Most men play it safe with shorts. Navy, khaki, olive if they’re feeling adventurous. And then summer arrives and the whole wardrobe feels a bit grey by August. Red shorts done right are not a statement piece or a risk. They are just a colour that works in the sun, reads confident without trying, and pairs more easily than most men expect with what they already own. Off white linen shirt, washed out tee, even a lightweight overshirt. Red earns its place.

What we have been looking for specifically is shorts that justify the colour with the quality to match. The right length, somewhere above the knee without going too short. A fabric with enough weight to hang properly rather than cling. And a fit that is relaxed without being shapeless. Bright reds, deeper terracottas, faded brick tones. All in here. These are the shorts that end up at the top of the pile every time the weather turns.