“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dressing for summer can often be tricky, especially one that brings with it unpredictable weather and an array of summer activities. Travelling with enough stylish clothes as well as items with sufficient functionality to cater for whatever the summer sojourn throws at you can often lead to decisions being made that require you to pre-empt the weathervane predictions whilst being cognisant of the restrictive luggage allowance for those travelling further afield.
Enter Helly Hansen, the Norwegian clothing brand that has been making professional grade gear for over 140 years. Worn and trusted by professionals on land, sea and depending on your altitude on the winter slopes, air as well. Helly Hansen has been honing its craft across the globe as it kits out ski professionals, world-class sailors and worksite professionals with stylish aplomb.
As for those mere mortals amongst us who may only dip our toes into the world of water sports or unfurl the beach towel for a short holidaying period over the summer, Helly Hansen is on hand to intertwine both seasonal style with functionality to make even the lightest of summer activities both comfortable and stylish.
So if you’re planning a summer getaway, see AGLAIA’s top five Helly Hansen picks:
1. Men’s Crew Midlayer Sailing Jacket
Every getaway needs a jacket. Whether that is to keep out the cold as you wait at the luggage drop or when meandering back through the cobbled streets of your European getaway. Helly Hansen’s crew midlayer sailing jacket is the brand’s best-selling jacket.
Crafted in a waterproof and windproof breathable fabric its stylish cut will keep you warm and dry for when the weather calls for added protection.
Our only concern for this fully fleece-lined waterproof and breathable jacket is whether it gets commandeered by one of the family members first before you get a chance to enjoy it.
2. Men’s Crest Watermoc
Never underestimate the benefits of a sturdy pair of water shoes. Behind every picture-perfect postcard’s white sandy beach is a rocky outcrop littered with barnacles and sea urchins. Helly Hansen’s answer to such predicament is the ‘Crest Watermoc’.
A versatile, lightweight low-cut water shoe suitable for water sport activities, or a day on the beach. With its protective rubber outsole and ‘HellyGrip’ rubber for hard wearing protection underneath to its engineered quick drying upper, the Watermoc gives the wearer a perfect blend of stability, protection and support for whatever shore lined rocky terrain they may find themselves traversing.
3. Men’s HH Bermuda Shorts 10” 2.0
Smart, stylish and quite possibly the softest shorts around, the Helly Hansen Bermuda Shorts are made with an organic cotton and hemp fabric inspired by historic sailboats.
Designed with a 10” inseam and straight cut, the chino fabric makes for a smart choice when dining out in the warm evenings. Best worn accompanied with a relaxed fitting shirt or polo would be our recommendation.
4. Mens Driftline quick-dry polo
Available in a variety of colours, this well fitting quick-dry technical polo is the perfect choice for both daytime and evening wear outings.
Designed with Tactel® fabric, a fabric that is twice as soft as cotton, the Helly Hansen Driftline polo is light, durable, quick-drying and offers UPF 50 protection. For those with a more eco friendly focus, the polo is responsibly made according to the certified bluesign® textile manufacturing process.
5. HH Ocean Dry Bag – Large
Finally, no summer getaway would be complete without something to put all your possessions in. The Helly Hansen heavy-duty dry bag is the brands most rugged dry bag to date.
Made from 420D Nylon with TPU backing, this roll-top buckle closing bag will shield your belongings from the elements. All you need now is your toothbrush, a good book and some entertaining company.
For more information visit Helly Hansen.
Edward Lumley is Editor-in-Chief for Of Wealth & Life and a Freelance Men’s Fashion Writer. Edward has written for publications such as FashionBeans, Harrods and a variety of online outlets specialising in Men’s fashion for the past eight years. Follow Edward on Instagram.
