Written by Menswear Style in Get the Look on the 14th May 2015

Photography by Gemma Boyle

Forever 21 debuts their summer 2015 collection, a line of women’s and men’s apparel and accessories that is comprised of on-trend essential and statement pieces that will fashionably see you through all of your summer adventures. The men’s collection features key pieces including botanical leaf print tees, mustard and neutral shorts, denim shorts and short sleeve denim button-ups. 

We’ve teamed up with the retailer and was given the opportunity to get creative and showcase four individual summer inspired themes using men’s clothing by the brand. Ranging from sophisticated poolside and a weekend getaway at a beach to summer slick shoes, here’s our construction of #F21SummerCool

Sophisticated Poolside 

We headed out to one of the UK’s finest luxury hotels equipped with an outdoor heated swimming pool for this look. This true understated Ivy League poolside uniform will take you from pool to bar at ease. A simple and relaxed white Chambray button-down shirt is teamed with slightly faded soft blue chinos complimented by a brown woven faux leather belt. Finish off the poolside look in true refined holiday style with a natural woven Fedora.

Beach Weekend Getaway 

Will it be Barcelona or Nice, what’s in your travel bag? There’s plenty of beach holidays within just a few hours from London. Packing for a weekend break is a lot of fun, especially when there’s a beach involved. Here’s a view of a packed and perfectly themed sea animal print duffle bag from as soon as we arrived at our hotel. The beach essentials within include; clear framed Wayfarer sunglasses, a white and blue awning-striped shirt, grey rope-drawstring swim trunks and khaki straight-leg chino trousers.

Slick Summer Shoes 

People usually opt for suede shoes during the summer season but anyone who’s experienced this has probably fallen victim to the UK’s unpredictable weather and ruined a pair or two. Here we show you how to wear your trusty classic black option during the summer months. When a formal event arrives this season we recommend leaving those grey and navy suits packed away until autumn. Whether it’s a business meeting, Regatta boat race or an outdoor wedding a natural, stone or khaki suit will be spot on. Here we’ve teamed the straight-leg chino trousers mentioned above with smart black round toe shoes and complimenting by brown crew socks.

Summer Essentials Laydown 

Keeping it minimal with full focus on the garments, here a selection of our favourite Forever 21 summer season essentials are laid down for easy viewing. Taking centre stage are these paneled sweatshorts crafted from a Piqé knit, a stylish striped linen Ringer tee and a blue Mandarin collar tailored Oxford shirt perfect for both work and play during the summer season.

We style the menswear summer 2015 collections offered by Forever 21 for a Menswear Style #F21SummerCool project.