6 Essential Shirts For The Summer Season

As the summer begins its long-awaited approach, it's finally time to swap out those thicker fall and winter layers for light and breezy outfits that exude sophistication and elegance while keeping you cool and comfortable. And what better way to do that than with the perfect summer shirt?

From luxurious silks and viscoses to refined cottons and linens, our editors have handpicked a selection of the six best summer shirts from our seasonal showcase. These stylish yet practical pieces are perfect for everything from casual beach getaways to exclusive rooftop soirées, so get ready to elevate your wardrobe and beat the heat in style with these top picks that will keep you looking and feeling your best all season long.

Nahmias Green Tie-Dye Shirt

Nahmias’ Green Tie-Dye Shirt is the perfect exemplification of the label’s best traits, embodying the sense of free-spirited expression that defines it as a brand. The psychedelic tie-dye print is the obvious highlight here, really reinforcing that ‘summer of love’ aesthetic that characterises Doni’s SS23 showcase. It’s made from a breezy, generous cotton-elastane blend, ensuring maximum comfort and durability and making it a perfect choice for all manner of casual summer activities.

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Amiri California Hawaiian Bowling Shirt

Mike Amiri has well and truly made his mark on the luxury scene with his daring and inspired designs over the years and his featured California Hawaiian Bowling Shirt does little to buck that trend. A spectacular homage to the Golden State (the place where Mike was born and spent most of his youth and formative years), it gleefully shines the spotlight on a litany of places of interest across California. We can think of few better ways to welcome the coming summer months than by rocking Amiri’s featured shirt at a BBQ or two, or any of the other silhouettes from the full 'California Hawaiian' story for that matter…

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Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh Biege Cartoon Satin Shirt

Off-White has become one of the most popular streetwear brands in recent years, thanks to its unique blend of urban style and high fashion. This latest Cartoon Satin Shirt is no exception, featuring a colourful all-over graphic (hand-drawn by one of Virgil’s own children!) that calls to light the late Virgil Abloh’s artistic proclivities and the boyish, youthful exuberance that gives the brand its unique appeal. If you're looking to add a splash of streetwear chic to your summer wardrobe, this Off-White shirt is an absolute must-have.

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Casablanca White Tennis Club Icon Silk Shirt

Casablanca is a brand that has quickly become synonymous with pure, unadulterated summer vibes. Brand founder Charef Tajer’s collections are generally populated with relaxed silhouettes made from airy and lightweight fabrics that are simply tailor-made for the warm weather, a prime proponent of such being his much sought-after summer shirts. The brand's bold and brilliant prints are usually the linchpin that seals the deal, as is the case with our featured Tennis Club Icon Silk Shirt, an exquisite showpiece that expertly mixes sporty vigour with refined finesse and embodies the essence of laidback luxury that characterises Casablanca as a label.

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Valentino Brown Mini Bandana Camp Shirt

Pierpaolo Piccioli has been a revelation during his time at Valentino and his ‘classic looks with a contemporary twist’ philosophy has been at the heart of his successes. This Mini Bandana Camp Shirt from his SS23 showcase reintroduces the ever-popular ‘mini bandana’ graphic from recent seasons, but updates the theme with a fresh and unique twist. The breezy cotton poplin fabric and open-necked camp collar are exactly the kind of feature set that makes it the ultimate choice for all your adventures this coming summer season.

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Saint Laurent Black & Beige Print Shirt

Is any summer wardrobe really complete without a classic Saint Laurent silk shirt or two? Saint Laurent’s Black & Beige Print Shirt has all the hallmarks of the label’s quintessential rock-chic attitude, from the flowy silken fabric to the delicately patterned graphic motif that effortlessly elevates the overall design. As suited to long, languid strolls along sunlit promenades as it is to evenings spent at lavish seaside bars and restaurants, this is surely a holiday season must-have for the true luxury aficionados among you.

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