Okawachi points to Patagonia bringing back the brand’s original Stand Up short (in five- and seven-inch inseams) and how Yellow Rat’s midcentury-inspired styles look mighty contemporary. While he hails the nylon baggie as the “do-all” short of summer, he suggests exploring different fabrics, such as corduroy shorts from classic surf brands like Ocean Pacific, Makaha, or Katin.
Sameer Sadhu, music industry executive
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Much like Wooster, the…

