Linen is made from the flax plant and its loose weave makes it cool and comfortable in the warmest weather. A bonus for me is the perfectly crumpled look of linen: summer sprezzatura straight off the peg. Mixed with cotton or silk, its crushed nature can be tamed, but never quite hidden completely. Matched with linen accessories, a total relaxed summer look can be achieved.
Whatever you may think of the Edward, Duke of Windsor, he was a dapper dresser. Here pictured in his role as Governor of Bermuda in the 1940s, his outfit is perfect for warmer climes and has a strikingly timeless look about it. I've put together a purely linen capsule collection to reflect this stylish look.
Linen shirt: Dundas London
Linen mix jacket: Marks & Spencer
Tie: JJ Monroe
Navy houndstooth linen pocket square: Mr Jenks
Prince of Wales, King Edward VIII, then Duke of Windsor. His brother, later King George VI was Duke of York.
ReplyDeleteThank you - quite - I'm afraid I simply wasn't concentrating.
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Funny you should mention this. I've got a new linen suit hanging in the wardrobe, just waiting for the autumn term to begin in a few weeks.
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Heinz-Ulrich von B.