Spring & Fall in London Lookbook

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When we visited London for two weeks in the fall of 2024, we didn’t hold back on packing. Here are some of our favorite outfits that Jack and Raphael wore during their time in the city. Let us know in the comments which look is your favorite!

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Outfit #1: Tonal in Town

Raphael in his 'Tonal in Town' look during his trip in London
close up of a textured off-white seersucker trousers

When traveling, comfort can be as important as style. Fortunately, Raphael compromises on neither in this ensemble, built around breathable fabrics. He wears a brown shirt with button-down collar set off by a taupe sport coat in linen. A Straw Yellow Art Deco Egyptian Scarab Pocket Square from Fort Belvedere harmonizes with the warm tones in the jacket for a cohesive appearance.

A pair of off-white seersucker trousers ensures a laidback and casual look because they make Raphael’s lower half lighter in tone than his upper. Fort Belvedere Khaki and Dark Red Two-Tone Cotton Socks set off the colors in his pocket square, uniting his two halves while building a bridge to his brown shoes. As a final nod to the warm tones of this ensemble, Raphael has tied his oxfords with Round Burgundy Waxed Cotton Shoelaces from Fort Belvedere.

Straw Yellow Pocket Square Egyptian Scarab pattern in antique brass, blue, black, cardinal red with brown contrast edge

Fort Belvedere

Straw Yellow Art Deco Egyptian Scarab Pocket Square

Burgundy Shoelaces Round - Waxed Cotton Dress Shoe Laces Luxury

Fort Belvedere

Round Burgundy Waxed Cotton Shoelaces

Khaki and Dark Red Two Tone Solid Oxford Socks Fil d'Ecosse Cotton - Fort Belvedere

Fort Belvedere

Khaki and Dark Red Two-Tone Cotton Socks

Outfit #2: Classically Casual

Jack in his 'Classically Casual' look during GG's trip in London

Jack is ready for a day on the town in this elegant ensemble, built around a navy sport coat. Eschewing neckwear, he adds color to his top half with an Antique Gold Medallion Printed Silk Wool Pocket Square from Fort Belvedere that pops against his white shirt and blue jacket.

A pair of neutral light gray slacks grounds the ensemble, with an unexpected dash of color from his tobacco brown derbies worn with cream socks to emphasize the color shift. Round Bordeaux Waxed Cotton Shoelaces from Fort Belvedere further highlight the warm tones of the outfit.

Antique Gold Ochre Silk Wool Pocket Square with Printed geometric medallions in beige, red and blue with cream contrast edge by Fort Belvedere

Antique Gold Medallion Printed Silk Wool Pocket Square

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Round Bordeaux Waxed Cotton Shoelaces

Round Bordeaux Waxed Cotton Shoelaces

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Outfit #3: Pastels and Pink

Raphael in his 'Pastels & Pink' outfit

This fun ensemble relies on neutral tones and unexpected shades of green for a creative daytime look. Raphael sets off the slightly greenish undertone of his light sport coat with a white shirt featuring broad, light mint green stripes. The shirt has French cuffs, into which he has inserted Monkey Fist Knot Platinum Cufflinks from Fort Belvedere. A Fort Belvedere Green Wave Edge White Linen Pocket Square reiterates the importance of green to the overall look, while tan and yellow diamond detailing on his tie introduces new colors that are tonally similar to the rest of the ensemble.

Checked light gray and white trousers establish a neutral but tonally united look for the lower half, with dark, pebbled leather loafers to ground the entire ensemble. To create a connection between these elements, Raphael wears Khaki & Navy Shadow Stripe Cotton Socks from Fort Belvedere.

White Linen Pocket Square in Wave Shape with Green Hand-Machined Shoestring Edge

Fort Belvedere

Green Wave Edge White Linen Pocket Square

Monkey Fist Knot Cufflinks - 925 Sterling Silver Platinum Plated - Fort Belvedere

Fort Belvedere

Monkey Fist Knot Platinum Cufflinks

Khaki and Navy Shadow Stripe Ribbed Socks Fil d'Ecosse Cotton-Fort Belvedere

Fort Belvedere

Khaki & Navy Shadow Stripe Cotton Socks

Outfit #4: Navy, Naturally

Jack in his 'Navy, Naturally' look
Jack's accessories for his 'Navy, Naturally' look

Jack is all business in this two-piece navy suit, with a few pops of color to keep things interesting. The cool tones of the navy jacket are reiterated by the Bottle Green Macclesfield Neats Madder Silk Tie from Fort Belvedere, which maintains the elevated, formal color selection. A plain white shirt maintains the conventional air, but there’s just a hint of the unexpected: a Fort Belvedere Antique Gold Medallion Printed Silk Wool Pocket Square, with an orange tinge to complement the navy blue.

A crocodile skin-style belt coordinates with the band on Jack’s Cartier Tank Louis wristwatch and sets off the dark leather of his shoes. As a final point of unity in the ensemble, Jack is wearing Orange & Blue Navy Blue Two-Tone Cotton socks, bringing together the two most noticeable colors in his look.

Madder Silk Tie in Bottle Green Macclesfield Neats Blue Orange Pattern - Fort Belvedere

Fort Belvedere

Bottle Green Macclesfield Neats Madder Silk Tie

Antique Gold Ochre Silk Wool Pocket Square with Printed geometric medallions in beige, red and blue with cream contrast edge by Fort Belvedere

Fort Belvedere

Antique Gold Medallion Printed Silk Wool Pocket Square

Orange and Navy Blue Two Tone Solid Oxford Socks Fil d'Ecosse Cotton - Fort Belvedere

Fort Belvedere

Orange & Navy Blue Two-Tone Cotton Socks

Outfit #5: Bold at the Bar

Raphael in his 'Bold at the Bar look during GG's London visit

Raise your glasses for stylish jackets! A brown sport coat with window paning is the star of this ensemble, but Raphael knows how to dress it up with just the right accessories. A white shirt draws no additional attention, and the eschewing of neckwear keeps all eyes on the jacket. Accordingly, Raphael has opted for subtle accessories: a simple Navy Blue X Stitch Edge Blue Linen Pocket Square from Fort Belvedere, with a tiny Dark Blue Mini Delphinium Boutonniere.

His linen trousers are a plain oat gray, providing a subtle texture variation without being distracting. Pebbled leather loafers finish off the ensemble, with a pair of Fort Belvedere Mid Brown & Blue Shadow Stripe Cotton Socks that feature all of the colors most evident in the look.

Dark Blue Mini Delphinium Boutonniere Buttonhole Flower

Fort Belvedere

Dark Blue Mini Delphinium Boutonnière Flower

Dark Blue Handcrafted Linen Pocket Square with Navy Blue Handrolled X Stitch - Fort Belvedere

Fort Belvedere

Navy Blue X-Stitch Edge Blue Linen Pocket Square

Shadow Stripe Ribbed Socks Light Brown and Blue Fil d'Ecosse Cotton

Fort Belvedere

Mid Brown & Blue Shadow Stripe Cotton Socks

Outfit #6: Creative Cocktail Attire

Jack in his 'Creative Cocktail Attire' ensemble, blending classic tailoring with modern flair
A close-up of Jack’s 'Creative Cocktail Attire' footwear during GG’s London trip

This toast-worthy outfit takes the conventions of Cocktail Attire and turns them on their head. We start with a dark gray suit jacket and trousers, a light blue shirt, and a Fort Belvedere White Italian Linen Pocket Square; that’s conventional enough.

Let’s lean into the formality by adding a double-breasted waistcoat, but then we’ll flip the script by making it brown. A tan tie with geometric figures unites all of these disparate elements. Brown monk strap leather shoes ground the ensemble, with the addition of Fort Belvedere Dark Brown & Beige Shadow Stripe Cotton Socks.

Who says no brown in town?

White Italian Linen Pocket Square

White Italian Linen Pocket Square

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Shadow Stripe Ribbed Socks Dark Brown and Beige Fil d'Ecosse Cotton - Fort Belvedere

Dark Brown & Beige Shadow Stripe Cotton Socks

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Outfit #7: Stylishly Strolling

Raphael in his 'Stylishly Strolling' outfit, effortlessly pairing a navy blazer with light linen trousers
A close-up of Raphael’s 'Stylishly Strolling' tie and pocket square

When out and about, some of the best looks attract attention without evincing stares. Raphael achieves this effect by utilizing one of the oldest, and most captivating, pairings in Classic Style: red and blue. He starts with a navy blue sport coat with a prominent waffled weave. He pairs it with a white shirt that has elegant red stripes that are echoed on his Fort Belvedere Burgundy X-Stitch Edge White Linen Pocket Square. Blending the sizzling with the sedate, Raphael wears a Red & Buff Micropattern Madder Silk Tie to keep things hot.

Light gray slacks finish off the bottom of the ensemble, with textured brown leather oxfords. To unite the two halves of the ensemble into one cohesive whole, Raphael is wearing Fort Belvedere Brown & Bright Blue Shadow Stripe Cotton Socks.

Madder Silk Tie in Red with Buff Micropattern - Fort Belvedere

Fort Belvedere

Red & Buff Micropattern Madder Silk Tie

White Linen Pocket Square with Burgundy Red Handrolled X Stitch

Fort Belvedere

Burgundy X-Stitch Edge White Linen Pocket Square

Brown and Bright Blue Shadow Stripe Ribbed Socks Fil d'Ecosse Cotton

Fort Belvedere

Brown & Bright Blue Shadow Stripe Cotton Socks

Outfit #8: Fantastically Fresco

Jack in his 'Fantastically Fresco' outfit, combining a taupe fresco wool suit with a light blue dress shirt
A detailed view of Jack’s footwear in his 'Fantastically Fresco' outfit

When out and about, sweat should never stand in the way of style. That’s why, while taking the air, Jack made sure to catch every breeze with this fresh and elegant ensemble. He wears a light gray suit with peaked lapels, paired with a light blue shirt. The shirt color is picked up by the blue elements in his Bottle Green Macclesfield Neats Madder Silk Tie from Fort Belvedere. A stately cream pocket square keeps everything simple. With his pebbled grain leather loafers, Jack is wearing solid dark green socks with just a bit of texture for visual interest.

Madder Silk Tie in Bottle Green Macclesfield Neats Blue Orange Pattern - Fort Belvedere

Bottle Green Macclesfield Neats Madder Silk Tie

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Outfit #9: Elegant Espionage

Jack embodies refined mystery in his 'Elegant Espionage' look
A refined wrist detail from Jack’s 'Elegant Espionage' look, showcasing a vintage gold wristwatch with a brown leather strap, paired with an engraved cufflink

Jack plays the hero in his own spy thriller with a refined ensemble suitable for a Double O or a Kingsman. He wears a double-breasted charcoal suit with peaked lapels and an elegant trebled slim chalk stripe. A luxurious White Linen Italian Pocket Square and plain white shirt maintain an elevated appearance, but personality is added by his Purple & Blue Striped Cashmere Wool Grenadine Tie from Fort Belvedere, evocative of a traditional regimental tie.

Jack’s black leather dress shoes (Complete with homing beacon, we’re sure) have been further augmented with a pair of Round Black Waxed Cotton Shoelaces from Fort Belvedere. His ensemble is completed with tastefully engraved disc gold cufflinks and a dress watch with a dark brown leather band.

Cashmere Wool Grenadine Tie in Purple, Petrol Blue, Light Grey Stripe - Fort Belvedere

Fort Belvedere

Purple & Blue Striped Cashmere Wool Grenadine Tie

White Italian Linen Pocket Square

White Italian Linen Pocket Square

Black Shoelaces Round - Waxed Cotton Dress Shoe Laces Luxury by Fort Belvedere

Round Black Waxed Cotton Shoelaces

Outfit #10: The Need for Tweed

A quintessential British-inspired look—Raphael in his 'Need for Tweed' outfit
Detail shot of Raphael’s brown houndstooth tweed jacket paired with a bottle green silk tie

What better way for Raphael to enjoy Goodwood Revival than in a vintage three-piece Norfolk suit acquired from Victory Vintage? This incredible find merits much further discussion, so be sure to watch our dedicated unboxing video.

He pairs this impressive piece with a simple white shirt and Bottle Green Macclesfield Neats Madder Silk Tie from Fort Belvedere that is sure to get anyone’s motor running. And finally, because it rained almost all weekend, Raphael is also wearing a sturdy pair of rubber boots.

Madder Silk Tie in Bottle Green Macclesfield Neats Blue Orange Pattern - Fort Belvedere

Bottle Green Macclesfield Neats Madder Silk Tie

A Tie for the True Connoisseur

Outfit #11: Viva la Vintage

A fusion of classic menswear and vintage country style—Jack in his 'Viva la Vintage' outfit
Jack’s 'Viva la Vintage' outfit highlights

When at Goodwood Revival, do as the revivalists do! Jack channels vintage charm in all the best ways with this beautiful three-piece houndstooth suit. His shirt is white with slightly elongated collars and, to further decorate those collars, he has added a Small Gold 45mm Collar Clip from Fort Belvedere.

Jack’s upper half is also embellished with an Antique Gold Paisley Silk Wool Pocket Square from Fort Belvedere. Its warm tones are emphasized by a vintage red tie with organic detailing. To battle the weather, Jack is wearing a wide-brimmed felt hat and thick rubber boots.

Collar Bar Clip in Yellow Gold For Classic Narrow Spread Collars by Fort Belvedere

Small Gold 45mm Collar Clip for Narrow Shirt Collars

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Antique Gold Yellow Silk Wool Pocket Square with Paisley in Beige, Blue, Red, and Orange and beige shoestring edge

Antique Gold Paisley Silk Wool Pocket Square

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  1. In 100% of the cases, Jack looked far better than Raphael. I personally am not fond of peak lapels which are wider than half the distance to the shoulder, but Jack wore them well. I sure hope that the disheveled look that Raphael wore was due to being linen, but they still could have been pressed better to start with. Additionally, Jack’s outfits fit him better than Raphael’s. Lastly, I was not fond of the riding boots (or what ever they were) worn in a city setting unless, of course, there’s a foot of snow.

    1. Hi Arvin, the boots were a pair of rubber boots, as we were at Goodwood Revival. Because Goodwood is a country setting (with a replica of a 40s/50s high street), there was a lot of mud following three days of near-consistent rain and several thousand visitors. Therefore, Raphael and I decided to wear boots that would save our clothing!

    2. I tend to agree with you about Jack and Raphael. Jack’s clothing looks to be well pressed and appropriate lengths and a good fit. In contrast, I’m noticing more than one of Raphael’s jackets stretching across the mid-section; although it fits well in the shoulders, the X mark the jackets make at the mid-section suggest it’s too tight for him. As for the linen, for #5 Bold at the Bar it’s entirely possible that’s why. It doesn’t explain the rest of the outfits like the Pinks and Pastels one. Or why trousers are too short in some outfits. These things really bring down the look.

    1. Hi Scott, which pair are you referring to? I typically wear between 7.5 to 9 inch cuffs openings (depending on style/age of the garment), with a preferred 2 inch cuff height wherever possible. Hope that helps!

      1. Love the colour schemes on outfits #6 and #8! Jack’s suits always fit so nicely, a good model for the style that I try to go for. Looking forward to more spring/summer looks as the seasons change.

      2. Thanks very much for the 2″ recommendation. The easiest one to see it in is the Outfit #8: Fantastically Fresco.
        Thanks again,
        Scott

  2. Who is Raphael’s taupe sports jacket made by ? (Tonal in town ) love the half belt is it still classed as a Norfolk jacket ?

  3. I agree with “Arvin” with the peak labels.
    labels need to be sized to the shoulders of the wearer, also in Raphael’s first picture with the button down shirt opened to the second button is not what I was taught that a “gentleman” would do in any situation.
    Jack’s outfits look great, but I do understand wearing boots in London’s weather.