Why Linen Is the Summer Essential for the Well-Dressed Man
When the mercury rises and your wool blazer starts feeling like a slow-roast oven, there’s only one sensible solution: linen. Cool, breathable, and with just the right amount of rakish charm, linen is summer’s best-dressed fabric — and naturally, we’ve made it better.
Linen is a natural hero: light, breathable, and wicks away moisture like an absolute pro. Whether you’re raising a glass at a Tuscan villa or surviving your third summer wedding in the Cotswolds, linen will keep you looking as fresh as your Negroni.
And don’t fret about the creases. A touch of rumple says you’re a man of leisure. One who’s far too busy living well to fuss over a steam iron.
Linen Shirts: For Riviera Days & Rooftop Nights
If you’ve not yet discovered the joy of a well-cut linen shirt, allow us to change your summer. It’s the secret weapon of every stylish man’s wardrobe — smart enough to take you from poolside to dinner, and relaxed enough to suggest you don’t take yourself too seriously.
Ideal for lazy lunches that turn into late dinners, yacht clubs, beach clubs, and the odd private members’ bar. Pair with tailored trousers, shorts or a full linen suit.
They’re lightweight, elegant, and won’t cling when the temperature (or the attention) starts to rise.
Linen Suits: The Ultimate Suit for a Summer Wedding
There’s nothing quite like a linen suit for summer weddings, garden parties, or simply upstaging everyone at the country house do. Our men’s linen suits are cut from the finest Irish linen — strong, breathable, and softer than your Uncle Charles’ anecdotes about the war.
Want something with a bit more you in it? Go bespoke. Pop into our Brighton studio and we’ll tailor you a suit that fits like a glove and flatters like a well-timed compliment. Whether you’re after Bond on the Amalfi Coast or a little bit Jagger in Marrakech, we’ll make it happen — right down to the lining.
Why Linen is the Thinking Man’s Sustainable Choice
You’re a gentleman. A man of taste. A man who cares — not just about how he looks, but about where his clothes come from. Linen, dear sir, is rather saintly:
Made from flax: Needs far less water and faff than cotton.
Fully biodegradable: When its glorious life ends (eventually), it returns gracefully to the earth.
Low waste: Almost all of the flax plant is used — terribly efficient, rather admirable.
Built to last: Good linen gets better with age. Like claret. Or you.
A win for your wardrobe and the planet. Well played.
Linen, the Gresham Blake Way
Whether it’s a men’s linen shirt that makes you feel like the main character, or a linen wedding suit that steals the spotlight (even if you're not the groom), Gresham Blake has the summer style solution.
Shop our ready-to-wear collection or book a bespoke appointment and let us measure you up for something rather extraordinary.
You bring the charm. We’ll bring the linen.
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