What I’m looking forward to wearing this summer
I’m back baby. Ya miss me? It’s only been what six months?
Speaking of months they sure are getting warmer and that can mean only one thing… It’s time to shave all your knee hair off ‘cause shorts season is fast approaching, but have no fear as I’m back with another article about the clothes I’ll be soon applying to my *sculpted BO-DY.
*read pre-sculpted, schlumpy clay
This list is by no means definitive. There are a TON of items I haven’t been able to listicle here so please don’t conclude that I’m not thinking about them, and always please filter all of my choices through your own personal style sieve. These aren’t for everyone and nothing is meant to be prescriptive. Think of the suggestions as a jumping off point and consume with liberal handfuls of salt. Enjoy!
1) Drake’s wool/silk/linen herringbone jacket
One of my absolute favs, a loving homage to those 90’s Polo jackets; this is an absolute beast of versatility, so much so that it even convinced your very own Simon Crompton to commission something similar from J.Mueser here.
Don’t hate the playa Simone, I just got there first. Vrooooooom! (Picture me driving off Mario Kart style.)
For realsies though, everyone should own a jacket like this. I adore the slubbiness of the cloth and that little bit of linen means you develop some sweet sweet ‘accordion arms’ over time.
I would possibly make the case that this jacket is the easiest to pair with denim in my wardrobe, something I know a lot of you dudes out there are looking for. See exhibit A, B, C, ANNNND D above. Alright, you got me, you beagle-eyed readers, that last one isn’t technically denim but you catch my drift. Casual trousers and this jacket go for walks in the park and get pretzels together i.e. BEST FRIENDS.
It’s a ‘beater’ if you will, the perfect combination of colour and pattern. You don’t have to be too precious either as its patina benefits from a rougher hand. The only issue you might run into is finding one for yourself, the cloth being notoriously hard to work with due to its ‘sponginess’, but any decent MTM tailor should be able to steer you to something similar.
Happy hunting.
2) Hawaiian shirts
Simon’s already covered the style icon that is Tom Selleck as Richard from FRIENDS, but his most iconic role still resonates stylistically with a lot of guys today. I’m talking, of course, about the one and only MAGNUM PI and what’s the one thing Magnum was known for besides his love of fine cigars? HAWAIIAN SHIRTS baby.
Perhaps the trend for this fair-weather shirting accoutrement has passed but I’m going to drive it till the wheels fall off. I love them. Crazy patterns, pops of colour, they speak to my inner beach bum; but I will insist on one thing that might get me sneered at by the purists.
The one I’m wearing here is from Hartford, a Parisian brand known for its interpretation of classic West Coast Americana. The cotton the shirt is made up in is very lightweight making it extremely breathable, which is perfect for the heat. Some of the more authentic versions are made from synthetic blends, which I don’t mind per se, but not when it comes to airing out my sweaty aisselles, pardon my French.
I’ve worn it fairly casually here but I love how my brothers over at The Anthology style theirs, if you’re needing to up the smartness.
3) Budd seersucker pyjama shirt
Speaking of drippy pits, the balmier climes call for appropriate fabrics. I’m talkin’ linen, Solaro and an absolute hero of mine, seersucker.
Although backseat confession, I wear seersucker all year round. I’m not a huge believer in only wearing certain cloths at certain times of the year from a propriety point of view. Usually it’s just a case of wearing more or fewer layers to make up for whatever it is you’re lacking, whether that be warmth or coolness.
I’m a particular fan of this Budd seersucker pyjama shirt, which I’ve paired here with a cotton suit from Drake’s. It combines two of my favourite things: not being hot and the ability to nap ANYWHERE.
I had this made for me by James MacAuslan, the Budd shirt cutter who’s now set up his own shirting operation HUME London. It was based off a version Budd had done as RTW, but I wanted an olive seersucker instead so we went down the MTM route. Budd appear to have discontinued its option but I know that if you mentioned this to James at HUME he’d be able to whip you up one right quick (quick meaning standard time to cut and sew a handmade shirt).
This bad boy is sooooo slouchy, in the best possible way and the hotter it gets the more buttons get undone; up to you whether you think that’s a good or bad thing.
I like to dress it up as much as I can, preferably with softer shouldered tailoring but then anchoring the rest of the look with as much nonchalance as I can mustard (sometimes you can’t mustard nonchalance at all, sometimes you gotta ketchup…just relish it, no matter what…sorry). So no socks, shirt untucked, espadrilles, and a bucket hat. You only get what you give.
4) Beams+ cut-off chino shorts
Possibly a throwback to my formative years growing up in Canada where we had PROPER summers. I’m talking humidity, mosquitoes, popsicles and lots and lots of sports camps. GO SPORTS! Shorts are in my DNA and I will take any opportunity to don the tiny tiny trouser.
There’s a freedom to shorts which I love. I think there can be a trepidation to them which I’m all too understanding of but I’m here to tell you…let go. Throw caution to the wind. Have a little fun.
The shorties I’m sporting here are a pair of Beams+ I got off the Mr Porter sale a few years back. They’re made to look like they’re cut from a pair of chinos (raggedy at the hems) which I like. You get the benefit of them looking a little smarter because of the material, but also the ruggedness of the rough hem. I’ve got the same pair in olive too as they’re super versatile.
Paired here with my Bryceland’s white sawtooth shirt, Luca Avitable linen overshirt, Alden penny loafers, Berg and Berg belt and Pop Trading Co baseball hat.
I’ve also tried the same shorts with a kind of Polo Ralph Lauren look, swapping the overshirt for my navy DB blazer, a light blue striped OCBD and my Drake’s robot club tie. On a good day I think I’m channeling a version of Angus Young but then again…
5) Prince-of-Wales-check linen suit
This suit is a bit of a Frankenstein’s monster. The odd suit trousers are from Drake’s, picked up in The Rake sale a long while ago. Annoyingly the accompanying jacket had sold out but much like Baldrick, I had a cunning plan, a plan so cunning you could stick a moustache on it.
I immediately texted my friend Matthew Coles, who at the time was working for Drake’s as their marketing director, to ask him if he wouldn’t mind telling me what cloth was used to make the suit. I had a sneaking suspicion it was from a Harrison’s bunch and Matthew kindly confirmed that I was correct and supplied me with the necessary fabric code. The joys of working in the industry!
Onto Phase 2 of operation Franken-suit. I was owed a jacket by Australian MTM outfit Trunk Tailors for work I had just completed for them, and so I asked if they could just make me a single-breasted based off my previous measurements and supplied them with the aforementioned code and bingo boingo, Franken-suit arose from the operating table.
I digress slightly, but I do so to illustrate the lengths I went to get this suit completed and thusly why it has become one of my favourite springtime fineries.
Admittedly, when I finally got hold of the monster I wasn’t quite sure how to wear it. The jacket itself was easy enough to style (as seen above) but I felt it was a little too much as a full set.
As often happens in my life, Lucas Nicholson came to my sartorial rescue astride his jet-ski… Not really, I mean the jet-ski part, but wouldn’t that be cool? Handbrake turns onto the shore, spraying you with surf and just flings inspo at your sun beaten dome… Woah Mama… Frustratingly, he has since removed said inspo (WTH man?! The internet is supposed to be FOREVER!!!) But it was akin to the image above - sans ball cap of course, ‘cause when you have a mane like Lucas’s you gotta let it flowwwww.
Bottom line, I learned to keep it simple. That PoW check can be mighty powerful, and slowing things down with a straightforward sawtooth shirt or chambray spread collar and black silk knit tie (below) saves it from being too visually busy.
Hi Jamie,
Can I ask where you purchased that pink polo!? It looks stunning!
Hey Daniel,
It’s from a Swedish beach /lounge company called OAS. It’s terry towelling, which I love.
I had something similar from Orlebar Brown, but the collar was too short and unstructured to wear with a jacket. Where did you purchase the canvas deck shoes – Drakes, they seem to be a thing at the moment?
Hey RET, those are from Buck Mason, the collab they did with Moonstar
It’s not too warm on a hot day? Seems like it’d insulate.
Like this whole thing. Casual, smart, and informed with a sidecar of charm / personal style. Don’t be a stranger now. You always are tiptoeing over the rules with such dexterity and a wink. It’s making me think Spring / Summer 25 could be much more interesting.
Love Jamie’s style and playful pov! For my money on a prose style note he’s tipped a little too far here into whimsy…“realsies…sweet sweet….vroooom”….I worried for a moment I’d accidentally opened ‘Teen Permanent Style’
Hey Peter. Haha! First, off TPS excellent shout. Secondly, in my experience, the older I get the more whimsy I want. Otherwise the sad, reality of my grey existence is just a little too much… *Hello darkness, my old friend….*
Simon and Garfunkel, ugh!
At least sing something clothing related.
“You’ve got style, that’s what all the girls say
Satin sheets and luxuries so fine
All your suits are custom-made in London (and Italy, Germany, Japan, Korea, France, Austria… )”
Drake’s WSL jacket looks fantastic. Ever since Simon introduced J. Mueser’s slubby WSL jacket that pairs well with jeans, I’ve been searching for something similar from my tailors—but it’s been impossible to find. Drake’s rtw jackets fit me well, but the price is a concern. Their jackets are half-canvassed, yet priced at £1,250, which feels quite steep, even considering the rarity of the fabric.
Simon and Jamie, would you say that being half-canvassed doesn’t make a huge difference for this type of slubby and casual fabric?
I’d say it’s certainly less of an issue, yes
Hey PM,
Before I answer can I ask what would you be worried about with that type of jacket being half canvassed?
Hey Jamie,
I’m mainly wondering how a half-canvassed jacket compares to a full-canvassed one in terms of drape and overall appearance, especially with a slubby fabric like this. Does the fused lower half affect how naturally the jacket sits and moves? Also, given it’s price, the value doesn’t seem great relative to the construction. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Hey PM, I’ll leave it to Simon to get into the more technical aspects when comparing a full to half canvas. To be precise about this particular jacket it’s actually only quarter lined (the sleeves). I don’t feel a great deal of difference between this and some of my other jackets (half and fully lined) but to be honest I don’t pay that much attention to it. If it fits it fits. I find it tricky to compare especially when dealing with different cloths.Unless you had the same jacket made up in the same cloth with the two different linings, I think that would be the only way to properly compare. Being quarter lined, and with that cloth, the jacket does ‘stick’ a little more and perhaps doesn’t have as much drape as something with a heavier fabric but I like it that way, I find it’s part of the charm of this jacket. Hope that helps!
Dear Jamie, could it be that we are mixing up lining and canvas here? As far as I understood, PM was only concerned about the canvas. Not whether the sleeves or back of the jacket are lined or not. Cheers
Hey Alexander, I think you’re probably right. Whoops! This is when I need the technical expertise of Mr. Crompton to step in. I have no idea why I decided to start speaking about the lining and I’m afraid I’m not going to be much help on the canvassing.
Brief note from a creative writing teacher, I may go and have a lie down.
Being asked to imagine mario kart, Lucas Nicholson spraying you on a non-existent jet-ski, Magnum PI smoking a cigar and your sweaty armpits all within about 350 words was a lot to take.
If you’d like a few creative writing classes in exchange for one of your industry contacts making me a WSL herringbone jacket, we can get your prose singing in no time. For realsies.
Haha! Wait until I write the next article entirely in emojis.
Jamie’s ironic writing style pairs well with his manner of dressing.
I’d say playful rather than ironic.
Very much did miss you Jamie! As a younger guy in a non suited field I always find your looks super relatable and FLASH. I could imagine wearing these to the pub with some mates or at a movie night in someone’s house
Hi Daniel,
Appreciate it man. Thank you.
Ooh, are we doing a series now Jamie? Wonderful. I enjoyed this, so now I’ll eagerly await Winter’s Edition later this year. Btw, you’ve beaten Derek Guy to the punch both times-if there’s any crossover, we’ll know he’s cribbing your homework.
Hi Eoghan,
Ha! Every 6 months maybe. And I’m sure Derek’s will be MUCH more informative and well written. Thanks for the kind words though.
Need to know more about the black loafers and the double knee fatigues(???) please and thank you
Hey hey,
Black loafers are from Alden and the double knees are from Carharrt WIP
Glorious! Thanks much!
Eternally grateful I found that Drake’s W/S/L jacket in my size on eBay–complete with accordion arms! Really does go with everything, and I’ve always appreciated your pairing it with that sweet patchwork madras
Some fantastic ideas here! By the way, rayon (traditionally used for Hawaiian shirts) is great in the summer!
It seems like not everything was removed from the draft version before publication: “Any other things you insist on? Just because you said ‘a few’ rather than one”
Simon, this is meant in the kindest way possible, but I’ve been noticing for some time that there’s more typos in the posts, and mistakes like the above. It looks like the articles are not being proof-read. It doesn’t necessarily distract from the excellent content, but, if memory serves me right, it didn’t use to be like this a few years ago.
No worries Robert, always appreciate the careful eye of the reader. There probably has been a little more of that recently, yes, things like getting the Showroom up and running have been taking up a lot of time
Makes sense. I do hold PS to the highest of standards, so I’ll keep my careful eye open!
Dude, it’s a casual convo. Who cares about the odd grammatical faux pas. Relax and enjoy the casual tone of the article.
Dude, it’s about excellence and quality.
Actually, “dude” you’re right about the excellence quality of the outfits part. The writing is good. It’s whimsical, it’s relaxed – it corresponds (I assume) with the writer’s personality.
This isn’t a turgid doctoral thesis or a dry technical manual requiring absolute precision, my man. It’s a relaxing and informative read. Lighten up and enjoy the prose.
Beware I come from the Grammar Police – the dudes&bro division.
Good spot. I totally assumed Jamie was just asking himself a question for fun, and it sort of fit with the tone of the article. Didn’t cop that it was The Editor making a suggestion.
Hi simon,
i recently purchased a pair of trousers from incotex they measure 15.3 inches at the waist laid flat.
despite being the smallest available size they are still too large for me, im wondering if taking in the waist by 0.75 inch / 1.5 inches would ruin them. ive read online that trousers can be taken in 1inch/2inches at the waist, however that seems to apply only to trousers that start of with a far wider waist than mine.
could i please have your input on this?
It’s a question of proportion rather than absolutes, Dick, but I wouldn’t worry about that amount of change, it should be fine
I really like the collaboration:
Simon for anything expensive and bespoke, Manish for RTW alternatives and Jamie for something out of the ordinary.
Spot on.
I disagree. I very much appreciate Simon’s postings on casual clothing which are far more relatable to my life and where I live, and therefore would not wish for Simon to be pigeonholed for expensive and bespoke only.
I concur.
My ‘goal’ with my own style is to effortlessly combine tailoring with casual pieces, without it looking odd or too formal (perhaps having the word goal and effortlessly in the same sentence shows where i am going wrong!).
This is great inspiration, maybe one day I will pull it off.
Ok so I will ask the question….how’s the search going for a mill to reproduce the brown on cream herringbone fabric used for the J Mueser mtm jacket from 2022 ?….(..let’s see…work on the magazine and the new space or roam north England begging someone to reproduce this deadstock fabric…that’s easy)
Hahaha. Jake and I have been working on something actually, but it’s proving a difficult one to get right
Good stuff Jamie. You have an interesting enough look where you can pull off some of the more eccentric items and still look natural. The only thing here I can’t say I love, is the pyjama shirt. In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, “I can’t wear a pink shirt to work! Everybody wears white shirt. I’m not popular enough to be different!”
I never would have thought to pair madras with brown, but it works. I think it is the herringbone that pulls it off.
just want to say, a lot of great ideas here that are helpful as i plan my next commissions. in particular a slubby, part-linen herringbone sportcoat; and the linen PoW check. Out of interest if you had these made bespoke, who would you pick for each one?
So refreshing to see a writer allowed the use of their poetic licence to the max – was once slapped down by an editor for being ‘gratuitous’ with my language.
Curly hair, gorgeous beard, wicked style, you are blessed men. ✌️
I hope the blend wool silk linen will be broadly available in RTW offerings.
“beagle-eyed readers” ?
I know you’re just being clever, as is your wont.
Maybe, though, if you had a radio show, you could, sans ironic tone, refer to your listeners as Beagle-eared.
Ohhhhh nice. I’m stealing that! Haha!
Jamie, Have you ever looked to Hergé’s Tin-Tin for style inspiration?
I wouldn’t be surprised if you already have.
I say this with a smile… of course, as who could look negatively upon Tin-Tin!
Hey Leif, Absolutely. Grew up on the Tin Tin comics as a kid in Canada. I feel like I’ve now entered my ‘Captain Haddock’ phase.
Entering a Captain Haddock phase is truly the best timeline. Need a full writeup about this, please, Jamie!
Hi,
I have seen that Marling & Evans offers the bunch “English Summer Tweed” (50% Wool, 50% Linen). Do you know this bunch and are the fabrics comparable to the fabric of the Drake’s Jacket?
Best regards and many thanks in advance!
Christian
Hey Christian, I’ve not seen that bunch yet, perhaps Simon has. This Drake’s fabric has a little bit of silk in it along with the wool and linen.
Thanks Jamie, I’ve been looking at linen cotton blend jeans in an natural ecru colour. What are your thoughts, is the linen too airy and delicate for what should be a more rugged trouser. Would you stick to chino style trousers with linen and denim for jeans?
Appreciate your thoughts, thanks
Hey Steve J, oh man. I just bought a pair of Levi’s (from their offering last year, sorry not vintage) and they were made up in a cotton linen mix. They were super airy and exactly why I bought them. I wanted a pair of jeans I could wear in summer and these are perfect. They were in their 568 model which is a kind of 90’s skater silhouette but I find perfect for ‘menswear’; high rise, loose in the thigh and only the slightest of taper from the knee down.
Thanks, that’s good to know. I had some pure linen jeans but they were too tight in the thigh and too tapered.
I still like the idea of a linen blend and was looking at the ones from Gant, but the Levi’s also look good. Do you know the hem width?
I think on the site the hem width is listed as 17″ so 8.5″ for a waist size 32. I took a size 31 waist so the hem width might be a touch smaller than that but that should give you some idea.
Where are you jeans from in the third to last pic?
Hey Josh, they’re Levi’s 568’s, a kind of 90’s skate inspired model they put into their collection recently. I’ve got 4 pairs in different washes and colours, including the pair your referring to. I’m actually wearing the same model in those ecru/white pair in the first photo.
Awesome – thanks Jamie
Wow! Great combinations!
Where are those acid washed jeans from? (The ones worn with the linen PoW blazer and beret.)
Hi Jay, they’re Levi’s 568’s, a newer model in their collection.
Deep in a basement at Ralph Lauren HQ there’s a meeting happening with these images up on a screen with the question being raised: ”How on Earth are we not in this?”
Hahahaha
I like the way you styled that Drake’s jacket, Jamie. It shows a lot more versatility than I would have thought of myself. For realsies.
Jack, for realsies, apprecies. I do love that jacket.
I’m laughing too much to structure a serious comment. Jamie’s the man! never takes himself or his clothing too seriously and always looks ‘lived in’ cool.
Good lord – we even have The Shopkeeper on PS! I thought I was the only shopkeeper here.
Hi Jamie,
I‘ve been playing with the idea of a Hawaii shirt for a couple of summers now, but haven‘t found one that isn’t completely cheap synthetic. Cordone 1956 had a nice cotton red and blue one some time ago, but they don‘t have that anymore. Any further addresses you could recommend?
Many thanks,
Mathis
Hey Mathis, there’s a couple of brands that always stock some really nice, short sleeve, cuban collar style shirts with bright colours and patterns that would certainly fit the bill of what I want in a ‘Hawaiian’ shirt; Kardo and Portuguese Flannel do some really nice ones.
Really fun selections. However, summer wear? I’m sweating just thinking about how quickly anyone would overheat in most of these jackets.
Hey Paul, I get ya. The original pitch for this was, I think, what I was looking forward to wearing in Spring AND Summer so I tried to approach it in a slightly more transitional manner. All the core jackets that I’m wanting to wear are linen or wool/silk/linen, which I have worn in summer (admittedly in the UK so it might not be that hot as other locales) but (and I’m not sure if they’ve been clearly marked to avoid confusion) some of the other examples shown were more for styling purposes. Not to over explain but I wanted to make sure there is no doubt that I am NOT recommending people wear a fair isle vest, cashmere scarf and waxed cotton coat in summer. Haha!
Very true – I hold my hands up that it was originally titled ‘wearing this spring!’
Given the spring we’re having right now, layers seem very useful, and obviously a lot of it transitions into summer as well
I’ve just reread this article and immediately bought an old Ralph jacket in straw coloured herringbone 🤦♂️ impulsive much?
An article on picking up decent vintage Ralph stuff (a bit like the ones you’ve done on 90s Levi’s) might be a nice idea. (I’d like it anyway).
Of course, wear what you want, and ignore boring people like me, but…. whatever happened to the “understated” in understated elegance, which I thought was the PS motto?
Style is a broad tent, Michael, and as with any lookbook, there are always things to take from the way other stylish people put things together
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Love the hot weather style discussions Jamie. Summers here are 90 degrees with 80% humidity. I have a glen plaid wool silk linen from Ring Jacket that gets worn a lot., especially when traveling.. Hawaiian shirts are something I really take to. My favorites are crepe rayon from Sun/Surf a Japanese brand the reproduces patterns from the 30’s and 40’s, quite nice. Thanks again Jamie. Regards,Lee
Hi Lee, ooooh crepe rayon? I’m intrigued. Will check them out. Yeah it can be tricky showing Spring/Summer looks when you’re based in the UK! Lots of rain.
Jamie, ever check out Sun/Surf? If so, would really like your opinion. Regards, Lee
Morning Jamie,
Lots of great looks here but some questions:
Hey Richard,
More than happy to answer sir.
One point I would make is that a few of the additional images here are just being used to illustrate how else the piece I’m referring to can be styled e.g. the Drake’s jacket and the PoW linen jacket alternative. I’m not suggesting that you wear an outfit with as much layering as those alternates more for the versatility you can get annually out of that particular item.
100% that is what I do or at least some form of that. My job means I’m fairly free to dress however I like and my go to method is often trying to casualise a formal outfit or formalise a casual outfit. Following either of those means I often end up in that sweet spot I’m after.
I kind of know what you mean but isn’t that true of any outfit? You take one item off and the intended look of the outfit is diminished because that one piece is no longer present? Don’t get me wrong, I think, for example that if I took the Drake’s jacket off the first look it wouldn’t be as strong a look compared to keeping it on but often there’s going to be a reason for doing so e.g. what if I get too hot when I go inside? And always, in those instances I’m going to let common sense rule me rather than sweating through the jacket because the outfit looks better with it on.
Last point, what do you mean?! Haha! Do you not like the look of two pockets or is it something else? The majority of two pocket shirts I have are either western or CPO shirt and they have two pockets because that’s how they are traditionally made and I like the look of them. A western shirt would look mighty strange with just one pocket.
Have a good one!
Fair enough on the versatility point – always good to have versatile pieces.
I suppose I’m thinking I wouldn’t want a look to hinge on one item and for the look to feel less stylish/elegant when that item is removed – probably overthinking it. On that theme though regarding the looks, is there a danger of dressing in a way that is “menswear” rather than dressing to your own tastes? My concern is that I’d be perceived as a try hard, rather than seeming effortlessly stylish, maybe you don’t care about these things either which is likely the better approach.
Ha as to the pockets I’m mostly used to wearing shirts without pockets, I can stomach one on an oxford shirt but two seems excessive and two particularly button down pockets. To me these feel more at home on outewear e.g. overshirts, field jackets. I’m definitely a less is more guy when it comes to details so two pockets on a shirt is a challenge to my style norms.
Hey Richard,
I completely get what you’re saying but speaking from my own experiences, yes, there can be a tendency to over think these things. The way you look first thing in the morning after putting on a ‘rig’ is going to be completely different when you get to the end of the day or at certain moments in between. To refer back to my previous point, what do you think is going to look/feel more stylish; keeping a jacket on because the look hinges on that item but as a result becoming a sweaty mess? Believe me, I speak from personal experience!
I know what you mean about ‘try hard’ and is something that crosses my mind from time to time. At the end of the day, the question you have to ask yourself is are you getting enjoyment out of wearing that look? If the answer is yes, than screw what anybody else thinks. I know that’s easier said than done and you also have to pay attention to other factors e.g. where are you going, what’s the occasion etc but you can tie yourself up in knots worrying about what other people think.
Interesting points on the pocket situation. Personally I’ve never minded the amount of pockets if they’re appropriate for the piece. Epaulettes on the other hand….
All the best,
Jamie
Hilarious
Love your style, where did you get the braided belt?
Hey DH, Thanks man. The belt is from Drake’s.
The phrase “posh scruffy” comes to mind in response to these looks. Not sure that I could pull this off.
More of this please Jaimie, loved the playfulness of it all
Beep, beep!
Thanks Kidster! Appreciated.
For Hawaiian shirts, I highly recommend Pagong in Kyoto (https://www.pagongkyoto.com/).
They have an online store, and their fabrics and patterns are incredible.
You are a true sartorialist, Simon.
The thing I love about Jamie’s style is that I would never, in a month of Sundays, dress like him but there is every reason in the world why he should. It suits him perfectly – it is so individualistic and so right for him.
That said, there is always one thing in his ensembles that I put on my must have list and this time it’s the wool/silk/linen Drake’s jacket – what a piece and so versatile!
I’m currently facing a new and exciting chapter: starting a new job that allows me to cycle to work daily. Naturally, the big question arises—how does one cycle through the city with effortless style?
Specifically, if I wear a suit to work, what kind of bag would you recommend that balances practicality with a sense of refined style? Something that complements the look without compromising function on the bike.
Hey Kilian,
Something akin to my heart, as I used to cycle to work every day, though not in a suit. To be honest, my advice would be to try avoiding doing it in a suit, as the trousers will wear through fairly quickly.
Where would you wear the bag? Over your shoulder, or in a basket?
Love your style, Jamie, both in clothing and writing. You know your stuff and have fun.
Hi Jamie,
Your PoW linen suit is lovely. The checks are bold, but not loud. The type that you can still make out from a significant distance, rather than quickly blending into a melange. You mention it was a Harrison’s bunch, would you mind sharing which? Or if it is no longer available, something that is similar (weight/shade/composition – is it 100% linen?)
Many thanks.
Great article – very inspiring!
Would love to know the source of the madras shirt.
I checked with Jamie – it’s an old one from Drake’s
Ah thanks!
Hey Jamie, you’ve got a great talent for dressing down blazers to the extent that they just come across as an everyday day staple like a hoodie.
We tend to get all self conscious in our blazers. Which is a shame. If we could relax in them like you do, I think we’d get a lot more use out of them.
Great job, man
Let me just add because they’re oversized just makes them more relaxed and relatable.