Tailored from fine wool tweed, this wool Billy Reid waistcoat has a debonair feel. Designed to be worn as part of a three piece suit, it's a fresh take on classic tailoring.

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This slim-fit navy blazer by Bottega Veneta in softest cashmere has a partial lining for a less formal feel. The last word in understated luxury, this beautifully constructed piece is a timeless, tactile investment.

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Cool wool, Solid colour, Button, zip, Button closing, Three pockets, Lined, Lapel collar, Belt loops, Four pockets, Long sleeves



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L.B.M. 1911 represents a more casual and youthful accompaniment to the original Lubiam brand from Italy. The Luigi Bianchi-founded operation has history dating back to 1911 as the name suggests while the L.B.M. 1911 label looks to offer fashion in a more casual context with an easy to incorporate demeanor.

J.Crew chino suit jacket in beige cotton with lining, single rear vent and three front pockets. Designed to be worn as part of a suit with the matching trousers, this lean jacket is a beautifully versatile option.

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Pitti Uomo, Florence's menswear trade fair, is an odd venue for Alexis Mabille, Paris' leading proponent of cuter-is-better. The usual Pitti attendees are men for whom 100-degree temperatures are no excuse for removing their studiously knotted neckties.

Stylish getaways call for impeccable luggage and naturally, Gucci provides the luxurious answer with this crocodile-embossed leather holdall, artfully treated for a burnished finish.


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Painted-on jeans, short shorts, knits knotted around the waist, and masses of buffalo check gave the garden party feeling, the disco element coming from sequins and studs. It was very casual and very young, two things its environs and their visitors are not. So what is the likeliest response.

Tailored for an exacting slim fit, Spencer Hart's refined woven-cotton shirt will ensure you cut a slick silhouette. The contrasting round collar adds an elegant touch, so team it with a clean-lined overcoat and understated black leather accessories to exude confidence at important meetings.

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The mood boards in the McQueen studio are such tattletales. The ones for Spring 2013's menswear, for instance, had pictures of Marc Bolan, Lucian Freud, Picasso, and William Powell, and a huge amount of space devoted to the German conductor Herbert von Karajan. "Male vanity," said Sarah Burton. Or did she mean "vain men"? There is a difference, after all.

Lightly constructed for a slim fit and detailed with sporty patch pockets, Billy Reid's grey tweed blazer will make a superb addition to any smart-casual wardrobe.

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