The 69 Best New Menswear Items Under $100 to Buy Right Now

All the freshest affordable grails, from wild graphic tees to show-stopping shades.

By The Editors of GQ

August 4, 2021
The 69 Best New Menswear Items Under 100 to Buy Right Now
Collage by Gabe Conte

Love our weekly Best New Menswear column, but can’t always afford the rare grails featured therein? (It's cool—us neither.) Well, this is the semi-regular roundup for you. We’ve gathered the coolest, flyest, game-raising-est sneakers, jackets, jewelry, and more available right now—all with a hard ceiling of $100. If you’ve got a spare Benjamin or two burning a hole in your pocket, here are 69 ways to spend it wisely.

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  • 1/69

    Good Morning Tapes White Wiccan Ways printed organic cotton-jersey T-shirt

    The big dogs over at Mr. Porter just dropped a grip of exclusive garments for its new Shop Mart concept, which showcases dozens of new and cult brands. Aside from the pile of funky jewelry and home goods, it might just be the best place on the internet to shop for wavy graphic tees right now.

  • 2/69

    Vans ’66 Champs cardigan

    Prone to being swiped by your local grandpa.

  • 3/69

    Levi's So High bootcut jeans

    The latest fit from the blue jeans giant is a high-waisted number with a bootcut leg—perfect for your '70s-inspired summer of love.

  • 4/69

    Abercrombie & Fitch cotton-silk Johnny collar knit polo shirt

    Dressing like a '60s jazz musician is always a good move.

  • 5/69

    Adidas Forum 84 low sneaker

    You can't go wrong reviving a throwback classic.

  • 6/69

    New Era x Polo Ralph Lauren NY Yankees fitted baseball cap

    Fuhgeddaboutit!

  • 7/69

    Uniqlo corduroy long-sleeve work shirt

    Sprint head first into autumn wearing this sumptuous corduroy joint.

  • 8/69

    Beams Plus x Yabiku Henrique Yudi printed cotton-jersey T-shirt

    Another day, another banger graphic tee.

  • 9/69

    Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense serum

    Aesop's latest serum is an intensified update to its long-time bestselling Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant serum. Formulated for city-dwellers, the new serum hydrates the skin while protecting it from free radicals and other airborne particles.

  • 10/69

    Wallace & Barnes dock short in corduroy

    Have a wale of a time all summer long. (Sorry.)

  • 11/69

    Dickies Oakhaven rugby shirt

    The bold, burly sauce your outfit needs.

  • 12/69

    Neighborhood G.I belt

  • 13/69

    Club Monaco CM indigo baseball cap

  • 14/69

    Entireworld block print popover

    A beautiful hand-printed shirt with a human touch.

  • 15/69

    Nike ACG allover print trail shorts

    Bezos only went to the edge of space, but these shorts can take you all the way to the moon.

  • 16/69

    Madewell garment-dyed loop terry hoodie sweatshirt

    A fresh take on a dusty hoodie.

  • 17/69

    Stussy nylon Mountain short

    Contrast stitching takes these shorts to the next level.

  • 18/69

    Warby Parker x Entireworld Hatcher sunglasses

    Driving-through-Miami-with-the-top-down energy.

  • 19/69

    Everlane ReNew swim short

    Yesterday's recycling is today's beach-ready flex.

  • 20/69

    Away packable backpack

    Stash this fold-out backpack in your tote bag for whenever you randomly come across a really good book store.

  • 21/69

    Brain Dead DNA long sleeve tee

    Every closet needs at least one killer graphic tee. Make this one yours.

  • 22/69

    Entireworld loopback sweatshorts

    The track shorts to wear when the only kind of running you do is running errands.

  • 23/69

    J.Crew indigo-dyed twill shirt

    The summer flannel that'll get better and better with every wear.

  • 24/69

    Patagonia P-6 label Uprisal sweatpants

    The cool-weather answer to Baggies.

  • 25/69

    Uniqlo smart 2-way stretch jersey ankle-length pants

    The smartest style move you'll make this year.

  • 26/69

    Club Monaco block stripe polo

    Face it, your polo shirts never really needed buttons anyway.

  • 27/69

    Birdwell Beach Britches corduroy shorts

    Texturize your summer shorts.

  • 28/69

    Glob Primary Morph ripstop bag

    Upgrade your grocery bag.

  • 29/69

    Essentials athletic biker shorts

    One more reason to get 5-inch shorts is so that you can layer them with these.

  • 30/69

    Mister Green Dualism V2 hat

    Nothing like a jolt of neon greens to electrify your fit.

  • 31/69

    Puma x Rhuigi Hoops shorts

    Puma x Rhuigi = Your New Shorts.

  • 32/69

    Matisse link chain necklace

    Chained to the fit game.

  • 33/69

    Todd Snyder cotton mesh tank

    Let your biceps free.

  • 34/69

    J.Crew sunfaded French terry dock short

    The world may be opening up, but we're not totally ready to give up sweats (not when these exist, anyway).

  • 35/69

    AG Jeans Arc tee

    A nice boxy tee in the perfect shade of not-too-light, not-too-dark, not-too-*dorky* khaki. 

  • 36/69

    New Balance grey 574 Un-N-Ding sneakers

    The iconic dad shoe needs an N-troduction.

  • 37/69

    Fear Of God Essentials long sleeve polo

    Yes, we do think a polo shirt is essential.

  • 38/69

    Nike ACG cargo shorts

    Precious cargo.

  • 39/69

    Nike Blazer Low '77 Vintage sneaker

    Even basketball shoes are following the soccer trend.

  • 40/69

    Polo Ralph Lauren classic fit jersey graphic t-shirt

    There goes Ralph, making some of the best unsanctioned state merch out there.

  • 41/69

    Standard Cloth mesh tee

  • 42/69

    Allbirds camp shirt

    Like a ice-cold scoop of pistachio ice cream on a blistering summer day.

  • 43/69

    Gramicci chalk pouch

    Even your everyday bag is getting in on the rock climbing wave.

  • 44/69

    Nike waffle trainer 2 SP sneaker

    The '70s energy is strong with this one.

  • 45/69

    Cookman USA wide chef pants

    Yes, Chef!

  • 46/69

    Todd Snyder + Champion muscle tee

    Let your pythons get some sun.

  • 47/69

    GQ Best Stuff Box

    We've gone and done it again, y'all. Nab your next summer shades—and a ton of other great gear—all for just $50.

  • 48/69

    Bather Trunk Co. marble bouquet swim short

    Turn your fit into a great work of art.

  • 49/69

    L.L.Bean limited edition archival anorak

    In case you needed any further proof the '90s are all the way back, L.L.Bean just dug this raaaaadical anorak straight outta their archives.

  • 50/69

    Dickies R2R twill utility pants

    You're all about maximizing utility, aren't you?

  • 51/69

    Knickerbocker ribbed pocket t-shirt

    An elevated t-shirt that's a little more like a sweater.

  • 52/69

    Gap nylon coaches jacket (was $98, now 20% off)

    Put me in, coach!

  • 53/69

    Craighill radial cuff

    Now that the weather is warming up, it's the perfect time to flaunt some jewelry.

  • 54/69

    Madewell hemp-cotton pullover hoodie sweatshirt

    The hemp pullover that'll help you get over any hang-ups you had regarding the hemp pullover.

  • 55/69

    Tekla striped organic-cotton pyjama shorts

    Log into your lucid dreams with an A1 fit.

  • 56/69

    Aesop "Resurrection" rinse-free hand mist

    Hand sanitizer can be better and, dare we say, enjoyable. This one is proof.

  • 57/69

    Arvin Goods flag pattern crew socks

    You're gonna wanna wear these with clogs for maximum visibility.

  • 58/69

    J. Crew garment-dyed "Harbor" shirt

  • 59/69

    New Balance Q speed 2-in-1 pocket performance running shorts

    Hit that new PR in high style.

  • 60/69

    Outerknown "Hightide" crew

    Terry(cloth) Crews.

  • 61/69

    Birdwell corduroy shorts

    Birdwell perfected the board short. Flipping 'em in corduroy just makes sense.

  • 62/69

    INC International Concepts "Killian" snakeskin-embossed loafers

    Major Brad Pitt in Ocean's 11 energy.

  • 63/69

    Todd Snyder Japanese cotton pleated face mask

    See out the rest of the pandemic as stealthily as possible.

  • 64/69

    Fear of God Essentials three-pack multicolor jersey tank tops

  • 65/69

    Snow Peak Side Attack ripstop backpack

    Sleek, spacious, sturdy.

  • 66/69

    Industry of All Nations Cabrales

    Step up your house shoe game.

  • 67/69

    Gap french terry hoodie

    A fresh hit of lemon always turns up the flavor.

  • 68/69

    Noah recycled cotton tee

    Noah's planet-saving tees are back in a clutch of fly new colors.

  • 69/69

    Polo Sport track pant

    Swishy pant season is back!

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