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1930s Louche Power Suiting: Nip-Waist & Fluid Pleats

Reviving 1930s golden-era tailoring proportions with peak-lapel double-breasted jackets that nip cleanly at the waist over generous, fluid pleated flannel trousers. A study in relaxed sartorial authority and vintage cinema poise.

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We drew inspiration from the 1930s louche tailoring revival sweeping Milan and Paris to assemble this power-suiting edit. Moving away from restrictive skinny suits, we pair men's double breasted wool blazers and men's pinstripe double breasted suits with men's pleated grey flannel dress pants and men's cream pleated dress pants. Anchored by men's fine merino turtleneck sweaters or crisp dress shirts, our silhouettes balance sculptural shoulder authority with fluid leg movement.

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