Shop the best suiting to wear this season and beyond …
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This season, 13 different designers began their show with the same look: a black suit and a white shirt. No, it wasn’t a series of faux pas, or a glitch in the fashion Matrix. Rather, the shows were in unison about one thing: the suit is back. And it’s not the soft and fuzzy version of tailoring that’s abounded for the last few seasons; the trend now is masculine, it means business and it’s super-luxurious: “This is traditional suiting that takes cues from men’s tailoring – polished, precision cuts paired with black tie accessories. The looks had an extremely androgynous feel, promoting the idea of gender neutrality,” says Libby Page, market director at Net-a- Porter.
What’s key for now? Don’t be afraid to mix and match – and accessorising is essential. For AW23, Proenza Schouler upgraded corporate blazers with feminine cinched belts. Valentino accessorised suits with leather gloves. Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham treated the oversized blazer as an out-out dress, best worn with platforms and fishnet tights.
This season, look to mid-range labels like Me + Em, Raey (find it at Matches Fashion), The Frankie Shop and Totême, who are all reliable go-tos for suiting. On the high street, keep your eyes peeled for gems from limited edition collections at COS, H&M and Massimo Dutti.
Below shop the best suiting to wear this season and beyond …
Black Ken strapless tailored bustier, €115; www.aligne.co.
Ink blue velvet trouser suit, €990; www.meandem.com.
Black coated blazer, €59.99, at H&M.
Midnight blue velvet double-breasted blazer, €119, at Zara.
Black Flavie trousers, Nili Lotan, €1,305, at Samui.
Brown pinstripe Ivy vest, €119; www.thefrankieshop.com.
Ivory single-breasted jacket, £1,295; www.thedecklondon.com.
Brown sequin jacket with belt, €99.99; brown sequin flared trousers, €49.99; both at Mango.
Black belted satin lapel tuxedo blazer, €195, at COS.
Black wool-blend tuxedo jacket, Raey, €700; www.matchesfashion.com.