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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer
Slide Nr 1Summer is only as fun as it is safe, placing UV protection at the top of any summer to-do list. Aside from practicing sun-safe habits and applying sunblock regularly, look to these clothing and accessories to help you achieve (or surpass) your sun coverage ambitions.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 2Entitlement Tortoiseshell Sunglasses by Le Specs – Sunglass maker Le Specs is a design-driven brand offering resilient models in the latest trends, all with surprisingly affordable price points. Marketed to women, the elegant Entitlement Tortoiseshell Sunglasses are chic, versatile and appropriate to wear long after summer is over. These polycarbonate sunglasses offer 100% UV protection (category three); they also come with a signature Le Specs protective pouch and cleaning cloth.
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Slide Nr 3Adam Selman x Le Specs: The Prowler Sunglasses – Another winning sun protection accessory from the affordable Australian sunglasses brand, Le Specs, The Prowler is one of several styles designed in collaboration with the popular fashion designer, Adam Selman. The Prowler is as wallet-friendly as any other pair of Le Specs sunglasses, and features an oversized frame with an exaggerated cat-eye shape. These polycarbonate glasses have category three UV protection, the highest rating for sunglasses that may be worn while operating a vehicle.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 4Cartwright Tortoiseshell Sunglasses by Cubitts – Named after the Cartwright Gardens in London, the Cartwright Tortoiseshell Sunglasses by Cubitts are round-frame, slightly oversized, 100% UV protection sunglasses with black lenses. Their studious and refined appearance makes them as fitting for the seashore as they are for an al fresco meeting. Marketed to men, these sunglasses come with a geometric protection case.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 5Butterfly Parasol by Lily-Lark – Toting a parasol is one of the most charming and perhaps nostalgic ways to protect yourself from the sun – while the Butterfly Parasol by Lily-Lark is one of the most visually interesting ways to make it happen. This parasol is UPF50+ with a bamboo frame and comes with a matching carry case. The unapologetically feminine butterfly print is a mixed-media motif created with watercolours and inking pen. (To dive deeper into the world of whimsical parasol design, check out our interview with Lily-Lark founder Lisa Selwitz.)
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 6Men’s Toweling Blazer by BASK – The elegant towel blazer brand BASK presents a 100% Turkish terry cloth blazer with such elegant details as a notched lapel, functional chest and hip pockets, and buttoned cuffs. This blazer is a great way to protect the shoulders, arms and back from the sun, as well as a fashionable way to dry off after a dip in the pool. This soft and velvety jacket is a useful vacation look with a day-to-night aesthetic and machine washable material.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 7The Siren Double-Breasted Blazer Mini Dress in Navy by Bask – Bask also produces cover-ups doubling as convenient towels for women (and children, too). Among the unique collection lies this Siren Double-Breasted Blazer Mini Dress, a soft, 100% Turkish terry cloth velour dress that dries with ease. It can be monogrammed for personalisation, and it features hip pockets and a notched lapel.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 8Josie Boyfriend Button Down by Mott50 – Available in black or white, Mott50’s Josie Boyfriend Button Down provides a stylish yet understated look for covering up after a swim. Slightly oversized in the classic ‘boyfriend’ silhouette, it’s lightweight, quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant and machine washable (making it ideal for travel). Poolside or at the beach, this button down may be worn on its own – buttoned or unbuttoned – or paired with trousers. This cover-up has a UV-protection rating of UPF50+.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 9Sonja Swim Dress by Mott50 – The gorgeous Sonja Swim Dress by Mott50 is long-sleeved with adjustable drawstrings on the sides, allowing you to modify its length as you wish; it can even be converted into a long-sleeved top. This relaxed-fit dress offers UPF50+ coverage and features a half-zip design and thumbhole cuffs. The swim dress is available in seven colours, including True Navy Stripe (white with navy blue stripes), Light Pink and the jovial Viva Portugal print (a colourful motif of instruments, flora and fauna).
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 10Cotton Voile Pareo Coral & Fish by Vilebrequin – Vilebrequin, a French brand recognised for its high-quality swimwear, resort wear and accessories, presents lovely, sun-safe cover-up options including the Cotton Voile Pareo featuring a Coral and Fish print. Ideal for sitting down at a beachside restaurant or to shield yourself from the sun, this unisex pareo is made from soft-to-the-touch and comfortable 100% cotton. Wear it as a halter dress or skirt.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 11Jemima Wide Brim Beach Hat by Melissa Odabash – The jet-setting, UK-based American designer Melissa Odabash lives and breathes the world of swimwear, cover-ups and international, exotic travel. The former swimsuit model delivers a chic aesthetic for sun-smart behavior as well, with her label’s bestselling seaside accessory, the Jemima Wide Brim Beach Hat. The wide brim is flexible, allowing it to be worn in different ways, and the hat is travel-friendly, folding up into a suitcase or bag without damage. The one-size-fits-all Jemima Hat is available in three colours: white, beige and black. Every hat features a contrasting brown leather trim.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 12Baggies™ Brimmer Hat by Patagonia – The ultimate outdoor brand, Patagonia, presents a hat made for activities on or near the water with incredible strength and resilience as well as UPF50+ protection: the Baggies™ Brimmer Hat. It’s easy to clean thanks to a fabric composition of recycled nylon and features a chin strap and internal headband. This hat is breathable, lightweight and adjustable – and it also floats.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 13Strong Sun Hat by Global Babe – Global Babe, a beachwear brand founded on the principles of sun safety, offers a lovely selection of hats for women, including the Strong Sun Hat available in a rainbow of solid colours, from navy blue to orange, pink and white. This chic, one-size-fits-all hat is a travel-friendly find, as it can be folded up for packing and unpacking without damage. The Strong Sun Hat is UPF1200+.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 14Joanna Visor by Brixton – For a fresh take on the classic straw hat, look to Brixton’s Joanna Visor. Made of 100% straw and with a full brim, this hat was designed for durability and timeless appeal. It incorporates classic codes, making it feel familiar, though the end result is a decidedly new take on a look you already love.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 15Madewell x Biltmore Panama Hat – There was a wave of excitement when Biltmore, the luxury Canadian haberdashery brand, teamed up with affordable American apparel brand Madewell for a collaboration. However, any initial excitement about the collaboration was soon overshadowed by a greater force: Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, getting photographed wearing the Madewell x Biltmore Panama Hat to Wimbledon. The popular Panama hat is 100% straw, with a contrasting black grosgrain trim.
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Fun In The Sun: 15 UV-Protective Accessories For Summer.
Slide Nr 16Iso-Chill Shore Break Camo Hoodie by Under Armour – The Iso-Chill Shore Break Camo Hoodie is a relaxed-fit menswear pullover that’s perfect for the cooler hours of the summer. The technology of the Iso-Chill fabric regulates temperature, while this hoodie features UPF50+ protection and a substantial hood to help shield the face from the rays of the sun. Available in five colour combinations.
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