Lovely to have you Marius, and sounds like a good choice. My default for smart casual with them would be something like: - Charcoal flannels - Dark brown or cream sweater - White shirt if that sweater isn't already collared - Raglan overcoat

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Yes, a black one would be very nice I think. Easier to wear than normal black, and a little more interesting than navy - not too dissimilar to black jeans

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Thanks so much, both of you! I have ideas for that for a future piece!

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Hey Shem - they are just the Art du Lin from Solbiati. We've covered it in the past, eg my Pirozzi here

Which colour of linen do I want?