After all those months of drear, summer is finally here—and that means its time to fire up the grill, take a vacation, and treat yourself to some new gear.
From stylish rocks glasses to a bargain vintage Rolex, here are some of the standout items Cool Material editors loved in June.
Rialto Old Fashioned Glasses
Call us old-fashioned, but we happen to think every home bar setup needs some eye-catching glassware for stiff drinks. They're a modern riff on the stuff you used to see at Grandma and Grandpa's house back in the day.
Buy: $60
Chintan Handwoven Shirt
Handmade in India, this retro-cut, short-sleeve shirt oozes summer style. And the 100% cotton fabrication means it'll keep you cool all season long, too. If you're not feeling the brown, there are six other colorways to choose from.
Buy: $175
La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream
Treat your face to moisturized luxury this summer. La Mer's Face Cream cools and refreshes your skin in seconds.
Buy: $200
Edie Parker Ravioli Pipe
Who doesn't love an artful smoking accessory? Made of 100% borosilicate glass, this cute little one-hitter is the perfect partner for a day in the kitchen with friends.
Buy: $40
Bennett Winch Suede Tote, Tobacco Brown
Your EDC essentials deserve to be wrapped in luxurious tobacco brown suede. They're essentials after all.
Buy: $1400
Hydroflask 64oz Bottle
Sweaty summer adventures call for a hefty dose of hydration. Whether you're on the boat or on the trail, this top-rated bottle will keep your water (or sodies) cold for up to 24 hours.
Buy: $65
Ranger Station Tennessee Tomato Candle
The scent of dirt, sunshine, and juicy heirloom tomatoes make Ranger Station's latest seasonal candle the perfect summertime home fragrance.
Buy: $39
"Meats" Ballcap
NYC-based indie designer Old Jewish Men of New York have a number of truly excellent summer ballcaps, but this one is our favorite.
Buy: $52
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1014 34mm Gold Capped Mens Automatic 1960s
Colloquially known as the "Golden Egg," this vintage Rolex is a timeless beaut. It's from the 60s and in eggcellent condition. Sorry. Couldn't help ourselves.
Buy: $6240
Thermapen One
Grilling steaks can be an art for the pros, but for the rest of us mortals, it's a matter of science. With accurate temperature readings in a second or less, you'll never blow past medium-rare again.
Buy: $77
Bode Regionals Polo
We like the shape of this polo because we like the shape of anything Emily Bode designs. We really like that the graphic says ”Regional Tournament.” Of what? Who cares.
Buy: $280
Patagonia Baggies Shorts
These Patagonia shorts are modern classics for a reason. They'll keep your business district cool in the summer heat, and we especially love this vibrant Aloe Green colorway.
Buy: $69
