Zeenat Moorad chats to Jesper Gustafsson, director of international markets at Hugo Boss. The German brand recently relaunched the Hugo Boss store at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. What are the key fabrics to stick to when buying a suit? During wintertime heavy and rich-looking fabrics like a classic check, herringbone, pinstripe or plain fabrics with a decent structure are a good choice. Mixed with qualities such as cashmere, alpaca and silk, this gives the suit a favourable character. When it comes to colours, the preferable ones are charcoal, bordeaux, navy and black. For summer one can go more colourful, playing with seasonal colours and light fabrics such as linen, cotton, silk, as well as fine Italian wool. For gents, what would you recommend, getting a two or three-piece suit? For someone who does not wear suits on a regular basis it is preferable to invest in a three-piece, due to its versatility. As it can be worn in various seasons, it is a great choice for several occasio...
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