In the bag: beach towels

Beachside or poolside, a stylish beach towel is essential for making a splash.

Will Horner

Beachside or poolside, a stylish beach towel is essential for making a splash.

1 Missoni Home “Ovidio” cotton towel, $275, from Spence & Lyda.

2 Missoni Home “Pablo” beach towel, $315, from Spence & Lyda.

3 Sheridan “Curacoa” beach towel in Husk, $84.95. 1800 625 516.

4 Country Road Boulevard beach towel, $59.95.

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