The 18 Best New Menswear Items to Buy This Week

The hottest retro sunglasses, mules, knit vests, and more—handpicked by GQ editors.

June 9, 2023

The 18 Best New Menswear Items to Buy This Week

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1/81
Banana Republic silk resort short
The "special occasion" shirt. —Michella Oré
$180 at Banana Republic
2/81
Fear of God Essentials Logo-Appliquéd Shell Drawstring Shorts
Your new favorite short shorts have arrived. —Kyle Hodge
$75 at Mr Porter
3/81
Uniqlo wide-fit jeans
Clear skies, baggy jeans, can't lose. —Gerald Ortiz
$50 at Uniqlo
4/81
Sperry x Malbon Authentic Original 3-Eye croc boat shoe
Wearing Killer Croc on your feet is one way to stand out on the links. —Tyler Chin
$175 at Sperry

5/81
Madewell 8" denim shorts
Don't wanna make a pair of cutoffs at home? No worries, Madewell's pair comes with the requisite frayed hems right off the rack. —Jake Woolf
$75 at Madewell
6/81
Nike retro sunglasses
What's old continues to feel fresh again. —Michella Oré
$125 at SSENSE
7/81
Adsum x Book Works box tee
Adsum and Book Works just linked for a sick lil' capsule that feels like stepping into a hot sesh at the local jazz bar. —Gerald Ortiz
$52 at Adsum

8/81
Stussy off-white beach cargo pants
Pocket space comes at a premium during summer, but if you're not a crossbody bag guy, these Stussy cargos have all the storage space you need and are done up in a breezy lightweight cotton. —Jake Woolf
$160 at SSENSE
9/81
Simone I. Smith Lynx necklace
Bikini small, heels tall, and the perfect necklace—a square link rolo, called Lynx, by Simone I. Smith, THE LL COOL J's wife. A design made for our kings, borrowed by me, and my summer essentials are complete. —Stephanie Tran
$349 at Simone I. Smith
10/81
Loewe x Paula's Ibiza Gold Terra vulca slip on
Gimme it! —Gerald Ortiz
$690 at Departamento

11/81
Our Legacy purple drape swim shorts
A go-to shorts option that pairs nicely with graphic tees, polos, linen shirts, you name it! —Kyle Hodge
$170 at SSENSE
12/81
Madhappy boxy knit vest
A sweater vest in the summer?! Sure, but just ditch the undershirt and rock it like a muscle tank. —Tyler Chin
$155 at Madhappy
13/81
Throwing Fits shorts
The fourth iteration of the "pod shorts", this time in an original real tree pattern and featuring a zipper back pocket. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$65 at Throwing Fits

14/81
Commission tropical wool Shift pants
Much like you, your pants deserve a healthy break. —Avidan Grossman
$675 at Commission
15/81
Lady White Co. S/S two button polo
Two buttons and a breathable pique material, it's the ideal summer polo. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$140 at Canoe Club
16/81
Stan Ray x Peggs and Son Rec pant
No parks and all rec makes Tyler a happy boy. —Tyler Chin
$115 at Stan Ray

17/81
Casatlantic "Anfa" mesh knit polo
Recently, Casatlantic has become beloved by insider-y menswear types for their faithful recreations of high-waisted, 1940s-inspired pleated trousers. Now they're making it easy to complete the whole throwback South of France look with a new, swanky, buttonless knit polo. —Jake Woolf
$160 at Casatlantic
18/81
3sixteen work pant
A nice wide leg and rinsed to feel broken in, all great qualities when looking for a pair of work pants to wear to your office gig. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$190 at 3sixteen
19/81

20/81
J.Crew 9" relaxed fit chino shorts with flower embroidery
The hottest huge chinos of the last year are poised to be the biggest giant shorts of summer 2023. —Jake Woolf
$148 at J.Crew
21/81
Thistles "The Al" sunglasses
Thistle Brown, the stylist and muse of Maryam Nassir Zadeh's pitch-perfect menswear line, is the best dressed man in New York. When he launched a sunglasses brand—Thistles—I bought a pair immediately and haven't taken them off since. —Samuel Hine
$249 at Thistles NYC
22/81
REI Co-op Swiftland MT trail-running shoes
Get your summer miles in no matter what the terrain looks like. REI’s new sustainable trail running shoe will not only keep your feet cozy on the rockiest of surfaces, but feature recycled and bio-based materials to help you improve this wonderful world we live on as well. Now, go run. —Kyle Hodge
$130 at REI

23/81
Sondér "Tropez" vest
Sondér's SS23 line, Allure, is all about stripped back leisure–clean-cut camp shirts, breezy knits, and structured outerwear. One standout is the "Tropez" vest, a timeless piece crafted from midweight cotton that'll elevate any wardrobe. —Michella Oré
$75 at Sondér New York
24/81
New Balance 860V2 sneakers
Shiny! —Avidan Grossman
$175 at Très Bien
25/81
Kapital tequila striped cotton-blend jersey polo shirt
The look of a polo from the '60s and the fit of a polo from the '90s make for the perfect polo suited to 2023. —Jake Woolf
$390 at Mr Porter

26/81
Ayr "The Captain" shirt
"O Captain! my Captain! this fearful drip is here!" This excellent summer outer layer will have you thinking you can rewrite Whitman. —Tyler Chin
$175 at Ayr
27/81
LeSportsac AEC "Sanvin" tote
The tote–your daily catchall for essentials and whatever stranglers you pick up along the way–usually skews bare minimal or is decked out with more techy gizmos you know what to do with. LeSportsac's "Sanvin" tote, from their premium line, Arc En Ciel, nails functionality with clean lines and a punchy color that looks extremely good. —Michella Oré
$325 at LeSportsac
28/81
Acne Studios velcro strap sneakers
2023 in: velcro straps. 2023 out: shoe laces. —Kyle Hodge
$470 at Nordstrom

29/81
Needles ornament jacquard vacation shirt
I entered 2023 thinking I was ready to move on from splashy camp collar shirt wave of the last few years. But this silky number from Needles is a nice tonal middle ground, and has me feeling like I'll give these attention-grabby styles one more go 'round this season. —Jake Woolf
$416 at End Clothing
30/81
Nike Zoom Vomero 5 PRM sneakers
When Nike's hottest retro runner gets the Panda treatment, you know you're about to see it everywhere. —Avidan Grossman
$159 at End Clothing
31/81
Wilson Riviera knitted polo
I might not be able to hit a tennis ball but at least I can look like I'm playing at this year's US Open. —Tyler Chin
$98 at Wilson

32/81
3sixteen 20th Anniversary Loafer
A vintage-inspired suede penny loafer with a twist... For an extra $80 they can be converted into regulation bowling shoes. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$395 at 3sixteen
33/81
Cookies Rotten Apple Hat
A perfect dad hat to wear while clanking jumpers at the playground. —Chris Gayomali
$35 at Cookies Hoops
34/81
Stüssy boxy striped shirt
It's going to be a huge summer for boxy striped shirts exactly like this one. —Avidan Grossman
$140 at Stüssy

35/81
Wythe Cotton Linen Twill Self Belt
A subtle belt with a little western flair. It's made from the same exclusive blend of cotten and linen that Wythe uses for their chinos. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$48 at Wythe
36/81
Cav Empt Plague Hoodie
Getting your arms into the sleeves can feel like threading a needle. But other than that? Excellent hoodie. —Chris Gayomali
$353 at Antithesis Store
37/81
Second/Layer "Valluco" trousers
Fellas, it's a confusing time to be wearing pants. Buy these and save yourself the headache. —Avidan Grossman
$540 at Second/Layer

38/81
Kapital 14OZ White Denim Ad Apron
For the summer grillers new and old. Get yourself an apron that shows you mean business. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$167 at Canoe Club
39/81
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$10 at GQ
40/81
Gucci Vault x Rowing Blazers mesh shorts
From gym class to park hangs, these mesh shorts are a go-to option to keep your legs breezy and your summer fit sizzling all season long. —Kyle Hodge
$120 at Gucci

41/81
Todd Snyder Tobacco Linen Double-Breasted Wythe Jacket
I want all my suits oversized and in a Kendall Roy color palette for the rest of the summer. —Mick Rouse
$798 at Todd Snyder
42/81
Dr Martens x A Cold Wall* 1461 "Bex" oxford shoes
The latest iteration of the Bex, an icy cool silhouette fitted out in buttery suede with a steely zipper closure, is selling out quick so get her while you can. —Michella Oré
$310 at Dr. Martens
43/81
Stüssy brushed beach shorts
I absolutely despise the Yankees, but generally have no problem slippin' into pinstripes when the results are as fresh as these Stüssy shorts. —Jake Woolf
$109 at End Clothing

44/81
Saint Laurent '70s rigid wide-leg jeans
An objectively absurd amount of money to spend on jeans that fit like vintage 501s, but damn, these are killer. —Avidan Grossman
$890 at Nordstrom
45/81
Veilance Field shirt
A highly technical shirt in a very low-key silhouette. —Tyler Chin
$300 at Arc'teryx
46/81
Vagabond "Nate" sandals
Here's a minimalist take on the fisherman sandal trend you're suddenly seeing everwhere. —Michella Oré
$175 at Vagabond Shoes

47/81
Martine Rose twist long-sleeve T-shirt
Channel your inner Sporty Spice. —Kyle Hodge
$330 at SSENSE
48/81
Gucci Vault x Husbands worsted wool jacket
Franco-Italian relations are stronger than ever. —Avidan Grossman
$1,705 at Gucci
49/81
Ray-Ban aviator reverse sunglasses
Ray-Ban inverted the lenses on its iconic aviators for a first-of-its-kind concave style that, apparently, make for sharper vision and fit your face better. I don't know...they also just look cool. —Jake Woolf
$185 at Ray Ban

50/81
3sixteen calf leather mules
It's your classic summer mule with grown up features like luxe Italian cowhide and a Vibram mini ripple sole. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$240 at 3sixteen
51/81
Libero Spaghetti Western
Currently auditioning for a remake of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. —Tyler Chin
$312 at Libero
52/81
Wythe chainstitched canvas ranch hat
A staple of the Wythe lookbook, but overhauled from scratch. Instead of using blanks they went and made their own hat from. a durable canvas with an updated shape and brim. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$48 at Wythe

53/81
Reigning Champ RCFC 7" Short
Ahead of this year's Women's World Cup, Reigning Champ has dropped the perfect soccer short that harkens back to our AYSO days. —Mick Rouse
$115 at Reigning Champ
54/81
Jacques Marie Mage "Jeff" sunglasses
The eponymous Jeff Goldblum sunglasses are back from JMM, because life, uh, finds a way. —Tyler Chin
$850 at Jacques Marie Mage
55/81
Mfpen seersucker input shirt
The Cool Guy shirt of the summer. —Avidan Grossman
$195 at Mfpen

56/81
FrizmWORKS linen relaxed shirt
A great summer shirt at an affordable price. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$130 at Canoe Club
57/81
Helly Hansen Ocean Race Crew Cap
A hat worthy of sailing across the globe, or just to brunch with friends. —Mick Rouse
$19 at Helly Hansen
58/81
Notte "Ravello" pearly necklace
Permission to activate beach mode ASAP. —Michella Oré
$158 at Notte Jewelry

59/81
GLCO x Massimo Alba sunglasses
A perfect pair of specs for your beach vacations spanning Malibu to southern Italy, or even your dreams. —Brandon Tan
$525 at Garrett Leight
60/81
Sefr Noam crochet-cotton shirt
No undershirt necessary. —Tyler Chin
$480 at Matches
61/81
Bode duo waffle knit linen pants
Don’t let the summer heat win. Breeze through the season with these fiery linen pants. —Kyle Hodge
$550 at Nordstrom

62/81
Mfpen snake effect tote
Slithering my way to the farmer's market and stuffing this sexy tote with a fashionable baguette. —Gerald Ortiz
$110 at SSENSE
63/81
J.Crew english wool challis tie
If I'm gonna wear a tie for no reason, it's gonna be one that looks like it was culled from a swanky 80s-era banker's wardrobe. —Jake Woolf
$98 at J.Crew
64/81
Noah double-pleat denim shorts
Yes, jorts are back. And yes, you can pull them off! —Kyle Hodge
$188 at Noah

65/81
Raga Malak "MM. O Star" tank top
For the real star of the show. —Michella Oré
$85 at SSENSE
66/81
Le Fleur bronco jacket
Tyler, the Creator's been wearing leopard print on hats, shirts, sweaters, and even hairdos for over a decade. Now, he's brought his love of the stuff to his brand's riff on a classic aviator jacket. —Jake Woolf
$1,250 at Le Fleur
67/81
Lemaire crinkled-shell blouson jacket
"Why invest in a steamer when you can buy clothes that come wrinkled?" he said to himself as he entered his credit card information. —Gerald Ortiz
$820 at Mr Porter

68/81
GQ Summer 2023 Box
Our favorite swim trunks, a slew of skin care hacks, a discreet dad hat, and so much more—all for less than they'd cost anywhere else. —Kyle Hodge
$50 at GQ
69/81
Arc'Teryx System_A "Q5" waistpack
Tired of lugging a heavy tote around the city? Free your shoulders! —Michella Oré
$300 at Arc'Teryx
70/81
Jackman "Umps" pants
Old school pleats meet new school, elastic waist-derived comfort. —Jake Woolf
$200 at Mohawk General Store

71/81
Transparent Hotel "Schooner" shorts
An elevated take on the classic nylon trunk. Metallic with a little bit of crinkle and neat additions like welted pockets in the front, usually only reserved for trousers. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$140 at Transparent Hotel
72/81
Libero "Gira" field jacket
Toronto's Libero is back with more giant-collared, '70s-inflected goodness—all headlined by this righteous woven jacket. —Yang-Yi Goh
$612 at Libero
73/81
Aimé Leon Dore mesh knit tank
All those bicep curls have been leading you to this moment. —Kyle Hodge
$175 at Aimé Leon Dore

74/81
Quince Revive nylon large tote
Slick, sleek, chic.—Gerald Ortiz
$90 at Quince
75/81
3sixteen garage shirt
A modern take on the classic service station uniform. Pay homage to the blue collar lifestyle while you sip your aeperol spritzes this summer. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$175 at 3sixteen
76/81
Cutler and Gross 0003 aviator sunglasses
A classic '70s frame gets kitted out in yellow gold and rhodium with a sick Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas-style tinted lens. —Tyler Chin
$730 at Cutler and Gross

77/81
An Irrational Element "Ferrara" pleated shorts
Casual enough for the boardwalk but could easily pass in the boardroom (on casual Fridays, at least). —Michella Oré
$255 at No Man Walks Alone
78/81
Kapital fastcolor selvedge bandana
If you've ever considered becoming a neckerchief guy, this is your sign to do so. —Doug Branlund McClenahan
$43 at Canoe Club
79/81
Kapital 14G Tennessee Aloha polo
The only 10 I see is this super-sick, summer-ready button down from Kapital. —Tyler Chin
$491 at Canoe Club

80/81
Nisolo huarache sandal
Okay, it's not technically a new silhouette—sue me. But if you don't want to feel like a rich guy on vacation, what are you doing here? —Avidan Grossman
$150 at Nisolo
81/81
Abercrombie & Fitch crochet button-through sweater polo
Beat the heat and that sporadic cool breeze in one go. —Michella Oré
$80 at Abercrombie& Fitch

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Banana Republic silk resort short

Fear of God Essentials Logo-Appliquéd Shell Drawstring Shorts

Uniqlo wide-fit jeans

Sperry x Malbon Authentic Original 3-Eye croc boat shoe

Madewell 8" denim shorts

Nike retro sunglasses

Adsum x Book Works box tee

Stussy off-white beach cargo pants

Simone I. Smith Lynx necklace

Loewe x Paula's Ibiza Gold Terra vulca slip on

Our Legacy purple drape swim shorts

Madhappy boxy knit vest

Throwing Fits shorts

Commission tropical wool Shift pants

Lady White Co. S/S two button polo

Stan Ray x Peggs and Son Rec pant

Casatlantic "Anfa" mesh knit polo

3sixteen work pant

J.Crew 9" relaxed fit chino shorts with flower embroidery

Thistles "The Al" sunglasses

REI Co-op Swiftland MT trail-running shoes

Sondér "Tropez" vest

New Balance 860V2 sneakers

Kapital tequila striped cotton-blend jersey polo shirt

Ayr "The Captain" shirt

LeSportsac AEC "Sanvin" tote

Acne Studios velcro strap sneakers

Needles ornament jacquard vacation shirt

Nike Zoom Vomero 5 PRM sneakers

Wilson Riviera knitted polo

3sixteen 20th Anniversary Loafer

Cookies Rotten Apple Hat

Stüssy boxy striped shirt

Wythe Cotton Linen Twill Self Belt

Cav Empt Plague Hoodie

Second/Layer "Valluco" trousers

Kapital 14OZ White Denim Ad Apron

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Gucci Vault x Rowing Blazers mesh shorts

Todd Snyder Tobacco Linen Double-Breasted Wythe Jacket

Dr Martens x A Cold Wall* 1461 "Bex" oxford shoes

Stüssy brushed beach shorts

Saint Laurent '70s rigid wide-leg jeans

Veilance Field shirt

Vagabond "Nate" sandals

Martine Rose twist long-sleeve T-shirt

Gucci Vault x Husbands worsted wool jacket

Ray-Ban aviator reverse sunglasses

3sixteen calf leather mules

Libero Spaghetti Western

Wythe chainstitched canvas ranch hat

Reigning Champ RCFC 7" Short

Jacques Marie Mage "Jeff" sunglasses

Mfpen seersucker input shirt

FrizmWORKS linen relaxed shirt

Helly Hansen Ocean Race Crew Cap

Notte "Ravello" pearly necklace

GLCO x Massimo Alba sunglasses

Sefr Noam crochet-cotton shirt

Bode duo waffle knit linen pants

Mfpen snake effect tote

J.Crew english wool challis tie

Noah double-pleat denim shorts

Raga Malak "MM. O Star" tank top

Le Fleur bronco jacket

Lemaire crinkled-shell blouson jacket

GQ Summer 2023 Box

Arc'Teryx System_A "Q5" waistpack

Jackman "Umps" pants

Transparent Hotel "Schooner" shorts

Libero "Gira" field jacket

Aimé Leon Dore mesh knit tank

Quince Revive nylon large tote

3sixteen garage shirt

Cutler and Gross 0003 aviator sunglasses

An Irrational Element "Ferrara" pleated shorts

Kapital fastcolor selvedge bandana

Kapital 14G Tennessee Aloha polo

Nisolo huarache sandal

Abercrombie & Fitch crochet button-through sweater polo