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Summer clothes: the brands & pieces to know

Summer dressing means staying cool without losing the look: lightweight tees, easy shorts, camp-collar shirts, breezy dresses and tennis-court whites. These brands do warm-weather style best, from basics to going-out pieces for hot nights.

Quick answer: Start with Sporty & Rich, Palmes, Stüssy and Corridor NYC. Take the free 2-minute style quiz to see which fit your style, or read on for the full list.
Brands worth knowing

Sporty & Rich

Est. 2014 · New York, NY

Sporty & Rich is Emily Oberg's brand of clean, wellness-coded sportswear with a vintage American country club look. It started as a mood-board magazine.

Shorts · $115Hoodies · $145

Palmes

Est. 2018 · Copenhagen, Denmark

Palmes is a Copenhagen brand that takes tennis and leisurewear culture in a Scandinavian minimalist direction. Its clean-cut shirts, hoodies, and accessories have a devoted following in the fashion-sport crossover.

Tennis Shirts · $110Trousers · $145

Stüssy

Est. 1980 · Laguna Beach, CA

Stüssy is Shawn Stussy's streetwear brand, built on his signature logo. Over four decades it has stayed at the intersection of surf, skate, and hip-hop culture.

Graphic Tees · $48Polos · $95

Corridor NYC

Est. 2014 · New York, NY

Corridor NYC is a New York brand making pattern-forward clothing. Its camp shirts and tailored trousers sit between prep and downtown cool, often in Japanese fabrics with artisanal construction.

Camp Shirts · $175

Aimé Leon Dore

Est. 2014 · New York, NY

Aimé Leon Dore (ALD) is a Queens-born label by Teddy Santis, mixing New York street culture with Mediterranean sensibility and classic sportswear. It has a flagship on Mulberry Street and collabs with New Balance.

Shorts · $195Varsity Jackets · $595

House of Sunny

Est. 2010 · London, UK

House of Sunny is a British brand known for colorful knitwear and a retro-futuristic Y2K look. Its playful, body-conscious designs suit people who want bold color and nostalgic silhouettes.

Dresses · $285Knitwear · $195

Christy Dawn

Est. 2013 · Los Angeles, CA

Christy Dawn is a slow-fashion brand based in LA, making romantic, vintage-inspired dresses and separates from deadstock and regenerative cotton.

Dresses · $268Blouses · $188

Noah NYC

Est. 2015 · New York, NY

Noah NYC is an independent label founded by former Supreme creative director Brendon Babenzien. It blends surf, punk, preppy, and sportswear, and is vocal about ethics and sustainability.

Bomber Jackets · $248Tees · $68

Gramicci

Est. 1982 · California, USA

Gramicci began as an outdoor brand for rock climbers. Its G-shorts and shell pants sit where outdoor utility meets Japanese streetwear, and hikers and skaters wear them.

Jackets · $185

Service Works

Est. 2014 · Glasgow, UK

Service Works is a Glasgow-based label rooted in functional workwear. Its canvas trousers, chore coats, and camp-collar shirts are made to last, for people who want utility with understated cool.

Trousers · $120

Summer clothes: the brands & pieces to know

Summer clothes are lightweight, breathable warm-weather pieces built to keep you cool and look put together: tees, shorts, camp shirts, linen, dresses and sporty separates.

Summer clothes: the brands & pieces to know?

Summer clothes are lightweight, breathable warm-weather pieces built to keep you cool and look put together: tees, shorts, camp shirts, linen, dresses and sporty separates.

What are the best summer clothes?

This guide features Sporty & Rich, Palmes, Stüssy, Corridor NYC, Aimé Leon Dore, House of Sunny, Christy Dawn and Noah NYC. Take the 2-minute quiz to see which fit your style and budget.

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