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Collaged graphics inspired by vintage book covers – and a set of hot pink laces – make Burberry’s sneakers the most peacocky of the bunch.

Off White sleeveless tee, $375 at Nomad. T by Alexander Wang shorts, $275 at Hudson’s Bay. Shinola watch, $750 at Holt Renfrew. Burberry Prorsum shoes, $650 through burberry.com.

Hot mesh

For those craving a multifunctional option, Nike’s ultra-light Flyknit sneakers will give you a head start on both function and fashion.

Opening Ceremony jacket, $625 at Hudson’s Bay. H&M running tights, $49.99, socks, $12.95 at H&M. Givenchy watch, $795 at Holt Renfrew. Nike shoes, $155 at Harry Rosen.

Gone dotty

Maison Margiela’s pointillist lace-ups are a spot-on twist on standard white kicks.

Tomorrowland sweater, $260 at WANT Apothecary and shorts, $325 (U.S.) through matchesfashion.com. Birks Blue Label watch, $1,795 at Maison Birks. Maison Margiela shoes, $615 at Harry Rosen. Handball provided by T. Litzen Sports Ltd.

Checkered please

Raf Simons’s latest Adidas collaboration mashes up a graphic, printed upper with an open ‘bounce’ sole.

Reigning Champ jacket, $260 at Uncle Otis. Kolor shirt, $625 at Sydney’s. Vince pants, $320 at Harry Rosen. Hermès Clipper Sport Chrono watch, $7,775 at Hermès. Raf Simons Adidas shoes, $760 at Nomad. CK Calvin Klein socks, $20 for a set of three at Hudson’s Bay. Method BMX bike provided by Chain Reaction Bicycles.

Colour your world

SWIMS is moving beyond colourful galoshes and waterproof loafers to breathable street shoes that are still built to weather a summer downpour.

Hugo sweater, $205 at Hugo Boss. CMMN SWDN shorts, $270 at Nomad. Swatch Lemon Squash watch, $200 at Swatch. SWIMS shoes, $159 at Hudson’s Bay. Marcoliani Milano socks, $30 at Harry Rosen. Field hockey stick provided by T. Litzen Sports Ltd.



Photography by Joseph Saraceno. Styling by Alon Freeman /Judy Inc.

Prop Styling by Daniel Onori /Plutino Group. Manicure by Wendy Rorong for OPI Products/Plutino Group.