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Summer 2026

RL/Men

The Art of Summer Dressing

For true summer style, bright and breezy is only part of the equation.

The sun is blazing and the air feels heavy. Bright mornings flow into relaxed afternoons and languid evenings. In the peak of summer, it’s only natural for wardrobe to lighten and loosen in turn to suit a sense of warm-weather style. But while lighter fabrics and more flowing silhouettes are the table stakes for summer outfits, the true art of summer dressing is something more subtle: maintaining a still put-together expression of personal style in the face of warmer temps and casual climes.

The RL67 Summer Tweed Jacket

$998.00

Pen-Temple Round Sunglasses

$215.00

Slub Denim Western Shirt

$150.00

Patchwork Madras Duffel

$228.00

Linen Suit Trouser

$398.00

The Bedford Chino Jacket

$298.00

Logo Paisley Cotton Bandanna

$68.00

Linen Johnny-Collar Sweater

$248.00

Burnished Vachetta Leather Belt

$168.00

Rivington Relaxed Jean

$125.00

Cevio Leather Espadrille

$128.00 $99.99

Nautical stripes, breezy linen, and soft colors against a ground of white and ivory create an ideal template from which to operate. Summer accessories can complement an otherwise simple look: a reliable hat, a casual bag, a simple bandana tied loosely around the neck, and of course, a good pair of sunglasses. And importantly, there should remain a slight sense of polish — breezy, but considered.

If you’re in search of inspiration, consider the shores of Marseille, a perfect example of relaxed summer elegance. An outfit that would suit a leisurely summertime work day in town and that flows into an early-evening apéro by the old port is surely a safe bet, regardless of your actual environs.