This summer, don't suffer the heat in heavy fabrics—instead, embrace one of the coolest trends in gentlemen's fashion, the linen jacket. London's oldest tailor, Ede & Ravenscroft, show us how it's done.
Ede & Ravenscroft Focus
The heat and humidity make it feel impossible to don a suit in summer, but not if you wear one made of linen. The natural fabric is lighter than wool and boasts a more breathable weave than cotton.
But can you wear linen jackets outside the realms of boat parties? Yes, and reputable London tailor Ede & Ravenscroft have parlayed a series of luxury linen jackets (with pants, too) for every occasion.
From sun-drenched parties to balmy soirées, below is a guide to different linen jacket styles and how to wear them.
Corporate cool
Let linen make you the most stylish colleague in the office with the work-ready "William" linen jacket. Cut in a classic fit with an understated notch lapel and horn buttons, this dapper piece comes in several colourways—but for corporate settings, we suggest sticking to a navy blue, black or grey.
Try pairing yours with cotton trousers, a crisp cotton shirt and silk tie. Casual Fridays never looked so good.
