Denims that let you keep your cool

MANILA, Philippines - As a card-carrying member of the No Pants Club, I own several pairs of jeans that I almost never wear. I don’t know why I keep buying them when they almost never get any use. My excuse? Everyone needs a good pair of jeans, but it’s just too hot in the Philippines to wrap my legs up in heavy denim, and now that the height of summer is starting to hit, I’m even less inclined to cover up.

If you’re anything like me, reluctant to compromise on the jeans front, well, Levi’s might have something that’ll change your mind. The latest on their shelves: Coolmax. Not your average denim, Coolmax fibers are meant to have a cooling effect (duh) to help your body adjust to the high temps and stay comfortable. Grab a pair of Coolmax 511 Slims (if you’re a guy), or pull a pair of white or indigo skinnies (if you’re a girl); you can wear them with pretty much anything. More than just jeans, though, the Coolmax collection also includes summer-ready tops to round out your style profile for the season. Now you can be hot without, you know, actually being hot, if you catch my drift. — Regina Belmonte