10 Men’s Swim Trunks for Your Next Summer Getaway
Summer in the Philippines has finally arrived. With the coming Easter weekend (and, for many, the first of the summer’s many holidays), and Araw ng Kagitingan extending the reprieve, the season unfolds as a sequence of long weekends best spent near water.
Wardrobes shift accordingly. Loose linen replaces structure and swimwear becomes a weekend bag staple. A quick drive to Batangas, a flight out to Palawan, or an afternoon on a sunbed at home, each calls for the right pair of trunks.
Polo Ralph Lauren Men’s Traveler Classic Swim Trunk (Newport Navy)
Proof that keeping it simple always pays off. Polo Ralph Lauren’s Traveler trunk keeps things trim at 5.75 inches, with a navy that works for a swim as well as on dry land for impromptu cocktails. Consider it the Riviera uniform for men who prefer a cooler, more understated vibe.
Hermès “Metal au Carré” Canvas Swim Trunks
Hermès, as we all know, rarely does casual. The “Metal au Carré” print turns a swim trunk into a conversation piece. The kind of pair that suggests you planned it all out.
Vilebrequin Sunny Streets Swimwear
Vilebrequin’s charm lies in its refusal to take summer too seriously. “Sunny Streets” leans into playful nostalgia—sun-drenched hues, postcard optimism—without losing its tailored discipline, reminiscent of the summers those early Spike Lee films used to depict. For the man who understands that good taste can, occasionally, afford to smile.
Versace Printed Swim Shorts
If subtlety is your thing, this might not be it. As one may expect, Versace’s printed swim shorts arrive fully dialed up, with baroque florishes, bold color, and a certain Mediterranean bravado. Best worn somewhere equally theatrical, where the pool is less for laps and more for being seen.
Off-White Arr Surfer Swim Shorts
Streetwear goes offshore. Off-White’s Arr Surfer shorts carry the brand’s graphic language into saltwater territory, balancing technical ease with a knowing edge. Ideal for the man who treats the shoreline more as a kind of extension of his urban sensibilities.
Dolce & Gabbana Leopard-Print Swim Shorts
Animal instinct, tailored. Dolce & Gabbana’s leopard print trades discretion for pure confidence. It’s a high-risk, high-reward proposition—best worn by someone who understands that on certain beaches, more is more.
Jacquemus The Puntini Striped Swim Shorts
Jacquemus excels at making simplicity feel strangely academic. The Puntini’s stripes are crisp, almost architectural, with proportions that flatter without announcing themselves. It’s a piece that suggests you’ve thought about summer, albeit not too obviously.
Frescobol Carioca Copacabana Sport Swim Shorts
In a nutshell: Rio, distilled. Frescobol Carioca channels the geometry of Copacabana into a pair of sport shorts that feel both athletic and refined. Lightweight, purposeful, and stylish, built for mornings that begin with a swim and end somewhere far more social.
Available at Fresco Bolcarioca
JW Anderson Abstract-Print Swim Shorts
For those who prefer their beachwear with a conceptual bent. JW Anderson’s abstract print positions itself as wearable modern art. It’s unpredictable, slightly irreverent, and entirely deliberate (kind of like a Cecily Brown painting in that regard). For those who find the ordinary a little too easy.
Etro Floral Paisley Swim Shorts
Etro’s paisley is practically a signature, here in sun-ready florals that feel both bohemian and exacting. It’s a print with history, and ideal for the traveler who collects destinations the same way others collect patterns.