A cordial invitation. A potential mess. Keep it classy with Paul Smith’s A Suit To Travel In.

Just bring a bottle, they said. It won’t be a late one, they said. So you did and it was, because you vaguely remember watching the sun come up while dancing on the kitchen table with someone called Vanessa, or maybe it was just V? Either way, you’re now walking home wearing a rather self-satisfied grin despite the makings of a wild hangover and you look, well, you look good. Fresh, even.

To understand what’s going on here, you need to rewind to the beginning of the night to the moment you decided what to wear – Paul Smith’s A Suit To Travel In. Available in three flattering silhouettes, each one half-canvassed for a beautiful drape yet with enough structure around the shoulders and waist to appear dinner-party elegant, this suit is the smart choice for occasions that might go a little bit off the rails, thanks to its combination of style, versatility and resilience. Knowing what was likely to be in store, you ditched the shirt and tie and dressed the whole thing down with a polo shirt and sneakers to keep it cool and comfortable.

The secret to why you’ve stayed looking fresh lies in the very fabric of this particular suit. A Suit To Travel In is made in Italy using long merino fibres that have been twisted to such an extent that they create a yarn that springs back to virtually creaseless form. No matter how late you stay up or how large the shapes you throw on your friend’s kitchen floor, your suit will still look pristine. Even better, your inspired gyrations will not adversely affect the smooth finish, since the 100 per cent natural wool is highly breathable and incredibly efficient at wicking away moisture. What’s more, the high-twist yarn’s ability to repel liquids means you needn’t worry about spills. 

Come the next working day, A Suit To Travel In has shaken out the wrinkles of your debauched party, even if you haven’t quite shaken off the hangover. Clutching Paul Smith’s Damson leather business folio, you stride into work undimmed. Your five o’clock shadow and bloodshot eyes might give you away, but at least your suit won’t spill any secrets.