Menswear Shopping Guide
Looking to add a little desert style to your wardrobe? From festive short shorts to classic linen shirts, we’ve got you covered with our gay-friendly guide to boutique menswear shopping in Palm Springs.
Downtown Menswear Boutiques
Peepa’s Men’s Store
114 N Palm Canyon Dr
Starting in the heart of downtown, you’re bound to find something to brighten up your vacation attire at Peepa’s cheery spinoff shop for men. Large selection of knit and crocheted polos, retro-inspired graphic tees, and shorts in all lengths. LGBTQ-owned and operated.
Benjamin Perdereau
184 N Palm Canyon Drive
Here you’ll find a rainbow of casually elegant linen shirts and shorts, preppy chinos, and buttery soft nubuck driving mocs, all directly imported from Saint-Tropez.
Ball Beachwear
170 E Arenas Road
With outposts in Palm Springs, Provincetown, and Fort Lauderdale, Ball features gay favorites like Psycho Bunny, Nasty Pig and ST33LE. Plus Ball’s own line of infamous swimwear with built in “architecture.” And since you’re on Arenas, might as well stop by the patio at Blackbook or Streetcar’s for a quick cocktail with a side of people-watching.
Division Menswear
210 E Arenas Road
This popular storefront on Arenas carries a large variety of colorful resort wear, swimwear and workout gear. Favorites include brightly patterned jersey knit shirts and short shorts, and of course the sexy undies from Jack Adams USA. They also carry a sassy selection of graphic tees. LGBTQ-owned & operated.
Frank Clothiers
272 N Palm Canyon Drive
This bright little local favorite carries an eclectic selection of modern, well-made sportswear for all occasions. Helpful staff, good range of inclusive sizes and cuts.
El Tuggle
388 N Palm Canyon Drive
We’re big fans of designer Robert Rodrigo’s cheery take on desert-inspired fashion with a vintage cabana vibe. Great selection of pool and resort wear in breezy fabrics with hand-worked details. Don’t miss the small section of exclusive, one-of-a-kind pieces designed and sewn in-house. LGBTQ-owned & operated.
Impromptu gathering of guests in El Tuggle at Twin Palms Resort
Mitchells Palm Springs
106 S Indian Canyon Drive
Wonderfully curated selection of chic and iconic vintage clothing from the 1970s to the 1990s, plus some new designer pieces. Gucci, Gaultier, Mugler, Versace … you never know what you’ll find at Mitchells, but it’s sure to be fabulous.
Menswear Picks in the Uptown Design District
ISAMU
800 N Palm Canyon Drive
The quiet, minimalistic atmosphere at this hip men’s boutique is a perfect reflection of the distinguished brands you’ll find on the well-curated racks and shelves. Comme des Garcons Homme, Lady White Co., and more.
Mr. Turk
891 N Palm Canyon Drive
Housed with the flagship Trina Turk boutique in a glass-walled building designed by Albert Frey, the festive menswear at Mr. Turk is all about celebrating California’s swimming pool and cocktail culture in fabulous style. Boldly patterned pants and jackets, retro knits, swimwear in vintage-inspired prints… perfect for those sunny 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 colorful selection of clothing for men and women. The star of the show is Wil & Molly’s in-house line of smartly tailored short-sleeved shirts for men, designed in Palm Springs and produced in limited quantities in Istanbul.
Seaplane
515 N Palm Canyon Drive
Based in Palm Springs, Seaplane’s coveted 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 in a digitally printed tag. LGBTQ-owned and operated.
Towne Palm Springs
1345 N Palm Canyon Drive
This stylish destination for design aficionados carries a sharp selection of classic resort wear and swimwear, tempting fragrances, and a few enticing vintage items thrown in for good measure. LGBTQ-owned and operated. Located inside The Shops at Thirteen Forty Five, a vibrant collection of stylish artisan boutiques where you can explore with a refreshing glass of Vermentino from Soto Voce in hand.
Neal Sperling
1345 N Palm Canyon Drive
New boutique inside The Shops from rising designer Neal Sperling features casual menswear with clean lines and a Cali-cool vibe.