Long weekend for anyone whose company is modern and gives Juneteenth off. Something about this happening in June just makes it so lovely… Every long weekend is a privilege.

Happy birthday to my old director at my last job, Manasa. She doesn’t follow, or even know this exists, but I’m just extending positive vibes her way through you all.

And happy engagement party weekend to my sister and soon-to-be brother in law. He is a loyal reader, and is likely reading this at 5:05 ET as he gets ready for the party. Hi, Josh.

Anyway, let’s tap into today.

Thom Sweeney Linen Shirt Collar Bomber Jacket

Thom Sweeney cuts this bomber in 100% Italian linen with a point collar that pulls it away from standard blouson territory and closer to something you'd wear over a dress shirt. The construction is unlined, so the linen breathes freely and the jacket hangs with that loose, unhurried weight the fabric is known for. A double zip and two side pockets keep it clean, while the straight hem sits right at the hip. Made in Italy.

Thom Sweeney Suede Penny Loafer

Italian suede in a round-toe penny silhouette, handmade in Italy with split-toe stitching at the vamp that gives it some visual detail without going loud. The shoe is unlined for a closer, more direct fit, and sits on a Vibram V-Lite Lug rubber sole that keeps weight down underfoot. The dark brown reads rich but not dressy. It works with the linen jacket above or on its own with denim.

The way that Maison Margiela has come to own the market for Germany Army Trainers (GAT) is impressive. I mean, just look at how gorgeous this shoe is. For those of us that can’t drop $900 on sneakers right now, there are these.

Steve Madden Dixon — Black Leather

This is our next best option. The Dixon is a low-top panel sneaker in black leather with suede detailing, built around a silhouette that borrows heavily from the GAT without any of the German army or Margiela tax. A lace-up closure, round toe, and gum rubber sole keep it clean, while the padded collar and cushioned insole make it more wearable daily than it looks. At $119.95, the math is easy.

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KETL Mtn. Vent Lightweight Active Pants — Brown

Cut from mesh-knit polyester that sits closer to a screen than a fabric, the Vent Pant moves air as fast as it moves with you. The slim fit tapers through the leg without squeezing, a gusseted crotch keeps the range of motion open, and the waistband has both an internal drawstring and two accessory loops for keys or sunglasses. Pockets include a side zip big enough for a large phone, a rear zip, a rear button, and a front media sleeve, all with mesh lining that dries fast. At 273g in a medium, it folds up into nearly nothing.

KETL Mtn. NoFry Sun Shirt Long Sleeve

The NoFry is built around a grid-knit polyester so light that a size medium weighs 105g on a scale. UPF 30+ coverage make it a serious tool for long days in the sun rather than just a thin shirt, and thumb holes (🫶) at the cuffs keep the sleeves from riding up in wind. The athletic cut has enough stretch to move freely without reading as athletic wear. Eight colorways to pick from.

I just got this jacket for an engagement party this weekend. Loving it, and will definitely be taking the plunge on the pant before a couple of summer weddings. I’ve always thought a linen suit would be nice, and I just backed my way into one.

Rodd & Gunn Campbell Island Jacket

The Campbell Island is cut from 100% European linen in a resort fit that sits fuller through the chest and shoulder without going sloppy. The construction is unlined, so the linen breathes and moves with you rather than holding a stiff shape. A single-breasted front, chest welt pocket, and front patch pockets keep the layout clean. The sewing thread is 100% recycled.

Rodd & Gunn Gunn Chino Straight Pant

Cut in a straight fit from 98% cotton with a touch of elastane for shape hold, these chinos sit fitted through the hip and thigh with a leg opening that keeps things neat at the ankle. Front slant pockets, back jet pockets, and back darts for shaping round out the build. In navy, they match the Campbell Island jacket above close enough to read as a set.

Nigel Cabourn, a tremendous English designer whose presence in the UK and Japan remains strong to this day, passed away at age 77 this week from cancer. May he rest in peace.

Nigel Cabourn Farmer Jacket — Linen — Ivory

Cabourn draws this jacket from vintage workwear worn by Japanese farmers who moved to Hawaii in the early 1900s, using 100% linen woven from fine 60-count yarn and then shrunk about 10% to push the weave as tight as it can go. A washer finish gives it a broken-in surface that deepens with wear without ever looking precious. The cut is boxy and relaxed, with the kind of shape that improves when you stop thinking about it. Made in Japan.

Nigel Cabourn Farmer Pant — Linen — Ivory

The same OX'ed Silver linen as the jacket above, cut into a straight-leg trouser with a clean, unhurried silhouette. The 60-count weave starts dense and gets better with each wash, holding its shape without going stiff. Paired with the jacket it reads as a set; on its own it works with anything you'd throw over a linen pant in June. Made in Japan.

The greatest #20 since Ray Allen in a Celtics jersey.

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