6 chic summer essentials

$465

Whether you are drying off or lying out, you will need a plush Hermès towel during hot summer days spent soaking up rays. This version, dubbed Mr. Butterfly by the company, is made of 100 percent cotton terry cloth with long loops (an Hermès specialty) and printed with a "Lyonnais screen" technique just like the brand's signature silk scarves, which guarantees that it won't bleed or fade in the sun.

And not only is this towel large enough (36" by 60") for you to get cozy with a friend, but it's also thick enough to withstand even the coarsest coastlines. "Perfect for the small rocky beaches of Monaco and the boulder beaches of Capri," says luxury guru Lorre White.