Summer Suits

June, 1996

This year, below-the-knee surfing jams just won't float. One look that will are square-cut trunks that are high on the thigh and low on the waist, such as the Lycra faille suit at far right, by Gottex Men ($52). Or check out nylon soccer-style trunks. The yellow ones with the side stripe pictured here are by Diesel ($120). Board shorts, such as the lightweight nylon model from Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren ($33) at near right, take a retro spin, while the surfer trunks at left, by Gene Meyer ($135)...