Evening
To clear your mind after a long day at work, the easiest thing to do is get naked. And then slip into something else. The right something else if possible. Because you don’t get dressed the same way for a drinks party, a gala ball or a romantic rendezvous. Note by Marc Beaugé.

Rendezvous
If this is a first date, or early days, don’t put yourself in danger. Don’t wear new clothes that you’re not yet used to.
Opt instead for pieces you feel good, and handsome in. Your outfit won’t be the same if you have a rendezvous in a smart restaurant or an edgy bar, but the key point remains: you have to feel confident. And make a proper break from your working day. No suit, no tie. You don’t go on a date like you’re negotiating a deal. Show yourself as you are in down time. If the weather is good, jeans can work. But in winter corduroy trousers are perfectly reasonable. Chinos in summer are also appropriate.
A shirt is always preferable over a polo shirt or a t-shirt, it’s more flattering. But if you feel better looking in a polo shirt or t-shirt, then why not? In every case don’t forget your jacket, or your sweater, those underarms are good at betraying any genuine stress…
And another thing, remember your best smile, your sense of humour and good manners. They’re so much nicer than a bunch of flowers.


Shirt with French collar White - "fancy" stripes
Egyptian cotton
Sizes: 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
€145-40%€87


Slim fit jacket Bronze
"900 lines" corduroy
Sizes: 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
€475-40%€285


Denim jeans White
Cotton denim
Sizes: 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36
€185-20%€148


Belt Saffiano brown leather
Calf leather
Sizes: 80 85 90 95 100 105 110
€175


Suede jacket Navy blue
Suede
Sizes: 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
€685-40%€411


Shoes Brown
Polished calf leather
Sizes: 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
€425


Roll neck sweater Ecru
Merino wool
Sold out
€285-30%€199.50


Trousers Heather blue
Wool tweed
Sizes: 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50
€225-30%€157.50
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Drinks
Getting it right in high society is actually a lot easier than we’ve been led to believe.
It’s the evening, people are there to drink champagne, nibble on canapés and generally have a good time. So take advantage of that!
Leave your day suit at home and throw on that coloured jacket you really like but don’t dare wear to work. Wear it with some mismatching - darker - trousers, a pair of shoes in suede, or even canvas, hell why not.
Then undo an extra button on your shirt (just one, no more!) and enjoy the evening. Nothing, no work, social or family obligations have forced you to be there, and that’s why it’s good.


Slim fit jacket Navy blue
IStretch Wool flannel
Sizes: 44 46 48 50 52 54 56
€495-30%€346.50


Denim jeans White
Cotton denim
Sizes: 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36
€185-20%€148


Roll neck sweater Hazelnut
Merino wool
Sizes: S M L XL
€195-30%€136.50


Shoes Brown
Polished calf leather
Sizes: 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
€425


Belt Smooth brown leather
Calf leather
Sizes: 80 85 90 95 100 105 110
€165


Slim fit suit Sand
Wool flannel twill
Sizes: 44 46 48 50 52 54 56
€695-30%€486.50


Knit - Tie Midnight blue
Knitted tie
One size
€95


Shirt with American collar Petrol blue
Cotton flannel
Sizes: S M L XL
€145-40%€87
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Gala
It’s not every day we get invited to a gala, with palace steps to climb, waltzes to dance and drinks to be shared among royal company. So let’s get it right and start by studying the invitation.
There’s a good chance you’ll see the words “black tie”. In other words, a tuxedo. A jacket with one or two buttons but no more, satin lapels, peak or shawl collars. A white shirt with bib front and wing collar. Bow tie. Trousers trimmed with satin. Silk socks. Patent shoes. All of these are non-negociable. Only the waistcoat, worn under the jacket, is optional. The whole lot in black, of course. Unless you dare to try a navy blue tuxedo. Afterall lady luck favours the brave…
If the invitation states “white tie”, then you’re in trouble: the evening you’ve been invited to requires more than just a tuxedo. You must wear a tailcoat, your bow tie must be white, and you might even be expected to wear a top hat… But hey look on the bright side, you must be someone important.


Bow tie Ecru
Silk satin
One size
€75


Tuxedo with waistcoat Black
Super 100s wool faille
Sizes: 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
€985


Pocket square Navy blue - Square and dots print
Silk
One size
€55


Shirt with French collar and bib front White
Cotton poplin
Sizes: S M L XL XXL
€195-40%€117


Slim fit tuxedo Ecru - Cashmere pattern
Blended cotton
Sizes: 46 48 50 52 54 56
€985-40%€591


Cufflinks Silvery - Mother-of-pearl
Brass and mother-of-pearl
One size
€85


Shirt with hidden placket White
Egyptian cotton poplin
Sizes: 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
€145


Bow tie Black
Silk satin
One size
€75


Pocket square Navy blue - "Drip" print
Madder silk
One size
€60


Shirt with wing collar and bib front White
Egyptian cotton poplin
Sizes: 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
€215


Oxford shoes Black
Patent calf leather
Sizes: 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
€435


Slim fit tuxedo Midnight blue
Wool, cotton and mohair
Sizes: 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
€795