In case you missed it, summer's in full effect. Don't let the sun melt away your steez. Plenty of designers and labels are dropping warm weather-appropriate gear that'll leave you dripping with style instead of sweat. Consider this your cheat sheet to three brands with summer collections that are every bit as hot as the temperature outside. Check out these 3 Menswear Brands With Killer Summer Collections.
Proper Gang
Proper Gang
Pared-down menswear doesn’t have to be boring. Take the collection of Proper Gang, for example. Designer Max Vanderwoude Gross flips wardrobe essentials like chino shorts and denim jackets by remixing the proportions—shorter hems make it easy to show off your fancy footwear, and cropped jackets give your outfit an old-school vibe. Modern fabrics like ballistic nylon and technical mesh join forces with preppy thin-wale corduroy and breathable Sea Island cotton to take classic menswear into the future. No wonder so many guys have already joined the gang.
Jacket, Buy It Now at Opening Ceremony, $510
The classic shape of a denim jacket with a dose of wild leopard print on the collar is the epitome of what menswear geeks refer to as a “conversation piece.”
Shirt, Buy It Now at Opening Ceremony, $237
Who needs a collar in this weather? This button-down is ready for everything summer has to offer.
Shorts, More Information at Proper Gang, $280
A low-key pop of pastel is a summer style risk that subtly shakes up your warm weather wardrobe.
Tourne de Transmission
Tourne de Transmission
#TBT? Nah, this is TDT. Graeme Gaughan, designer of British brand Tourne de Transmission (translation: “rotating transmission”), channels rebellious subcultures of the past to outfit today’s stylish miscreants. TDT blends the sportiness of a sweatshirt with the shape of an MA-1 jacket for a rethought hoodie. TDT’s exaggerated shorts merge comfort with a thoughtful, fashion-forward design and edgy allover print, replacing your old sweatpants. According to Gaughan, this collection was inspired by young men’s maturation from adolescence to grown-ass manhood. Part of that includes having fun with your clothes. “There’s an exploratory youth element to it,” says Gaughan. What are you waiting for? It’s time to get your closet in gear.
Jacket, Buy Similar at Tourne de Transmission, $141
This athletic-inspired bomber is versatile enough to layer over boxy tees or dressier button-down shirts.
T-Shirt, Buy Similar at Tourne de Transmission, $46
Eschewing crazy prints or all-over logos, TDT took a more artful approach with black-and-tan pantone-style blocking.
Shorts, More Information at Tourne de Transmission, $180
Don’t call ‘em “highwaters.” The length channels relaxed ‘90s style.
STAMPD LA
STAMPD LA
Five years and a bucket of blood, sweat, and tears is the formula designer Chris Stamp has followed to make his brand, Stampd, one of the most talked about names in streetwear. Stampd first came to prominence three summers ago thanks to its leather snapbacks, which were quickly adopted by style-conscious guys and rappers alike. The Spring/Summer 2014 collection offers a superior assortment of hats, but also cut-and-sew items like baseball-inspired button-down shirts and mesh jerseys, as well as Stampd’s first foray into footwear: a modernized creeper shoe. The line—like all things Stampd—is clean, minimal, and rendered in the brand’s trademark black-and-white color scheme.
Shirt, More Information at STAMPD LA, $85
Baseball shirts are a stylish summer staple (again). Rock it solo, or as a layer.
Tank, Buy Similar at STAMPD LA, $50
The mesh jersey/tank-top hybrid combines the comfort of a tank with on-trend athletic styling.
Backpack, Buy It Now at STAMPD LA, $310
Looking for a radical update to your nylon backpack? Three words: all leather everything.
