Forget funereal suits. Here are some cool options for the modern chap. By Arthur Tam and Kawai Wong. Photography by Calvin Sit

The Great Gatsby

It doesn’t take a pinstripe suit and a cigar to say ‘I’m the big fish’. This look – nostalgic and romantic – exudes a gentlemanly air by using a vibrant-yet-tame spring palette. For added sophistication, pair with a fitted waistcoat, which is also a good substitute for a blazer when it comes to surviving the summer sweat.
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Cotton tie, $360, Coolday, Sir
Baby blue jacket, $2,990 and waistcoat, $1,290, all Initial
Printed shirt, $2,400, Caruso
from Lane Crawford
Oxford brogues, $4,250, Paul Smith
 

The Debonair

If your office dress code allows only funeral-colour suits, at least experiment with a chic silhouette to counteract the mind-numbing dullness. A short double-breasted jacket and a pair of tailored, high-waisted harem trousers can cure the box suit syndrome. Remember, ‘tailored’ is
the key word.
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Navy double-breasted jacket, $6,690; floral shirt, $2,350 and harem trousers, $3,950, all Paul Smith
Silk Tie, $1,100, Jill Sander
Shoes, stylist’s own

The Cosmo

Forget the dated Bow Tie (aka Donald) Tsang look. Stay away from ill-fitting jackets and opt for martini-friendly alternatives. A fitted jacket that hems at the trouser pockets helps to trim your silhouette. For colours, go for baby blue or faded hydrangea. You’ll never go wrong with a pair of nice beige chinos.
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Pink-checked blazer, trousers, belt and pocket square, price upon request, Kent & Curwen
White shirt, $2,290, Givenchy
Bow tie, $390, Initial
Leather shoes, $3,250, Paul Smith