swimwear or wear with some flat sandals.
(Photo: Courtesy of Lisa Marie Fernandez)
Men
Retro Super Future sunglasses
I love these handmade Italian unisex sunnies. They’re easy to wear and a must-have for your next summer getaway.
(Photo: Courtesy of Retro Super Future)
Borsalino hat
This is an ’80s throwback brought back to life by Borsalino, the oldest Italian luxury hat manufacturer. Top off your beach look while shading your eyes from the sun.
(Photo: Courtesy of Borsalino)
Birkenstock casual sandal
This Delft sandal with microfibre is a blend of Birkenstock’s iconic design with a sportier approach. It’s perfect for a casual and beach-style look.
(Photo: Courtesy of Birkenstock)
Faherty swim trunks
Faherty Swim Shorts are inspired by old school Hawaiian prints. and I love this brand as it’s unique, sustainable and emphasises attention to detail. These shorts are the ideal item for the beach or poolside.
(Photo: Courtesy of Mr Porter)
Printed cotton-blend shirt
Stay wrinkle-free in these soft cotton shirts. Comfortable for everyday wear, they go from beach to cocktail hour effortlessly.
(Photo: Courtesy of Mr Porter)
Lou Stokes is a stylist, confidence coach and yogi based in Madrid. A real Londoner at heart, she has lived and worked in various corners of the world from Australia to Asia, Europe and the US. When she isn’t styling clients, talking confidence and mindsets or hosting a retreat, you’ll find her awaiting her next journey at the airport or on her yoga mat for some downtime.
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