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Spring 2026
RL/Men

Spring Essentials: Refined Staples

Our essential guide to the iconic pieces that every man needs in his Spring wardrobe.
By Eric Twardzik
Between the winter’s demand for heavy outerwear and the necessity of wearing less in summer, spring presents a window where you can use lightweight layering to create standout looks. Consider a “Summer Tweed” jacket or trousers made with an airy mix of silk, linen, and wool, which might be matched with white cotton trousers or a chambray button-down.
The RL67 Patchwork Linen-Blend Jacket
$1,198.00
Cable-Knit Cotton Sweater
$145.00
Relaxed Fit Twill Officer’s Pant
$228.00
Heritage Round Sunglasses
$240.00
Classic Fit Indigo Chambray Shirt
$130.00
Striped Silk Repp Narrow Club Tie
$125.00
Polo Tailored Fit Plaid Suit Jacket
$998.00
Pony Plaque Leather Belt
$89.50
Whitman Relaxed Fit Glen Plaid Pant
$298.00 $239.99
Maestra Calfskin Penny Loafer
$548.00
Similarly, a lightweight jacket made with supple suede can be the ideal finisher to the timeless combination of a navy Polo shirt, white jeans, and loafers—perfect for sunset cocktails. A thin leather belt, tortoiseshell shades, or even a subtly branded ball cap are sporty final touches that elevate the look.
Suede Flight Jacket
$798.00
42 MM Polo Player Steel Green Dial
$2,250.00
Mesh-Knit Cotton Crewneck Sweater
$130.00
Classic Fit Striped Poplin Shirt
$198.00
Full-Grain Leather Belt
$128.00
Hampton Straight Stretch Jean
$125.00
Rugby-Stripe Sunglasses
$175.00
The RL67 Broken-Herringbone Jacket
$998.00
Crest-Embroidered Twill Ball Cap
$59.50
Original Fit Mesh Polo Shirt
$168.00
Maestra Tassel Calfskin Loafer
$548.00
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.
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