Rock the Heatwave

It’s hard enough to dress well, let alone in the scorching heat under the summer sun. As temperatures soar, it begins to feel impossible to look fresh. Don’t fall victim to the common misconception that style disappears in the summer and is replaced by flimsy flip-flops and cargo shorts. If you’re smart about it, it’s easy to look cool in the heat. It’s never too early to start wearing pre-Fall collections, especially if you are rocking trendy punk-inspired pieces easily suited for summer. Pair pieces from designers like Rick Owens, Comme des Garçons, VETEMENTS, and Versace with some hair gel and you’ll be ready to rebel like it’s 1975.

Summer is hot enough as it is, but summer in the city is a whole other story. This may sound like bad news for city dwellers, but there are plenty of ways you can stay true to the signature punk rock style of cities like New York and London. If you choose the right material and color, nothing can keep you from rocking out. For starters, the best fabric to wear when it’s ‘boil an egg on the sidewalk’ hot is cotton or linen. Stick to white or dark colors for your sleeveless tanks, polos, button downs and bottoms to avoid embarrassing sweat stains.