A Contrasty Cotton Shirt and More of This Week's Best Menswear Releases

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It's hard to believe it's already August, but that isn't to say we're mad about it. If anything, we welcome the return of a somewhat-normal temperature outside, of long, warm evenings sans mosquitos, and, of course, cool-weather clothes.

This week, brands are going back to basics. All the hottest new drops are perfect closet staples, versatile enough to mix and match all through the rest of summer and the whole of fall. There's a knit jacket from Norse Projects that's perfect for layering, a football-inspired polo from Percival and Umbro that's guaranteed to be your shorts' and jeans' new best friend, and a short sleeve button-up from Prada that, quite frankly, you're going to try to find excuses to wear as much as you can.

If you have anymore travels planned for the season, I urge you not to take them without a few new luggage companions, like Away's large Trunk and The North Face's nifty Jester Backpack. But, at the end of the day, wherever August takes you, it's a damn good thing you started here.

CONS AS-1 Pro Sneakers

The iconic skate shoe imagined by pro skater Alexis Sablone gets a new, retro look.

The Trunk

The newest piece of luggage from Away is something you want to snag before you embark on your last trip of the summer. It's one of those "don't bring any clothes and shop a lot when you get there" moments.

Double Match Cotton Shirt

With their half-and-half design, Prada just knocked all your other summer button-downs right out of the park.

Palermo OG Sneakers

This style debuted in the 1980s, but with a revamped mint and pink colorway, it's the perfect modern streetwear icon.

Training Polo

This 100% cotton knit football shirt is inspired by vintage training kits, but it's so dope that you don't have to even know how to play football to pull it off.

Towel Terry T-Shirt

Don't sweat it (ha, ha) if you leave your workout towel at home. This light, breathable fabric will absorb your sweat right up.

Bronze Super Sea Wolf Dive Watch

This limited-edition watch takes inspiration from vintage diving helmets for its sleek black and bronze look.

Aop Hawaii Shirt

Breezy and cool, this is a shirt you'll be wearing well into fall.

Erik Space Dye Knit Jacket

If you're an early planner and are already stocking up on some cold-weather clothes, don't overlook Norse Projects' autumn drop. This cozy jacket is versatile, chic, and oh-so soft.

Jester Backpack

For wherever life takes you, from the beach to a hike to just the gym.

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