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Spring—is that you? Yes, the warm-ish season is at last in sight, with all its promises of double-breasted cotton-linen blazers from Drake’s, knit polo shirts by Wales Bonner and suede slippers by Savas. And who knows, it may finally be the season that you experiment with a polka dot bandana from Massimo Alba or even a cotton-blend jumpsuit by Engineered Garments. The possibilities are endless, so jump right in.
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Savas The Letta Slipper
Image Credit: Savas There’s nothing dainty about the latest slipper from Savas, which is made from calf suede at a Tuscan boot workshop and finished with a ½” stacked leather heel. It’s named in honor of South African Jazz singer Letta Mbulu, whose 1967 hit “What’s Wrong With Groovin’” provides a sound rationale for picking up a pair today.
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Drake’s Navy Cotton Linen Herringbone Games Blazer Mk. III
Image Credit: Drake's Drake’s has fired the first shot of the Spring 2023 Jacket Wars by releasing its Mk. III Games blazer in a cotton-linen herringbone. Distinguished by a double-breasted front, patch pockets with ticket and a ventless back, it navigates the casual/formal divide with considerable grace.
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Todd Snyder Made in L.A. Homespun Slub Pocket T-Shirt in White
Image Credit: Todd Snyder Perhaps no piece of clothing is more American than the white pocket tee—particularly this made-in-L.A. example from Todd Snyder. Stitched together from slub jersey and finished with a button-through chest pocket, it’ll prove a natural companion to that other icon of the American closet: blue jeans.
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Ron Dorff Cotton Silk Pants With Piping
Image Credit: Ron Dorff These Ron Dorff track pants look like everyday athletic wear but are made from a non-everyday (and luxurious) blend of cotton and silk. Keep it a secret, if you want.
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Doppiaa Tencel Lyocell, Cotton and Linen-Blend Shirt
Image Credit: Mr Porter Tencel, lyocell, cotton and linen—Doppiaa hit “select all” when it came to the fabric composition of this spring-appropriate shirt. Although made from lightweight materials, workwear details like contrast stitching and flapped chest pockets give it a hard edge.
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Engineered Garments Beige Racing Jumpsuit
Image Credit: Ssense If you’ve ever had the thought that “this is the season that I finally own a jumpsuit,” then this Engineered Garments piece is for you. Made from a lightweight cotton-blend fabric with a fit eased by a concealed drawstring waist, it’s an ideal starting place for the jumpsuit-curious.
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Fortela x Sebago Loafer SEB01 Black
Image Credit: Fortela The unlikely bedfellows of vintage-obsessed Italian brand Fortela and traditional moccasin maker Sebago have joined hands to create a loafer marked with both brands’ DNA. The Italian-made SEB01 retains the classic silhouette of the latter’s Dan loafer, but swaps out the penny for a removable metal concho.
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Aspesi Moleskin Blazer
Image Credit: Aspesi A textural hand goes a long way in dressing down tailored clothing, and this Aspesi blazer’s velvety moleskin accomplishes the task with ease. Triple patch pockets only add to its laidback appeal.
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Orlebar Brown Dark Sapphire/Sea Mist Bandana Mid-Length Swim Shorts
Image Credit: Orlebar Brown Male swimwear may be entering its baroque phase, as evidenced by these mid-length Orlebar Brown shorts marked by an intricate floral-pattern print designed in-house. As ever, a pair of nickel-effect side adjusters give them a tailored touch.
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Maison Mihara Yasuhiro White Baker Canvas Low-Top Sneakers
Image Credit: Brown's No, it’s not that anyone left these Maison Mihara Yasuhiro low-tops out in the sun too long: their treaded rubber soles were designed to have an intentionally melty appearance. Lace them up to add a trippy touch to simple outfits like denim and a tee.
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Wales Bonner Optimist Polo Shirt
Image Credit: Shopbop The news doesn’t give us much reason for optimism these days—but this appropriately named piece from Wales Bonner does. The English designer’s Optimist polo strikes a sunny chord with its lightweight knit fabric and wide, colorful stripes.
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Tod’s Leather Penny Loafers
Image Credit: Farfetch Brushed leather and handstitched finishes give these Tod’s penny loafers a refined air, while their on-brand rubber soles make it clear that you’re anywhere but the office. A pair of drawstring linen trousers and a long-sleeved polo shirt feel like natural companions.
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Polo Ralph Lauren Flag Cotton Rollneck Sweater
Image Credit: Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren has boldly dialed the Americana setting up to 11 in the case of this garment-dyed cotton sweater. Aside from the designer’s favored flag motif, it also features a textured-knit pattern recalling Yankee quilts.
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Massimo Alba Cashmere Silk Wool Bandana
Image Credit: Massimo Alba Cashmere, silk and wool was used to fabricate this Massimo Alba bandana, which will pop between the points of a collared shirt worn open at the neck thanks to its polka dot pattern.
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Brooks Brothers Cotton Pique Archive Stripe Polo Shirt
Image Credit: Brooks Brothers The crisp, minimal appearance of a white polo shirt is a thing of beauty. But that doesn’t mean it can’t benefit from the addition of a wide, multi-colored diagonal stripe, as this cotton pique piece from Brooks Brothers ably demonstrates.
