The 6 picks on this list are Alohas espadrilles, Paloma Wool knits, Gimaguas relaxed tailoring, Massimo Dutti tailoring, Adolfo Domínguez leather goods and La Veste prints, and the right one depends on where you’ll wear it: a patio, a cold commute, a workday or a night out.
Alohas espadrilles suit dry, dressed-down plans, a Paloma Wool knit handles the cooler days, Massimo Dutti tailoring covers the office, and a La Veste print belongs to dinner.
Each piece is paired with a short outfit, so you can borrow the whole look or just the one item.
1. Alohas Espadrilles
Olive suede espadrilles with cream trousers is a warm-weather pairing that needs almost no thought. The shoe sits low and soft, so the trousers should end at or just above the ankle, where a clean break shows off the shape.
A striped camp collar shirt finishes it. Keep the palette to olive, cream and one stripe color, and the whole outfit reads as a single idea.
Suede marks easily, so I save these for dry days and dressed-down plans like a patio dinner.
2. Paloma Wool Soft Knits
A fitted knit with a pattern does the work of a jacket without the weight. Blue against brown trousers is an easy contrast, and I like that the pattern stays tonal enough to repeat nowhere else.
Pick a sweater that sits close through the chest and ends at the belt line. Solid trousers, black dress shoes and no second pattern will let the knit do the talking.
That restraint lets one good knit carry a workday or a dinner.
3. Gimaguas Relaxed Tailoring
High-waisted brown trousers cut loose through the leg make a good base, and they show that tailoring doesn’t have to be stiff. An orange shirt on top gives a warm, earthy pairing that needs no accessories.
Choose a waist that sits at your natural waistline, so the extra fabric hangs straight instead of bunching. A sweater knotted over the shoulders adds a layer for cooler evenings.
Flip-flops suit a beach trip; for anything else I would switch to leather sandals or loafers.
4. Massimo Dutti Tailoring
Black on black under a long camel overcoat is the quiet, sharp option for a cold commute.
The coat does the talking, so a black polo and black tailored trousers keep the lines clean, and a belt and dark loafers finish the column.
I prefer a coat that reaches the knee, since it covers the trouser line and looks deliberate.
Camel is the one warm color in the outfit, which makes it easy to repeat with nearly any dark piece you already own.
5. Adolfo Domínguez Leather Goods
A slouchy dark brown leather tote is the easiest way to look put together with a plain outfit. Over a striped t-shirt and denim shorts, a good leather bag turns a weekend uniform into something that looks intentional.
Look for a tote big enough to hold a laptop or gym kit, with straps long enough to wear on the shoulder.
Leather softens with use, so a slightly worn look is part of the appeal.
6. La Veste Eclectic Prints
A black blazer covered in floral embroidery is the loudest piece on this list, and the right way to wear it is as the only loud thing.
Floral patches and red roses already supply the color, so the shirt underneath should be plain white with a collar.
Add dark trousers and simple shoes, and let the jacket carry the evening.
This is a statement piece, not an everyday one. I would wear it for a dinner, a gallery opening or a night out, not the office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which clothing brands are Spanish?
Alohas, Paloma Wool, Gimaguas, Massimo Dutti, Adolfo Domínguez and La Veste are the Spanish names I’d start with. Alohas makes suede espadrilles, Paloma Wool does patterned soft knits, and Gimaguas is known for relaxed tailoring.
Massimo Dutti covers tailoring and coats, Adolfo Domínguez makes leather goods like slouchy totes, and La Veste is the one for loud, embroidered, print-heavy jackets.
Who are some famous male fashion designers?
Tom Ford is the name I’d put first. He studied architecture in Paris, later became a womenswear designer at Gucci and rose to Creative Director there, then built his own label around high-end tailoring, eyewear and fragrance.
Paul Smith, Todd Snyder and Willi Smith also appear among notable menswear designers.
Who are some Italian fashion designers?
Nino Cerruti is an established name, and Cesare Attolini and Corneliani are tailoring houses that turn up on lists of Italian menswear. Start with Cerruti and Attolini if tailoring is what you want.
