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Walton Goggins in The White Lotus (2025)
Hear me out: florals for spring is actually groundbreaking. Tyler Durden in Fight Club. Romeo Montague in Romeo + Juliet. Pumpkin in Pulp Fiction. Every affluent man in The White Lotus – most notably Rick Hatchett of the third instalment. What do they all have in common? A balmy-days wardrobe treasure, dating back to 1920s Hawaii, otherwise known as the aloha shirt. And it remains a hot topic in menswear communities around the world. At MR PORTER, we proudly acknowledge the printed shirt’s power and potential now that the dullness of winter is behind us. Because a man’s wardrobe is always in need of a fun update. Think Sonny and Rico in Miami Vice, but without all the boat-jumping and car-chasing.
A printed shirt can elevate not only your outfit but also impact your overall mood – colour psychology is a real thing – without requiring too much brain work. And as we are dedicated to making your life easier, here are five ways to pull off a printed shirt this summer. With this curation, we promise a sophisticated and modern take on resort-wear, characterised by a relaxed and luxurious attitude.
01. The beach shirt
If “actually my job, it’s just beach” is your mantra, let it be heard, loud and clear, through your outfit. This relaxed short-sleeved Jacquemus shirt is perfect to both fit in and stand out on the promenade, for it mimics the blue of the sea yet offers a little bit of pizzazz with its stylised palm trees accented with printed crystals along the leaves. Or try something from CELINE HOMME. For balance, keep the rest of your look black and pared back: Prada Eyewear shades, Polo Ralph Lauren shorts and LOEWE x Paula’s Ibiza slides are Kenough.
02. The off-duty city shirt
Don’t know what to throw on when temperatures soar just as you’re about to saunter around town? If you’re looking to stand out from the crowd, this floral print Kardo shirt is the solution. Its short sleeves and airy cotton weave help you to withstand the heat, while its design works impeccably with these dark-blue Nudie Jeans shorts, suede Brunello Cucinelli boat shoes and LEMAIRE’s sleek crossbody bag – drawn from MR PORTER’s Consciously Crafted edit.
03. The wedding look
Witnessing a friend or relative say “I do” in a shirt fit for a festival will be perceived as a fashion faux-pas. Ensure your entire outfit exudes elegance with this scenic cotton-silk number by Our Legacy, which will look great with De Petrillo’s brown linen suit. Consider it a lesson in how to be debonair without making a big fuss. This striking Montblanc timepiece is the perfect finishing touch to keep things suitably polished for the ceremony.
04. The creative office shirt
We’ve now established that summery prints are basically sartorial hedonism. So why not indulge in them to trick your brain into believing you’re in paradise and not at your nine-to-five desk about to start another endless Teams call? There is, however, one rule to respect – and that is to keep your sleeves long. This TOM FORD floral shirt is on the more sober side in terms of silhouette – and can be further grounded with cream Valentino Garavani trousers, a sleek Bleu De Chauffe bag and Loro Piana sandals for a casual look that remains nonetheless professional. OK, if you really must show off those arms, at least do so in a Consciously Crafted shirt by Kardo.
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