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What to Wear in Mallorca: A Men's Style Guide
What to Wear in Mallorca: A Men's Style Guide
From Port de Sóller to the beach club at Formentor: what men should actually pack and wear for a week in Mallorca, from the beach to terrace dinners in Palma. Read more...
What to Wear for a Pool Day at a Hotel or Villa
What to Wear for a Pool Day at a Hotel or Villa
A hotel pool or private villa isn't the beach. Here's how to dress for a pool day that works from the sun lounger through to terrace drinks, without changing once. Read more...
These Aren't Features, They're Decisions: How CÔTE CHIC Swim Shorts Are Built
These Aren't Features, They're Decisions: How CÔTE CHIC Swim Shorts Are Built
From the embroidered CC monogram to the flat waistband and hidden zip pockets — a walk through every construction decision in CÔTE CHIC swim shorts, and why it was made. Read more...
End of Summer: Up to 30% Off the Full Collection
End of Summer: Up to 30% Off the Full Collection
The full COTE CHIC Summer 2026 collection is 20% off. No code needed. Limited stock remaining. Read more...
Why the Best Swim Shorts Aren't Made of Linen
Why the Best Swim Shorts Aren't Made of Linen
Linen looks the part. But for swim shorts, polyester-elastane outperforms it in every way that matters. Here is what the right fabric choice actually looks like. Read more...
How to Dress at a Beach Club: A Men's Guide
How to Dress at a Beach Club: A Men's Guide
The beach club has its own unspoken dress code. Here is how to get it right, from the swim shorts you choose to the cover-up layer, the footwear, and the... Read more...
What to Wear on a Boat Day: A Men's Guide
What to Wear on a Boat Day: A Men's Guide
A day on the water sounds simple until you're regretting your outfit before the anchor drops. Here's how to dress well from deck to harbor dinner. Read more...
How to Wash Swim Shorts and Keep Them Looking New
How to Wash Swim Shorts and Keep Them Looking New
You've probably ruined a decent pair of swim shorts without realizing it. Not on the beach. In the washing machine. A hot cycle here, a tumble dry there, and after... Read more...
Solid vs. Striped: How to Choose Your Swim Shorts
Solid vs. Striped: How to Choose Your Swim Shorts
One of the most common questions before buying swim shorts: solid or striped? Here is a clear, practical guide to choosing based on where you are going and how you... Read more...
From Beach to Bar: Styling Your Swim Shorts Beyond the Water
From Beach to Bar: Styling Your Swim Shorts Beyond the Water
Your swim shorts shouldn't clock out when you leave the water. Here's how to take them from the sand to sunset drinks. Read more...
Quiet Luxury: What It Actually Means
Quiet Luxury: What It Actually Means
No logos. No noise. Just quality that speaks for itself. Here's what quiet luxury really stands for. Read more...
How to Choose the Right Fit: A Swim Shorts Sizing Guide
How to Choose the Right Fit: A Swim Shorts Sizing Guide
A quick guide to finding your perfect fit. Because the right swim shorts should feel like they were made for you. Read more...