Quiksilver Custom Boardshorts
Avoid a dreaded duplicate boardshort meetup by picking up a pair of Quiksilver Custom Boardshorts ($100). Handmade to your specifications in Huntington Beach, CA, these simple shorts offer standard features like high-performance, quick drying polyester nylon, a double-up closure, and eyelets for fast drainage, as well as your choice of colors and fabrics on the left and right, front and back panels, waistband, pocket flap, threading, drawcord, eyelets, logo, and embroidery — pretty much anything you'd want.
Onia Swimwear
Summer is almost here, which means it's time to get your poolside/beach attire arsenal in order. Onia Swimwear ($130). These simple yet sophisticated shorts are made from high-end waterproof fabrics and are available in several styles and colors. Just try not to get caught staring at your own junk — advice the man on the right should have heeded.
Giant Gingham Board Short
Set sail for style in the Giant Gingham Board Short ($55). Eschewing the typical floral print or solid color scheme for a great oversized blue gingham print, these shorts sport a bright inner band, four eyelet drawstring closure, a cargo pocket on the left leg, a Velcro pocket on the back, and full inner lining. Pair with a plain tee and boat shoes for maximum effect.
Apolis + Katin Chambray Swim Trunk
Like the Katin board shorts we wrote about a while ago, the Apolis + Katin Chambray Swim Trunk ($110) sports an awesome mid-century design, but is made from lightweight Spanish chambray, and features full lining for supporting "the boys," a blue color scheme, single large horizontal stripe, right side flap pocket with key loop, and a three Button fly. If you're intrigued though, you'd better hurry — word is they made less than 100 pair, and when they're gone, they're gone.
Homage T-Shirts
Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.
Birdwell Original 301 Boardshort
Wear some classic style to the beach or lake this summer with the Birdwell Original 301 Boardshort ($55). Made by the same California family for 30 years, these classic swim trunks are a little on the short — and small, so order a couple sizes up — side, and offer a Velcro fly, a six-eyelet closure, a back flap pocket with button closure, and simple styling that would look totally natural next to 007's 1964 Aston Martin.
Gap Original Shorts
Whether you like 'em long, normal, or show-off-your-quadriceps short, there's a pair of Gap Original Shorts ($37) to suit your summer style. These unassuming shorts come in 11-inch, 9-inch, and 7-inch inseams, with the available colors — including chino, khaki, navy, and a dark grey — varying by which length you choose. Consistent throughout the lineup are 100% high-quality cotton construction, side seam pockets, rear button-through welt pockets, zip flies with button closures, reasonable pricing, and simple, classic style that looks as good with a tee as it does with a rolled-up button down.
Apolis Activism Katin Board Shorts
Bring a little Beach Boys-style funk to your summertime wardrobe with these Apolis Activism Katin Board Shorts ($100). Based on original swim trunk creators Kanvas by Katin's Contender pattern, these lifeguard-like red and white shorts feature a single large horizontal stripe, a right side flap pocket with key loop, belt extension details, and a 3oz draw string robe fastener. Just beware: you may be mistaken for a lifeguard, so be prepared to either commandeer a jet ski and help out or run.
Aether Swim Shorts
Ditch the adolescent, floral-print boards and add some Aether Swim Shorts ($135) to your summer attire. Made from quick-drying micro fiber, these sophisticated bottoms also sport a Velcro fly, piping trim, and a coin or key pocket so you'll be able to get back into your hotel room after your aquatic romps. A nice compromise between the aforementioned board shorts and Euro-approved speedos.
The Standard Board Shorts By Quiksilver
Summer's almost over, but it's never too late to pick up a solid pair of trunks. Created in celebration of the boardshort's golden era, The Standard Board Shorts By Quiksilver ($75) are reissues of the unique hotel chain's original boardshorts from the '70s and '80s, with different designs to represent their hotels in L.A., Miami, NYC, and Hollywood. These unique trunks will be available exclusively through The Standard's online store, company-owned boutiques, and through the world's first boardshort & bikini vending machines, located poolside at The Standard Hotels. [Thanks, Matt]
Quiksilver Limited Collection
Look your best this summer with the Quiksilver Limited Collection ($TBA). This premium lineup includes tops and bottoms, with a look that fuses military and nautical hues, with influences from Quiksilver artist Simon Buttonshaw. In addition, the boardshort selections feature the company's new Diamond Dobby material, which cuts fabric to skin contact by 30%, reducing rashes and drying time while offering optimum comfort.
Bonobos Shorts
Just in time for summer, our favorite pants are now our favorite shorts. With the same great fit and attention to detail that's put into their trousers, Bonobos Shorts give you some classic, casual, leg-baring style. The brushed twill solids ($75) come in two inseams (the 7-inch cut is for your dad, the 9-inch cut is for you), while Bonobos' Exotics shorts ($85) are made with comfy stretch cotton (in an 8-inch inseam), and are perfect for poolside BBQs and tropical getaways.
Free Press Seersucker Shorts
Liven up the standard summer uniform of khaki shorts and a polo with Free Press Seersucker Shorts ($50). Available in navy, khaki, or light blue, these textured shorts feature a subtle thin stripe pattern, zippered fly, slant pockets, a flat front, and a simple style that looks great with nearly any top.