Dark Grey Indigo Overcheck Merino Suit - Gabriel

Indigo drawn over a dark grey base is a winter combination, and a subtle one - the two colours are close enough in weight that the check reads as depth before it reads as pattern.

The suit is crafted from pure Australian Merino wool, woven at Italy's Vitale Barberis Canonico mill. The base is a rich dark grey mouline, which is what gives the ground its slight tonal variation, and the indigo overcheck sits across it lightly. Traditional tailoring and modern sophistication meet in the finish: a notch lapel and straight flap pockets, with nothing added that the cloth would have to accommodate.

This is a winter essential rather than a year-round suit, and the depth in the cloth is the reason - it reads richer under low light than a flat grey ever will. Professional settings and formal winter occasions both suit it. Keep the shirt plain and pale so the overcheck has room to show itself.