“I love linen, but I can’t stand the wrinkles.”
It is one of the most common things we hear from clients during the summer months.
And it is a fair observation.
Linen remains one of the finest fibers for warm weather. It is lightweight, breathable, comfortable, and naturally suited for summer. But for some men, the wrinkling that comes with pure linen can be a drawback.
What many don’t realize is that linen doesn’t have to be worn on its own.
The finest Italian mills, including Loro Piana, often blend linen with wool, silk, cashmere, or cotton. These fabrics retain linen’s cool, breathable character while offering greater softness, improved drape, and enhanced wrinkle resistance.
Mare, Cruise and Summertime Collections from Loro Piana
Whether for a jacket, suit, trousers, shirt, or our new made-to-measure Bermudas, linen blends are among our preferred solutions for clients who appreciate linen but are looking for something a little more versatile.
Linen-cotton blend shirting collection from David & John Anderson, a Thomas Mason company.
If summer additions are still on your list, now is the time. The window for seasonal orders is quickly closing, and we would be pleased to show you the fabrics defining this season.
Sincerely,
David & John Der Shahinian
SUMMER HOURS: please note that our store will be closed on the following Saturdays: July 18-25, August 1-8-15.
