5 Things We're Watching To Inspire Our Spring Style

The sweaty hedonism of '80s Miami is a vibe that has been dissected and replicated countless times over the years, but it also created a few enduring warm weather trends, from linen tailoring to Cuban shirts.

Italian Riviera style is drenched in glamour, but few films have managed to nail the aesthetic of the country’s golden period quite like The Talented Mr Ripley. The film is essentially a two-hour masterclass in summer-ready tailoring and informal wear from its stars Jude Law and Matt Damon, as the two combined beach-ready shirting with Ivy League prep.

Luca Guadagnino’s sun-drenched Italian romance is the perfect homage to the way summer style has developed in the 21st century, with Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer subtly outdressing one another as their on-screen romance slowly progresses. Through Chalamet’s slightly more boyish style and Hammer’s more mature approach to dressing for the heat, it provides plenty of inspiration for remaining stylish while also dressing for sheer comfort.

Mad Men is, of course, most famous for its pomade-drenched grooming and razor sharp, Manhattan-ready suits. But Don Draper’s escapades to the sun-drenched shores of California and beyond not only show a more relaxed side to the way gents dressed at the time, but provide a number of off-duty style cues that hold up pretty well to this day.

While summer style is always associated with beach shorts and billowy shirts, there’s always a need for showing the streetwear set how to style their tees and sneakers for the warmer weather. Spike Lee’s 1989 joint, which is set in the concrete jungle of Brooklyn during the hottest day of the year, provides just this inspo.