Behind The Brand: J.Crew

The jacket is J.Crew's Ludlow fit, the slimmest the brand produces. The narrow lapels (with sartorial-detail pick stitching) and high arm holes keep things looking trim and modern. The material is a fine, super-120s wool fabric sourced from Italian supplier Loro Piana, while a high-quality Bemberg lining is used inside. Matching narrow-cut trousers complete the suit.

The button-down Oxford shirt is ultra-soft, thanks to the "sunwashing" process, which softens the cotton and gives a worn-in "sat in the sun" look. Teaming a softly structured shirt with a crisp suit is part of the J.Crew philosophy. "It's about taking what you have in your closet and mixing it in an unexpected way to make it modern. Some imperfection is good," says Mr Muytjens.

The madras plaid cotton tie, which is handmade in the US, connects the formal jacket and the more casual shirt, and adds some colour to the outfit. "It's nice to sneak in a pop of colour," Mr Muytjens tells us. "Small touches go a long way." The same can be said of the sterling silver tie bar, a dandyish detail which brings to mind 1960s New York style.

The matching, narrow fit trousers are cut from the same super-120s wool material (which strikes the pefect balance between softness and everyday durability) as the jacket. With a fuss-free zip fly and belt loops, these trousers can be worn separately from the jacket too, for example with a blue blazer or dressed down with a shirt and cardigan, for ultimate versatility.