Summer Trend: Color Blocking

Super-bright hues are a summer essential. Check the goods from our June/July issue.

June 20, 2011

(Photography by Brad Bridgers; Styling by Krisana Palma)

Featured in our June/July issue, all you'll need for summer are vivid staples. Color-block your summer kit by combining super-bright colors to match the season’s heat. Go all in, and remember to pack the SPF 900. Peep our head-to-toe summer essentials kit.

contego

Contego Eliot
Buy It Now at Contego, $124

stussy

Stüssy
Available at Stüssy, $64

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bbc

Billionaire Boys Club Striped Popsicle T-Shirt
Available at Billionaire Boys Club/ Ice Cream, $130

wor

Warriors of Radness Striped Tank Top
Available at Opening Ceremony, $68

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g-shock

G-Shock AW582CC-4A
Buy It Now at G-Shock, $99

saturdays

Saturdays Surf Ennis Board Short
Buy It Now at Saturdays Surf NYC, $75

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lacoste

Lacoste L!VE 5 Pocket Slim Fit Jean
Buy It Now at Lacoste,$113

pumas

Puma Sneakers
Available at Dr. Jay's, $60

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