Right now men's style is all about creating contrasts. This is why accessories that were near-extinct five years ago are enjoying such a revival; they are an easy way to bring contrasting colours into an otherwise sober outfit - consider the impact of a white pocket square, or a pair of red socks, on a blue suit. However, it's our belief that there is a more subtle way to achieve this than through the use of colours, and that's through the use of textures.
Contrasting textures can make a real impact. Unconvinced? Put on a grey suit and a white shirt and alternate between a navy silk tie and a navy cashmere tie. It's the kind of quiet difference that men like Mr Luca Cordero di Montezemolo employ so successfully. Alternatively, consider the impression made by the corded silk that's traditionally fixed to the lapels of an otherwise smooth dinner jacket, the classic textural contrast created by wearing grey flannel trousers with brown suede shoes, or why a madder silk tie looks so good with a tweed jacket. The effect is powerful, even if people won't easily put their finger on what it is that distinguishes your outfit.
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