5 MENSWEAR DESIGNERS TO KEEP ON YOUR RADAR THIS SUMMER

Its time to cut ties with the graphic tee from middle school. Here are some brands that will elevate your look, head to toe.

PERCIVAL

Here we have the Nawa Pinstripe shirt, the Men's Zip Overshirt, and the Men's Linen Smart Tailored Trouser. Percival gives smart, tailored clothing that you can just throw on and effortless. Another don't miss is their linen suiting for a casual summertime vibe.

WALES BONER

Below are the Sunday Sweater, the Cassette Shorts, and the Unity Jacket. Wales Boner is for our funkier guy. Someone who likes to play with their style and showoff their taste.

CORRIDOR

This was a hard one but below are the Acid Plaid- Techno long sleeve, the long sleeve Linen Cotton button down, and the Double Black Acid Plaid button down. While you can't go wrong at Corridor, it is their knits and jackets that steal my heart- especially the Acid Plaid collection. With a constantly changing inventory, Corridor is designed for the skater boy going to lunch with his Grandmother. They maintain their edge, just slightly elevated.

TODD SNYDER

In order you are looking at the Italian Cotton Silk Tipped Riviera Sweater in Blue Spruce, The 5' Seersucker Weekend Short in Blue Print, and the Black and White Striped Open-Knit Cabana Polo. Todd Snyder takes on the east coast preppy aesthetic, without the Vineyard Vines logo of 2012. Todd seamlessly appeals to the comforts of preppy boys while making small adjustments, like shortening a 9 inch inseam short to a much more appropriate, 7 and 5 inches. Through all seasons and occasions, you will never fail with a Todd Snyder wardrobe.

AXEL ARIGATO

These beauties are the Dice Lo Sneaker, Clean 90 Sneaker in cream suede, and Clean 90 Sneaker in black leather. Shoes are often a menswear disaster- especially sneakers. Unfortunately in adulthood its often time to put the collectors Jordans on the shelves where they belong and switch to a big boy sneaker. Regardless of what you choose... please throw away the ankle socks. Bring in some personality with fun printed socks, or help balance out color with a peak of a sock to match your shirt. However you approach it, no one needs to see your ankles.

I want to acknowledge that these items are all at a higher price point. A higher price point definitely means a higher quality. These brands have pieces that are quite timeless- you will not have to replace them as often as you did your ripped skinny jeans. In the same vein, if you do not have the current financial ability to invest in these pieces, use this as a guide to shopping stores like Zara, H&M, and thrift stores. Clothing does not need to be expensive to look that way. By looking through these sites draw inspiration on not only the individual pieces, but how they are styled together. Good luck and happy shopping :)