Fashion Spread: Seeing Double

Leather pants can look sophisticated. Think sleek, not skintight.

Black wool coat, navy cotton shirt, black leather pants and black leather shoes, from Hermes.

Balance out patterned trousers with solid-colour elements.

Maroon wool blazer, white cotton shirt, wool pants & grey wool tie from Gucci. Glasses from Ray-Ban.

Dots add plenty of flair to a debonair essemble.

Black velvet suit and white cotton shirt, from Ermenegildo Zegna. Tortoiseshell glasses, from Prada.

Dress down a tuxedo for a stylish take on smart-casual.

Black wool tuxedo suit, black cotton shirt and black patent leather shoes, from Dior Home. Glasses from Burberry.

An all-over check looks best in a sleek cut.

Grey wool checked suit and grey wool knit top, from Fendi. Brown leather shoes from Gucci.

Embrace the dark side in classic black.

Black wool jacket, grey wool sweater, black wool pants and black leather shoes from Burberry Prorsum.