Menswear Shopping Favorites in Palm Springs
Not only is Palm Springs one of the best vacation destinations for gay men in the USA, we’re also a wonderful place for clothes shopping. Whether you’re looking for a festive new gaycation shirt or a vintage designer jacket, these are our favorite places to shop for menswear in downtown Palm Springs.
Benjamin Perdereau
184 N Palm Canyon Drive
Here you’ll find casually elegant French linen shirts and shorts, preppy chinos, and buttery soft nubuck driving mocs, all available in a dreamy rainbow of colors and imported from Saint-Tropez. We say Oui, s'il vous plait!
Frank Clothiers
272 N Palm Canyon Drive
This bright little storefront carries an eclectic selection of well-made sportswear for all pronouns and all occasions, including brands that are focused on sustainability in fashion like DL1961 and Panareha.
Mitchells Palm Springs
106 S Indian Canyon Drive
Vintage Gucci, Paco Rabanne, Pucci, Vuitton, Versace… you never know what you’ll find at Mitchells, but it’s sure to be super fabulous. Wonderfully curated selection of chic and iconic clothing from the 1970s to the 1990s, plus some new designer pieces.
Division Menswear
210 E Arenas Road
Favorites at this popular shop on Arenas include brightly patterned jersey knit shirts and short shorts from ST33LE Brand and of course the sexy undies from Jack Adams USA. Division also carries a large variety of colorful resort wear, swimwear, workout gear, and graphic tees from Ruff Riders and Ajaxx63. LGBTQ-owned & operated.
Bear Wear
319 E Arenas Road
Swimwear, shorts, fun t-shirts, and hard-to-find underwear in an extended range of sizes for big, tall, small, and all. Plus, bonus points for a selection of cock rings and accessories. No matter what your size, you’re sure to find something delightful at this bear emporium. Hit it on Friday afternoon, then cross the street for Bear Trap happy hour at Dick’s (formerly Eagle 501). LGBTQ-owned and operated.
Mr. Turk
891 N Palm Canyon Drive
Housed with the flagship Trina Turk boutique in a glass-walled building designed by Albert Frey, the vibe at Mr. Turk is all about celebrating California’s swimming pool and cocktail culture in style. This is the place to find vividly patterned pants and blazers, textured knit polos, sunny cropped trousers, and swimwear in vintage-inspired prints for those bougie times when you want to feel like you just stepped out of a Slim Aaron’s photograph.
Wil Stiles
875 N Palm Canyon Drive
Right next to Mr. Turk, this midcentury mod-influenced boutique features art, sunglasses, bicycles, and a chic selection of clothing for men and women. Locals love Wil & Molly’s in-house line of colorful and smartly tailored short-sleeved shirts for men, designed in Palm Springs and produced in limited quantities in Istanbul.
Seaplane
1009 N Palm Canyon Drive
Based in Palm Springs, Seaplane’s festive shirts are sewn in small batches in the USA from hand-picked fabric remnants. Some prints are made into as few as a dozen pieces, and each piece carries its name and unique serial number on a digitally printed tag. LGBTQ-owned and operated.
Towne Palm Springs
1345 N Palm Canyon Drive
Towne Palm Springs carries a top-notch selection of classic swim shorts, soft terry shirts, lightweight linen jackets, tempting fragrances, and a few enticing vintage items thrown in for good measure. Located inside The Shops at 1345, a reimagined E. Stewart Williams modernist office building. LGBTQ-owned and operated.