Now that the first shots of barbecue season have been fired, it’s time to turn our attention to the baring of ankles and the donning of lightweight oxfords.

And then to take action with NEED, the long-overdue in-house clothing line from Richmond’s Need Supply Co.

They’re keeping it simple to start, with slightly cropped chinos, the kind of oxford shirts that it’s totally cool to just wear open over a T-shirt (which they also have) and tastefully knee-torn faded jeans, which are a casual sartorial requirement in the current fashion climate.

It’s all made in America and available online now.