Men's style: Top tropical prints for scorching summers

Men's summer style can be a tricky thing to get right but if there's any warm weather wardrobe essential it's a splash of tropical print. Perfect for balmy days on the Mediterranean coast and casual lunches in the Caribbean (and, it must be noted, few places in between), take advantage of your summer vacation to wear some this season's best tropical print menswear.

Paul Smith pocket square

British designer Paul Smith has long been known for his love, and mastery of, colourful prints. This understated pocket square will add a holiday vibe to any jacket.

£27, harveynichols.com

Blake Kuwahara’s eyewear brand, launched in 2015, is already buzz-worthy. His acetate frames are masterpieces of design, with one silhouette “floating” inside another.

$599, blakekuwahara.com

If you're willing to push your print boundaries a little then a classic tropical-print shirt is a great investment. Few are better than Gitman Vintage's retro-inspired designs.

£205, mrporter.com

The men’s shoes by Christian Louboutin are just as desirable as his women’s. This sandal combines patent leather, studs and a vaguely tribal – but very versatile – colour palette.

£625, christianlouboutin.com

Polo falls under the aegis of the Ralph Lauren brand, but is a little younger and sportier than its eminently respectable parent. Fortunately, this swimsuit offers the best of both.

£75, harrods.com

Santiago Gonzales is doing for men’s exotic skin bags what his mother Nancy has done for women’s. This crocodile tote is oh so glam.

$5,500, santiagogonzalez.com