Get jet-set ready with our luxury brands’ summer releases.

Time to sort out what’s going in the suitcase this summer holiday — no mean feat. What items best combine comfort and impact, wearability and wow-factor? We’ve put together a selection of the seasonal must-haves that bring style to the seaside. Read on for the summer’s best from the luxury brands at The Royal Exchange — and remember, too, that our resident luggage brand TUMI is now open Saturdays, perfect for leisurely selecting the ultimate travel accessory.

Aspinal Of London’s new campaign teams up with the Spencer Sisters to promote the brand’s nostalgic 60s vibes — perfectly represented by the iconic Midi Mayfair Hand Embroidered Bag. The label notes how, “handcrafted from opulent velvet complemented by croc-print leather, the front panel is elevated by an intricate hand-embroidered silk illustration of a majestic peacock with a free-flowing tail feather tassel.” And make sure you check out its incredible summer sale — with 60% off selected items.

Crockett and Jones’ Tresco reimagines the classic Oxford: relaxed and refitted for the Spring/Summer collection with a gum rubber wedge sole and no toe-stiffener. “Made in our own Northampton factory, our unstructured shoes remain Goodyear-welted, using flexi-welts and a lightweight ribbing,” the brand explains. We love the Pastel Blue Suede colouring that sits perfectly against Lago di Como, where the campaign was shot: “a fine example of Renaissance colour and well-curated development.”

Make a scene this summer with standout frames from Tom Davies’ sister brand Catch London. Go bold in Blythe Red-20 (named after the sunny scenes from Blyth Hill Fields in South London) featuring glossy crystal acetate, or keep it cool with the retro Percy Square Cream-03 in solid cream acetate. Sunglasses that are as perfect for days by the pool as they are for brunching in the city.

Step into summer elegance at The Royal Exchange with Sartoria Dei Duchi — now open Saturdays. “As London basks in soft sunlight,” the brand invites you to “elevate your wardrobe with refined summer essentials— crafted by Italian hand for effortless style.” A product highlight is this gorgeous Light Blue Hampton Shirt, woven from 140/2 Thomas Mason cotton twill in a serene light‑blue hue — with a semi‑French collar, rounded cuffs, 5 mm stitching, and hand‑applied Australian mother‑of‑pearl buttons. Lightweight yet elegant, this shirt transitions effortlessly from morning meetings in Mayfair to evening aperitifs at Bishopsgate…or by the beach.