THE JOURNAL
Ah, the printed shirt. It has become a mainstay in every man’s summer wardrobe, but choosing the wrong one can make the difference between looking chic in the heat and emulating the “fun”, chronically single uncle at a family barbecue. Still, the fashion gods are smiling upon you today, for you’ve stumbled upon this tiny corner of the internet where we’ve picked out five fashionably foolproof shirts to see you through summer.
01.
The moodily tropical CELINE HOMME shirt
Embellished with sequins and evoking the charm of a tropical sunset, this shirt by CELINE HOMME marries Parisian fashion nous with laid-back LA glamour – an impressive mix, and one that designer Mr Hedi Slimane has built his career on. Faded jeans will complement the shirt well, but a pair of achingly cool angular shades will really set it on fire.
02.
The paisley SAINT LAURENT shirt
The 1970s are back, so it’s paisley’s time in the sun, although this silk number by SAINT LAURENT is a versatile piece that can be worn all year round. Its jewel tones would look beautiful with leather, but perhaps opt for breezier linen trousers for the summer months. Accentuate the 1970s vibe with a pair of aviators and a delicate chain necklace.
03.
The surf’s up JW Anderson linen shirt
Dude, those are some sweet sets. JW Anderson’s short-sleeved, camp-collar shirt is as breezy as a longboard ride on a Waikiki break. Fashioned from linen with retro prints from the golden age of surf, it has an effortless vintage feel. Perfect with equally relaxed shorts and timeless leather slides. Hang 10? One in your wardrobe would do.
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The floral-print visvim shirt
Visvim founder Mr Hiroki Nakamura didn’t exactly make life easy for himself when he came up with this shirt. It’s fashioned from an experimental blend of wool and linen, which makes it both lightweight and breathable. Note also the velvet-trimmed neckline, fastened with a single button. Push the button on this one.
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The worldly-wise AMIRI shirt
With just a sniff of 1980s Colombian drug lord about it, this handsome AMIRI shirt exudes a kind of wealthy-person-with-very-little-to-do-but-adjust-the-sails-on-his-yacht vibe. This is a good thing, especially if you are hardworking and stay out of trouble. Call it escapism.