PROGRESSIVE
The Suit,
Redefined
Rethink traditional menswear with our refreshing take on the new three-piece suit
NEW DANDY
The Suit,
Redefined
Rethink traditional menswear with our refreshing take on the new three-piece suit
ATHLETIC
The Suit,
Redefined
Rethink traditional menswear with our refreshing take on the new three-piece suit
URBAN
The Suit,
Redefined
Rethink traditional menswear with our refreshing take on the new three-piece suit
TRADITIONAL
The Suit,
Redefined
Rethink traditional menswear with our refreshing take on the new three-piece suit
CONTEMPORARY
The Suit,
Redefined
Rethink traditional menswear with our refreshing take on the new three-piece suit
PROGRESSIVE
This updated three-piece balances the lines between smart and casual, presenting a modern twist to your traditional look. Pair your two-piece suit with a down vest to keep you warm while looking neat for the cooler season.
NEW DANDY
Catering for the forward-thinking gentleman who doesn’t forgo comfort for style, here’s a look constructed of this season’s most coveted designs; a printed shirt from Alexander McQueen, paired with an Alexander Wang bomber, Neil Barrett trousers and topped with a classic trench coat.
ATHLETIC
With emphasis on simplicity and comfort, this luxurious sportswear look combines classic menswear elements with an avant-garde feel to make for an athletic feeling three-piece. A basketball-inspired hoodie from Givenchy is layered over an Acne button-up, while a black tie and slim-fitted trousers retain the classic sartorial DNA.
URBAN
Upheld by architectural shapes that combine bold street aesthetics with a refined sensibility, this look is styled around this season’s standout piece - the Givenchy Patchwork blazer. Elsewhere combat camouflage pants from Valentino and a solid button-up add riffs of defiance amid the sophisticated pairing.
TRADITIONAL
Celebrating traditional sartorial cuts and fits for the winter season, here’s a look centred around tailoring classics. An elongated wool blazer from ISAIA layers atop a two-tone suit, while a purple tie-knot accentuates the look with a pop of modernity without overtaking its theme.
CONTEMPORARY
Pivoted by youthfulness and the creative energy seen across contemporary tailoring for the season, this three-piece iteration boasts a Lanvin varsity jacket as its base, which is aptly complemented by a Givenchy fur vest with matching trims. A tie and white shirt finishes this outfit with elegant accents.
Reinventing the Suit
Photography and Words by HYPEBEAST
The three-piece suit is the essence of masculinity, carrying an air of old-school gravity, it is the ultimate way for the modern gentleman to stand apart from the crowd. It’s also become the uniform of some of the sharpest dressers, including Ryan Gosling, David Gandy, street style favourite Justin O’Shea and Godfrey Gao.
The modern three-piece offers a fresh, new take on the classic cut, offering alternative ways to dress that share one common goal, that once the jacket is off, still retains a rakish and well dressed aesthetic.
The history of the suit - consisting of merely a jacket and trousers - can be traced back thousands of years within the British monarchy. Yet the incorporation of the waistcoat to create the iconic three-piece fit was introduced in the mid-17th century by British royalty and was fully adopted a decade later with the introduction of military uniforms. The formality and mood of such designs seeped through generations, inspiring the bespoke concepts of Savile Row that shaped the image of the “quintessential gentleman.” While a suit’s size and cut are core components to a good appearance, its arrangement and style are equal parts that give you an air of assertiveness. Considering the importance of your coat of armour, we’ve put together six looks that redefine the tradition of the three-piece suit.