Spotlight on: the double breasted suit
The classic style, reworked for now.
Forget the 80s’ boxy shapes or the baggy styles of gangster films, today’s double-breasted suits are carefully constructed with neater cuts, softer shoulders and a lightweight feel for a modern take on power dressing.
Who says double-breasted has to mean formal? We’ve updated the menswear stalwart in neutral tones and relaxed shapes, to match the more laid back direction of dressing. They make a powerful addition to smart-casual set-ups (especially if you throw a lightweight knit or a boxy t-shirt into the mix).
Alternatively, show you know your tailoring references and take on wool cashmere hailing from Italian mill E. Thomas. An elevated choice for winter weddings and this season's important events, all our Italian suits this season feature nods to traditional tailoring including AMF stitching and working cuffs.
If you want to add a bit of interest to your DB, choose a patterned fabric that’s subtle and elegant but still makes a statement. Our chalk stripe suit, crafted from Barberis wool, is cut to a tailored fit which offers a defined silhouette without feeling too restrictive. It's a great contender for work, and can be styled more casually should the dress code call for it.
Of course, the double-breasted suit will really come into its own in formal settings. Our Barberis brown twill suit sticks to the classic peak lapel which, along with our tailored fit, creates a flattering V-shape that slims your middle and broadens your chest and shoulders. Ease things up by swapping out your shirt for a winter knit.
True traditional DBs have up to eight buttons, but we’ve kept ours to a respectable six as a contemporary nod to the suit’s heritage. Although you can wear your double-breasted jacket undone, its verticle lines are designed to be worn buttoned up. Just remember not to fasten the outer bottom button.
