June wishlist: a swanky suitcase to the perfect wine cooler
Some things are practical. Some are essential. And others are simply just pleasurable to own. We've selected half a dozen objects whose ownership should make you full of the joys of spring, from a ring bright with coloured gems and a watch encrusted with sparkles to a headscarf to keep in your sportscar and a leather cooler to chill your wine. There's even a suitcase which elegantly glides along on skateboard-inspired wheels. You can't say we don't think of everything.
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This RMS cabin case by Hermès is as smart as it is practical thanks to its patented telescopic handle, clever curved zip and skateboard-like wheels.Details £8,940, Hermes
A jolly garden party calls for Canali's linen and silk polo overcheck shirt in the perfect pastel hue.Details £520, Canali
Inspired by Monet's The Water-Lily Pond, Boodles' limited-edition The National Gallery Play of Light Chelsea Flower Show NG200 ring is quite literally a wearable work of art.Details £12,100, Boodles
Synonymous with old Hollywood glamour, silk headscarves are the accessory du jour. We particularly like Cartier's Panther Greenhouse 90 iteration.Details £440, Cartier
You'll never frantically tap your smartphone for the time again when you have Omega's diamond-encrusted De Ville Prestige beauty on your wrist.Details £10,200, Omega
Is there a better way to herald the start of the summer season than with some chilled wine from Aspinal's elegant leather cooler?Details £225, Aspinal of London
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