The short-sleeved shirt is not the most subtle or sophisticated of garments. From its first appearance in the 1920s, in the form of the wide-collared “sport” shirt or the knitted polo shirt, it has always been associated more with leisurely function than style, which goes some way to explaining why Homer Simpson seldom wears anything else. Even in today’s devil-may-care world of men’s fashion, a short-sleeved shirt is not the kind of thing you’d wear to a wedding or a job interview. The short-sleeved shirt is a garment for warm weather and good times, and the very best examples available reflect this proudly in their summer hues, eye-popping prints and appealing design quirks. Simple though it may be, the short-sleeved shirt is more versatile than it might first appear. Scroll down for proof, via seven men who have worn it well.

Summer is a time for stepping out of your comfort zone and making bold wardrobe choices. In order to do that, though, you need a good foundation of versatile essentials on which to layer those more idiosyncratic pieces. That is where Mr P. – our in-house label, which specialises in timeless, luxury classics – can lend a hand. Here are 10 to set you up for the whole season.

Mr Mike Amiri has long been inspired by the carefree, rock ‘n’ roll swagger of Los Angeles. In fact, his first studio, back in 2009, was downtown, bang in the middle of the city’s burgeoning art and fashion scene. The good news is that AMIRI’s love letter to California continues this season, but, delightfully, with an even heavier focus on crafting the perfect combination of comfort, luxury and artistry. The clothes in the lineup resemble very cool, ­yet very real reinterpretations of what you’d spot creatives wearing on the regular as they grab a coffee in the Arts District before going about their day. The fabrics are relaxed, easy and soft, while the colours are bold, punchy and loud – much like LA itself.

The short-sleeved shirt is not the most subtle or sophisticated of garments. From its first appearance in the 1920s, in the form of the wide-collared “sport” shirt or the knitted polo shirt, it has always been associated more with leisurely function than style, which goes some way to explaining why Homer Simpson seldom wears anything else. Even in today’s devil-may-care world of men’s fashion, a short-sleeved shirt is not the kind of thing you’d wear to a wedding or a job interview. The short-sleeved shirt is a garment for warm weather and good times, and the very best examples available reflect this proudly in their summer hues, eye-popping prints and appealing design quirks. Simple though it may be, the short-sleeved shirt is more versatile than it might first appear. Scroll down for proof, via seven men who have worn it well.

Summer is a time for stepping out of your comfort zone and making bold wardrobe choices. In order to do that, though, you need a good foundation of versatile essentials on which to layer those more idiosyncratic pieces. That is where Mr P. – our in-house label, which specialises in timeless, luxury classics – can lend a hand. Here are 10 to set you up for the whole season.