When you are so ready for summer and yet, instead of sunshine and mild weather you get rain and gloom, it’s important to focus on the positive: spring break. Even if you aren’t headed to a land far, far away, where the 9-to-5 includes lots of sunscreen and sipping cocktails accessorized with mini-umbrellas, you can still get inspired for the upcoming (best) season of the year. What better way to get in the mood for lawn chairs and frozen drinks than picking up some Hawaiian-inspired streetwear?
The best part of this shopping trip is that it’s going to surprise you in the best way – because no longer does the vibe of the islands exclusively come in over the top prints and colors. Pick up a hooded windbreaker in a cheery print, like Penfield‘s Gibson Botanical Print Jacket, or simply buy some vibrant sneakers, like the Vass Canvas Slip Ons by Saturday Surf NYC, to improve your outlook, even if it’s only when you look down.
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Spring Style | Hawaiian Vibes
Beachy style doesn't always have to mean exuberant colors and over exaggerated hibiscus prints.
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Penfield Gibson Botanical Print Rain Jacket
The Gibson Botanical Print Rain Jacket, $235, by Penfield is a rain jacket equipped for the roughest elements, but with graphic design that fits right into the Hawaiian rain forests.Photo: Penfield
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Urban Ears Humlan Camelia
Stay clean with these richly colored headphones. Urban Ears Humlan Camelia, $49, feature key components that detract from the headgear so the pieces that are closest to your body actually have a shot at remaining sanitary over time.
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Tavik Stiles Fleece
Sport a pullover hoodie in a rich ocean hue. We suggest the Stiles Fleece, $62, by Tavik, in seafoam.
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Brixton Barge Trunk
Almost better than a mai tai, the Brixton Barge Trunk, $59, by Brixton shows your affinity for warm weather and eccentric fruit all in one graphic print.Photo: Brixton
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Saturdays Surf NYC, Vass Canvas Slip-On Shoes
Go for the unexpected with Saturdays Surf NYC's Vass Canvas Slip-On Shoes, $95, in rust. With 100% canvas uppers and a stacked rubber sole, these slip ons pair well with everything from khakis to denim cut-offs.
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Aloha Amigo Woven
The Aloha Amigo Woven, $59.95, by Vissla, is all the pattern and excitement we love about Hawaiian shirts, but void of color. Pair this shirt with poppy shorts, like the Laguna Short in Bloodshot Acid by Zanerobe, $80.
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Superism Elijah Shirt in Red
Rock a super soft cotton/poly/spandex blend tee as the best non-basic undershirt you can find. In unexpected red, the Superism Elijah Shirt in red, is way better than your plain white tee.
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Stance Pedestal Boxer Brief
It was only a matter of time before favorited sock company Stance got into underwear. Try the Pedestal Boxer Brief, $36, made of proprietary fabric ensured to stretch, breathe and fit better.
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ourCaste Welkin Shirt in Brick
OurCaste doesn't do a lot of color, but when they do, they do it well. The Welkin Shirt, in Brick, $60, is the perfect example of a traditional style (the short sleeved, collared, button down) made in a stand out hue.
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Vans Nelson Backpack
Toss your stuff, cinch & go. Try the Vans Nelson backpack, in Los Psychos, white-esque palm trees on black, $59.50.
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The Quiet Life Volcano Polo Hat in Black
Poof. Is that the sound a volcano makes? We're not quite sure and don't really want to find out, but wear your tropical state on the top of your head - and it doesn't even need via vibrant, colorful flowers. Try the Quiet Life Volcano Polo Hat in black, $36.
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