Why Linen Belongs in Every Man’s Summer Wardrobe

A Bit of History

I’ve always thought linen was one of those fabrics people either love or avoid because it creases the moment you look at it.

Not many people realise it goes way back. The ancient Egyptians were weaving linen thousands of years ago. They wrapped pharaohs in what they called woven moonlight.

If you’re going to spend eternity in a tomb, you might as well be comfortable.

Why It Still Works

These days, linen is still the smartest way to look half-decent when it’s too hot to think straight.

You see it everywhere: shirts that hang just right, relaxed trousers that feel like a holiday, unstructured blazers that look sharp without trying too hard.

What I like most is it never feels stiff or fussy.

You can walk into a summer wedding in linen and look effortless, while everyone else is discreetly mopping their foreheads.

How to Choose the Good Stuff

If you’re picking something out, here’s what I’ve learned.

Pure linen—the 100% kind—gives you that classic airy feel. Yes, it wrinkles. That’s the point.

If you’d rather not look like you’ve slept in it, go for a blend with a bit of cotton.

And always check the weight. Good linen has a bit of substance—light enough to breathe, never so thin it goes see-through in the sun.

Final Word

An old fabric that still feels modern.

And if you ask me, every man should have at least a couple of pieces waiting for when the sun shows up.