If you like your chinos, try a pleated trouser

If you like a silk tie, try an open knit linen tie

Silk ties are a luxurious addition to any formal outfit. Our grenadine ties are woven using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations, creating a distinct texture. It adds a bit of interest to your look, and comes with a matching pocket square if you like a bit of cohesiveness. For the summer months however, why not look into a linen tie? With an open weave, it’s a bit lighter than standard silk or cotton ties, all while modernising your outfit too.

If you like a chunky loafer, try a Lewisham loafer

You can’t go wrong with a leather loafer. For work or weekend, they’re a solid, transitional staple that can worn just as easily with a suit as they can with a pair of chinos. While a chunky loafer is a modern take on a classic leather shoe, a softer, lighter and more summery version is our Lewisham loafer. With a more traditional loafer shape, they’re crafted from buttery Italian suede and are great for summer weddings and weekends in the pub alike.

The statement piece

Head-to-toe

If you’re ready to go all out in copper, a coord is for you. Made from cloth crafted by Japanese fabric specialists Takisada, this wool linen set is a great way to look cohesive and make a statement at the same time. The good thing about coords is that you can wear the pieces separately as well as together, giving you an infinite amount of options for outfits depending on the mood and occasion.

Accessorise

If copper clothing isn’t really for you, how about a shoe or two? Rhymes aside, adding a bright shoe is a great way of adding colour to an outfit without going overboard. Ours is an elevated take on the espadrille, crafted from Italian suede with a traditional jute base. The copper colour really pops on the leather, making them a real conversation starter during gatherings and events.

The go-to summer trousers

The smart-casual linen shirt

We love a linen shirt here at Moss. Combine summer’s favourite fabric with cotton, however, and you’ve got a crease-resistant and much softer garment that has all the benefits of both cloths. We’ve topped our linen-blend shirts with a Cuban collar for a versatile shirt that can be worn on holiday, in the pub and any outdoor events you’ve got planned. The slub texture makes them breathable, too – the tiny pockets of air formed by its irregular yarns help regulate your body temperature, keeping you cool on warmer days. Wear it unbuttoned with shorts on the beach, and combine with chinos for evening dinner.

The work-to-weekend shorts

The humble short, reworked to make it a bit more versatile. Cut on the same block as our pleated trousers, our pleated shorts feature the mitred extended waistband and side adjusters for a smarter look. The sartorial details make them perfect for smart-casual summer events, particularly when combined with a button-down or a merino knit tee. They’re also crafted from seersucker and linen for extra airiness.

What to wear on your feet

Accessorise in the spirit of Henley Summer Festival

No black tie look is complete without the bow-tie. We suggest going with one that reflects your personal style, or complements your tux. If you want to go all out and tie your own bow-tie, we commend you. Alternatively, get one that clips on and doesn’t require any fuss, like our black ready tie bow tie. If you want to take it up a notch and add a bit of pattern, our bow-ties made with Liberty fabric also have a matching cummerbund and pocket square for the full black-tie look.

Our pick for the ultimate Henley Festival outfit

There’s no such thing as a perfect Henley Festival look, but if you’re searching for something that adheres to the dress code and will have you looking and feeling good, these two really win the day. In a slim fit for a sharp silhouette and classic peak satin lapels, you’ll enjoy the festival in style (and look great in all the photos too).

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Linen shirt

Safari shirt

Depending on how long you’re heading for, you’ll need at least one overshirt for cooler evenings or days when the sun disappears. It’s a little bit bulkier than our other items, but taking one and styling it with several outfits is the key. To make sure it’s as light as possible, choose one that’s crafted from linen or seersucker. Our take has a bit of added stretch for comfort, and features the traditional puckering often seen on seersucker. It’ll protect you from the cool air but is breathable enough to be worn in warmer climates.

Espadrilles

Shoes will most likely be the bulkiest of your items, so be sure to take a pair that really packs(!) a punch. For a trip lasting only a few days, you’ll want to be packing one pair of shoes (unless you’re heading to a wedding), so choose wisely. Aside from your sandals or flipflops, lightweight loafers or espadrilles will be your go-to for a summer holiday.

The must-have work shorts for the office

Pleated shorts

A smarter take on the chino short, pleated shorts can really level up your work gear. With turn ups and side adjusters, they can elevate even the most casual of outfits. However, pleated shorts truly shine when combined with a linen shirt for the summer months. If you’re feeling particularly bold and want to add an extra bit of tailoring into the mix, add a blazer that is as close to the colour of your shorts for a cohesive, warm weather version of a suit.

Our pleated shorts come in seersucker and linen, two top-notch summer fabrics that are lightweight and will keep you cool too.

As the weather gets warmer, a pair of pleated linen trousers like this copper toned pair will do the trick. Lightweight and airy, they’ll see you through work, weekends and even trips abroad. These ones have a matching jacket, but can easily be styled with a crisp white tee to relax things a bit. Add a linen shirt for an even breezier feel.

Since British tailoring made its debut on Savile Row way back in the late 1800s, it’s been known for its structured look. And while there’ll always be a well-earned place for our country’s traditional suiting, as our summers get increasingly hotter it’s time for a lighter approach to tailoring too, especially when it comes to summer suits.

So we’ve stripped suiting down and rebuilt it in its lightest form yet. Crafted for comfort and refreshingly easy to wear, the new lightweight suit makes as light work of hot days as it does stifling dress codes.

Sound good? Here’s how it’s done.

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Our approach to lightweight suits: fabric

First, cloth. From airy, lightweight linen suits to summer-weight blends, each of our lightweight suits has been cut from fabric that weighs just 270g per metre or less. To put that in perspective, a traditional tweed suit can weigh upwards of 400g. What does that mean? They physically feel lighter to wear but also allow greater airflow to keep your body temperature down.

Next, we cut out yet more weight by removing shoulder padding. As well as feeling more comfortable in hot weather, softly constructed shoulders create the relaxed profile you’ve likely seen on breezy Italian tailoring.

Finally, we’ve stripped back the lining on our lightweight suits. While a traditional suit jacket is fully lined through the chest and body, these ones are half-lined or buggy lined (a partial lining that usually covers a third or half of the top part of the jacket) across the back of the shoulders and in the sleeves only. This adds just enough form and helps your suit slide on easily over your shirt but considerably lightens the overall load.

And that’s it: laid-back lightweight suits that are designed to look great and feel even better. From the working week to the wedding of the year, to races and regattas or a weekend garden party – dress it up or dress it down, and make the most of summer any way it comes.

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