The end of summer is near, meaning you should be putting your T-shirts on the back burner and re-upping on some smart check shirts. Classes are right around the corner and you know you want to get a leg up on your back-to-school gear. So take a break from the tees and pick up a check shirt. From classic looks from Five Four to rugged options from Obey, see below to check out the finest pieces you can wear from late-summer through fall..
Despite owning one of the hottest street wear brands on the market, when it comes to his personal fashion, Pharrell keeps it surprisingly simple. He may throw on a couple iced out chains, belt buckles and G-Shocks, but beneath the flashy accessories, the Imperial P usually just rocks a t-shirt and jeans (usually BBC Ice Cream) and some Vans. And his summer wardrobe seems to be no different.
In this picture that he posted to his Honyee blog, Pharrell, standing in what we can only imagine to be an airfield for private jets, is sporting a white tee, shorts, a straw fedora and a bag that probably cost more than your parents car. But, bag aside, this is a look that can work for anyone—those with Skateboard P dough and those using a skateboard as primary transportation. We’ll show you how to do it, son…
Brace yourself for this one: Fitted caps aren’t the only style of acceptable headwear. Sure, there’s nothing better than a crisp New Era, but you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t explore all the plethora of hat styles on the market—especially since a bunch of companies like OBEY and Paul Smith are churning out really dope hatwear this season. To help ease your transition, we’ve compiled the 10 best hats on the market so you can get your dome game proper. Ayo!
When planning your summer wardrobe, the color black doesn’t really come to mind. Summer’s all about lightweight fabrics and colors that reflect heat rather than absorb it. That said, there’s no reason your summer wears have to be completely devoid of the Kardashian sisters’ favorite color.
Black is always cool, no matter the season. It’s the perfect accent for all the yellows, light blues, and whites you’ll be wearing in the sun. Still don’t believe us? Check out our 10 favorite black items of the season—everything from shades, polos, hats, and jeans. You’ll thank us when the entire rap world starts “wearing black for a year straight” just like Jigga.
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Sunglasses in the summer are like gloves in the winter, a must-have (that you’ll probably end up losing). This season, there’s plenty of shades to choose from with everyone from Marc Jacobs to Quiksilver stepping it up. As with anything that there’s a lot of, picking the right style can get confusing and overwhelming, so to help you out, we narrowed down the 10 best sunglasses, with links of where to buy. Read on for our picks, then take your pick…
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When it comes to summer prints, some are more tricky to wear than others. Throwing on plaid, seersucker and madras has some science behind it, and if you’re looking to make a bold statement this season without looking like you have no idea what you’re doing, let us bring you up to speed. To make sure we don’t have you going out there lookin’ like a mix-and-matched mess, we’ve compiled a complete guide on how to rock the prints of the summer.
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PF Flyers, the hottest in the hood? That might be a stretch, but look for their WindJammer style to kill it this summer. The low-profile shoe has a thicker sole than most of the other models in its class, and they’re dropping in colors that go pop. Besides this blue make-up, we also co-sign the yellow colorway we featured in our April/May issue. Check for them in PF retailers in the next few weeks.
$80, www.pfflyers.com
Last night we hit EA Sports NCAA Football 10 pre-draft party, and when we asked a lot of the future-millionaires which sneaker brand they were feelin’ these days, the answer came back the same multiple times: Creative Recreation. It’s not like the draftees told us something we didn’t know already, but it did remind us just how much our Cali homies steadily kill it.
With warm weather rolling in, and the boats about to be in the harbors, it’s a perfect time to show you these deck-shoe-like Rocco’s. The sneakers will hit Creative Rec retailers sometime next month so pencil them in to this season’s rotation. It’s gonna be a hot fuckin’ summer.
© Killa.
$120, cr8tiverecreation.com
Lemar and Dauley is a Brooklyn clothing company that goes hard, like really hard. After putting out classic nostalgic t-shirts and cut and sew items that feature Biggie and Patrick Ewing, the brand has now expanded into tackling DC collabs.
L & D's latest mash-up with DC comes on this pastelle-colored Xander, that will ship to stores soon. Picture warm summer nights, with drunk chicks admiring your “awesomeeee sneakers.” Just hope they don’t spill on ‘em, that’s quality suede.
$130, www.dcshoes.com
During these sunny months, more and more folks seem to be reaching for a pair of white sunglasses, the icing on any hot weather outfit. From the squared look seen on T-Pain to a cheap pair of frogskins prefered by surfers and skaters, these lenses are everywhere.
Pioneered in the hip-hop world by D4L’s Fabo, the trend has risen to absurd heights in the last year thanks to Soulja Boy’s white out glasses and Kanye West’s shutters. Actually “seeing” has apparently taken a back seat to forging a unique style. Will this trend make it through the summer or die a much deserved death? “HUMP” or “DUMP” the white shades look after the jump.
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