On a recent trip to LA, I discovered Yoshii two-tone towels, faced on one side with chambray woven cotton and with terrycloth on the other. The towels are made from 100 percent hand-picked cotton and feature superior water absorption; they are also extremely lightweight; available in 15 colors and an array of stripes. Available at Greenhouse in Brooklyn, Summerhouse in Mill Valley, OK in Los Angeles; for other retailers, go to Yoshii.

Above: Photo via Elle Decor.