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Spring colour ideas for grooms

Our pick of colour trends for 2019 grooms – and how to wear them.

OUR PICK OF COLOUR TRENDS FOR 2019 GROOMS – AND HOW TO WEAR THEM

• WORDS: K. CHUBB

Whether you’re the groom, best man or a guest, spring is a great time to experiment with SS19’s colour trends. You can still pull off the darker hues as the temperatures are not too high, yet the lighter, brighter days mean that pastel shades are a great option too. Whatever your preference, we have something to suit everyone so you can really make it yours while still looking and feeling great.

The colour experts at Pantone® state that the colours of SS19 “reflect our desire to face the future with empowering colours that provide confidence”.  Who doesn’t want to look and feel confident at a wedding? They’re a great excuse to dress up in our increasingly casual culture, so we’re going to run you through some of our top colour picks for the season and how to wear them. Although the preparation might seem like work, weddings are meant to be a celebration and, of course, fun so what you decide to wear should be too.

SAGE GREEN

Making multiple appearances at the men’s shows in both NYC and London, sage green is up there as one of the colours of the season. This more muted shade of green is a stylish choice for spring weddings. It’s a subtle way of adding a bit of colour into your wardrobe, without losing the refined look. The natural hue pairs brilliantly with floral prints in pastel shades or other earthy tones like grey, light brown and beige. Create a relaxed look by teaming your suit with an open-necked shirt paired with brown Derby shoes, or if you’re going for a more formal look, opt for the matching waistcoat and add a tie.

POWDER BLUE

Groom or guest, nothing says spring wedding like a powder blue suit. A three-piece lounge suit in this pastel shade is both on-trend and a nod to the romance of the occasion – it can be your “something blue”. Despite what you might think, this shade of blue is extremely versatile. You could go top to toe in a blue suit and complete the spring look with a crisp white shirt and a floral tie that complements your buttonhole flowers. Alternatively, be bold in a statement shirt – the natural hue works well with lots of prints – or simply add some accessories that introduce this colour in a more discreet way.

NAVY

There’s a reason that the classics always stay in style. These colours work well on their own, but also form a base for distinctive colour contrasts. Navy blue is both sophisticated and easy to style. If you’re part of the groom’s party, match your accessories to the wedding theme, add a buttonhole and polished pair of brogues and you’re ready for the altar. As a guest you can afford to have a little more fun, so try teaming your suit with a patterned shirt or contrasting pale blue waistcoat to get in the celebratory mood.

ADD ACCESSORIES
Another great way to integrate the SS19 colours into your spring wedding outfit is through your accessories. Show off your personality and make a statement with a tie in a standout colour or a bold pattern. After a subtler look? Stick to more complementary pairings.

Meet the brand: Ermenegildo Zegna Cloth

World-renowned for the finest fabrics.

WORLD-RENOWNED FOR THE FINEST FABRICS
• WORDS: C. STEWART

Ermenegildo Zegna founded his eponymous mill in 1910 when he bought his father’s textile looms in the Alpine foothills of Trivero. Today, the mill is famously still family-owned with the fourth-generation Zegna family managing all production of its celebrated fabrics in-house.

And while famed for its long heritage, the mill is renowned for balancing time-honoured craftsmanship with innovation and technology, resulting in world-class cloth that’s in demand by the likes of  Gucci, Tom Ford and Saint Laurent.

From selecting the world’s finest raw materials to its expert finishing, the prestigious mill oversees its complete production process meaning its quality is second to none.

Over its 118-year history, it has constantly invested in research and new technology to create lighter, more refined and better-performing fabrics that have set new standards in luxury men’s tailoring.

In fact, Zegna fabrics are one of Italy’s most acclaimed exports – which is saying something when you consider this is the country that also gave the world opera, espresso and Ferraris.

Ermenegildo Zegna Cloth suits at Moss Bros. are cut from superfine Australian merino wool fabrics notable for their smooth handles and expensive-looking lustre. The natural elasticity of wool is enhanced by being tightly spun for resilience and crease resistance.

They’re cut in a tailored fit, adhering to the proportions of classic tailoring but with typically Italian touches such as more natural shoulders and corozo nut buttons sewn onto working cuffs.

Ermenegildo Zegna’s original mission of creating the “the most beautiful fabrics in the world” lives on with the company’s commitment to promoting improvements in wool production around the world.

The mill established the Ermenegildo Zegna Wool Awards in Australia over 50 years ago, tasking the country’s sheep farmers to submit their finest fleece to be judged and potentially awarded the much-coveted trophy. The result? Farmers are incentivised to produce their very best and Zegna secures the year’s finest batches of wool for its fabrics.

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