The Ultimate Europe Packing Guide
Your summer holiday is booked, and you can’t wait to pack up and enjoy the sunshine, have a gelato by the beach or attend a European wedding. All of which sounds like the perfect recipe for a European holiday. But there are a few items you need to have to enjoy the vacation. Perhaps it’s a tailored pair of shorts, or short sleeves shirts made in the perfect fabric for the location. Below, we’ve curated some essential tailored garments for your vacation.
Summer Jacket
If you are attending a cocktail attire wedding or having an Aperol Spritz at the local bar. Having a tailored jacket is the perfect option to complete your ensemble effortlessly. Pair this item with a shirt or polo, casual trousers and a pair of loafers. Stable fabrics are linen, Wool Silk Linen, or even seersucker if you want a bit of flare.
Holiday shirt
If the classic business shirt has a stiff collar and buttoned up. What makes the perfect holiday shirt? Indeed, it is the one piece collar shirt, which was designed to wear casually with the opened collar. This design looks great on summery fabric like linen, or cotton linen.
Man Bag
Don’t underestimate the power of a fine gentleman’s bag. Elevate the ensemble with a beautifully crafted leather bag from Berluti. The brand is an old guard of French luxury, its history dates back to 120 years ago. Berluti is well known for fine leather craft. In particular their patina coloring, which is a technique of coloring that give the leather an iconic depth. Berluti offers a wide range of leather bags that suit different styles and personalities. Their small bags are great for holding essentials like sunglasses, wallet, and passport, making them the perfect traveling companion.
Tailored Shorts
Tailored shorts are great to elevate the casual outfit. Crafted with meticulous handmade details on the waistband and pick stitching, custom made for the perfect fit. These garments speak style and sophistication. Choose from an array of summer favorites like cotton, linen, seersucker or light wool.
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Swim Shorts
Stylish swim gear is a must for the summer holiday. Perhaps something stylish to transition from the beach to the bar. Orlebar Brown swim shorts are the perfect exemplar for the task. The brand’s ethos is smart swim wear, Orlebar Brown shorts are made using exclusive fine French woven fabric. Available in a wide range of styles, these shorts are the ultimate “if you know you know” swim short.
Tropical Polo Shirt
The polo shirt is a sporting legacy from the 20th century. Today, it is essential in the causal department. The polo goes well with a casual tailored jacket or looks dressed up on its own with shorts or chinos. Enjoy the European sun with our skipper polo made in terry cotton or button less polo in ultra fine merino wool.
Dress Trousers
Last but not least, many will not think of it, but what should one wear to a nice restaurant while traveling. Well, a stylish pair of trousers is the go to choice for an effortless dressed up look. Made in crisp tropical wool or airy linen, they pair incredibly well with any shirt or polos.
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Summer Walk
What makes the perfect summer shoes? Stylish, comfortable, and versatile, that sounds perfect isn’t it? Loro Piana Summer Walk was introduced almost two decades ago. In recent years, when “quite luxury” gained popularity, these top tier luxury loafers became the go to for many fashion aficionados. The Summer Walks feature a minimal leather upper and rubber sole, crafted in extremely soft leather, and even luxury fabrics like cashmere. They look great in relaxed casual with linen trousers and polo, or dressed up with a jacket.
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Suitcase
Alright, you have prepared all these beautiful items. Next is a trustworthy luggage to store everything. Rimowa has over 120 years in perfecting the art of luggage making, balancing craftsmanship and engineering. Their iconic designs are made in classic aluminium or innovative polycarbonate. The aluminium case is prone to dent, but an avid traveler would embrace it a it tells a story of their travels.