We greeted with heavy heart the news that this second meeting between Uniqlo and Lemaire is to be the pair’s last. As hook-ups go, it made more sense than most high street attempts to tap up luxury – both brands have carved out reputations on minimalism, attention to detail and understanding that less is more when it comes to making guys look good. But to sweeten this conscious uncoupling, we do at least have a collection of the only clothes you need this summer, from the lightweight trousers you’ll live in until October, to the best seersucker jacket you’ll ever see under £100. Here’s our pick of the pieces that memorialise the one that got away. Grab them from 11pm tonight at uniqlo.com, and in store from 18 March.

Cotton Twill Shirt Blouson

Cropped jackets are trending this summer, not least because they balance the wide-legged trousers that – fight them or not – are coming to loosen up your silhouette. Wear with pleats and a Cuban collar shirt, then add in a pair of Wayfarers for a look that says Dickie Greenleaf on the Riviera. Even if you’re in an office in Wrexham. Priced at £69.90.

Seersucker Jacket

Seersucker’s shaken off its rep as the Louisiana gentleman’s tailoring of choice, thanks to a breed of slim, fine-gauge suits from the likes of J.Crew. But Lemaire’s version is more modern still – its slouchy cut and breeze-permeable fabric ideal for sweltering summer days. Buy now, then count down the weeks until that jaunt to Nice. Priced at £79.90.

Supima Cotton Long-Sleeve Cardigan

There’s a reason your granddad and Kurt Cobain both rep cardies. When it’s cut loose and lightweight you’ve got a layering linchpin, which slots under everything from a suit, to a denim jacket, to a parka when the weather’s tough to read. Or just wear with a white tee and jeans for a look that works from office to after-hours. Priced at £59.99.