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Issue 5

Quiet Coastal, Late Light

Emily

Editor-in-Chief

Studio Nicholson Wool Sweater
No. 10

Studio Nicholson Wool Sweater

$$$

Navy lambs wool fisherman's knit with shoulder panels. The week's one splurge, and it will earn it.

Jack disagrees: “A splurge on a sweater that mostly asks to be admired. Fishermen wore theirs unadmired.”

Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 with Green Algae 3.4 oz/ 100 mL
No. 34

Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 with Green Algae 3.4 oz/ 100 mL

$

A 100% mineral lotion for face and body, made for long walks along the front.

Lion Pose Unghosted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42 with Zinc & Squalane 1.7 oz/50 ml
No. 37

Lion Pose Unghosted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42 with Zinc & Squalane 1.7 oz/50 ml

$

Zinc and squalane, 100% mineral, sheer enough to wear beneath a wool collar.

Sincerely Yours Sunny Side Up Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen, Broad Spectrum Protection SPF 30 PA+++ 1.7 oz/50 ml
No. 38

Sincerely Yours Sunny Side Up Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen, Broad Spectrum Protection SPF 30 PA+++ 1.7 oz/50 ml

$

Non-nano zinc oxide with a soft, blurred finish. Sensible protection for a long grey walk.

Evereden SPF 50 Premium Mineral Sunscreen 2 oz / 60 mL
No. 39

Evereden SPF 50 Premium Mineral Sunscreen 2 oz / 60 mL

$

Vegan, 100 percent mineral, no white cast. For cheeks that meet the wind on the sea wall.

Kiehl's Since 1851 Better Screen Miner-all UV Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 1.4 oz/40 ml
No. 41

Kiehl's Since 1851 Better Screen Miner-all UV Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 1.4 oz/40 ml

$

A blendable mineral serum with Cica Centella, for thin September sun and a scarf.

Tower 28 Beauty Mini SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen 0.68 fl oz/20ml
No. 40

Tower 28 Beauty Mini SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen 0.68 fl oz/20ml

$

Mineral SPF 30 in a pocket size. Late-season beaches ask very little of you.

Marcus

Market Editor

Houghton Stripe Sock
No. 05

Houghton Stripe Sock

$

Wool-blend socks in asphalt and navy, which is the right grey for wellies and a wet pier. Under $20.

Bedale Wax Jacket
No. 01

Bedale Wax Jacket

$$$

Navy waxed cotton with handwarmer pockets. Wear it hard for ten Septembers and the cost per wear nearly vanishes.

Modern Beaufort Wax Jacket
No. 08

Modern Beaufort Wax Jacket

$$$

Waxed cotton outer in black, cut for a premium fit. Quieter than navy, and it will soften on the windy front.

Nia

Fashion Editor

Houghton Sock
No. 09

Houghton Sock

$

Wool-blend socks, charcoal with ochre heel and toe. Let them show above a boot.

Shorna Linen Trouser
No. 03

Shorna Linen Trouser

$$

Cream linen, wide leg, drawstring waist. Wear with a heavy oatmeal jumper and bare ankles.

Jack disagrees: “Two wide-leg linen trousers, both pale. Pick the one that isn't doing the other's job.”

Doru Regular Wide Leg Trousers
No. 02

Doru Regular Wide Leg Trousers

$$

Stone linen with a wide leg. Roll the hem once and pair with slate blue knitwear.

Bedale Wax Jacket
No. 04

Bedale Wax Jacket

$$$

Brown waxed cotton with handwarmer pockets. Wear it over a faded navy stripe and let the weather argue.

Jack disagrees: “Brown wax isn't on the palette. Driftwood, yes; this reads more country estate than shoreline.”

Game Waxed Parka
No. 06

Game Waxed Parka

$$$

Waxed cotton, fleece-lined, in olive. The long coat for wind in the washing; wear it open.

Chloe

Accessories Editor

Crest Embroidered Canvas Tote
No. 11

Crest Embroidered Canvas Tote

$$

Navy canvas, roomy and unfussy. Carries the wet towel and the paperback without complaint.

Barbour Rosefield Scottish Wool Scarf
No. 18

Barbour Rosefield Scottish Wool Scarf

$$

Scottish wool, tartan check, frayed edges. A scarf that expects wind and is not embarrassed by it.

Veronica Beard Dash Leather Belt Off-White
No. 23

Veronica Beard Dash Leather Belt Off-White

$$

A skinny belt in tan pebbled leather with silver stud hardware. It will soften nicely.

Closed Wool Scarf
No. 14

Closed Wool Scarf

$$

Felted wool with fringed ends. Wrap it twice and the grey afternoon becomes a minor matter.

POLO RALPH LAUREN Logo-Patch Canvas Tote
No. 17

POLO RALPH LAUREN Logo-Patch Canvas Tote

$$$

Cotton outside, leather trim, generous proportions. Built for the market and the long walk back.

Marc Jacobs Medium The Stripe Canvas Tote Bag
No. 13

Marc Jacobs Medium The Stripe Canvas Tote Bag

$$$

Blue and beige stripes on canvas: the Breton top's quieter cousin, with handles.

Jack disagrees: “A designer name on a stripe. The Crest already carries the towel and the paperback.”

Kate Spade Leather-trim Canvas Tote Bag
No. 15

Kate Spade Leather-trim Canvas Tote Bag

$$$

Beige canvas, leather trim, silver-tone hardware. Oatmeal in bag form, and just as forgiving.

BRIONI Leather Belt
No. 22

BRIONI Leather Belt

$$$

Navy perforated leather with a silver-tone buckle. Pulls a linen shirt together without announcing itself.

Miu Miu Suede Deck Shoes With Tassels
No. 16

Miu Miu Suede Deck Shoes With Tassels

$$$

Suede treated for an aged finish, wooden beads on the tassels. Born already worn-in.

Miu Miu Leather Deck Shoes
No. 19

Miu Miu Leather Deck Shoes

$$$

Soft leather, laced, with a robust rubber sole. The deck shoe, minus the deck, plus the pier.

The Row Georgia Canvas Tote Bag
No. 20

The Row Georgia Canvas Tote Bag

$$$

Minimalist canvas tote, no slogans. The bag is plain so the walk doesn't have to be.

Tom Ford Leather-trimmed Canvas Tote Bag
No. 21

Tom Ford Leather-trimmed Canvas Tote Bag

$$$

Navy canvas, leather base, long handles. The investment end of the shoreline, dressed for dusk.

Sophie

Beauty & Scent Editor

Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Scented Candle 7.0 oz/ 200 g
No. 24

Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Scented Candle 7.0 oz/ 200 g

$$

Sea salt and sage, no coconut in sight. Light it on a grey afternoon and the room cools.

Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne 1 oz / 30 mL cologne spray
No. 25

Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne 1 oz / 30 mL cologne spray

$$

Mineral, woody, faintly herbal: wet stone after the tide has gone out. Wear with oatmeal wool.

Jack disagrees: “Three Jo Malones saying sea salt. One bottle makes the point; two is a shelf.”

Jo Malone London Sea Salt & Bergamot Cologne Travel Spray 0.34 fl oz/10ml cologne spray
No. 26

Jo Malone London Sea Salt & Bergamot Cologne Travel Spray 0.34 fl oz/10ml cologne spray

$

Bergamot, driftwood and mineral salt in a travel size, for a coat pocket and a windy platform.

Beauty of Joseon Dayscreen Lightweight Tinted SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen with Ceramides 45N 1.35oz/40ml
No. 28

Beauty of Joseon Dayscreen Lightweight Tinted SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen with Ceramides 45N 1.35oz/40ml

$

Tinted mineral SPF at twenty dollars. Good for September light, which still burns more than you'd think.

The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 Weightless Mineral Sunscreen For All Skin Types Japanese Sunscreen 15 ml/0.5 fl. oz Tatcha
No. 31

The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 Weightless Mineral Sunscreen For All Skin Types Japanese Sunscreen 15 ml/0.5 fl. oz Tatcha

$

A small silk-textured mineral tube for the tote bag. Fits beside the house keys and a thermos.

MERIT The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 28 1.7 oz/50 mL
No. 29

MERIT The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 28 1.7 oz/50 mL

$

Sheer, tinted and mineral: skin that looks like it has simply been outdoors, not worked on.

Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen 1.7 oz/50 mL
No. 32

Tower 28 Beauty SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen 1.7 oz/50 mL

$

A mineral cream for sensitive skin, made for cold wind and squinting at the horizon.

ILIA Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 with 8-Hour Oil Control Light-Medium 1.52fl. oz/45ml
No. 35

ILIA Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 with 8-Hour Oil Control Light-Medium 1.52fl. oz/45ml

$

Water-burst texture, mineral SPF 50. Cool on the skin, like a rinse from a standpipe.

Davines This Is A Sea Salt Spray 8.45 oz/ 250 ml
No. 27

Davines This Is A Sea Salt Spray 8.45 oz/ 250 ml

$

Matte hold, no shine. Hair that looks salted by weather, not styled for a photo.

RŌZ Wave Texturizing & Finishing Salt Spray 3.4 oz/100 ml
No. 30

RŌZ Wave Texturizing & Finishing Salt Spray 3.4 oz/100 ml

$

Lived-in texture without the crunch. Finishing hair the way a blustery walk would.

Sebastian - Texture Maker 5.07 oz
No. 33

Sebastian - Texture Maker 5.07 oz

$

Twelve dollars of mineral spray with sea salt crystals. Pleasingly unprecious, like a wool hat.

Live Tinted Hueguard® 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen, Moisturizer + Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 0.5 oz
No. 36

Live Tinted Hueguard® 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen, Moisturizer + Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 0.5 oz

$

Mineral SPF, moisturizer and primer in one half-ounce tube. A handbag essential for the walk back.

Daniel

Curator, The Exhibition

Missoni Home Zig-zag Woven Blanket
No. 42

Missoni Home Zig-zag Woven Blanket

$$$

Beige wool with a fringed edge. Throw it over a chair by the window and let the weather do the rest.

Crown Affair The Hair Towel White
No. 43

Crown Affair The Hair Towel White

$

White waffle-knit, the texture of a beach towel without the beach. Quietly useful after a cold swim.

Act+Acre Microfiber Hair Towel
No. 44

Act+Acre Microfiber Hair Towel

$

Soft waffle-knit in a modest price bracket. Hangs on a hook and looks like it belongs.

Slip Silk Pillowcase - Standard/Queen White/Off-white
No. 45

Slip Silk Pillowcase - Standard/Queen White/Off-white

$$

White and off-white mulberry silk: the one soft thing in a room of wool and stoneware.

Slip Silk Pillowcase - Standard/Queen Navy
No. 46

Slip Silk Pillowcase - Standard/Queen Navy

$$

Navy silk, the closest this week gets to the colour of the sea at five o'clock.

Slip Pure Silk Queen Pillowcase Duo in White
No. 47

Slip Pure Silk Queen Pillowcase Duo in White

$$

Two white silk pillowcases, so one can be in the wash while the wind is in the washing.

Tatcha Kinu Pure Silk Exfoliating Face Cloth - Japanese Skincare 1 pack
No. 48

Tatcha Kinu Pure Silk Exfoliating Face Cloth - Japanese Skincare 1 pack

$

Pure silk face cloth, twenty dollars. A small, honest object for the basin by the window.

Jack

Critic at Large

Barbour Waxed Cotton Jacket
No. 12

Barbour Waxed Cotton Jacket

$$$

Sage wax finish and full lining: the nearest thing here to sea-glass, built for wind.

Heritage Wax Jacket
No. 07

Heritage Wax Jacket

$$$

Black wax, listed for harshest conditions: the sensible dark counterweight to all that chalk and oatmeal.