From A Sports Bra To A Hangover Cure, These Are The 9 New Products You Need In August

A Sunday brunch is never complete without the heavenly kick from a punchy Bloody Mary. Now, courtesy of The Pickle House, you can get the real deal without compromising on your weekend laze. The Pickle House’s Bloody Mary mixer combines their Original Pickle Juice, tomato juice and other herbs and spices to achieve a rich and zingy flavour.  Add a shot of gin or vodka to fully embrace the hair of the dog – or simply enjoy neat as a saintly accompaniment to your weekend avo on toast. £7.50

Whether you’re embarking on a fitness programme this month or simply wanting to relax by the pool in something a little sassier than a bikini, this Island Feather sports bra has you covered. Its flexible and lightweight material allows for great support and comfort, particularly good for surfing or yoga. Founded by Southsea’s Claudia Albrecht, the ethical company behind the bra runs an impressive social responsibility programme, making this your all-round essential summer sportswear upgrade. £45

Welcome the new high-tech, and equally high-style, way of travelling. The Bluesmart suitcase embodies all of our futuristic travelling dreams. With its auto lock feature, super-charger facility, Bluetooth-controlled GPS system and best of all, an app-powered weighing system, the Bluesmart has reinvented the suitcase game. So, say goodbye to your boring old wheelie and make everyone jealous at the airport. £349.99

The minimalist oriental design aesthetic of Netherlands brand Zens Lifestyle is on gorgeous show in this elegantly crafted Ice teapot, suitable for cold brew tea and coffee lovers alike. With a lid made from biodegradable bamboo and an elegant glass percolator and cup, the teapot is incredibly easy to use. Choose a suitable tea leaf or coffee ground, add the ice cubes and then allow for the process to begin. Depending on your room temperature, you should be blissfully sipping on your ice drip within four hours. £43

Tired of the malfunctioning, marketing-stunt tote bags that have become a high street cliche, Displace have created this beautiful range of canvas bags, stylishly printed with the works of famous artists or photographers. Not only do these bag look beautiful on the outside, but the handcrafted interior is designed for endurance – essential if you’re to mitigate the energy required for producing ‘ethical’ bags. Limited to 50 copies per design, these are truly bags for life. €300

Forget lacy thongs – these period-absorbing pants are the stuff of dreams for women burdened with the female hygiene tax and appalled at the thought of their tampons ending up in the sea. The thin, comfortable pants, fit with four different bits of anti-microbial, moisture-wicking, absorbent, and leak-resistant tech – can absorb up to two tampons’ worth of blood. The top layer fights bacteria whilst the thin layer underneath absorbs the liquid, allowing you to stay dry and leak-proof. Available for all stages throughout your period, Thinx offer a range of hip huggers through to cheeky briefs, so you are covered whatever your flow. Hip hugger: $34