THE JOURNAL
We’ve got a spring in our step here at MR PORTER’s London HQ. Following last week’s spring equinox, the days are officially longer than the nights, meaning weekend BBQs and evening jaunts while still wearing our sunglasses are on the horizon. This calls for a sartorial rethink as we cast off heavyweight coats in favour of lightweight jackets in denim, suede and canvas. Our in-house brand Mr P. has the perfect dark-brown suede style that Timothée Chalamet could have donned as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, but when styled with LOEWE’s grey anagram T-shirt and AGOLDE’s straight-leg dark denim jeans, has a more modern feel to it.
On office days, NN07’s Colby 5910 soft Oxford shirt has a curved hem, meaning it still looks polished when left untucked, plus a box pleat at the back for extra breeziness. Make Bottega Veneta’s signature intrecciato-weave bag in black your new office-to-out bag – it’s the perfect size for stashing sunglasses and a paperback for the commute. TOM FORD Eyewear’s Lelio glasses ensure your days will always be sunshine-tinted thanks to amber lenses. And as for what to read, we’ve got a couple of great suggestions for you in our round up of the best releases of the month.
To keep tabs on sunset, Cartier’s Ballon Bleu 40mm watch in stainless steel is a timeless choice. And finally, the good weather calls for even more suede with Dries Van Noten’s retro, low-top sneakers. Inspired after 1970s marathon runners, there’s no need to reserve them for race days as they are perfect for kicking back in a beer garden on balmy evenings, too.