PHOTOS: Philly Boys Model Local Summer Fashion

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Summer is at our doorstep. Those long, hot days sunning by the pool, romantic evening strolls along Rehoboth Beach, and most importantly a string of steamy summer flings. One thing stands between you and all that amazingness, though. It’s one of the year’s biggest conundrums — at least if you’re a gay man: What kind of swimsuit and I going to wear?!

To help you narrow down your search, we teamed up with some local retailers who were happy to let us borrow some of the newest inventory they’ve got in for the season. And because no pair of trunks is complete with out, well, some filling, we caroused a hunky team of local models to help show off the merch.

Check out the fruits of our labor — shot on a sunny day at the North Shore Beach Club by photographer to the Gayborhood stars Alexander John Ortiz — below. We start with some complete looks — shirts, hats, and pants — before showing off the swimwear. So enjoy. And happy, gay summer to you all!

Mike An early Sunday brunch in the city: Shirt ($195) by Burberry Brit ($195), sunglasses by Tom Ford ($225), all available at Saks. Shirt ($195) and shorts by Burberry Brit ($195), and belt by Saks ($128), sunglasses by Tom Ford ($225), all available at Saks. Watch: model's. Boardwalk attire: Straw hat by Block Headwear ($50), cashmere sweater by Ralph Lauren ($350), shorts by Ralph Lauren ($89.50), all available at Saks. Watch: model's. Straw hat by Block Headwear ($50), cashmere sweater by Ralph Lauren ($350), shorts by Ralph Lauren ($89.50), all available at Saks. Watch: model's. On the beach, ready to play Baywatch at any given moment: Speedo by Pistol Pete ($48), available at Metro Men's Clothing. "Survey Backpack" by Herschel Supply Co. ($59), available at Ps and Qs. Chest tattoo by Body Graphics.

Ryan Summer dinner party on a patio: Sweater ($129), shirt ($79), shorts ($129) and belt by Suitsupply, available at Suitsupply Philadelphia. "Suede Velour" shoes by Prada ($550), available at Saks. Sweater ($129), shirt ($79), shorts ($129) and belt by Suitsupply, available at Suitsupply Philadelphia. Popping over to the grocery before pool time: V-neck t-shirt by Ralph Lauren ($145), hat ($60), all available at Saks, Trunks by Ted Baker ($110), available at Ted Baker London. You've had too much sun for the day, but still want to show off the pecs: Sunglasses Ray Ban ($115), hoodie by Vince ($175), both available at Saks. "Fishton" trunks by Ted Baker ($120), available at Ted Baker London. Sunglasses Ray Ban ($115), hoodie by Vince ($175), both available at Saks.

Tyler Summer cocktails at Parc: Shirt ($188) by Saks, available at Saks. Sunglasses by Hugo Boss, available at Sunglass Hut ($160). Shirt ($188) and belt ($98) by Saks, pants by Hudson ($165), all available at Saks. Sunglasses by Hugo Boss, available at Sunglass Hut ($160). Summer festival in the Gayborhood: T-shirt by Altru Apparel ($60), trunks by Polo ($85), both available at Saks. Ready for a 24-gun salute: Camouflage speedo by Pistol Pete ($49), available at Metro Men's Clothing. Bag ($350) available at Saks.

Group Shots

A special thank you to the generous retailers who let us borrow clothing for this shoot.

And to the fabulous North Shore Beach Club for providing the location. Go take a dip, and have some poolside sips, at 1031 Germantown Avenue.