7 GANT Pieces to Get You Prepped for Your Preppiest Summer Yet
’Tis the season to dress collegiate
The sound of a can cracking open. The smell of burnt sausages on white-hot coals. Repeatedly saying, “It’s almost too warm.” There’s a few hallmarks to a British summer, but the most titillating has to be the introduction of a new wardrobe: breezy linen shirts, colourful chino shorts, and poolside sliders to name a few pieces.
But if your style is more stateside than seaside, few labels can get you ready for a preppy summer as well as GANT. The iconic American heritage brand has cemented itself as purveyor of Ivy League menswear, and this season is no different. Here, we’ve handpicked a few of our favourite S/S ’23 items, ready to wear whether you’ve received your Princeton scholarship or not.
This content is created for GANT, but all products are chosen by team Esquire
Stripe Regular-Fit Oxford Shirt
An Oxford shirt should be a part of every man’s wardrobe (we’ve heard it’s illegal to own fewer than five in the Hamptons). It’s a perennial winner that can be thrown under a blazer with a pair of cropped trousers and loafers, or styled more casually by layering it over a vest with your favourite blue jeans and white trainers. Update yours for sunnier days ahead with a cooling college blue-and-white stripe.
Relaxed Floral Short Sleeve Shirt
If, like us, you tend to get a little damp in the midday heat, linen can be a lifesaver, thanks to its breathable and quick-drying properties. But enough about substance, let’s talk about style. Florals are timeless when it comes to holiday wear, but what really stands out for us is the shirt's boxy fit and dark violet iris print. Bloomin' lovely.
Jaxter Sport Slider Sandals
Everyone has experienced that very specific pain of walking barefoot from the pool to the bar on scorching tiles. You can feel that ghostly burn, can’t you? Nightmare. Avoid the sting and look good while doing it by investing in a pair of lapis blue sliders. Crisis averted.
Tropical Leaf-Print Swim Shorts
Get yourself a pair of versatile swim shorts that can go from beach to aperitif and not look out of place. A tropical leaf in a very pertinent light green will do the trick, and will look just at home on top of a lilo or covered in negroni stains.
Multistripe Pique Polo Shirt
The polo top is an absolute must-have for every preppy enthusiast. Here the staple gets a serious summer upgrade with a chunky lime green stripe, contrasted with a smaller orange stripe sitting above. Oh, and did we mention it’s crafted in a pique cotton for a soft feel and breathable fit? That’s what we call a win-win.
Cotton Twill Cap
Did you know that the sun can cause UV damage, dryness, loss of density and colour fade to your hair? Knowledge is power, my friends, so cover up with a classic white twill baseball cap, which will protect you from harmful rays and reflect the heat.
Allister Sunfaded Chino Shorts
To paraphrase (and slightly butcher) the Royal Teens’ Fifties hit made famous by The Simpsons: who wears mid-length powder blue chino shorts? You wear mid-length powder blue chino shorts. Imagine this teamed with a knitted polo and brown woven loafers. We can smell the factor 50 just thinking about it.
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