It’s the weekend, time for the gentry to shed the confines of the city centre and escape to countryside retreats. Off with the tailored suits, on with the argyle sweaters and casual trousers. Topped with a flatcap from Goorin Bros, he’s ready to roll down the lane for a little fresh air or to meet a lady friend for boating on the lake.
It’s a classic look made contemporary by celebrities like Justin Timberlake and Brad Pitt.
- The argyle sweater walked off the golf course and into fashion in the 1920s.
- As a taller gent, the full break on Dick’s trousers is properly scaled.
- The bicycle themed tie is not a classic, but a must-have novelty for the passionate cyclist.
About Fashion Friday: Inspired by a 2011 Bike to Work Day challenge sponsored by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, this series highlights the broad range of “dress for the destination” bicycling fashions.