The authentic and timeless world of Ralph Lauren
Spring 2026
RL/Men

Spring Essentials: Denim and Chambray

Our essential guide to the iconic pieces that every man needs in his Spring wardrobe.
By Eric Twardzik
In that transitional period between winter’s thaw and summer’s heat, denim and chambray are two fabrics suited to the season. While commonly linked together due to their classically blue hues, the method used to weave each are distinct. Chambray is a breathable plain weave, whereas denim is a more rigid twill composed of diagonal ridges.
Hand-Tooled Leather Belt
$395.00
Hampton Straight Stretch Jean
$125.00
Automotive Round Sunglasses
$555.00
Classic Fit Indigo Chambray Shirt
$130.00
Indigo Denim Ball Cap
$59.50
As each is made with alternating white and colored yarns, chambray and denim both possess a richness of depth and color that allow them to be paired to a seemingly endless variety of textures and hues. Consider elevating a chambray button-down or a denim Western shirt with white jeans and a summer tweed jacket or rolling up the sleeves before wearing them above a pair of pleated twill shorts or even denim cutoffs.
Classic Fit Denim Shirt
$130.00
Slub Denim Western Shirt
$150.00
Slub Jersey Henley Shirt
$79.50
Eric Twardzik is a writer with a deep reverence for things that get better with age, from tweed jackets to single-malt Scotch. He has contributed to titles including GQ, Esquire, and Condé Nast Traveler and serves as deputy editor of Wm Brown magazine. He lives in New England with his family and owns too many ties.
More from
article image
Men
Between Seasons
An edit of transitional wardrobe staples, as summer fades into fall.
Read
article image
Men
Sand, Salt, and Sky— The Art of Coastal Travel
Polished vacation style inspired by late-summer destinations.
Read
article image
Men
What to Wear to the US Open
The US Open is as much about the atmosphere as the action: late-summer days, evening matches, and a distinctly American sense of occasion.
Read