Pools make a great background or centrepiece for music videos: ask Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift or LMFAO. More recently, to celebrate his 2017 hit single, ‘I’m the One’, DJ Khaled threw a pool party so epic that it inspired the video for the song. Now, whether you are getting ready to throw a pool-side bash that Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper would appreciate or lounge in the shade of a cabana all day, here are some summer-ready products to indulge in.
Compiled by Susanna Myrtle Lazarus
JBL Boombox: Four active transducers, two bass radiators and a hefty 20,000mAh battery that provides 24 hours of continuous playtime (according to the brand). Let the bass drop with this waterproof, Bluetooth-enabled speaker that’s sure to keep the party going. The retro-styled gadget weighs a mere 5.25 kg, so you can easily tote it around wherever you go. At ₹34,990 on jbl.com and retail stores.
Funboy Royal Crown Island Float: Channel your inner royalty in this nine-foot-wide float that’s made to seat five adults. The Crown point backrests adorn the perimeter while four cup holders keep your drinks handy. Made of ultra-thick metallic gold material, each purchase of this limited edition piece provides one person in a developing country a year of clean drinking water. At approximately ₹18,000 on funboy.com.
Indian Garden Company Gold Nirvana: If your poolside decor harks back to the Raj, this bespoke parasol will fit right in. Crafted by skilled artisans in North India, it comes with a polyester canopy, hand-painted with a gold motif and edged with cotton fringe and beads. An intricate white cotton weave covers the bamboo inner workings. The wooden pole is also hand-carved and decorated with gold paint. At approximately ₹36,500 on indiangardencompany.com.
Blush Rose Gold Bracelet Flask: BYOB in this elegant bracelet that also holds 90 ml of your favourite tipple. Perfect for social situations that require subtle sipping, this stainless-steel flask in the colour du jour might become your most favourite — and utilitarian — accessory yet. At approximately ₹3,000 on helloblush.com.
Shhhowercap The Muse: This one-size-fits-all cap is perfect for protecting your ‘do in and out of the pool. It is made of nano-tech, hydrophobic fabric, so that water beads up and slides right off. Because, science. It’s also anti-bacterial, and has an extra waterproof layer inside and comes in a range of fun prints and colours. Besides, the breathable fabric will prevent humidity from leaving your hair frizzy. At approximately ₹2,900 on shhhowercap.com.
