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Summer Style Manual

Eddie Cochran famously sang “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues.”

That’s bunk. That’s pure blatherskite. There absolutely is a cure.

It’s called looking good.

Doing a sit-up on occasion. Workin’ on a respectable bronze. And most importantly, dressing well.

Which is why we’re proud to present our inaugural Summer Style Manual — the second in what will be a quarterly series, garment industry willing.

And because no man (or discerning lifestyle guide) is an island, this time we’ve brought in a few like-minded chums.

Style-savvy cats. Natty fellows. Gents you’d enjoy a shandy with, and who’ve kindly provided to us their ideal ensembles for the corner office,

the boundless wilds and beyond.

Enjoy the manual, fellas.

Stay cool – and don’t change,

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The Summer Style Manual

The Summer OfficeBy Brad Bennett, Founder and editor oF Well Spent

“Believe it or not, you can dress well for the office and still keep

comfortable in the summer heat. Here are pieces to help you do both.”

Brad Bennett is the founder and

editor of Well Spent, a menswear

daily that features goods that are

attractive, affordable and made in the

USA (or similar first world, non-

sweatshop conditions). Good man.

Nathan Michael

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1 Unis Gio Vintage Khakis $198, uniSneWyork.com

2 Lyonstate Chambray Button Down Shirt $130, lyonState.com

3 The Hill-Side Selvedge Hickory Stripe Chambray Tie $90, availaBle at hickoreeS.com

4 Engineered Garments Navy Twill Baker Jacket ~ $400, availaBle at theBureauBelFaSt.com

5 Rancourt Beefroll Penny Loafer $270, rancourtandcompany.com

6 Winter Session Garrison Bag $255, Winter-SeSSion.com

7 The Hill-Side Selvedge Pocket Square $46, availaBle at

hickoreeS.com

Garment washed to perfection,

and they fit great right off the rack.

Part of the just launched in-house collection from

Alabama’s Lyonstate. Great slim fit.

The Hill-Side is in a class of their own. Unique fabrics,

killer construction and all made in the USA.

Both lightweight and breathable

(not to mention great looking).

Big fan of Rancourt & Co. and

their incredible Maine-made

footwear. Comfortable as

all get-out.

Handcrafted in Chicago, only gets better with age.

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The Great Outdoors

In addition to being a co-founder

of Huckberry, Richard is in a Fight

Club. He just broke the first rule.

“Your casual Friday gear that turns heads on the

street and trail - for the guy who lives in the city but lives for the outdoors.”

By richard Greiner, co-Founder oF huckBerry

Jeff Masamori

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1 Levi’s 511 Slim Fit Commuter Jeans $88, levi.com

2 Farm Tactics Burgundy Pocket Tee $36, FarmtacticS.com

3 Huckberry x Ebbets Field Hat $40, huckBerry.com

4 Danner Mountain Light Boots $330, danner.com

5 Triple Aught Design Stealth Hoodie LT (Grey) $475, tripleauGhtdeSiGn.com

6 Topo Designs Klettersack $169, topodeSiGnS.com

7 Paraframe TI Serrated Knife $25, availaBle From GerBerGear.com

8 Stanley Classic 8 oz. Flask $28, ShopStanley.com

9 Bush Smarts Game Kit $35, BuShSmartS.com

1 Button-Stud Weekender Watch $78, availaBle From FormFunctionForm.com

Billy Wolf Miles Waterproof Jacket $58, BillyWolF.com

Billy Wolf Harper Bandana $25, BillyWolF.com

Slick jeans for riding on slick surfaces.

This dog’s name is George Clooney – he too pulls mad bitches.

Feels like an all-day hug.

Will become your Wilson. (Castaway, anyone?)

Tougher than a $2 steak.

Channel your inner Jason Bourne.

1368 cu. = ~20 beers.

Because you shouldn’t be the only one wearing waxed canvas out there.

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Accessories/gear: Practical, light, and

stylish as hell.

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The Summer WeddingBy danny aGneW, neW york editor oF inSidehook

“Ditch the suit and break out the separates –

a great way to mix it up and stand out from the herd.”

Danny’s the dapper gent bring-

ing you New Yorkers your

InsideHook tips on a daily

basis. He’s also the one who

recently challenged you all to a

boxing match. He now regrets

the error.

Stephen Biebel

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1 J. Hilburn Custom Blazer priceS vary, jhilBurn.com

2 Carson St. Clothiers Atticus Italian Linen Dress Trouser $245, carSonStreetclothierS.com

3 Billy Reid Club Collar Shirt $117, Billyreid.com

4 Alexander Olch Pink Cotton Medium Plaid Necktie $150, availaBle From the alexander olch pop-up: 77 delancey St., nyc (212) 925-2110

5 Barker Black Brown Calf and Brown Suede Spectator $950, BarkerBlack.com

6 Seize sur Vingt Lucy Pink Strap Belt $60, 16Sur20.com

7 David Yurman Phantom Aviators $595, davidyurman.com

8 Ugly Vix Ghost Loafer Socks $20, vknaGrani.com

Pick a jacket with some personality – or better yet, pick a fabric with personality and let J. Hilburn

custom make the jacket for you.

Little touches make a big difference. Like a club collar in a contrast color.

Weddings are loud. Bring a tie to match.

English craftsmanship + downtown NYC attitude = the best damn dress shoes on the market.

Give the leather a rest for a change.

Show some ankle while still

keeping your dogs dry and comfy

Look like a fighter pilot. A really

stylish fighter pilot.

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Tough to beat linen for standin’ around in the heat.

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Michael is the founder and CEO of

Bureau of Trade, a shopping and

discovery experience for men. Prior to the

Bureau, Michael was a senior designer at

IDEO, the co-founder and editor-in-chief

of TODO Monthly and the co-founder

and creative director of Gytha Mander, a

designer menswear label acquired in 2006.

The Beach TripBy michael phillipS moSkoWitz, Founder oF Bureau oF trade

Aeschleah DeMartino

“I shall wear [ a scarf, shirt, shorts, and shoes ] and walk

upon the beach.” – T.S. Eliot,

The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

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1 Goodlife Short Sleeve Henley $85, enjoyyourGoodliFe.com

2 Uniqlo Square Cotton Linen Stole $13, uniqlo.com

3 Beams Plus Embroidered Brushed-Cotton Shorts $215, availaBle excluSively

at mrporter.com

4 SWIMS Wave Loafer $125, availaBle at iSlandtrendS.com

5 Persol Foldable 714 Polarised Sunglassess $360, availaBle excluSively at mrporter.com

6 WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie O’Hare Canvas Tote $175, availaBle excluSively at mrporter.com

7 Solid & Striped Classic Amalfi Check Trunks $150, SolidandStriped.com

Grab a lightweight henley in azure, cerulean or sky blue (embrace the feminine adjectives).

Summer scarves aren’t strictly for

the Syrian Free Army or the

Al-Nusra Front.

Wear these anywhere. Other than to an arraignment.

I challenge you to find a pair of Berlutis that’ll

survive 60 seconds in the pool, lake or ocean.

If beach-bound, one can hardly do

better than with a brand whose name is

derived from per il sole: (Italian)

“ for the sun.”

Embroidered base reminiscent of a bead-treatment, but to much more manly effect.

Because birthday suits sometimes require too much pressing (or expensive tailoring), there are

swim trunks. I like these.

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The Summer Music Festival

Andrew is the born and bred Texan at

the helm of Electrogent, your home

for anything he subjectively feels like

writing about. His claim to fame is a

multi-way tie for the world record for

fastest time starting and stopping a

stopwatch.

By andreW StronG, editor-in-chieF oF electroGent

Maria Indelicato

“ In Texas, we like two things: barbecues and music festivals.

Here are a few options for keeping cool on a hot Texas dance floor.”

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1 Tellason Ankara Straight Leg Jean $220, tellaSon.com

2 Levi’s Made & Crafted Spotted Chambray Trunky Shirt $175, availaBle From 500 BroadWay, Santa monica, ca (310) 395-5699

3 Osmium Möbius Belt $128, oSmium.com

4 John Varvatos Dearborn Wingtip Boot $210, availaBle From zappoS.com

5 Kiel James Patrick Doctor Jones Bracelet $58, kieljameSpatrick.com

6 Warby Parker Thatcher Whiskey Tortoise Sunglasses $95, WarByparker.com

7 Hudson River Watch Co. Berry St. Watch $305, hudSonriverWatchco.com

Raw denim has a process for breaking in, but once you’re done, you’ve scored a second skin.

Chambray’s lightweight and cool. Get your pearl snap on.

No moving parts = wear it forever. Like a Möbius strip.

Win one by Tweeting or Instagramming your

favorite article of clothing to #BestGarmentEver

Wingtip boots are the perfect hybrid between cowboy and cutting a rug.

Handmade in America – woven with the

blood and sweat of freedom.

Timeless polarized frames, no nonsense.

Clean, classic and clear. What more can you want from a watch?

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Looking cool, even when the weather ain’t.

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