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If you have any affinity whatsoever for the late, great Hunter S. Thompson, then we have the very next piece of clothing you need in your closet. We’d like to introduce you to the California Cowboy High Water Shirt. Inpsired by the Gonzo journalist’s timeless style, the High Water Shirt pays homage to the classic beachwear of the 1950s—old-school surf style, mixed with modern comfort that never quits.

It’s towel-lined with the brand’s proprietary Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) cotton-modal cloth—which means it fits and looks like a classic button-up, but adds a bit of soft, comfy interior terry cloth for a bit of insulation. And it even features a dedicated bottle pocket for “safe beer storage,” as well as a secure sunglass loop just under the top button and a hidden locker loop on the back, under the collar. This shirt does way more than simply look dapper. Not to mention, every shirt comes standard with a koozie and bottle opener. This is the shirt that’ll compliment your wardrobe in a unique way, and it’ll certainly keep you looking stylish whenever you enter “Bat Country.”—Jon Perino, senior editor

[$135; californiacowboy.com]

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