From a smart summer blazer alternative to a stylish nod to Stranger Things
The Valet. team is constantly scouring shops and the web to find the latest and greatest items from the worlds of fashion, footwear and gear. Here, the editors have assembled their latest finds—the items we deem worthy of your hard-earned money. Browse away, treat yourself to something and start the week off right.
Items featured in this story are independently selected by the editorial team. Purchasing via our links may earn Valet. a portion of the sale, which helps fund our editorial mission.
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Just because it's summer, don't think you can't use a good jacket. This one, from French label Officine Generale, is almost a hybrid chore jacket and blazer. Cut from washed Italian cotton-twill dyed an adaptable olive shade, it comfortably molds to your frame to make easy work out of layering. What's more, there are matching pleated trousers, should you be interested in wearing it as relaxed summer suit.
Washed cotton jacket,
$580 by Officine Generale
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How's your coffee table looking these days? If it's a bit bare, try a short stack of art books. And top that stack off with this small scale book on the most legendary designs of the 20th century. From the organic to the geometric, this informative and handsome tome contains all the great names: Dieter Rams, Philippe Starck, Charles and Ray Eames ... just to name only a few.
Design 20th Century,
$20 by Taschen
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Looking forward to the third season of Stranger Things? Or in need of some classic swim trunks with a subtle retro nod? Then these swim shorts are for you. The tailored, red shorts feel great and feature a grommeted drawstring waistband and back pocket. Along with a Hawkins Pool lifeguard graphic on the thigh, it's part of a whole collection by H&M celebrating the show.
Stranger Things swim shorts,
$17.99 by H&M
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These are a simple sneaker with a mean steak. A collaboration with Taka Hayashi for the Vault by Vans line, they're the kind of shoes that make you do a double take. On closer inspection you'll notice all those cool details—from the tonal grosgrain stripe at the vamp, the folded heel pull tab, to the vintage-inspired rubber lug soles.
TH Derby suede sneakers,
$120 by Vault by Vans
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We're suckers for a good tote bag. And Save Khaki reimagined the classic work tote with this handsome and deep bag cut from 8.5 oz. micro-sanded twill. It's finished with contrasting denim pieces, including a handy external pocket that's perfect for keys, phones and other EDC items. Cut and sewn in the US, it's just roomy enough and features a not-too-long 13.5" handle drop.
Canvas and denim tote,
$90 by Save Khaki
NOTE: Items featured in this story are independently selected by the editorial team. Purchasing via our links may earn Valet. a portion of the sale, which helps fund our editorial mission.
