PHOTOS: Philly Boys Model Local Summer Fashion

By Josh Middleton· 5/15/2014, 1:12 p.m.

Summer is at our doorstep. Those long, hot days sunning by the pool, romantic evening strolls along Rehoboth Beach, and most importantly a string of steamy summer flings. One thing stands between you and all that amazingness, though. It’s one of the year’s biggest conundrums — at least if you’re a gay man: What kind of swimsuit and I going to wear?!

To help you narrow down your search, we teamed up with some local retailers who were happy to let us borrow some of the newest inventory they’ve got in for the season. And because no pair of trunks is complete with out, well, some filling, we caroused a hunky team of local models to help show off the merch.

Check out the fruits of our labor — shot on a sunny day at the North Shore Beach Club by photographer to the Gayborhood stars Alexander John Ortiz — below. We start with some complete looks — shirts, hats, and pants — before showing off the swimwear. So enjoy. And happy, gay summer to you all!

Devin

For cocktails at the cabana: Straw hat by Block Headwear ($50), shirt by Isaia ($450), shorts by Ralph Lauren ($295), and navy-and-white belt by Saks ($128), all available at Saks. Sunglasses by SEE Eyewear (Item $99).

Straw hat by Block Headwear ($50), shirt by Isaia ($450), shorts by Ralph Lauren ($295), and navy-and-white belt by Saks ($128), all available at Saks. Sunglasses by SEE Eyewear ($99).

Poolside garb: Tank top by Penguin ($39), available at Metro Men's Clothing. "Sadeson" trunks by Ted Baker ($85), available at Ted Baker London store in King of Prussia. Sunglasses by SEE Eyewear ($99).

Note quite ready for a skinny dip: Speedo by Pistol Pete ($48), available at Metro Men's Clothing.

Speedo by Pistol Pete ($48), available at Metro Men's Clothing.

Joe

For a cool beach night: Sweater ($129), button down, and shorts ($129) by Suitsupply, available at Suitsupply Philadelphia. Shoes by ToBox ($175), available at ToBox. Sunglasses by SEE Eyewear ($99).

Sweater ($129) and button down ($79) by Suitsupply, available at Suitsupply Philadelphia. Sunglasses by SEE Eyewear ($99).

"Palmline" bathing shorts by Warriors of Radness ($80), available at Ps and Qs.

"Palmline" bathing shorts by Warriors of Radness ($80), "Pendleton" towel by Jacquard Towels ($46), both available at Ps and Qs.

Summer clubbing gear: Sweater by Ralph Lauren ($495), available at Saks. Sunglasses by SEE Eyewear ($99).

Mike

An early Sunday brunch in the city: Shirt ($195) by Burberry Brit ($195), sunglasses by Tom Ford ($225), all available at Saks.

Shirt ($195) and shorts by Burberry Brit ($195), and belt by Saks ($128), sunglasses by Tom Ford ($225), all available at Saks. Watch: model's.

Boardwalk attire: Straw hat by Block Headwear ($50), cashmere sweater by Ralph Lauren ($350), shorts by Ralph Lauren ($89.50), all available at Saks. Watch: model's.

Straw hat by Block Headwear ($50), cashmere sweater by Ralph Lauren ($350), shorts by Ralph Lauren ($89.50), all available at Saks. Watch: model's.

On the beach, ready to play Baywatch at any given moment: Speedo by Pistol Pete ($48), available at Metro Men's Clothing. "Survey Backpack" by Herschel Supply Co. ($59), available at Ps and Qs. Chest tattoo by Body Graphics.

Ryan

Summer dinner party on a patio: Sweater ($129), shirt ($79), shorts ($129) and belt by Suitsupply, available at Suitsupply Philadelphia. "Suede Velour" shoes by Prada ($550), available at Saks.

Sweater ($129), shirt ($79), shorts ($129) and belt by Suitsupply, available at Suitsupply Philadelphia.

Popping over to the grocery before pool time: V-neck t-shirt by Ralph Lauren ($145), hat ($60), all available at Saks, Trunks by Ted Baker ($110), available at Ted Baker London.

You've had too much sun for the day, but still want to show off the pecs: Sunglasses Ray Ban ($115), hoodie by Vince ($175), both available at Saks. "Fishton" trunks by Ted Baker ($120), available at Ted Baker London.