INVEST IN NOW by Damien Paul, Head of Menswear, Matchesfashion.com
1. Christopher Kane backpack, Dhs6,655
”We’ve long been fans of Christopher Kane’s bold, sports-infused menswear, so it comes as little surprise that his first accessories line for men is just as strong. I love the clean lines of this leather backpack.”
2. Valentino short sleeve shirt, Dhs2,165
“Menswear is moving in a more relaxed direction – a looser, roomier shape feels much more modern than anything too buttoned-up. The oversized cut of this Valentino shirt ticks all the right boxes.”
“These jeans are from our newly-launched in-house collection, RAEY. It’s full of wardrobe building blocks with subtle design twists – note the frayed turn-ups.”
4. Saint Laurent sunglasses, Dhs1,085
“Any well dressed man will tell you that the devil is in the detail – and nothing lets down a look faster than a pair of cheap sunglasses. I’d recommend looking to fashion’s current king of cool, Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent.”
5. Mr. Hare sneakers, Dhs1,575
“After several seasons of flashy footwear, I’m enjoying the simple pleasures of a white plimsoll this season. But, of course, I’ll be wearing Mr. Hare’s luxed-up version, in white leather.”
SUMMER’S KEY PIECES, by Nick Wooster, Menswear Consultant, Farfetch.com
1. Adidas Pharrell Williams Stan Smith, Dhs459
“Invest in some sneakers. This is the number one item selling in menswear, from Saint Laurent through to Nike. They are everywhere. What I think is most important is that your sneaker references something ‘old School’ – like an adidas Stan Smith.”
2. Boglioli woven blazer, Dhs2,431
“There’s no excuse for a guy to not have great jackets. They are everywhere at every price and in every style. If you’re super conservative, break up your classic jacket with a pair of old school sneakers. This Boglioli jacket is great. Stick to white or blue shirts from Thom Browne or Gitman Vintage.”
3. Silent Damir Doman parka, Dhs2,288
“Every guy needs a good piece of outerwear all year round. The idea of great, spring outerwear often gets overlooked but in fact, it’s actually one of the most important moments to step up your wardrobe game. Opt for a technical spring parka like this.”
4. Maison Martin Margiela bomber, Dhs9,898
“Embrace sportswear. Everyone is making designer sweatshirts and sweat pants now, but this season the trick is to look tailored and smart otherwise, you’ll end up looking like you are going to the gym, or to bed. The key pieces are t-shirts, tanks, sweat pants and bombers.”
