9 Enticing Objects To Brighten Up Your June

Tilda Swinton is synonymous with effortlessly eccentric British style, so Gentle Monster – the brilliantly named Korean-based eyewear brand – has made a very smart move by collaborating with the actress on a new line of sunnies. The EYE EYE frames team a bold cat’s-eye silhouette with a wearably minimalist design in black, red or leopard – and we’re pretty sure we know which Tilda would love best (roar). £195

It can be tempting to cut back on moisturiser in the warmer months, but air-conditioned offices and sweaty tube journeys are just as likely to dehydrate your skin as the winter chill. That’s why we welcomed Dior’s Sorbet Crème into the PHOENIX office with open arms (and pores) this month. This light-textured gel promises to hydrate your skin for 24 hours with ingredients such as mauve and haberlea leaf, and feels delightfully fresh. £45.50

This new book from acclaimed essayist and internationally exhibited photographer Teju Cole is a perfect marriage of stunning pictures and smart prose. Published this month by Random House, Cole’s gorgeous hardback features 150 photographs  from his travels alongside lyrical memories, fantasies and introspections, from a mountain range in Switzerland to a parking lot in Brooklyn. £20

It’s festival season, which means it’s time to get serious about tents. The limited edition Purple Rain Bell Tent is the result of a 12 month search from Boutique Camping for the optimal materials for durability and comfort. There’s everything you need here: a heavy-duty, zipped-in groundsheet; zipped windows; vents for extra ventilation’ and even a zipped secondary mosquito net door. It may seem a hefty outlay, but you won’t regret it when everyone else’s flimsy tepees are falling down.  £429

Craving a crema-topped cortado after scaling that strenuous peak? Minispresso is the compact, hand-powered portable espresso maker all coffee-loving adventure nuts have been waiting for. Minispresso allows you to freshly brew coffee beans of your choice without any cables or batteries so that you can enjoy your favourite artisan blends up a mountain, round a lake or in the middle of a field. Picnic oneupmanship guaranteed. £47.99

If you had too many Pimms the evening before, Nanonleaf’s Smart Ivy light bulb is your friend; you can turn this clever gadget on and off without leaving the bed or couch, thanks to it’s simple mobile app control. The gorgeous design makes it look like a piece of Stephen Webster jewellery, and it has stamina as well as smarts and style – its lifespan extends to 27 years. Who knew a light bulb could be so crammed with good ideas? £23.22