Editorial // Top Menswear Style Upgrades for Summer 2017

When it comes to style, the phrase ‘summer’s coming’ often makes us gents far more apprehensive than the threat of winter. So before you panic-buy a pair of Bermuda shorts, overheat on your commute or try (and fail) to start a barbecue, read these latest style tips on how to upgrade every aspect of your summer.

Shop Menswear Style Upgrades for Summer 2017 at Selfridges & Co.

The Bomber’s Back // We probably don’t have to tell you how essential a bomber jacket is for summer, but you do need to know why this season is the most exciting yet for this style. The key development? Prints.

Maison Margiela Jungle-Print Silk And Cotton-Blend Bomber Jacket, Tom Ford Henley Cotton-Jersey Top, Vivienne Westwood Regular-Fit Cotton Trousers

Daring with Denim // This summer, it’s not just about pulling on lighter weight jeans, but revealing in denim’s recent turn to the extravagant.

Christopher Shannon Fringed Denim Jacket, Junya Watanabe Floral-Print Woven Shirt, Wales Bonner Reed Cropped Virgin Wool Culottes

Return of the Mac // A characterful summer mac like this one by Comme des Garçons is a trusty wardrobe staple wherever you call home. Lightweight but ready for those unexpected downpours, the transparent back panel gives a fresh twist on summer layering.

Commes des Garçons PVC Print-Back Wool Coat, Commes des Garçons High-Rise Layered Wool Shorts, Commes des Garçons Paint Leather Chukka Boots

Suited for summer // Whether it’s for day-to-day or a special event, wearing a suit can get trickier as the mercury rises – no one wants to feel constrained or over-formal when the sun’s finally out to play.

Alexander McQueen Double-Breasted Mohair and Silk-Blend Jacket, Alexander McQueen Regular-Fit Mohair and Silk Blend Trousers, Damir Doma Exposed-Seams Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt

A Shorts Muse // This season designers are proving us wrong with statement styles that play with proportion, prints and unexpected finishes.

, Damir Doma Belt Loop Regular-Fit Cotton Shorts, OAMC Stripe-print cotton T-shirt, Gucci Pursuit Trek Leather Slider Sandals

Off the cuff // The short-sleeved shirt often gets a bad rep, but it’s time to reclaim this handy warm-weather staple from the dodgy door-to-door salesmen. This year, the short-sleeved shirt has really come into its own with a flurry of amazing prints and bold strokes of color.

Gucci Anchor-Print Regular-Fit Silk Shirt, Junya Watanabe Turn-Up Cuff Wide-Leg High-Rise Jeans