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Shop the suit at the link in bio. Our terracotta s

Shop the suit at the link in bio. Our terracotta suit in hopsack just may be one of my favorites for spring and summer this year. The color is a standout as is the fabric and texture. Here, I’ve styled it very simply with a POW check tie, brown Oxfords, a simple white pocket square, and classic sunglasses.

Of all the different types of suits that are appro

Of all the different types of suits that are appropriate for summer, a Solaro suit is one of the most unique.

To put it another way, if you are a devoted student of men’s style, then a Solaro suit is like graduate-level menswear. You’ve kind of got to be a bit of a menswear nerd to love, understand, and honestly “get” it, but it’s such a singular piece that if you *do* consider yourself a part of the men’s style tribe — or are simply looking to deepen your knowledge of classic menswear — a Solaro suit is a suit that you really need to get to know.

The history of Solaro, as a fabric, is quite fascinating and is actually a story of innovation. The fabric was conceived during the early 20th century, an era marked by significant technical advancements across a variety of fields.

Among these, Solaro distinguished itself and can rightly be classified as one of the original technical fabrics. Unlike other materials that were created for general use, Solaro was designed with a specific use-case in mind — to safeguard British soldiers stationed in tropical climates from the harmful effects of UV radiation.

This was of particular importance for the British military, who found their traditional uniforms ill-suited — sorry, not sorry, for the pun — for warm and oppressive tropical climates. So the development of Solaro was not only a technical innovation but also a practical solution to a very real problem.

Interestingly, although Solaro was developed with a very specific purpose and intent, the actual scientific validity of its UV-protective qualities has been questioned in recent years. While the intention behind its creation was certainly noble and necessary, the actual scientific basis may not hold up under modern scrutiny.

Read more about Solaro today on the He Spoke Style website by clicking the link in bio.

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Gray trousers are a staple of a classic menswear wardrobe. Gray flannel trousers are the best option for fall and winter, but what is the equivalent for spring and summer? The answer is tropical wool.

Now, wool might not seem like a warm weather fabric, but it actually is and it has three distinct advantages.

First, one of wool’s super powers is that it’s incredibly strong, which means you can make a very lightweight and durable version of the fabric.

Second, wool can be woven more openly, giving it superior breathability.

And third, you know, one of the worst things about cotton and linen, which are fabrics we think of as spring and summer fabrics, is that the wrinkle very easy. Wool, on the other hand, does not, which gives you a more polished look without compromising comfort.

Click the link in bio to get your pair of gray tropical wool trousers!