Your summer suiting lessons start here
Hosting the GQ dinner alongside Dylan Jones last night, Payne was donned head-to-toe in Hugo. The styling proved one big thing: this singer is no stranger to dapper suiting. Here’s why you should follow his lead...
My oh my, what a weekend it has been. London Fashion Week Men’s was a hit across the capital; (...) The best way to conclude the back-to-back schedule? Why a GQ dinner, hosted by Dylan Jones and Liam Payne. Upon arrival, the singer didn’t just bring charm and entertainment; he also brought a few lessons in how to suit up this summer.
One name: Hugo Boss. Payne was donned in a bespoke tux from Hugo - a navy three-piece embossed with a subtle polka dot pattern. That effect was achieved through the finest craftsmanship; the German house perforated the fabric with a laser to expose the hints of silk silver lining beneath. It went well with Payne’s sharp status - the tuxedo was double-breasted, with soft satin lapels and layered atop a matching waistcoat and cotton navy shirt. Styled with slim tailored trousers and patent leather brogues, it was spot-on styling for a dinner to celebrate London’s thriving creativity.
When we asked him about his choice of outfit for the evening, Payne said, “I’m in a bespoke navy Hugo suit that’s been custom designed. I was keen to add a twist to this classic silhouette and still be able to express my own personal sense of style. The Hugo design team are amazing to work with and, on the whole, I definitely feel that there’s a mood to be more experimental with tailoring at the moment. You can make interesting choices with fabrics and finishes and immediately create a modern and fresh look.”
He’s not wrong. There are plenty of variations on how to wear a suit today, whether you’re wishing for traditional (AKA bespoke) or modern with a casual twist (slightly looser and, ideally, finished in linen). To be frank, Payne achieved the perfect blend between then and now with this navy number; ever formal through its firm double-breasted structure and eye-catching through its near-glowing finish. And with it London Fashion Week Men’s has come to a finish. The concluding lesson to take from the weekend? On your next formal outing, opt for a clothing combination that catches attention and communicates class all at once.