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The Best New Menswear Items Under $100 to Buy Right Now

26 April

All the freshest affordable grails—from beefy tees to grippy kicks to funky beanies and more.

April 26, 2023

Love our weekly Best New Menswear column, but can’t always afford the rare grails featured there? (It’s cool—neither can we.) Well, this is the semi-regular roundup you’ve been pining for. Not only have we assembled the dopest, flyest, style boosting-est sneakers, jackets, jewelry, and more available right now, we’ve kept it all under a hard ceiling of just $100. You’re welcome. So if you’re looking to squeeze out the most drip for the least amount of cash, here are 39 ways to do just that.

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Uniqlo x Helmut Lang classic cut jeansIf you missed out on these grail-level jeans the first time around, you’re in luck: they just dropped in a full run of sizes again.

$100 at Uniqlo

Nike ISPA Universal clogsYou will not find freakier shoes for the price, we promise.

$80 at Slam Jam

Insatiable High Vol.1 hatPaging @DirectorFits.$60 at Insatiable High

Everlane relaxed linen long sleeve camp shirtNot the first linen shirt we’ve plugged here, and probably not the last—but definitely one of the best you can nab for under a hundo.$88 at Everlane

COS relaxed denim shortsIf you say “cream jorts” with the right accent it kind of sounds like a lesser-known viennoiserie pastry. Sadly, it’s just an apt way of describing these eggshell-colored summer bangers.

$79 at COS

Taylor Stitch Ikat Havana collar shirtWe’re legitimately dumbfounded this shirt costs 90 bucks. Ecstatic, sure, but dumbfounded, too.$90 at Huckberry

William Ellery Lichen hatIntroduce your spring fits to a verdant hat and watch them bloom.$85 at William Ellery

Obey Grove button-down mesh shirtSo much mesh, so little time.

$95 at Urban Outfitters

Brain Dead Eqipment cross body bagWhat’s that old saying? Oh, right: cross your heart and hope to be fly.$85 at End. CLothing

J.Crew 6” stretch swim trunkA feast for the eyes, a treat for your gams.$90 $45 at J.Crew

Stüssy cotton mesh LS crewneckEasy, breezy, beautiful.

$100 at Stüssy

Hoka One One “Ora” recovery 3 slidesTreat your dogs with the dignity they deserve.$70 at Mr Porter

Rhythm classic chore coatListen closely, and you can almost hear the sound of all those menial weekend tasks doing themselves.$90 at Huckberry

Gardenheir French garden clogs$58 at Gardenheir

Rothco Utility cargo pant$69 at Urban Outfitters

Outdoor Voices RecTrek shortsIf you told us swirlies looked this cool in high school we would’ve been way more optimistic about our post-graduation plans.$80 at Mr Porter

Guanabana leather-trimmed beltWhen it doubt, belt it out.

$95 at Todd Snyder

Abercrombie “Lacey” button-up shirtNo idea who this “Lacey” fella is, but if his namesake is any indication he seems super chill.$70 $49 at Abercrombie

Gramicci 10″ gadget shortsNo “gadgets” to be found here, as far as we can tell—but hey, still pretty nifty!$90 at Huckberry

Salomon X Pas Normal snug technical slip-on trainersOkay, we’re seven dollars over budget. Sue us—these are way too sick not too include.

$107 at Matches

Gap 8″ cargo shorts$55 at Gap

Banana Republic button-front polo$80 at Banana Republic

Nike woven line flow shortsGo with the flow.

$50 at Nordstrom

Sunflower organic-cotton mesh tank topLet those nips feel the wind.$58 at Matches

Checks Downtown spiral baseball capWe’re spiralling, but don’t help.$95 at End. Clothing

Melissa smart clogAccording to the product description, these are made from—wait for it—Melissa’s “signature fruit-scented PVC”, and that’s all we needed to hear, really.

$79 at Nordstrom

Abercrombie textured “Johnny” collar sweater polo$60 at Abercrombie

The Spring 2023 GQ BoxThe latest GQ Box is packed with everything you need to conquer spring like a pro—an excellent pair of socks, handsome dress watch, nifty pocket tool, and so much more. Even better? All of it can be yours for a measly 50 bucks.$50 at GQ

Ampal Creative On the Road III hatKerouac, call us.

$44 at Huckberry

Noah leather cardholder$78 at Noah

Eastpak x Telfar circle canvas messenger bagThe cutest It-bag-to-be we ever did see.$85 at Mr Porter

Nike Air Max crossbody bagLOL but also WOW.

$72 at Nike

Dunst classic track topIf Korean label Dunst—and its very wavy line of slightly-freaked Americana—isn’t on your radar, it really should be.$75 at Dunst

Casio LA670W watch$31 at Amazon

Aveta Studio Verdun gothic style medieval ringAdd some texture to your outfit without going all in on a fuzzy mohair turtleneck you might regret.

$98 at Aveta Studio

Collina Strada crystal-embellished water bottleAn iced-out watter bottle for your ice-cold H20.$100 at Mr Porter

Uniqlo x Wim Wenders Peace for All teeUniqlo’s “Peace” campaign taps artists to design tees that promote global unity, with all the proceeds going to charity. This one features the Australian desert as seen through Wim Wenders’ enigmatic eyes.$25 at Uniqlo

Arc’teryx Bird Head toqueArc’teryx is more than its waterproof jackets. It’s also a phenomenal place to score a freaky beanie.

$45 at Arc’teryx

Maŕa Peralta Studio Knotted E1 earringMaŕa Peralta Studio makes its edgy jewelry out of stainless steel, right here in Brooklyn.$90 at Maŕa Peralta Studio

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It is suggested that GQ be looked into. The GQ editors have rounded up the latest cost-effective must-haves, including t-shirts, footwear, hats, and more– all for sale right now. Updated April 26, 2023. Do you appreciate the items featured in our Best New Menswear column each week, but find that you can’t usually afford the hard-to-come-by items? We too have been eagerly awaiting this semi-regular roundup so it’s great that it’s finally here! We have put together the best and trendiest wearing apparel such as sneakers, jackets, jewelry and much more, all available right now and all within a maximum spending limit of $203. No problem! My pleasure! If you want to save money yet achieve maximum results, the following 39 methods will show you how. All items rumored to be on GQ were requested for their expertise and chosen by our editing team. In case you didn’t manage to get these coveted jeans before, you now have another shot! They’re now available in all sizes for $100 at Uniqlo. When you purchase via one of our retail links, we may gain a commission.