For last week’s Brand/Drop of the Week, we had to give it to BORDERLINE, a brand that just dropped one of the cleanest, most intentional collections we’ve seen this season. The vibe? Effortless summer wear.
BORDERLINE’s latest SS25 drop is exactly what this summer needed—relaxed linen fits, rare knitwear, and serious craftsmanship.
Before we even got into the formal interview, the designer behind BORDERLINE let the pieces do the talking. On TikTok, he broke down two of the standout pieces—the linen trousers and the knitted tee—with the type of design insight that makes you respect every stitch.
“Men shouldn't wear shorts, not even in summer. I believe style shouldn't be seasonal… They break the silhouette… and most of the time just make outfits feel lazy.”
THE LINEN PANTS
That thought process led directly to the linen pants in this collection. He wanted something you could wear like a tracksuit, every day, but still look clean and elevated. The result is a structured yet breathable pair of pants made from 100% linen, full-length with modern drawstrings.
“It was a struggle to find linen pants that didn’t feel overly formal. I kept the design minimal, focusing on fabric and subtle details.”
The Knitted Tee
Then there’s the knitted tee—a rare one, made on sweater machines instead of typical jersey knit setups:
“It’s not hard like a sweater—these machines use lower tension. The fabric is super breathable, fresh on the skin, and adaptable to different body types.”
The yarn itself? 100% organic cotton. Mercerized, combed, gassed. It’s smooth like silk, zero waste in production, and each panel is knit into shape, not cut from a bigger roll. That means each tee takes over an hour to make, and it shows.
Now to the actual drop. BORDERLINE launched its first summer collection this past Sunday, and it sold out quick. The linen shirt, linen pants, knitted tee, and light pants were available members-only for the first 24 hours—something that’s part of the brand’s DNA.
THE LIGHT-PANTS
“We build everything based on convos with our audience. A lot of product decisions come straight from DMs, polls, and feedback.”
For BORDERLINE, storytelling and packaging are just as important as the garment itself:
“People can’t touch or try the product online, so the unboxing needs to feel special. It helps customers get what the brand stands for from the first moment.”
BORDERLINE’s focus isn’t on competing with other brands—it’s on giving their audience what they actually want:
“We’re not worried about positioning. We’re just building everyday essentials—high-quality, made in Italy, at a fair price.”
This drop was a clean addition to that mission.
If you missed out, keep an eye out. BORDERLINE isn’t dropping random hype. They’re building something solid.
The SS25 lineup features four essentials:
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