Moodboard of inspiration for this upcoming trend made by Isabel Coxon Vadillo
A menswear trend prediction for the Spring/Summer of 2025 is striped short-shorts, aligning with the overriding pattern trends coming in heavy this year. ‘Normal People’ star Paul Mescal has been known for donning the short-short look throughout his career; the actor gained major recognition late last year after the release of ‘Gladiator II’, putting him at the forefront of the fashion map.
In September, Mescal was spotted at the Gucci Spring/Summer 2025 show at Milan Fashion Week, wearing iconic striped shorts as a global ambassador for the brand. His influential wardrobe tells us all we need to know for the upcoming trends in 2025.
Here is how to get the designer look on a budget:
To achieve the look of these Polo Ralph Lauren ‘Traveller Swimming Trunks’ in the colour ‘Cruise Royal Seersucker’, you can find a budget-friendly option at Matalan for a whole £100 cheaper than the original designer product. These ‘Blue Stripe Seersucker Swim Shorts’ are absolutely perfect for a trendy summer of 2025 on a budget.
Polo Ralph Lauren- ‘14.5 cm Traveller Swimming Trunk in Cruise Royal Seersucker’- £109
Matalan- ‘Blue Stripe Seersucker Swim Shorts’- £9
Hollister’s ‘seersucker guards swim trunks’ can help you get the Hugo Boss look for this summer holiday. From £79.00 to £29.95, don’t lose out on quality just because you’re saving the pennies!
Hugo Boss- ‘Striped Quick-dry Swim Shorts with Hand’-written Logos- £79.00
Hollister- ‘Seersucker Guards Swim Trunks 6″ in ‘Navy Stripe’- £29.95
If brown is your colour, try the budget-friendly John Lewis option of these striped trunks for £10.50. Their ‘Selected Homme’ range gives you the designer look for summer very closely appearing like the Armani look without the £90 price tag.
Armani- ‘Two-tone Striped Swim Shorts’- £90
John Lewis- ‘Selected Homme Stripe Swim Shorts’- £10.50
Embracing the sustainable for your trendy summer, you can find genuine vintage mens swimwear from the 1980s for resale at £11.20. The bright and bold colour scheme of these trunks strongly resemble Paul Smith’s bold signature stripe swim shorts that are currently at retail for £135.
Paul Smith- ‘Bold Signature Stripe Swim Shorts’- £135.00
Vintage- ‘Mens Swimming Shorts IT 52 Multicoloured Striped Cotton’- £11.20
Finally, for an option easier on the wallet, you can find a red stripe swim short sold on Amazon for £17.99. These look incredibly similar to designer Tommy Hilfiger swim shorts being sold for £65, meaning this summer trend is accessible to everyone. It shouldn’t cost to be stylish in 2025.
Tommy Hilfiger- ‘Original Stripe Mid Length Swim Shorts’- £65
Amazon- ‘MaaMgic Men’s Swimming Trunks Quick-dry Fit Performance Surfing Short with Pockets’- £17.99
