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Why Bermuda shorts are the street style-approved go-to for summer

From Suki Waterhouse to Bella Hadid and fashion week guests, Bermuda shorts are ruling the streets

A guest wears a brown bomber jacket, puffer shorts, a green belt, socks, sandals, and a block colour tassle bag during Copenhagen Fashion Week autumn-winter 2023

Bermuda shorts have received the grown-up treatment this year; last summer, it was the laissez-faire denim versions popularised by the likes of Bella and Gigi Hadid that were on everyone’s radar.

This season, though, it’s the short suit that’s making an impact: from Jennifer Lawrence’s navy suit short by The Row, to Bella Hadid’s beige ensemble by Brandon Maxwell (fresh from his autumn-winter runway), it’s summer’s answer to quiet luxury.

For more toned-down versions, though, take inspiration from February’s street style force, where baggy sportswear shorts, leather looks, and cargo styles make the tailoring feel effortless and casual.

Content creator Mija Knezevic wears blue varnished shiny coat, red bermuda shorts, tights, and navy cardigan outside Holzweiler during the Copenhagen Fashion Week autumn-winter 2023 on February 02, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark
Suki Waterhouse wears a white double breasted boxy blazer, white distressed bermuda shorts, and hot pink glittery Givenchy knee-high boots
A guest wears a lilac blazer, buckle shorts, black leg warmers, and court heels at New York Fashion Week February 2023
A guest wears a brown bomber jacket, puffer shorts, a green belt, socks, sandals, and a block colour tassle bag outside Munthe during the Copenhagen Fashion Week autumn-winter 2023 on February 02, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark
Gigi Hadid is seen leaving the 'Today Show' on February 27, 2023 in New York City wearing a collared buttoned-down shirt, an oversized blazer, and matching bermuda shorts from Brandon Maxwell's autumn-winter 2023 runway collection.
A guest wears a blue cut-out, button down shirt, matching slouchy bermuda shorts, and over the knee boots during Paris Fashion Week February 2023
J Balvin at the Fendi autumn-winter 2023 show during Milan Fashion Week wearing a black double breasted blazer and bermuda shorts by Fendi
A guest weas a beige shacket, a black scoop neck, black bermuda shorts and biker style boots at Paris Fashion Week February 2023
A guest wears a short suit with a crisp white line mbroidered shirt, and black Mary Jane loafers atParis Fashion Week February 2023