I was looking for some more short pants to cover but on the way there, I discovered these two SeaVees shoes exclusive to James Perse. “Inspired by the casual style of California in the 1960s, these shoes pair well with the James Perse design philosophy and aesthetic. Canvas upper, suede heel patch, signature light blue rubber sole. Available exclusively at JamesPerse.com and select  James Perse boutiques.”

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James Perse offers these “waist easy shorts” for warm weather wear. You are buying a superior quality garment. Perse does it right. “Lightweight shorts with drawcord waist. Contrast supima jersey knit waistband. Front and back patch pockets. Non-functional fly. Locker loop on back.” Supima cotton is king. Available in brown or black.

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Pure lounging is necessary with these “vintage” fleece sweat shorts from James Perse. They’re 80% supima and 100% heavyweight. We say this often but it is simply the truth: James Perse produces some of the best basics on the market. They’ll set you back 110$US.

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Call them what you like – sweats, sweat pants, loungers, pocket poolers. Putting on sweatpants is a ritualistic game changer for most people. They signify a change in activity – be it for sport or comfort. James Perse does sweatpants just about as well as anyone on out there. The straight leg finish does it.

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As the great philospher Biggie Smalls once said ‘mo money, mo problems’. The same rule applies to clothes. What we mean by that is that once you tumble down the hill of sartorial excellence, you don’t tend to stop until you’re analysing your loungewear. We’ve reached that point. Strangely enough, our girlfriends don’t think old tracksuit bottoms with holes in the crotch are a good look, so we may be forced to step up our game up.

That’s where James Perse comes in. This robe is made from super-soft supima cotton and will give off a very Omar-like flow in the wind should you feel the need to pop out for some crunchy nut cereal. It’s available at The Shop at Bluebird and his own website. (James Perse)

It feels like sports day at Selectism. When you’re like James Perse and have what many consider to the best the best quality basics line out there, you do your best to try something new. The ping-pong table was cool enough but the Perse surf and paddle boards seem even more friendly, but you’ll need an invite to order yours. “James Perse Surfboards are classically designed and hand shaped by one of Southern California’s most reputable shapers from the 60’s. Limited production and hand-crafted personal touch make for a performance board offering versatility and accuracy.” Hit them up if you are interested in these “designer toys.”

Green ping pong table tops seem to be the norm, but James Perse takes their own spin with their limited edition offering in black. “The custom James Perse Ping Pong Table is branded with the Malibu beaches graphic. The table is durable for both indoor and outdoor and is weather resistant. It’s designed with a fold and roll design for easy storage and with adjustable feet for leveling the table.” And why not?

In one of those, "its about time" moments, James Perse, the king of the high end basic wear, has launched their online shopping zone featuring a full range of James Perse wears for men, women, and "Baby." We’ve mentioned the James Perse line in the past. The quality of their goods is almost unmatched and their online presence make the line even more accesible to masses. I like to use the term "wash survivors" when describing Perse basic wear. Pass on that GAP/H&M/UNIQLO v-neck for once and try on a Perse tee. Check the selection of pajama pants as well.

View some items in from the James Perse online store after the jump and be sure to visit jamesperse.com for all your shopping needs.

Shirt maker James Perse jumps into the bicycling upswing thats hitting the sporting world right now. Perse is probably sick of the price of gas like the rest of us. "Combining a vintage style with a modern look, the James Perse Cruiser blends comfort with sleek form. Each James Perse Cruiser is custom built and includes a limited edition serial number.. features include: Hydroform steel frame, billet aluminum stem, hand-aged leather seat and grips, triple-clamp fork, extra large aluminum sprocket." (via aquire)