The best beach shorts are the ones that don't overthink things. Rhythm's Classic Beach Short takes a refreshingly straightforward approach – simple design, functional details, proper materials. Cut from 92% recycled polyester with 8% spandex, they've got enough stretch to move freely whether you're paddling out or just sprawled on the sand. The 17-inch outseam hits that sweet spot between board short and swim trunk, whilst the 130g weight means they dry quickly rather than staying soggy all afternoon. The olive colourway is brilliantly versatile, working as a neutral that happens to have character. No unnecessary pockets to fill with sand, no aggressive branding, no pretending they're anything other than what they are: well-made shorts for spending time near water. The sort of shorts that become your default grab when you're heading to the coast, mainly because they do exactly what you need them to without any drama. Minimal fuss, maximum function.
| Size | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 |
| Waist | 76.5cm | 81.9cm | 87cm | 89.5cm | 92.1cm | 97.2cm |
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There's a certain rhythm to coastal living – the way the tide rolls in, the Pixies-esque loud-QUIET-loud crash of waves, the predictable unpredictability of marine weather. Rhythm gets it. Born from Australia's surf-soaked coastline, this is kit designed for people who structure their days around dawn patrols and who can tell you the swell forecast before they've had their morning brew. Since day one, they've been crafting apparel that moves between beach and daily life without missing a beat, pieces that look equally at home on a clifftop hike or slouched over a flat white in town.
The aesthetic is relaxed without being scruffy, considered without feeling precious. Think oversized fleeces that envelop you like a best-friend’s hug, denim that's been pre-washed to perfection from the get-go, and that rare breed of jersey tee that somehow improves with every wear. It's the sort of gear that becomes part of your routine – the fleece you reach for when the sun disappears below the horizon, the overalls that do double duty in garden or workshop. Rhythm's about finding your groove and sticking with it, building a wardrobe that works as hard as you play.