Striking a Balance Unconventional design is most effective when joined with subtle tailoring and classic fabrics, as these multi-occasion ensembles prove. Photographs by Yoshihito Sasaguchi Words & Production by Mami Sekiya
This winning combination of a feather-light jacket and chic Bermuda shorts flatters at every angle, thanks to the subtle lustre and creases of Hermès’ fabrics. The light tone of the knit adds a sense of calm to the elegant look, while sandals offer a casual accent. Hermès jacket, shorts, knit and sandals Opposite: Louis Vuitton’s latest collection is a joyous homage to childhood, but this made-toorder denim two-piece suit is a seriously sophisticated piece of art. The mind-bending 3D effect of the flower embroidery steals the show, and the silhouette of the trousers is just as eye-catching. Louis Vuitton thistleembroidered denim jacket and jeans; sample knit; LV Trainer Maxi sneakers; stainless-steel Tambour Street Diver Black Blaze watch 51 DEPARTURES
