Navy Mesh Low Double-Breasted Suit

This imposing, masculine silhouette of the low DB was notably worn by Humphrey Bogart and the Duke of Windsor, and has long been a favourite at Edward Sexton.

Cut from this rich and lusterous Italian Navy wool mesh, the jacket lends itslf superbly to business and pleasure alike.Unique and interesting enough in shape to wear to an event or a dinner, making it an excellent cocktail or party suit as much as a business suit.

Rock the Jacket alone, or complete the set with our contemporary trousers cut from the same Navy Wool mesh fabric.

• Low double breasted
• Peak lapel
• One front fastening button and four visible buttons
• Patch pockets
• Out breast welt
• No vents
• 2 in-breast pockets
• Pen pocket bellow left in breast
• Ticket pocket in left facing
• Full floating canvas
• Edge stitching by hand
• Button Holes by hand
• Working cuff with four sham button holes in the sleeve, which can be altered before button holes are cut
• Inlay to lengthen the sleeve up to 2”
• Inlay to let out the waist up to 2”

Low Double-Breasted Jacket, which fastens at the hip. This has its roots in the 1930s and ‘40s, seen in films that Edward has long admired like Casablanca, and this too relies on the delicate balancing of proportions. The lower buttoning point and subtly extended shoulder-line focuses the eyes on the shoulder and hip rather than accentuating the waist. This creates a louche, masculine and fluid silhouette. We cut these jackets slightly looser in the body and without rear vents, true to their art deco archetypes.

Cut on our classic block, these fuller trousers boast A staple in any gents wardrobe, Navy lends itself to a wide range of occasion - combined with this breathable and loose wool weave, these trousers make for a perfect spring summer piece.

Dress them up with either the low DB jacket or contemporary notch jacket of the same cloth. Otherwise, wear as a casual seperate with summer knits or effortlessly mix and match with other jackets.

• Flat front
• Jetted slant side pockets
• Double jet hip pocket on the right with hole and button
• 1 1/2“ waistband with extension
• Sexton pistol-shaped side adjusters
• Plain bottoms
• Inlay to let out the waist up to 2"
• Inlay to let out the fork 1”
• Inlay to lengthen up to 2”

Understated dressers will most likely gravitate towards our versatile Contemporary Trousers, which are cut with flat fronts and a subtle taper through the legs – neither too wide, nor too slim. Trousers like these will take you anywhere in fine style, and can easily be paired with suit jackets or sports jackets alike.

100% Wool, woven in Italy. At a slightly heavier 300g, this cloth boasts a magnificent drape, structured and purposeful. Despite the weight, the mesh weave allows for airflow and therefore ventilation, keeping its wearer cool. This plus the texture provides a sturdy, comfortable and foreboding garment.

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