You just nailed the morning lineup, salt still in your hair, sun on your shoulders—and now you’re rolling straight to brunch, rooftop, or wherever the day pulls you next. That effortless shift from surf to street? Yeah, it’s not just possible. It’s the vibe for 2025.
This year’s beachwear isn’t just about catching waves. It’s about catching eyes—on the boardwalk, in the city, wherever your feet land post-surf. Here’s how to ride the line between function and fashion without missing a beat.
1. The Silhouette Shift: Boardshorts That Don’t Scream “Bro”
Forget baggy, oversized shorts from summers past. 2025’s boardshorts are sharper, cleaner, and totally double life-ready. We’re talking tailored fits that sit just right, hybrid fabrics that feel just as good on a subway bench as they do dripping wet, and elevated color palettes that ditch the cheesy prints for bold blocks, neutral hits, and tonal vibes.
Frantic’s shorts are built like surf gear but styled like streetwear. Whether you’re mid-paddle or mid-latte.
2. T-Shirts with bite (Not boring basics)
Your tee game? It’s gotta carry you from beach towel to turnstile. That’s why we’re seeing a wave of bolder, more elevated tops this year. Cropped cuts and elongated hems bring city-ready attitude. And let’s talk prints: not your typical tropical fare. Think graphic hits, distorted logos, and collabs that actually feel cool.
3. Layer up: The urban beach jacket is here
Sun sets. Wind kicks up. And suddenly that rooftop drink gets a little breezy. You need layers that live in both worlds. Enter: lightweight windbreakers and performance zip-ups that repel spray, pack small, and still look sharp as hell.
Our picks? Anything cropped, colorblocked, or sporting a sneaky stash pocket. Think high function, low maintenance.
4. Sneakerography: Kicks That Crush All Terrain
Barefoot might work on sand, but city concrete? Not so much. This year’s footwear hits the hybrid sweet spot; textile uppers that breathe, soles that grip sand and pavement, and styles that look way too good to be “technical.”
Look for water-drain tech, sock-fit liners, and tones that transition from day-wear to dusk-dancefloor. Street-approved. Surf-tested.
5. Bag It Up: The Wet-Dry Carry Game
Final piece of the puzzle? The bag. Whether you’re stashing sandy shorts or sneaking in a rooftop bottle, your carry needs to work hard and look clean. Crossbody slings, oversized totes, dry packs with sealed seams. Waterproof is non-negotiable. Extra points for modular clips and stealth storage.
Hit the waves, own the street. Switch modes with ease: Frantic’s got your back.
Shop the collection and keep your look locked from sun-up surf to street-lit nights.