Here’s why we’re adding Brixton’s Bowery flannel to our rotation this summer

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.

As someone who grew up surfing in Northern California, flannel shirts have a special place in my heart. Functionally, they were my year-round post-surf savior after getting out of the frigid water. They were also significant in terms of style , since all the cool older surfers and skaters wore them religiously. And there was one brand that dominated the tags of those flannels: Brixton.

Now, with the Oughts style that dominated my childhood back in vogue, Brixton’s flannels are back on my mind. One of the brand’s best offerings is its Bowery flannel.…