Author: Zenda Nel

Temperatures in Australia have traditionally precluded Aussie men from dressing up – it's simply too hot. So, denims, shorts, t-shirts, and swimwear are the go-to garb for Aussie men.

Yet, elegance has very much become part of the male fashion profile. The country has a slew of independent Australian fashion designers who place much importance on sustainability and ethics, many of whom are featured on Local Threads. 

Men's Clothing Australia

For the most part, Australian Men's Wear Casual Clothes featuring shorts, swim shorts, t-shirts, polo shirts, tanks, and denims. For office wear, discerning men search for suits in lightweight fabrics, preferably unlined. 

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What's Going on in Australian Men's Fashion This Season?

Men's Linen Shirts

In line with the trend toward sustainability, garments made from linen are big summer fashion news. The benefits of this natural fiber are impressive. 

Linen is a sustainable fiber to use for the manufacture of clothes. As the strongest of all natural fibers, clothes made from linen last for many years. Linen has a lower environmental impact than cotton. Being drought-resistant, cultivating flax plants require much less water than cotton. 

As a fiber for clothes manufacturing, men's linen garments are breathable and highly absorbent, making them ideal for the scorching Australian summers.

Get your linen shirt for this summer from ORTC, a local sustainable men's fashion brand featured on Local Threads.

Or find the bargain that DESTii offers for its black linen shirts so beautifully made that it's fancy enough to wear to a wedding. You can buy two linen shirts from DESTii for $180.

Men's Casual Shirts

We know that t-shirts are the go-to item of clothing for many laid-back Aussie men, but plain and patterned button-down cotton shirts also have a place in a man's cupboard. While a single-colour shirt is suitable for the office, you don't have to stick to that. Patterned casual shirts made from fabric that features stripes or fine houndstooth are perfectly suitable for work. For the beach and Sunday barbeque, a bold shirt by Australian designer Jimmy Stuart will boost your style. 

Jimmy Stuart shirts, featured on Local Threads, are colorful and bold, but still stylish. The fabrics for shirts are specially chosen by Jim for their uniqueness. The brand manufactures its entire range, including printed & linen shirts, hoodies, polos, lounge pants, shorts, boxer shorts, board shorts, and face masks in Australia.

Men's Jackets Who Says Jackets Are Only For Winter?

If you have to attend an event that requires you to look smart, but you don't want to drown in your own sweat wearing a jacket, don't stress. There are such fabrics as cotton, linen, and cotton-linen blend suits and jackets for mens that will leave you looking smart and feeling cool.

Local independent Australian brand Jimmy Stuart offers a wide range of stylish summer jackets in plain and patterned cotton and linen.

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Men's Pants for Summer Relaxing

When it comes to men's pants, our buyers on Local Threads have a wide range of denims, lounge pants, joggers, and chinos to choose from.

The Hodson range of lounge pants for men is a winner. They are made from soft, lightweight organic cotton that feels incredibly comfortable. They come with an elasticized waist and a drawstring tie for a comfortable fit. 

These popular pants that you can use for sleep, lounge, travel, and yoga will find a permanent home in your wardrobe. 

For denims, have a look at those made by Satin $ Saint and Aylesbury featured on Local Threads.

Remember the linen shirts we talked about earlier? ORTC makes linen pants as well. 

For a more elegant look on evenings out, wear pants and chinos that fit well and keep colors neutral. The current trend is to keep pants on the short side so no additional fabric gathers on your shoes.

Men's Shorts The Perennial Summer Standby

Shorts are mostly associated with casual wear, but smart casual shorts have become a staple in many male wardrobes.

Simple, well-cut styles in navy, grey, or cream have earned their place alongside everyday shorts.

You can find the whole gambit on Local Threads. Again, linen also features here. There is an extensive range of lightweight, casual shorts for mens in cotton offered by sustainable brands on Local Threads.

Men's T-Shirts

Nothing says wardrobe essential like t-shirt. On Local Threads, you won't find cheap, thin cotton t-shirts. All the sustainable brands sold on the online marketplace use superior-quality cotton.

DVNT is one of them. The brand's Premium Devoid blank tees are made from superior 100% combed cotton fabric with the added softness of an enzyme wash. Their t-shirts are available in a range of colors.

Reptile Apparel only uses 100% GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified fabrics – that is fabric made from cotton grown without the use of herbicides or pesticides. So, when you buy a Reptile Apparel t-shirt for mens, you know it will withstand the wear and tear of many years.

Men's Swimwear

When it comes to swimwear for Australian men, all you need to do is scroll through the many options on Local Threads, the largest online marketplace for sustainable fashion in Australia. The Local Threads selection of swimming trunks for men is exhaustive. 

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Many of the sustainable brands featured on Local Threads specialize in swimwear since this is Australia and Aussies love the ocean. Find swimming trunks by ORTC, The Cay Collection, Drews Clothing, Vaycay, Jimmy Stuart, The Archives Label, Rusty, and others.