Believe or not, today is actually the first of May. Given the current situation, it can be hard to get excited about all the usual things May brings: gorgeous weather, cocktails al fresco, Memorial Day getaways. But one way you can still get into the seasonal spirit is with some fresh, summery fashion. This week’s edit of the best new menswear releases has great transitional pieces you can wear now like Aimé Leon Dore’s dapper knit polo, hybrid boot-boat shoes from Todd Snyder’s collaboration with Sebago, a graphic pair of Tom Ford shades and more. Our selects, below.
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Todd Snyder x Sebago Tatanka Chukka
Image Credit: Todd Snyder The first collaboration between NYC’s Todd Snyder and Maine’s Sebago results in an elegant high-top boat shoe that toes the line between casual and refined with striking grace. The textured suede is soft to the touch and the shoe’s footbed offers great cushion and support. The overall silhouette of the shoe, combining a chukka boot and topsiders, can easily be dressed up or down.
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Bottega Veneta Rigid Mid-Rise Slim-Leg Jean
Image Credit: Moda Operandi This set of Bottega Veneta jeans swaps standard blue selvedge for a rich whiskey brown cotton canvas. Accented with tool pockets and loops, they’re a streamlined riff on traditional carpenter pants.
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Saint Laurent White Wool Blazer
Image Credit: Nordstrom We’d love this sharply-cut, double-breasted jacket from Saint Laurent with just about anything. But worn atop a shirt in light-wash denim or a brightly-colored print, it’s summer tailoring perfection.
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Acne Studios Corduroy Baseball Cap
Image Credit: Moda Operandi The easiest way to add a bit of character and style to and outfit is to top it off with a cap. Opting for a hat that’s crafted from corduroy adds a dash of texture and a nattier alternative to the usual baseball team logos. Toss it on next time you’re going out for a social distancing walk to hide…whatever your quarantine hair might currently be doing.
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Aimé Leon Dore Retro Stripe Full Button Polo Sweater
Image Credit: Aimé Leon Dore Looking for a retro-style sweater with a modern-day sensibility? Aimé Leon Dore’s button-up knit nails both aspects while providing a sweater that will look good whether its buttoned up on its own or worn atop a dress shirt or tee.
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Thom Browne 4-Bar Wool Track Pants
Image Credit: Nordstrom If you’re still in need of a cozy set of pants to lounge around in, this version from Thom Browne upgrades basic fleece for a lightweight suiting wool — the epitome of business casual when you’re working from home.
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Saturdays NYC Rick Suede Boot
Image Credit: Saturdays NYC Even if they weren’t already on sale, Saturdays NYC’s rugged take on a chelsea boot are already be a worthy investment for their durability and captivating look. At a sale price, however, they’re a no-brainer.
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Paul Smith Black Pinstripe Hoodie
Image Credit: Ssense Hoodies aren’t typically an item that you’d describe as “dressy” but Paul Smith has managed to dress up the humble sweatshirt, thanks to a pinstripe pattern you’d find on a suit. Accented with gold-toned hardware and a bungee drawstring at the hem, it’s a unique piece with near-infinite outfit opportunities.
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Craig Green Embroidered Mirror Detail Jacket
Image Credit: Nordstrom This jacket from Craig Green proves that just because a jacket might be light in weight doesn’t mean it’s a lightweight. The blooms embroidered throughout bring this jacket to life; it’s a subtle but striking statement piece.
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Tom Ford Morgan Sunglasses
Image Credit: Nordstrom Tom Ford’s version of a wayfarer-style frame is a little chunkier than what we’re used to — but just cause it’s larger doesn’t mean it is any less smart. The Morgan frames feel very much in line with the 70s-inspired looks we’ve seen this season so if you’re looking for an easy style update, these are your answer.
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Noah Zip Work Shirt
Image Credit: Noah You zip up a jacket, so why not your shirt, too? This workwear-inflected style from Noah is likely to become one of your new summer favorites, as its casual attitude works just as well for a night out as it does for brunch the next day — once we’re allowed to go back out that is.
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Norse Projects Button-Up Jacket
Image Credit: Nordstrom Norse Projects offers sophisticated versions of wardrobe staples, such as this lightweight over shirt. The linen-cotton blend is airy and great for brisk spring days and the muted taupe color is endlessly wearable.
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Prada Fouou Nylon Zip Pouch
Image Credit: Moda Operandi Large enough to hold all the essentials when out running errands and accented with pops of electric green, this zip pouch from Prada is bound to make spending green a little bit more exciting than it would be otherwise.
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Far Afield Watts Jacket
Image Credit: Far Afield A simple swap of denim for cotton twill makes this trucker-style jacket from British outfit Far Afield a more polished off-duty jacket. Its light weight makes it a great piece to reach for on slightly warmer days where the wind is at play and cool nights.
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Rhude Cactus-Printed Cotton Top
Image Credit: Moda Operandi Bring the great outdoors, well, indoors with this scenic and captivating printed button-up shirt from Rhude in a palette of painterly sunset hues.
