The 19 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 Oakley, J.Crew, Birdwell, Novesta, Birkenstock; Design: Brittany LogginsThe 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 Lazy-Sunday Loafers: Loewe Flex Loafer, $950The 90s Heartthrob Rugby: J.Crew Overdyed Rugby Shirt, $128The Sultry Shirt: Buck Mason Draped Linen Lounge Lizard Shirt, $178The Ground Grazing Barefoot Sandals: Xero Genesis Rope Sandal, $50The Summer Madras: Left Field Woven Madras, $200Leave it to ACG to inspire me to download the All Trails app. —Jordan BowmanThe North FaceTNF Red Box Full-Zip PantsNo one let me buy these because I’d get reckless with that zipper. —Reed NelsonOakleyPlantaris SQ SunglassesSuperhero shades for fighting criminally bad fits. —Gerald OrtizI'm always in need of some easier, slimmer sneakers like these. —Louis CheslawJ.CrewOverdyed Rugby ShirtA rugby with a faded saturated color that looks like something a hearthrob from the 90s would throw on with the quickness. —Jordan BowmanStone IslandWater Repellent Down JacketAutumn can't get here fast enough. —Gerald OrtizKhakisx Sun Buddies Amber HavanaSun Buddies has been on a tear with a string of great collabs. —Jordan BowmanBlundstoneHeritage Boot #156When you've got over 150 years of legacy boot-making cred under your belt, a heritage collection of hard-wearing boots like these have our immediate seal of approval. —Tyler ChinBuck MasonDaybreak Knit RowerCrazy how much I've over indexed on henleys this year. —Jordan BowmanTurns out packing for vacation is a real shortcut to revealing the gaps in your wardrobe. I wish I had a pair of swim trunks like these. —Louis CheslawBirkenstockx Adererror Boston CapI've never liked a pair of Birks more. —Michael NolledoIf you're seeing this, it's too late. —Gerald OrtizNovestaGerman Athletic Trainer SneakerBring back the very plain retro sneaker. —Gerald OrtizP. JohnsonMerino S140 High Twist BlazerI also stopped into P. Johnson's new London store this week, and all I can say is that this is really, really nice.—Louis Cheslaw18 EastAriz Long Sleeve CrewneckIf you stare long enough at this thermal you’ll forget that a) dew points have been hovering above 70º and b) you know what a dew point is now. —Reed NelsonFlint & TinderJapanese Stretch Selvedge DenimHuckberry went to Kaihara Mills for the denim, which respect. A little stretch, a little more forgiving. Kinda like me these days. —Michael NolledoGoods & ServicesExpedition TrainerThe modern-day cobblers at Goods & Services have another killer sneaker release, built from the ground up and crafted in their Los Angeles studio. —Gerald OrtizGreg LaboratoryPC-EC-26 CapI theoretically have work to do but I’ll be spending an irresponsible amount of time today trying to figure out if I can put a magnetic bungee adjustment on all of my hats. —Reed NelsonBig Rock Candy MountaineeringCandy CordsToday is the day I get my glasses a leash because I can’t keep living like this*. (*Constantly searching for my wayward glasses.) —Reed NelsonAnglo-ItalianFeatherweight BomberAnglo-Italian has always been faultless when it comes to just-right cuts and beautiful textures. Turns out, their ideas take on color perfectly too.—Louis CheslawEmily Dawn LongThe Sawyer Sun-faded TeeFor all the folks that missed out on a "spoiled boys" tee or the equally irreverent "bug me" joint, EDL has a range of beautifully sun-faded shirts for the picking. —Jordan BowmanAiaiai x OklouTracks HeadphonesBecause headphones are fashion, too. —Gerald OrtizJeanericaVega Dark Blue Righe JeansI've been pining for these jeans ever since my colleagues styled them so well here.—Louis CheslawAcid Tortoise seems like an apt name for this particular colorway. —Jordan BowmanAnother AspectANOTHER Overshirt 1.0Another great shirt is more like it. —Jordan BowmanJarod John LeonardWaxed Bruce DenimJarod John Leonard's latest collection is a British invasion of silk charmeuse, embroidered zip-up boots, and waxy flared jeans. —Gerald OrtizThrowing Fits x Sun BuddiesThe LarryThe only podcast that matters just released its own duo of custom sunglasses—and it's not behind a paywall. —Gerald OrtizJustine ClenquetDaria BraceletKnotty, knotty. —Gerald OrtizDries Van NotenCilian Button-Up with TieThe best hybrids don't always come on four wheels. —Michael NolledoI'd be recklessly pushing seasons with a jacket like this at my disposal. —Reed NelsonLevi'sx Satisfy Re‑Possessed™ LEVI’S® 501® Climb JeansThese sold out with a quickness, but throw 'em in your vision board folder for future reference. —Michael NolledoThe Wallabees get the comfort update uncs and unc-adjacent folks everywhere deserve: a new EVA sole and remove footbed makes these classics lighter, cushier, and even easier to rock. —Michael NolledoOld JoeMalti Striped Crew NeckThis the kind of jersey knit fabric you can feel through the screen. —Reed NelsonEngineered GarmentsWork ShirtThey could've added a fifth plaid. —Reed NelsonThe Landmark ProjectSmokey Emblem SockQuite possibly the last public figure with a 100% approval rating. —Reed NelsonLook, I just want to document my little hikes. —Michael NolledoLeft FieldJapanese Woven Madras Plaid Patch ShirtA lot of talk about colors this summer, not enough talk about madras. —Michael NolledoTrousers too big to fail. —Jordan BowmanLee x J.CrewStorm Rider Denim JacketUnsure how this hasn't sold out by now. That lining. –Louis CheslawThere’s a good chance that I’ve crossed the Rubicon into “too many boat shoes” territory. —Jordan BowmanCOSCotton-Nylon Harrington JacketA shirt that's been deliberately distressed? Now you've got my attention. —Jordan BowmanSilky smooth, but not delicate. Lightweight, but not flimsy. Basic, but not basic. —Gerald OrtizIsabel MarantRiver BraceletHow cute is this? (Rhetorical). —Gerald OrtizGUCargo Baggy Cropped PantsGU's next chapter is helmed by former Marni creative director, Francesco Risso, and I'm very excited to read it. —Gerald OrtizTime to fire up the All Trails app. —Jordan BowmanWilliam ElleryOriginal Hermit BCB ToteThey're doing things with mesh that Lewis Haslam could never fathom. —Reed NelsonAnglanCross Pleated Sweat ShortsI’d treat these like an SSRI. —Reed NelsonVibergRoper Muschio HorsebuttViberg just dropped a limited release collection of boots cut from horsebutt, which is fun to say and even more fun to flex. —Michael NolledoThe cadet cap is making a comeback and my inner emo kid is very happy. —Gerald OrtizCelinePrinted Silk-Twill tieIn the words of the Love Island UK contestants, "yeah, that's a bit of me." —Jordan BowmanChamulaHandmade Star PulloverHandmade and heirloom-grade. —Louis CheslawBanana RepublicHeritage Mesh ToteBuck 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 CheslawBeamsMini-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 OrtizBirkenstockAmsterdam 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 Bowman