The 17 Best New Menswear Items to Buy This Week

Skip to main contentThe breeziest layers, freakiest shorts, hottest accessories, and more—handpicked by GQ editors.Courtesy of Blacksmith, Dr. Martens, Literary Sport, Slam Jam, Timex; Design: Emily HanhanThe Best New Menswear Hit ListThe Crisp Chambray: J.Crew Western Chambray Shirt, $118The Hand-Dyed Trunks: Bather Over-Dyed Madder Tangerine Swim Trunk, $150The Pleated Linen Pants: Percival Tailored Trousers, $205The Japanese-Made Jeans: OrSlow Grand Dad’s Jeans, $295The Track-Ready Torpedo Shoes: Nike Waffle Racer, $90The Better, Brawnier Bag: Banana Republic Waxed CB Station Tote, $75The Lazy-Sunday Loafers: Loewe Flex Loafer, $950The Rustic Utility Jacket: The Polo Ralph Lauren Crestwood Utility Jacket, $498The Sultry Shirt: Buck Mason Draped Linen Lounge Lizard Shirt, $178The Ground Grazing Barefoot Sandals: Xero Genesis Rope Sandal, $50The Sun-Faded T-Shirt: Brut Ghost Tee, $90Buck MasonMoonstar Vintage Decksport Slip OnGot my Moonstars on, but they look like sneakers. —Jordan BowmanAll-in on aviators. —Jordan BowmanOld JoePatina Weather Chief JacketSun faded, folks. —Jordan BowmanWhen old-school heritage meets new-age cool, you get this funky take on the classic boat shoe. —Gerald OrtizVelardiItalian Canvas Bottle CapSaw the brown bottle cap and immediately thought I could channel an M. Bison type of look. —Jordan BowmanSatisfyAuralite Muscle TeeSatisfy's gritty approach to running is the guiding light for other indie athletic brands and this aged muscle tee is just one reason why. —Gerald OrtizTomato season is here. —Gerald OrtizTimexMarlin Jet Titanium Automatic GMTThe classic Marlin just got GMT-ified. —Jordan BowmanBeams Plus2 Pleats TrousersLost & Found convinced Beams Plus to make the 2 Pleats Trouser with a longer inseam and the results are fantastic. —Reed NelsonSlime time. —Gerald OrtizCarter YoungArch Denim Jacket, Bruce WashTo the tune of AWOLNATION... SALE! —Louis CheslawNikeTiempo React Gato Indoor Soccer ShoesWe can't wear flip flops every day. —Louis CheslawAm I sick in the head for thinking about outerwear in 90-degree heat? Or is Literary Sport just that good? —Gerald OrtizA Kind of GuiseMeia ShirtA shirt bound to find beach. —Michael NolledoDr. Martensx Margaret Howell 1461 3-Eye Leather ShoesThe first collab between these two greats, the 1461 lace-up done up in primo leather with a double-stitched toe cap. —Michael NolledoThey call these work pants because they work with everything. —Reed NelsonPost Archive Faction and On has been one of the most unexpected and coolest collabs in the last few seasons. Now they're back with another great trainer to set the pace at your next race. —Gerald OrtizAcne Studiosx Frédéric Malle Body WashSorry, not clothes—but adjacent: very much here for Acne's foray into bath and body with our of our favorite all-time fragrance peddlers, Frédéric Malle. —Michael NolledoJ.CrewWestern chambray shirtThe point collar, the western details, the cotton-linen blend, what else could I ask for?Wanze SongBelted Pant Dyed Cotton Hemp OxfordGOOD PANTS. —Gerald OrtizXero Shoes x Literary SportGenesis SandalThey're here and they're perfect. —Louis CheslawStussyHawaiian Floral SS ShirtOn my Magnum P.I. flow. —Jordan BowmanTeklaFine Twill Pyjama Pants Lanegan ChecksA Tekla employee I met recently was wearing these as his outside, daytime trousers. He looked great. —Louis CheslawProb the best pair of Docs in a while. —Gerald OrtizBeamsMini-Check Pattern Pullover ShirtTreating this drawstring like a mood ring. —Reed NelsonSaint LaurentPajama ShortsSweet dreams. —Gerald OrtizTimexQ 1982 Ani-Digi Reissue WatchSomehow a 44-year-old watch still looks like it ships from the future. —Reed NelsonTodd SnyderLinen Popover ShirtThe second best kind of popover only behind the pastrty. —Gerald OrtizComing of AgePVC Tote in Gingham Green YellowThere comes a time in every person's life when they have to ask themselves: "Do I have too many tote bags?" It's safe to say I still haven't reached that point. —Jordan BowmanPercivalSiena Knitted T ShirtPercival has really spent the last few years dialing in their selection of summer-ready knit shirts. —Jordan BowmanKapitalVintage Satin CLUB Baggy 5P PantsThese go to 11. —Reed NelsonBirkenstockAmsterdam Wrapped ClogThey're saying no one ever reached a checkout page out faster. —Reed NelsonBig Rock Candy MountaineeringSummit ShadeMakes me wish all my sunglasses had little outfits. —Reed NelsonNever met a retro waffle soled Nike I didn't want to rock. —Jordan Bowman3sixteenJS-103x Jean ShortsSomeone at 3sixteen decided to slice their beloved raw selvege denim in half to give us what we've all been waiting for: some damn good jorts. —Jordan BowmanBanana RepublicHeritage Mesh ToteI'm about to be the freshest mofo at the farmer's market. —Jordan BowmanA little birdie (who works for New Balance) recently told me they're going big on the classic 574 next year. New colorways like these tell me it's already started. Beat the trend.—Louis CheslawGabriela Coll GarmentsS20 NO.356 Technical Gathered JacketWill this not deliver until January? Yes. It is discounted? Yes. Is it worth the price and wait? A hundred times yes.—Louis CheslawBuck MasonThe Nighthawk SunglassesI still haven't found military inspired shades I didn't like. —Jordan BowmanLady White Co.x Moonstar Tokio LowMoonstar and Lady White linking up and clicking like Golden State back in 2018. —Jordan BowmanAnother AspectAnother T-Shirt 3.0 JPNWe're all in on the stripes. —Jordan BowmanIf you can't wait until the Literary Sport collaboration drops next week.—Louis CheslawThis mock neck jacket from the folks at Observe is appealing as hell but I can't lie and say the Ice Blue colorway isn't what caught my eye initally. —Jordan BowmanOne day you’ll all have some proper merino hiking socks and I’ll be able to shut up about it, but today is not that day and these are great socks. —Reed NelsonBout that traction, boss. —Reed NelsonSex HippiesGrid Fleece ShortsThe kind of shorts that would destabilize my entire short rotation. —Reed NelsonBanditFriosoft Perforated Box TeeBreezy boy summer. —Michael NolledoGnuhrFootprint Camp SandalShoes don’t get lower profile than this. —Reed NelsonSatisfy RunningShort Sleeve PeaceShell River ShirtI'm at peace when I throw this shirt on. —Jordan Bowman18 EastHerrell Trail ShortRecent studies have found that I need these shorts. —Reed NelsonBusiness in front, party in the back. —Reed NelsonNatalinoGlen Check Wool Linen Sport JacketNatalino's new slate of summer sport jackets is why guys become sport jacket guys. —Michael NolledoI keep telling myself, "I don't need more denim," and yet I find myself, seconds away from hitting the add to cart button. —Jordan BowmanGhiaia Cashmerex Superga Circolo Sportivo 1925 Canvas SneakersJust so you know, Sperry isn't the only brand making killer canvas sneakers. If you need a perfect example, just take a look at Ghiaia and Superga's latest link up. —Jordan BowmanKapitalDistressed Patchwork Denim JacketI am willing to suffer through July in a jacket this good. —Michael NolledoPretty sure these photosynthesize. —Reed NelsonAsics dropped a couple of new colorways of the Hypersync. A shoe primed to take over your timeline, just about any day now. —Jordan BowmanBuck MasonDraped Linen Lounge Lizard ShirtBurgundy hive, rise up. —Michael NolledoDrake'sRed Stripe Cotton Fatigue ShortsThese have got to be the least fatigued shorts I've ever seen. —Michael NolledoBilly Reidx Oakstreet Deck ShoeA collaboration straight from the old moodboard. —Michael NolledoSmall TalkCrochet Vent Dress ShirtAlex CraneBig Wave Jade Bo PantsIf you really wanna feel the big wave, size up thrice. —Michael NolledoThe makers of our favorite swim trunks just dropped a short with a 3.5-inch inseam, and now I'm feeling saucy. —Michael NolledoIt's a damn shame Carlos Alcraz won't be lacing these up for Wimbeldon. —Jordan BowmanThe cargo pocket has me unwell. —Michael NolledoAaron LevineWebbing Tension BeltIf you're tired of seeing the western belt everywhere, try something a little different. —Jordan BowmanVersaceLinen Relaxed ShirtVaction Mode: Activated. —Reginald ChristianIt's fair to say Akila has their finger on the pulse of the eyewear game. —Jordan BowmanTrophy presentations aren't excluding the feet this summer. —Reed NelsonOur Legacy x StüssyRanger JacketDeadstock fabric dipped in an inky iridescent dye, flipped by two of the coolest brands on the planet. —Gerald OrtizUniqloBoxy Cropped T-ShirtComfy fit? Slightly cropped? 100% cotton? 20 bucks? Give me 8 of em.—Johnny LiBernard JamesKnickerbockers Victory BandLook like I got on a championship ring! —Johnny LiStussyAthletic Mesh Zip HoodieMight be the Knicks of it all but the mesh hoodie is calling to me like Sauron. —Reed NelsonWrist going full translucent mode. —Jordan BowmanConverse x Collina StradaChuck 70Kooky sneakers to heal your boring shoe malaise. —Gerald OrtizPumax Portugal x Salehe Bembury King Track JacketPuma has a plethora of stunning World Cup gear courtesy of their linkup with Salehe Bembury. —Jordan BowmanThe Elder StatesmanDume Oversized Striped Cashmere SweaterWhen a premium cashmere knit in colors the late David Hockney would have loved becomes 50% off, you want to at least consider it. —Louis CheslawBanana RepublicLinen Harrington JacketA crushable linen jacket that goes with everything. —Reginald ChristianByredoMojave Ghost Body MistThe Mojave Ghost has hints of sandalwood and crisp amber, making it a personal olfactory game changer. —Jordan BowmanCactus Jack x NikeUSA Total 90 Anthem JacketCan't say I'm a big Travis Scott or Soccer aficionado, but I am a huge fan of this collection. —Johnny LiJ.CrewVintage-Wash Cotton T-ShirtDressing like I know where to find a good glizzy. —Michael NolledoSaman AmelCity Suede LoafersI'm going full unc mode. —Johnny LiCecile Tulkens x John SmedleyTwisted Merino Polo ShirtSo here's something cool. John Smedley (of founded-in-1784 John Smedley) has been giving the passionate young knitwear design Cecile Tulkens a free pass to rework its own legendary sweaters. A beautiful passing of the torch. —Louis CheslawAbercrombie & FitchBaggy Cotton Texture Pull-On PantThe "mentally I'm here" pants when I'm wearing hard pants. —Michael NolledoEarth/StudiesMS-109 Research ShirtWouldn’t even matter that I have so much baggage if I had torso storage like this. —Reed NelsonGQThe Summer 2026 GQ BoxA fresh bouquet of seasonal upgrades, handpicked by us, exclusively for you.American TrenchSport ShirtSizing up and swimming in this all summer long. —Michael NolledoPolo Ralph Lauren9-Inch Relaxed Fit Ripstop ShortBig, baggy, blue shorts. —Gerald OrtizAll this talk about canvas shoes and not one mention of the Nylite yet. What has the menswear world come to? —Jordan BowmanBroadway & SonsVintage Converse All StarSpeaking of classic canvas sneakers. The vintage dealers over at Broadway & Sons have an abundance of NOS (New Old Stock) Converse from the 2000s. —Jordan BowmanSome 'sunset mauve' for when the sunset goosebumps hit. —Louis CheslawSummer hottest accessory? A slutty little bag. —Michael NolledoBandwagoners, the lot of you! I've been about quarter-zips long before the TikTok trend and for the real ones with me, Adsum's new super dense, super soft version is the one to wear when you're stuck in a chilly office until fall. —Gerald OrtizThe Barefoot Industrial Complex is coming for boat shoes now. —Jordan BowmanS.K. Manor HillStraw Sun HatRise above Big Baseball Cap. —Louis CheslawCorridorAlice Coltrane T-ShirtMake the enlightened choice. —Michael NolledoNew Balancex Miu Miu 530 SL SneakersNo further questions I ask that you please respect my privacy at this time. —Michael NolledoLululemonPace Breaker ShortCeline-like color-blocking, realistic prices, better-than-Celine comfort. —Louis Cheslaw