Before we’ve even had a chance to conclude our latest moan about what a washout spring has been, we’ve only gone and ended up sunburnt. Just a light smattering of rouge, mind you, but enough to inform us without question that summer is on its way (as is our need for a reliable SPF to protect our perennially pallid skin). Our thoughts immediately swim in the prospect of mornings spent at the lido, of meetings turned al fresco, of the holidays booked and yet to be booked. These paradisal daydreams are swiftly followed by the stark realisation that if the weather keeps up its promising radiance, our wardrobe is wildly unprepared for what’s to come. With that in mind, there’s no time like the present to scour the best summer menswear of 2023, and decipher the pieces most deserving of their place in the sun.
The perfect summer capsule wardrobe should cover a lot of ground, both of the concrete and sand variety. It can be all too easy to focus solely on a glowing vision of yourself swanning around in salty swimwear and linen trousers, without sparing a moment’s thought for the version of you that’s gasping for air on the 8.13 fast train – delayed by 8 minutes, standing room only. Luckily, FLANNELS has invested in a collection of luxury summer menswear pieces that offers options for every eventuality, from everyday outfit elevators including sunglasses Palm Angels and vibey t-shirts from Casablanca to Jacquemus printed shorts ideally suited to a Greek island getaway.