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Linen: summer sprezzatura

Sunday, 31 July 2016

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

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Labels: linen, Summer

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  1. Unknown31 July 2016 at 03:21

    Prince of Wales, King Edward VIII, then Duke of Windsor. His brother, later King George VI was Duke of York.

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  2. Grey Fox31 July 2016 at 07:02

    Thank you - quite - I'm afraid I simply wasn't concentrating.

    GF

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  3. Heinz-Ulrich von Boffke31 July 2016 at 07:35

    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.

    Best Regards,

    Heinz-Ulrich von B.

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