Never mind its June 20th official start date; MDW has passed, and summer is on. That gives you free rein to experiment with vintage-inspired Havana shirts from Soundman, croc-embossed bit loafers by way of Blackstock & Weber, and even a stunning silk blazer courtesy of Tom Ford. This summer’s been a long time coming—make the most of it with the fresh fare below.
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Buck Mason Carry-On Jacket
Image Credit: Buck Mason For the convenience of your post-pandemic plane-hopping, Buck Mason has stripped the sport coat down to its bare essentials. Its unstructured Carry-On Jacket is made from lightweight stretch cotton and dispenses with back vents or cuff buttons, but features three patch pockets to store tickets, masks and much more. Can also be worn with matching pants to form a full-on but laid-back suit.
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Drake’s Cotton Canvas Sailing Chore Jacket
Image Credit: Drake's The latest from Drake’s isn’t a chore jacket—it’s a sailing chore jacket, thanks to nautically inspired details including a hefty white zipper, enamel pocket snaps and an 18oz cotton canvas fabric in either royal blue or sunshine yellow. We think it will look just smashing with striped tees and CVO sneakers, even if the only deck you encounter this summer is a patio.
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Fear of God Wallabee
Image Credit: FWRD The wallabee seems to be having a moment, and Fear of God’s contribution sees the retro style upgraded with a soft suede upper and a low, clean profile. By its own chunky nature, the wallabee shoe might never be minimalist, but this is as close as it gets.
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Turnbull & Asser Tailored Pinstriped Drawstring Trousers
Image Credit: Turnbull & Asser We ask all those who think they’ve seen their last pinstripe to turn their attention to these drawstring trousers from Turnbull & Asser. Made from a lightweight cotton-linen, they’re much closer to beach bum than banker.
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Anglo-Italian Knitted Polo
Image Credit: Anglo-Italian While other knit polos have a tendency to lean into retro graphics and athletic stripes, Anglo-Italian’s interpretation keeps it clean with a solid-colored cotton-linen that relies on its slubby texture to provide extra interest. Toss it over sand-colored denim and suede loafers.
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Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo Belgian Loafers
Image Credit: The Rake Alexander Kraft has set his sights on the Belgian loafer, producing a model that beefs up the increasingly popular style with a Blake-stitched leather sole. It also features an elongated toe for a more formal appearance.
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Carhartt WIP Double Knee Pants
Image Credit: East Dane The double-knee pant trend persists, and if you’re thinking of joining, why not go to the original source? This simply designed, reasonably priced pair from Carhartt WIP features two tonal knee patches that may provide extra protection while valiantly searching for someone’s lost earring.
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Tom Ford Peak Lapel Blazer
Image Credit: Farfetch Some people are easing their way back into tailoring; this one’s for those making up for lost time. Featuring extra-wide peak lapels, roped shoulders and a ticket pocket, this 100 percent silk blazer is about as Tom Ford as it gets.
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Blackstock & Weber The Mason Horse Bit Loafer
Image Credit: Blackstock & Weber Blackstock & Weber has been making a splash lately with their chunky, old-school-styled loafers, and their new bit model marked by a crocodile-embossed leather upper is footwear maximalism at its very finest. Cool it down by pairing it with cream-colored socks and cuffed denim.
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Nanushka Nile Checked Drawstring Pants
Image Credit: MyTheresa If you’re yearning to dress up again but don’t wish to leave the comforts of quarantine behind, these drawstring pants from Hungarian maker Nanushka may be right for you. They’re made from a lightweight viscose-blend fabric in brown gingham and feature classic double pleats.
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Soundman Havana Shirt
Image Credit: Clutch Cafe Japanese maker Soundman is best known for recreating vintage U.S. military gear, but they’ve turned their eyes to retro resort wear to create this spot-on guayabera. Like the Cuban shirts of old, it’s outfitted with front rows of vertical pleats and four generously sized pockets, at least one of which should be used to hold a cigar at any given time.
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Filson Logger Mesh and Cotton-Ripstop Baseball Cap
Image Credit: Mr Porter Learning fly-fishing is hard. But all it takes to look like you know your way around a fly rod is this mesh panel hat from authentic outfitter Filson (and maybe a beard).
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The Armoury by Ascot Chang Linen Safari Jacket II
Image Credit: The Armoury Just when you thought the safari jacket was played out, the Armoury introduces its house model’s next evolution. The Safari Jacket II, made by Ascot Chang, comes in Irish linen and features action back pleats, bellows pockets at the waist and a wholly redesigned collar with long, face-flattering points.
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F.E. Castleberry S.A.D. Aviator Sunglasses
Image Credit: F.E. Castleberry There’s no reason to feel dour about these heavy-duty aviators produced by designer F.E. Castleberry and British sunglass maker Kirk Originals (unless you fail to secure one of the 15 pairs made). Crafted from hand-polished Italian acetate and hand-cut French lenses, they boast the quality hardware necessary for years of continuous wear.
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Corridor Hand Crochet Pima Cardigan
Image Credit: Mohawk General Store Some people picked up crochet in lockdown; the rest of us can count on Corridor to supply a handsomely hand-crocheted cardigan in an appropriately louche fit. Its 100 percent Pima cotton fabric and spaced-out weave should make it just the thing to throw over denim and a tee when early summer nights grow cool.
