Beach Bag Essentials

The modern beach kit is no longer just about style. It’s also about longevity and intelligent design. Today’s best beach bag essentials integrate advanced textiles, skincare-grade SPF, and technical craftsmanship into their products while maintaining visual polish.

For Him and Her: Sunscreen

While best suited on shore, Augustinus Bader The Sunscreen SPF 50 is a must, a rare crossover of clean formulation and biotech skincare. Powered by the brand’s TFC8 complex, you could say this sunscreen also serves as treatment. It’s also lightweight and invisible.

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For Her: Rashguard

Black long-sleeve zip-front top with scalloped hem and stand collar (knit fabric)

This North Sea Rashguard by Marysia rash guard is engineered like performance gear and is arguably the most stylish way to wear full UV protection. It’s made for those who prefer a slightly more sporty look but with a hint of cool in its scalloped edges–a brand signature.

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For Him: Vilebrequin Moorea Printed Swim Trunks

Blue swim shorts with a turquoise turtle print and a drawstring waistband, mid-thigh length visible at center pose.

A modern classic that’s equally at home poolside or on deck, Vilebrequin Moorea printed swim trunks are sure to have you gliding in the water stylishly. Born in St Tropez and famously known along global coasts, Vilbrequin is the quintessential brand for men’s trunks.

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For Him: Light Waterproof Jacket

Dark navy lightweight zip-up jacket with high collar, front zipper, and subtle color-block panels on sides; curved hem at bottom.

Engineered against wind while retaining the house’s signature refinement, the Loro Piana Mei Bomber Jacket is made from technical rip stop treated with the house’s trademarked Storm System for protection against the elements. This jacket will protect you from sea spray as well as the sun. It contains a mesh lining and a drawstring base.

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For Him and Her: Beach Towel

Teal hardcover book cover featuring an embossed heraldic crest in the center.

Ultra-soft but densely woven for durability, the Loro Piana Crest Beach Towel absorbs efficiently without bulk, and looks like it belongs on a superyacht. Crafted from organic cotton terry that reverses to a velour side, take it poolside to get a tan or dry yourself after a short swim.

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For Him: Lightweight Sun LayerFrame Shirt LS Men’s by Arc’teryx

Light gray heathered long-sleeve crewneck sweater on a neutral backdrop, shown from chest to hips.

Yes, it’s made of merino, but Frame Shirt LS Men’s by Arc’teryx will also protect you from the sun. Available at Arc’teryx Aspen or online, this long-sleeved shirt is versatile, providing comfort across a range of temperatures, whether you’re headed to the mountains or a cooler-temperature shoreline. Its yarns provide comfort, odor resistance, temperature regulation, and moisture management, while a nylon core makes it durable.

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For Her: Swim Cover-up

Missoni multicolor chevron knit poncho with a deep V-neck, shown on a light background.

This iconic Missoni long caftan cover-up with a micro pixel-effect zigzag pattern has coverage, airflow, and unmistakable visual identity. The quintessential cover-up at the beach, yacht or poolside, its stylishness is popular around the globe. It also goes from day to night effortlessly.

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For Her: Sun Hat

Beige straw sun hat with a white ribbon featuring black polka dots, placed on a light background.

The Tom Ford Raffia Wide Brim Hat gives off pure French Riviera energy with maximum shade, immaculate construction, and instant recognition. It’s accessorized by a polka-dot scarf at the crown, giving the design an elegant feel. Keep shade under the sun with this classic yet playful hat.

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For Him: Sun Hat

Stacked woven straw hats with frayed edges and a black cord on a white background, beachy and casual look.

Made of 100 percent raffia with a frayed edge and leather strap, the Kijima Takayuki Crushed Sun Hat is where precision Japanese craftsmanship meets style and comfort. Perfect for hot or cold climes, this sun hat offers full protection. It’s all-weather gear that can only be described as dapper.

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For Her: Visor

Close-up of a Dior visor with a repeating monogram pattern and a dark blue band reading 'CHRISTIAN DIOR PARIS' across the front.

A futuristic shield with couture edge, where full facial coverage doesn’t compromise style, the DiorClub V1U Visor in blue is inspired by masks worn by artists. It will surely turn heads at the beach.

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For Her: Splashproof Bag

Close-up view of a white handbag with a curved handle and stitched straps, focusing on the bottom half of the bag

The Arco Rubber Tote is one of Bottega Veneta’s smartest stealth-tech-cum-luxuryLuxuryA lifestyle defined by exceptional quality, craftsmanship, exclusivity, and sophistication, encompassing the finest products, services, and experiences that represent the highest standards of refinement and excellence.Go to Luxury Glossary pieces, a beach-to-yacht tote that translates the house’s iconic luxury language into molded rubber. Discreet, tactile, and fully functional, it protects essentials without sacrificing design.

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