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Summer Madras Plaids: Sun-Drenched Ivy League Checks
Celebrating genuine Indian cotton madras plaid shirting and tailored bermudas washed in sun-bleached coastal dyes. Paired with hopsack blazers, pleated chinos, and leather boat shoes for authentic Ivy League summer charm.
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We curated this warm-weather heritage collection around lightweight madras cotton plaids woven with distinctive colorful yarn-dyed checks. We style men's short-sleeve madras button-downs, men's madras tailored shorts, and men's micro-check shirting beneath men's navy hopsack blazers, paired with men's stone chinos and men's classic leather boat shoes. Embodying East Coast collegiate leisure, our looks balance spirited geometric patterns with crisp tailoring discipline.
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