Navy Windowpane Plaid Wool Suit - Borgia

Windowpane over deep navy, drawn wide enough to notice and fine enough to stay polite. The Borgia is a two-piece suit that adds pattern without asking for attention.

Its cloth is 100% Super 110s wool woven by the Italian mill Marzotto. Fine wool of that grade brings a smooth handle, natural breathability and an elegant drape, which is what keeps a check like this from looking heavy on the body. The check itself sits over a deep navy ground, so the two read together rather than fighting. The jacket is finished with a notch lapel, a two-button front and straight flap pockets.

What you get is a polished silhouette with a little more character than a solid suit, and none of the risk. It handles business meetings, weddings and formal occasions equally well, and the understated check gives it an edge over the plainer navy tailoring hanging beside it. A white shirt keeps the pattern clean; a pale blue one softens it.