Style Notes

Optical Equilibrium

The houndstooth motif debuted in the 1930s, quickly becoming a symbol of luxury and elegance thanks to its sophisticated and precise aesthetic. In the 1960s, the emergence of the Op Art movement catapulted the pattern into fashion collections around the world and since then, it has remained a mainstay of menswear, presented each season in new forms and colors.

This celebrated motif is featured prominently in our Fall Winter 2016 collection and in particular, in this contemporary variant of our iconic Kei jacket. When paired with our blue mélange dress pants, it makes for a distinctive look. The key to completing the ensemble is a selection of bright, solid-colored accessories that leave the focus on the jacket.