The Pick: The only pair of swim shorts you need this summer

The British gentleman is the envy of the world when it comes to being well dressed, and we are often seen as the gold-standard when it comes to gentlemanly sophistication. Swimwear is a more difficult one to get right. Knowing what to wear on the beach can manifest itself into all kinds of sartorial woes and downfalls, but not after you’ve discovered Orlebar Brown. The London based swimwear brand launched in 2007, with a mission to make the British gentleman the envy of the world, both on and off the beach. Their idea was to take the same tailored approach already applied to suits, and apply that to swimwear. These are not swim shorts, but more accurately they are shorts you can swim in. The Bulldog is a firm favourite here at Gentleman’s Journal, and was in the brands very first collection. It’s still their best seller. Based on the traditional 17 piece pattern of a man’s suit trouser and featuring side fasteners to give everyone a perfectly tailored fit, these shorts will take you from by the pool straight to lunch without ever needing to change. In this classic shade of navy, these will become a staple of your summer wardrobe looking great with both a well fitted polo shirt or indeed a light linen shirt.