When it comes to summer essentials for guys, we asked blogger Jordan Wade of The Second Edition, to take our new SS16 range for a spin on the sand.

Pictured: Printed Woven Shorts in ‘Dotting Around Retro Blue’.

“You can’t really beat that feeling of salty skin and grit in your hair after a long deserved arvo at the beach, right? Growing up for most of my life on the coast has instilled a necessity to have that beach fix on the reg, and if I can manage it – daily. Nothing pleases me more after a long day (or week) than to head down to my local beach in Freshwater and enjoy the afternoon sun, get salty and catch up with some mates – in style preferably (who knows what will end up on Instagram?)”

Pictured: Printed Boardies in 'Whirlpool' and Striped Basic Tee.

 “Much like most of you I am all for versatility, so if I can avoid changing on the fly after a day at the beach I will. The new Bonds summer range has me sorted both on and off the sand with their range of men's shorts in a number of different printed and plain styles. I can easily throw on my favourite tee and a pair of Birkenstocks and be ready for an afternoon with mates at my local.”

Pictured: Micro Crew Tee in ‘Evergreen Olive’ and Printed Woven Shorts in ‘Dotting Around Retro Blue’.

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