Orlebar Brown

Orlebar Brown was the brain child of photographer Mr Adam Brown and was derived as a response to the dominance of board shorts and bright patterned boxers which were uncouth for any sort of formal resort event. Defined by style and not fashion, the collection of shorts are classic in cut and design, and in their words are 'not so much a swim short but a short you can swim in'.

These smart shorts make a comfortable transition from poolside to al fresco dining. Men are liberated from the need to change to dine. The short options are; The Setter, The 'shorter' short, The Bulldog, the classic boardshort and the Dane, the smarter boardshort. Each of the design's come in the variety of colours that define the American Apparel experience, my personal favourites are Mallard and Mazanine.


 The brand has developed quite the following and have grazed the upper legs of designer Richard Nicholl and Louie Spence of Pineapple Dance Studios alongside Jamie Redknapp and music mogul Simon Cowell. This is a new niche brand that really deserves a mention and is the perfect summer purchase.