THIS WEEK'S TOP PICKS: SHORTS!

Your choice of swimwear speaks volumes about your character, so even if your day-to-day wardrobe is of a more modest colour palette, look to swimwear for an opportunity to go for bolder and more playful prints. From Hollywood actors to professional cyclists, check the slides, below, to find out the swimwear picks of 10 members of MR PORTER's Style Council..

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THE ICON: MR HARRY GESNER!

The life story of Mr Harry Gesner, whose 88 years have packed in three times the action of most ordinary high achievers, is so fabled that if it were not true, you'd suspect it had been fabricated by the author of a classic Boy's Own yarn. Mr Gesner is primarily an architect, whose work over six decades has defined many of Southern California's most sought-after bluffs, coves and hillsides... But that only scratches the surface. 

MR PORTER has been invited to meet Mr Gesner at his home, Sandcastle, a remarkable circular construction of stucco, salvaged brick and repurposed wood set flush to the beach at the western end of Malibu, California. The building next door is also a Gesner structure: The Wave House (completed in 1956), much admired by Mr Jørn Utzon (who channelled some of that admiration into his design for the Sydney Opera House) and formerly owned by rock'n'roll legend Mr Rod Stewart. 

"I thought that the best education I could possibly get would be to see the world. ''

MR PORTER was joined by model and actor Mr Zen Gesner, 42, the youngest of Harry's offspring, whose credits include a fistful of Farrelly brothers comedies and the TV series The Adventures of Sinbad, in which he played the title character. On looks alone, both father and son qualify as archetypal Southern Californian supermen: they are lords of the longboard, buffed to a state of golden wellbeing by the ocean and the sun.

 If Game of Thrones happened to be set in modern Malibu, the House of Gesner would be a dominant dynasty, fortified by its youngest generation, which includes Mr Zen Gesner's three sons, Finn (15), Rory (12) and Tuck (9). It has become a family tradition that fathers instil in their offspring a love of creativity, a close bond with the natural world and an appreciation for ancient weaponry. "My dad is the ultimate renaissance man," says Mr Zen Gesner. "He trained me how to use a sword, and a bow and arrow, and he taught me how to dance. I'm an actor, and I love that walk of life, but I have a great appreciation for what my father does as well. Dad was always a constant source of inspiration." 

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GET YOUR FIRST-CLASS LUGGAGE READY!

Since launching just over two years ago, MR PORTER has striven to offer an expertly curated selection of everything the stylish man needs. Now, with the launch of two brands - the renowned German travel case manufacturer Rimowa and the British suitcase maker Globe-Trotter, which together represent the very best in modern and heritage luggage - we are able to offer something in which to carry it all. 

Complementing our existing selection of holdalls, totes and backpacks from brands such as WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie, Mulberry and Maison Martin Margiela, this newly available luggage range from MR PORTER ensures that wherever you're headed - whether it's a weekend escape or a week-long retreat - you'll always be travelling in style. 

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CLUB MONACO, BEACH SHOP!

Club Monaco, fashionspam's beach apparel choice this season!

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FAVOURITE SUN-READY FRAMES!

Whether you're spending the summer months sizzling at home or away, one of the first items you'll come to rely upon is the perfect pair of sunglasses. Admittedly, shades are often the first thing to disappear after a cocktail or two but when it comes to protecting your eyes from that midday glare, there should be no corner-cutting on style and quality. With this in mind, we've singled out five pairs we are particularly fond of this season. Perfect for lake-side lunching, hangover-hiding or covert lady looking, rest assured that the summer sun will be much more bearable in a pair of these.. 

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SANTORINI: AENAON VILLAS!

When the island of Santorini is your destination, it will become a destination for life. A unique complex in a unique location. Aenaon Villas are at the top of a steep slope, at the narrowest part of the island where the land was carved to admire an endless horizon, the deep blue of the Aegean Sea, the caldera, the volcano and breathtaking sunsets.

The combination of the brlliant white with the volcanic Santorinian stone has created a traditional complex of luxurious villas whose beautiful stonework evokes a feeling of rough grandeur. The result proves, that respect for tradition can coexist in perfect harmony with the luxuries of modern facilities.

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