Midsummer is here, and many foreign celebrities are in vacation mode.
Brooklyn, the eldest son of Beckham, who successfully “married into a wealthy family”, has been dating in the past two days The rich and beautiful wife Nicola went to the French resort of Saint-Tropez for her honeymoon. Nicola is wearing a printed skirt, while Dabu has an all white look. A white linen shirt brings out the feeling of being on vacation with money and leisure.
Beckham himself recently appeared at the F1 Miami Grand Prix and also picked up a set of Ralph Lauren Purple Label off-white pairs The buttoned linen suit is refreshing and casual, and has a special summer feel.
“Captain America” Chris Evans attended the premiere of “Buzz Lightyear”, She wore an Eleventy light blue linen suit and paired it with Oliver Peoples sunglasses, ready to go on vacation in a minute.
As for the street photography of Pitti Uomo, a major event in the men’s clothing industry some time ago, the sportsmen also picked the same thing this year. Linen elements.
There are many linen items on the 2023 Spring and Summer Men’s Fashion Week shows, such as Armani, Zegna, Etro, etc. , light fabrics and bright light colors look refreshing and pleasant.
In the public’s mind, linen may be a low-key and ordinary material, with a texture as rough as linen. It doesn’t have the gorgeous luster like silk.
But in fact, it is more powerful than you think. It has been loved by many celebrities and wealthy people throughout the ages. For example, at Wimbledon where celebrities gather every year, linen can always be seen, such as last year’s Little Freckles and this year’s Queen’s granddaughter Zara. Both men and women love to wear it.
It feels like in the post-epidemic era, linen material has become popular again, from big-name shows to daily street life, from yachts to The beach has become a major trend at the moment, and it is predicted that it will become a new way of life in summer.
Let’s take a look today. Why does seemingly ordinary flax become the favorite of low-key rich people? Yun Danfengqing’s code for dressing to show wealth?
The invisible nobleman in the fabric
Long history and deep connection with the rich and nobles
Linen is woven from flax plant fiber. It has a very long history. Archaeological discoveries have found that humans’ use of wild flax to weave fabrics can be traced back to more than 36,000 years ago. It has a recorded history of several thousand years and is one of the oldest textiles.
In ancient Egypt with a hot climate, linen was regarded as “soft gold” and was not only worn by locals but even by mummies. Linen would also be wrapped, and well-preserved linen was found in the tomb of Pharaoh Ramses II, because people believed that linen was a symbol of light and wealth. Sometimes flax is also used as a kind of currency, which is a proper hard currency.
In Europe more than a thousand years ago, the linen trade flourished because of its softness and breathability Its characteristics are regarded as high-end products, and royal nobles, priests, priests, etc. all regard linen as royal fabric. It is said that at that time, even money could not buy it. Holy Roman Emperor Charles V has a linen hat that has been preserved to this day.
Later, this fabric spread throughout Europe and its uses became more and more widespread. It was not only made into underwear and pajamas, but also in large quantities. As tablecloths and bedding. King Louis XIV of France, who was famous for his extravagance, used linen as tablecloths liberally, and did not worry if it got soiled casually. He would replace it with a new one very arrogantly, which was extremely luxurious at the time.
Aristocratic gentlemen would also put a linen pocket square in their suits as a ground floor.���Di light color system, unified and high-end.
Many people are wearing this at Pitti Uomo this year. Off-white linen suit shirts paired with light-colored casual pants, in summer It looks particularly refreshing and clean, and with a pair of white shoes, it is effortlessly fashionable.
You can also pay some attention to the inner layer of the linen suit, such as layering a T-shirt or choosing a stand-up collar shirt , and can wear it with a unique feeling.
Pitti Uomo also gave a demonstration. A suit with a T-shirt is very youthful, and the linen material is worn in a casual way. Sporty style.
If you think white and beige are too conventional, you can also try light pink. It retains the nobility of light colors, but breaks the rules and adds a bit of coquettishness and personality.
Loro Piana’s look is also great. The Rain System double-sided linen jacket is paired with a silk and linen blended polo shirt. The color system has a sense of hierarchy and is completely casual yet decent.
However, it should be noted that the linen suit should not be too wrinkled, otherwise the effect will be compromised↓
In summer, when the weather is hot, a linen shirt is also good to wear alone. The light and breathable material can keep you cool. Pair it with light-colored trousers. The effect is harmonious.
You can open the neckline slightly like this, and roll up the sleeves to reveal the lines of the arms, inadvertently Revealing the smell of hormones~
William also picked this way of wearing it when he went to India before.
