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In calendar terms, spring begins Sunday—but we’d argue that it’s already here. All the more reason to stock up on cotton-jacquard knit polos from Mr P., a lightweight double-breasted jacket by Lardini and awning stripe shirts via A.P.C. Looking ahead to summer, we’ve got cotton-linen beach towels from Frescobol Carioca on deck and some very special board shorts from Birdwell Beach Britches and Garrett Leight. Let’s get at it.
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Mr P. Arnie Cotton-Jacquard Polo Shirt
Image Credit: Mr Porter Knit polo season is about to begin in earnest, and you can get a head start via this handsome cotton-jacquard piece from Mr P. with a tastefully small-scale pattern. Ecru jeans, lightweight pleated trousers and drawstring-waist linen pants are all acceptable choices for wear below.
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Brooks Brothers Nautical Flag Sweatshirt
Image Credit: Brooks Brothers This summer, fly your preppy flag proudly—and literally—with this nautical flag cotton sweatshirt from Brooks Brothers. No prior sailing experience required.
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Golden Goose Sunframe Roger
Image Credit: Golden Goose The cult sneaker brand has expanded into eyewear for the first time, and the results include this squared-off aviator made in Italy with gold-tone metal and Havana-brown temple tips. A pair of golden stars mark the corner of each frame, lest you forget its provenance.
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Polo Ralph Lauren The Cortland Denim Jacket
Image Credit: Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren’s Cortland Jacket—a long-standing piece that takes its design cues from vintage firemen’s gear—has been re-imagined in indigo-dyed denim. It’s rounded out with lightweight chambray lining, a buckled leather throat latch and leather-reinforced “lobster-clasp” closures that may not help you fight a five-alarm fire but will make you look good.
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The English Difference Stripe Mohair Crew Jumper
Image Credit: Couverture & the Garbstore Shaggy Shetland sweaters will soon be going into storage; recast their role with this soft mohair-blend crewneck in a bold rugby stripe. Its unique loopback knit provides a pleasantly fuzzy finish.
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Tom Ford Men’s Denim Sport Shirt
Image Credit: Neiman Marcus The designer looks westward with this denim shirt, which features a yoked back and pearl-snap buttons but retains a singularly Tom Ford feel by virtue of its oversized spread collar. Channel James Dean in Giant by pairing it to dungarees and proper cowboy boots or use it to dress down a pinstripe suit.
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Marni Veja V-15 Printed Leather High Sneakers
Image Credit: Luisa Via Roma French sneaker brand Veja tapped Marni to put an avant-garde spin on its V-15 high-top. The result is something you could have made yourself, if you were handed a pair of pristine white sneakers, a box of colored markers and a lot of free time.
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Garrett Leight x Birdwell 311 Board Shorts
Image Credit: Birdwell The Los Angeles-based eyewear maker has aligned with another iconic SoCal brand, Birdwell Beach Britches, to produce a special capsule collection. Among its highlights is this pair of board shorts with a tastefully modern design and a cactus motif patch designed by L.A. artist John Antoski.
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Lardini Cotton Double Breasted Liknit Jacket
Image Credit: Trunk If Lardini made this double-breasted jacket any lighter, it might disappear. The sharply tailored DB is made from the brand’s “Litknit” fabric, which makes it feather-light while adding three-dimensional texture.
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A.P.C. Matthew Shirt
Image Credit: A.P.C. The awning stripe is emerging from hibernation, and few better examples exist in the current market than this 100 percent cotton shirt from A.P.C. Wear it open-neck with a lightweight cotton suit, or with five-pocket pants and white canvas sneakers.
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Corridor Recycled Fisher Catskills Cap
Image Credit: Corridor What’s easier than picking up a souvenir fisher cap during a trip to the Catskills? Staying at home and ordering one made in New York City by Corridor, which features a corded brim and an embroidered pekania pennanti.
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Montblanc Meisterstück Document Case
Image Credit: Montblanc The German pen maker has debuted an assortment of luxe travel essentials inspired by its iconic Meisterstück model. Our favorite may be this glossy leather briefcase, which mimics the clean, smooth lines of the writing instrument for which it’s named.
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Bode Chino Patchwork Trousers in Blue
Image Credit: Mohawk General Store Bode’s created a more tailored take on the “go-to-hell” trouser, which announces its presence with a bold, quilt-inspired patchwork pattern but includes side tab adjusters and flapped rear pockets. Keep the rest of the fit restrained with a plain white button-down or crewneck tee.
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Frescobol Carioca Beach Towel
Image Credit: Browns Somewhere out there, a beach is waiting for you. And when you find it, you’ll mark your territory with this cotton-linen Frescobol Carioca beach towel in a distinctive diamond print.
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Lemaire Yoakum Print Silk Shirt
Image Credit: MyTheresa A landscape painting by 20th century American folk artist Joseph E. Yoakum has been faithfully reproduced on this cotton-blend shirt from Lemaire. Think of it as a work of art that you can take to the dry cleaners.
