Orlebar Brown

Set the scene on holiday with indulgently soft fabrics and swimming shorts – and dive headfirst into our collection of Orlebar Brown menswear.

Orlebar Brown was founded in 2007 by photographer Adam Brown. Drawn to the charm of the 1960s poolside aesthetic, Brown was inspired by Slim Aarons’s iconic photographs of both the French Riviera and Florida’s Palm Beach. Picture a golden age of leisure: pastel shades, fitted linen shirts and mid-century glamour. In the beginning, the label set about designing its now distinctive men’s swim shorts, featuring quick-drying material and easily adjustable side fasteners. Since then, the range has expanded to offer a full complement of resort pieces, such as polos and smart shorts.

Packing your holiday suitcase? Cut and crafted from high-quality cloths – including super-soft towelling and Pima cotton – Orlebar Brown T-shirts add relaxed detail to your poolside leisurewear. You’ll find crewneck styles with ribbed trims alongside block colours and stripes. Look out for the branded white tab on the front hem, embroidered with the label’s unmistakable red initials. Brush up after lounging by the water in an Orlebar Brown shirt: go for a classic Spanish cotton and linen blend, or roll up long sleeves on a tailored piece for a casual dinner by the beach.