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Some men collect stamps, Lucas Nicholson collects Gucci loafers. Eleven pairs and counting, each in a different leather, including a vintage crocodile pair he scored for a steal. That small detail says a lot about his approach to style: rooted in quality, character, and a touch of the unexpected. For Lucas, summer is a season to lean into comfort without losing polish: loose linen shirts in vibrant colors, vintage Ralph Lauren shorts, and shoes that work as hard on the Rivier

When the heat rolls in and the jackets come off, some men surrender their style to the sun. Not this one. For him, summer isn’t an excuse to get sloppy, it’s an invitation to get sharper. His go-to look? Flare denim paired with a western belt, black loafers, a crisp shirt, and a double-breasted jacket. Sunglasses, of course, are non-negotiable. “There’s no reason to let the heat defeat your silhouette,” he says.

When the sun is high and 30 degrees are easily exceeded, only two options are open to a stylish man: simplicity or audacity. As the flood of shapeless Bermuda shorts, flip-flops and shoddy T-shirts flood the streets, squares and terraces, we’ve all wondered how to avoid looking like this, how to beat the heat while retaining a certain sense of style.

A man walks into a room wearing an ‘80s Rolex Day-Date, a trench coat that once saved a life, and the kind of quiet confidence that turns heads without asking for attention. He’s not here to show off. He’s here to show you how less can speak more, if you know what you’re saying.

Few men embody the effortless cool of classic menswear and vintage luxury quite like Matthew Hranek. A writer, photographer, and...