This pull-on surf short is known as the Montauk. It’s a luxe upgrade on a classic board short or “baggie,” made from a comfortable recycled nylon blend with a little bit of stretch for a full range of movement, in an eye-catching pattern. Other design details include an elastic drawstring waist, fine mesh liner, a self-draining back pocket with a velcro closure and a key holder — so you can safely secure your car keys before hitting the surf. These hit at mid-thigh, and are intended to look equally chic whether you’re on land or in the blue room.
This piece is part of a limited-edition capsule collection created by Todd Snyder and artist John Derian. The seaside-themed summer styles are all based on rare 18th- and 19th-century prints from Derian’s archive. “When John and I got together to design our second collection, [he] was talking about his store in Provincetown, MA,” says Snyder. “This Derian-at-the beach direction really appealed to me, and so we started looking at antique prints of harbor scenes and marine life.”