UK summer fashion is genuinely nuts to me. Fatigue pants, black leather boots, heavy ruby shirts, long sleeve polos, denim jackets…there isn’t even a single thing in this video anyone in America could wear in the summer.

@Fatally

Ай бұрын

I do still wear denim jackets and leather boots in summer in AZ but those are with lighter items (femme fashion). As long as there's some movement/flow in the outfit I'm usually okay.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yeah it sucks! I’ve been out all day today wearing this and I’ve still be cold 😭

@planecrashcorner7283

Ай бұрын

@@JamesLeung Im so jealouse! I love cloudy chilly weather. Here in california (wine country/San Francisco) I tend to wear linen/linen blend pants, Birkenstocks, and usually a button down short sleave or open knit sweater polo during summer. Perfect style for day drinking wine on the terrace lol

@gingerAV

Ай бұрын

i'm in the south/mid-atlantic and fatigues and jeans are definitely doable on the right days. and boots can definitely be pulled off with shorts imo. but long sleeves and denim jackets are an absolute no-go imo, lol.

@duyluu3354

Ай бұрын

I’m from California, and there are days in the summer where these outfits would work, like a day where there is suddenly 10mph winds or even rain. It depends on the weird weather California has and and it’s better to be prepared. If you live up in Northwest like Seattle, it’s mostly overcast all day, then all of the clothes James mentioned is relevant.

Dude, you just have to accept that you don't have summer.

Who wears long sleeve polo shirts, trousers and boots in the summer? Respectfully, If you go out like this in most parts of the world during summer you'd be considered a mad man.

@UnimportantAcc

Ай бұрын

Choose correct materials and you'll be fine. UK summers are not as brutal as those nearer the equator.

@clee89

Ай бұрын

it works for summer in the UK and he speaks according to what he's familiar with which is fine. it also depends on how much time people spend outside. these days, I'm pretty much only in direct sun between walking from my car to the office or gym.

@carmenmm3673

Ай бұрын

In the United Kingdom hahaha I live in Scotland, this year is being really cold, I am still waiting for wearing shorts and short sleeves t shirt without a jacket 😢 It's June and still wearing hoodies and sweatshirts and boots

@HotDilf

Ай бұрын

@@carmenmm3673 My ideal climate! Jealous of the Scots!

@Bynasf

Ай бұрын

I live north of the UK and would never even think of wearing anything he mentioned in summer. Maybe some days but 15 C or above any of this is way too warm for me

Very cool, but unfortunately still not applicable for those of us who live in the tropics 😢

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yeah I can totally understand that!!

@Zuhdj

Ай бұрын

@@JamesLeungeven down in San Antonio I gotta wear linen shorts to stay cool outside. Can we get a video about some more videos going over shorts, tees, button ups, and maybe even some appropriate sandals? It's the only way down here

@megusta288

Ай бұрын

Ngl some of these do work even in tropical countries most esp the OG 107s! That was a staple for me during the summer😊 for reference im from the philippines and the heat here is INSANE

bro has no concept of what a real summer is 😭

@Zuhdj

Ай бұрын

Something something Britain lmao

@ayoa1173

Ай бұрын

The United Kingdom is further north than most settlements in Canada. It is not a warm country.

@spaghett5531

Ай бұрын

​@ayoa1173 definitely warmer than Canada though, gulf stream and all that. Can get to 30 degrees Celsius (~85F) in summer where I live in the UK, hell last year it was 40C (~105F).

This video is the ideal representation of why climate of a country affects its style so much. I live in Italy, now we have around 30+ celsius. And for me, the outfit from the thumbnail is more like for march-april 😂

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yes very true! Although I was in Italy and wore pretty much the same thing minus the denim jacket. But in the evening I put the jacket on if it got a little colder.

Those fatigue pants look really good!

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

So happy with them!!

April, May & June - Light Layers July & August - Linen, Linen, Linen!

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Linen is key 🙌

£10 is a steal. You do always find the bargains! Nice video man!

dude its 90 with 70% humidity and the summer is just getting started. I would look like a freak wearing any jacket lmao

Thanks James for the extra Summer style inspiration, nice outfits overall, love the Rugby shirts!

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thank you bro!

Great video, James. Fatigues are fantastic. I picked up a pair of J crew Wallace and Barnes fatigues in olive a few years ago and love them. I would like to eventually upgrade to the Orslow pair.

Hi James, great video and great advice. I live in the NL where the climate is similar to the UK now in spring, i found i use a lot my Fatigue jackets as they can be dressed up easily or i can wear them casually. I've been enjoying a lot your videos lately, keep up the good work 🙌.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yes fatigue jackets look great I’ve been tempted to get one! Thanks for watching mate!

Summer here is 50degrees celsius. I'm cooked.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Oh damn!! Where’s that?

@s4ngreal

Ай бұрын

@@JamesLeung easily parts of Greece, I currently live in Kos and it is painful. Looking forward to see if my new Dickies 874 will manage.

You’d die wearing this in humid weather. I wish I got English summers so i could pull some of this off

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yeah if it got humid here I wouldn’t be anywhere near this. British summer has its ups and downs!

For the summer, I focus on short sleeve button ups with interesting cuts/details/textures.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yeah same here when it’s hot enough! 👍

Yay vintage videos are back! I absolutely love how you can take these old cuts/fits and make them modern again. I get more inspired by this than the videos about "new clothes". This feels more timeless & authentic

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

I will always go vintage if possible! Get so much enjoyment out of them especially when they’re a bargain!

@wavewithus4081

Ай бұрын

How do you shop vintage clothes? I have a hard time finding whats good vs whats just crappy/old, is shopping vintage a LOT of trial and error, trying a LOT of stuff out in store? Do you look for certain materials or other things that say 'this is quality'? Vintage shopping in the past got me mostly stuff I thought I liked, but didn't feel great about when returning home and comparing/trying it out with the rest of my fits

Damn i love those pants. They make everything look great

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

I love them so much! Got them on right now!

Another great video James, have a good day. ✌️

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

No way, watched your old videos when I was 15. Loved the vibes! Now the algorithm blessed me with an almost forgotten gem from my youth. Nice to have your videos back, keep going James!

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Ahh man thanks so much, welcome back! 🙏🙏

Loved the denim jacket on you and the fatigue pants with the boots - excellent suggestions.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thanks man, glad you liked it!

guy has never left the uk for summer hahah

I recently was in Atlanta, GA and it was blazing hot 90 degrees most days. I chose paper thin short sleeve tees and linen tops paired with cotton shorts to keep cool. While your style is impeccable as always, I don't believe these fits would tolerate the Summer heat here in America. Cheers!

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Fair enough! This is definitely tailored to my environment (UK). Thanks 👍

the rugby shirt looks great on you! i think it's actually the perfect size. anything larger would just look "trendy" and be unfashionable in a couple years.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much man! I want to buy more now haha

Nice ones! Especially those rugby shirts. Never know it would look that good for summer. :) Never watched any rugby, that's why.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Haha I don’t watch rugby either but the shirts are nice!

Great video, worthy advices!

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

The silhouette of those pants is amazing! So relaxed and airy, yet masculine

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

They’re so great! Thanks for watching

My suggestions for the UK summer: chukha boots in suede and the best brand is probably Astorflex, or Clarks. Canvas trainers without the usual predictable branding. Lightweight denim. Merino wool tops from John Smedley or Uniqlo.

These looks are very interesting for autumn season here in Italy. For summer season, I'm trying to create some looks mostly with short/long linen pants or thin cotton fabric and short sleeve linen shirts to keep cool against the heat and humid weather.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

I bet it gets very hot in Italy! I would do the same as you 👍

I like your voice, it makes me feel like curling up on the couch with a hot cup of tea in the afternoon.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Haha thank you!

30 degrees Celsius where I live, I decided my summer fit to be the one you showed in a recent video with the tanktop, shorts and lightweight oversized shirts. But I'm interested in the pants here, I'll look around for Fall.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Sounds good man! Wish it was 30 here haha

It’s been quite moderate and slightly colder that usual here in the UK recently but not enough to whip out the whole summer look I don’t know when it’ll warm up again but I hope it does because I do enjoy the summer

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

I’m hoping for a late summer surge! But at the moment it kinda sucks. I wore all of this yesterday and was still a bit cold 🤣

Live in western PA and our summers can range from 70 degrees up to 90 degrees and sometimes even over that. Been wearing boots most of my life. Never wear shorts. Never had a problem. Only time I ever had a problem was when I wore more form fitting clothing items. Looser fitting shirts and jeans were much more comfortable.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

This is great to hear! Totally agree on form fitting clothes. They get sticky even during colder days. Thanks for watching!

As this yrs summer has barely broken 20 degrees ive also been rocking the boots + fatigue pants look. Not sure i could wear mine once it reaches higher temps tho. I'll have to have a look into those sateen US army ones 👀

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yeah I’m wearing mine a lot at the moment and feeling fine! Maybe around July I will start wearing shorts haha

Great Vid as always. I wish everyone reading this a great Sunday✌🏼

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

As always nailed it! Especially RUGBY SHIRTS are totally new for me.. thank you~ btw I really admire you tattoos.. who is the artist? I think you need to cover tattoo topic in one of future video cheers!

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it man! I go to different artists all the time. I might do a video in the future. Thanks for watching!

It’s good that you acknowledge towards the end that UK weather in the summer is cooler than in many other countries. For instance, London has a high/low of 20C/9C today and 26/16 next week with a humidity around 50%. Where I live, it’s 32C/27C at 90% humidity, with the humidity making it feel like 38C/33C. I did visit London last month with the outdoors feeling like a pleasant, air-conditioned environment compared to hot, drowsy hell where I live. While your ruby/polo long shirts and denim jacket do look stylish, one would be drowning in sweat wearing those in where I live. Since businesspeople and professionals in the office are expected to wear suits and tie, the air conditioner must run at full blast, increasing carbon emissions or necessitating the use of nuclear power. With climate change clearly manifesting and killing people vacationing in Greece, I argue that practicality must prevail. We should allow everyone at work or in the government to wear T-shirts so that carbon emissions from air cons can be controlled. I do applaud you for suggesting loose trousers, however. I would also suggest the use of umbrellas to shield against the harsh sun even though it’s no longer fashionable in Western culture with everyone covering themselves with suntan lotion. (Certain suntan lotions do stain clothing unless it is titanium-oxide and or zinc-oxide based).

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yep it’s definitely dependent on where you live, I should have emphasised that more. Very good point about air con and environment. A lot could be saved by letting people dress for the appropriate temperature. Thanks for watching!

Good video james mate👍

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thank you bro!

Bro I just came to the boots in the summer realization myself too, especially since I wear Chukka boots. They’re black and I wear less all black in the summer but I recently realize that pants and especially my shirt is far more important in the heat above 80F.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Awesome man, sounds good!

Thanks James 👍🏽❤

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I agree that lightweight pants do work in the heat, it really depends on the material - cotton/linen blends are the best. But the boots would definitely be overkill for me. When I wore them in those climates, my feet would be sweating in my socks. Rugby shirts are also overkill in summer. I’d recommend short sleeved polos instead especially the pique ones as they’re more breathable

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

I’m finding the fatigue pants to really work for me. Yeah short sleeve would be ideal, although I don’t always like the look of them. Thankfully this long sleeve polo is really thin and lightweight. Thanks for watching

38C here in New Mexico today. Even the Orslow summer fatigues are too much. Shorts and Uniqlo airism for the win.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Ahh yeah, I can understand that!!

You really own the denim jacket look

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

I wish I could experience a UK summer. Here in Florida, it's the summer of linen (for me at least) and even that can only do so much to keep you cool in the face of 100 degree heat every day

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Ahh man, I could not survive in that heat!

Not my normal go to style but I can get behind it. Might grab some rugby shirts

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

I never thought of them before but now I have one I love it!

That lacoste polo is super cool. Wish I could reach my hand through the screen and take it off your hands.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Haha, I got lucky with that one

Good finds James. I love your style choices and brands you pick. I went on a crazy shopping spree and bought tons of stuff with no regrets. Some of which were Paraboots x Engineered Garments Clusaz in suede green, Paraboots Michaels in gloss black, Kartik Research trucker jacket with hand sewn bead embellishments, Ann Demeulemeester rectangle mirror ring, Howlin camp collar shirt, Corridor pointelle shirt, Róhe olive virgin wool Bermuda shorts, a black leather bomber jacket from Mr Porter from the brand Officine Generale, Semi sheer brown linen shirt from Kartik Research, Needles green and purple HD track pants, Engineered Garments navy poncho, and loads of other stuff like jewelry accessories and vests for layering. So far, everything has been super awesome for layering, but the care level is on another level for cleaning them like the silk shirt and I have to remove my hand beaded embellished jacket before wearing a seatbelt, but I’m fine with that because it’s awesome and I feel awesome wearing all the things.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Man that sounds like an amazing haul, I’m jealous!!

@duyluu3354

Ай бұрын

Thank you James! It felt right to spend money I’ve been holding on to for so long on things I really wanted instead of splurging on low quality items that look good at the moment. I like the rugby shirt you got. I had the same idea because I like how some rugby shirts have a contrasting white collar with the body alternating colors. The one I saw used piqué cotton and was oversized with short sleeves and then each stripe was sewn on to the next stripe. It’s unique from a traditional rugby and looks different from a polo. But I had to return it because of a button hole defect. All good.

Been to the UK once during July and the max temperature the week I was there was 65 degrees. I get needing the denim jacket.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Haha thank you!! I should have mentioned that this is best for UK summer. We get like 1-2 weeks of it being hot and then it goes mild again

The grey lacoste looks great on you.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s super lightweight, I’ve been wearing it a lot this summer so far!

Damn you got a really good background

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@tunglam2248

Ай бұрын

@@JamesLeung how did you get your taste in furniture like this? Everything is absolutely on point with the vibe and i really love it

I know everyone is saying this isn’t appropriate for summer weather but as someone who wears layers I can see how this is a alternative

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yeah it’s summer where I am and I’ve been wearing this most days! The denim jacket mainly in the morning and then the rest when it gets hotter

Sleeveless shirts or tank tops, tucked in fatigue pants. think future Trunks in Dragon Ball Z but without his purple Capsule jacket. Also, hawaiian or cuban shirts matched with shorts.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Tank top and fatigue pants is for me! 🙌

Hi, may I ask: what color is your Lee Rider Jacket? The link to their website has two available colours: one darker and one lighter blue, but to my eyes neither of them match your jacket’s color exactly. Thanks for your help!

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

It’s hard to say because it’s a sample piece and has no labels. But I’d say it’s the ‘dry’ colour which is like an indigo (dark blue).

@klimentbassev8866

Ай бұрын

⁠Thank you! Love your videos! ❤

nice out fit last one

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Where’s that grey top from ??

Nice video! What belt are you wearing btw?

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s a vintage one 👍

It looks like you upgraded your camera. Are you still rocking the Ann Demeulemeester boots? You had me inspired to look into the Antwerp 6.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Still the same camera, haven’t changed it in 10 years I probably need an upgrade haha. I wasn’t getting much wear out of them unfortunately, but they are stunning!

@duyluu3354

Ай бұрын

I think the lighting from the window was consistent, which made this video look better. I know you don’t like jorts that past knee length, but I have them and they would work with those corset boots. It’s totally a dark edgy look, and you need dark black jorts that have huge leg openings like 26”

I’m in Singapore and denim jackets are fine.

I found that Ralph Lauren bumblebee rugbyshirt for €1 in a second hand store. 😉👍

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Man nice!!

I wish dude but I live in Southern California, we get triple digits all summer long unfortunately shorts and a T-shirt is all I can wear without dying 😂

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Fair enough bro! 🤣😭

For Brit in England for sure. Here in the south of France ...near 40 ° IS not far from the norm. Boots : no way

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

that is understandable!

where's the belt from you're wearing with the fatigue pants? ty

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

It’s a vintage one! It doesn’t have any brand name unfortunately

💛💛💛

Where do you get the stock photos of the outfits in the vid??

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

They’re all from clothing websites!

Lol I'm wearing these kinds of clothes in the middle of winter in australia

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Understandable 🤣

I think you look great in that rugby shirt.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Those boots would probably be uncomfortable to wear in summer here in New Zealand where i live. They take me back to the 1980s in look.

I struggle with summer fashion because it’s 110+ degrees and too hot to wear long sleeves and jackets. The thumbnail looks like something I might be able to wear in the winter.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Hah fair enough, wish we had that in the UK!

@TTripp1

Ай бұрын

@@JamesLeung I honestly wouldn’t wish it on anyone. UK summers, from what I hear, are much nicer.

Man I was also a long time believer that you can't look good in Summer and mainly hate the weather because of that but since I found my uniform I am actually liking my Sommer Look more now haha

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Nice to hear mate! What’s your summer uniform?

@siffert9977

Ай бұрын

@@JamesLeung sendet you a picture on Instagram and men thank you your style is a big fashion inspiration for me ❤️

What kind of belt are you wearing in the video

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

It’s vintage, doesn’t have a brand name unfortunately

I would say that these outfits are kinda painful for people like me who live in the south of Spain hehe. I usually go for linen, sandals… that’s pretty much it hahah. Also tank tops, but that’s not for every kind of situation… yeah, linen and thin cotton DA best. Also, 100% agree in the fact that boots in summer are NUUUTS. So coool with shorts haha. I’ve got some reddish camper boots kind of clowny haha, and I just love them with shorts. Also, my Dr. Martens 1461

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yeah I can imagine Spain will get crazy hot in the summer! Although the long sleeve polo could still work since it’s so lightweight. Thanks for watching!

@javierrodriguezpozo3380

Ай бұрын

@@JamesLeung thank you bro, I love your channel and your aesthetics are really close to what my style is leading to 😊

If you want top-tier rugbies go for the brand Rowing Blazers.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Will check them out, thanks!

178 and below 70 KG. How do u stay fit like that?

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Just keep an eye on the diet and some simple workouts!

Really love all of this outfit... but i think it will be lil hard to wear this in my countrh indonesia.. because the weather feels like they have two sun ☀️☀️😭

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yeah that makes sense 😭 maybe for Autumn!

We had snow last week

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Where you at?

@rajjie100

Ай бұрын

@@JamesLeung Canada, Alberta, cold and rainy this weekend high of +10

😍😍😍

How i wish my country's summer is as forgiving as UK...

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Haha it’s kind of frustrating sometimes though!

this video has great examples for the winter.

Love your takes but this feels more like spring than summer

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

I guess UK summer is basically spring for the rest of the world 😅

Another thing I’ve noticed is the belt. Nice belt.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s a vintage one but doesn’t have a brand name on it unfortunately

@duyluu3354

Ай бұрын

Last night I learned how to remove the vintage smell from clothes and where the smell comes from in a video from Gentleman’s Gazette. Spritz vodka on clothes and let it air dry. This technique is used on costumes among those who do live theater.

How to dress like a nerd in summer, but not being a nerd and... not being in the summer

Bro bought two identical denim jackets in the same colorway, that's so me.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Pretty much haha 🤣

Street style is not my style but i appreciate your take on it

@Bynasf

Ай бұрын

This isn’t exactly street style..

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

37 Celsius today

I like it. Of course, this guy would look great wearing a paper bag.

@JamesLeung

29 күн бұрын

🙏

Uggh i wish i had a 29 waist lol i could wear anything

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

You can make it work bro! 👊

Yeah I'm pretty sure now all influencers don't do real summer looks because you just can't make them interesting. Either that or they try to convince you that wearing layers in summer "is not that hot". It can't be that all of them live in sub 20 degrees C in summer.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yeah true. This is very specific to where I live in the UK, I should have mentioned it really

It’s all about shorts, tee’s & linen for me in AZ. Any layering would be a tshirt under my light fabric short sleeve shirt. Dig your style, not suitable for my climate.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Sounds good man! 👍

Me watching this while its 39 celsius

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Sheeeesh our ovens don’t even get that hot in the UK 🤣

@loofloof1441

Ай бұрын

@@JamesLeung now its 42 :) Mediterranean weather acting kinda funny🤒

My problem is that I always want to wear all black in the summer and super bright colors in the winter

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Hah I know what you mean, I do the same!

I think it depends WHERE in summer. Try wearing some of these in Asia humid summer. I rather feel comfortable than sweating like a rap1st

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yeah I hear you!

Summer it’s ok, the worst season for stylish is winter

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Ahh I feel the exact opposite!

The clsrks desert boot w/ shorts have been a style I’ve done over the years & always seems clean

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Yeah they’re lovely!

If you think solovair is better then dr Marten’s you need to try Redwing moc toe

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

I have Redwings! They’re lovely

@Tudorguy-zw1ik

Ай бұрын

@@JamesLeunghave you done review on the redwings?

James? Why do the English hate summer?

you're too cute.

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Thanks 🤩

It appears the 1950s are in again. The irony..

@JamesLeung

Ай бұрын

Fashion will always come back around!

If you struggle with summer style,please migrate to Scandinavia. 😊

Summer fashion in where? Antarctica?

@sonymicronin

Ай бұрын

Right lmao, that denim jacket with polo shirt would have me in a heat stroke within minutes

@kimtoannhan7275

Ай бұрын

@@sonymicronin tugging in your shirt in real tropic summer could be a fatal mistake.

Denim jacket in the summer . Ok