The Style Guide
S p r i n g /S u m m e r 2014
The Leading Man Starring Pierce Brosnan P h o t o g r a p h e d b y T e r r y O’N e i l l
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In Autumn/Winter we promised that The Leading Man would return. For Spring/Summer famed movie actor Pierce Brosnan and legendary photographer Terry O’Neill have both returned to their roles for our sequel. The result is a stunning portrayal of the international star during the height of summer which can be seen in an exclusive fashion story in this, The Leading Man Style Guide. This indispensable guide will take you through this season’s key looks, must haves and essential items from the Hackett London collection. We’ve also included details of all the finishing lifestyle touches needed to help you make the most of everything that summer has to offer. So pull up a chair (deck or otherwise), sun lounger or just a beach towel and delve into our style guide. Have a great summer…
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THE GREAT BRITISH TRAVELLER leading the way across the world…
In the days of modern travel, one thing becomes clear – a capsule wardrobe that will work anywhere in the world is the ultimate in importance. Hackett has created a collection that draws together the essentials of classic menswear and distils them into travel friendly pieces. The Great British Travel Collection is designed to withstand the rigours of all your international travel – garments made in stretch fabrics and hi-twist yarns give them crease resistance, helping them maintain their shape even when repeatedly packed and unpacked, and outerwear has been designed to pack down extra small to help save space. Along with our favourite linen shirt, suede deck shoes, and the perfect holdall – this means you can leave more room for your duty free, gifts for those back home, and the accessories no man should be without.
Striped Holdall
Pocket Square
Travel Collection Cardigan
Travel Collection Chino
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Hackett Mayfair Linen Shirt
Striped Belt
Aston Martin Racing Collection Cabin Trolley
Blue Blazer
Hackett Mayfair Travel Passport Holder
Travel Collection Mac
Hackett Mayfair Travel Wallet
No trip is complete without Hackett’s range of travel accessories – choose from travel wallets perfect for credit cards, foreign currency and travellers cheques; passport holders in this season’s colours to ensure they never go astray and the all important cabin suitcase, meaning you never have to queue at baggage claim and can be halfway to your hotel by the time the rest of the plane are entering the arrivals hall…
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JEREMY SAYS… Mr Hackett’s guide to style Throughout this style guide, Jeremy Hackett will be offering sartorial solutions as well as other useful tips. Jeremy founded the company after extensive experience of the world of British men’s clothing, and over the years many have sought his opinion on quintessential British styling. Based on his travel experience, simply follow these rules, and your trips should be hassle free…
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SEND POSTCARDS:
in the age of texts and emails, the simple pleasure of sending and receiving a postcard can be pleasantly refreshing. HACKETT SS/14
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TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS: if you travel frequently, it is all too easy to forget your experiences. Try to take a few well composed shots each trip and you’ll quickly build up an interesting archive and record of your travels.
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WEAR SLIP-ON SHOES: with increased security at airports, the last thing you need is to fumble around with laces. Invest in some high quality loafers to save time.
BEHIND THE SCENES the Côte d’Azur
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ALWAYS TAKE AN UMBRELLA:
being British, we know how useful it can be. Rain or shine, an umbrella will always come in handy.
Creating a campaign is no easy task, but aided by being in the South of France in September when back home in Britain it was beginning to look a lot like Autumn, Hackett, Terry O’Neill and Pierce Brosnan set about creating something very special… Our location scouts found us the best places to shoot, drenched in sunshine, surrounded by water and all with the most amazing views… HACKETT SS/14
THE DRIVE OF YOUR LIFE with the “Aston Martin Racing by Hackett” collection Hackett is proud to be the Official Clothing Partner to the Aston Martin Racing Team. We have sponsored Aston Martin Racing since 2005 and are the team’s longest continual sponsor. Whilst you may not choose to race your way across Europe, and take things at a more leisurely pace, the specially designed AMR collection from Hackett is a perfect way of showing your support… HACKETT SS/14
AMR Laptop Bag
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AMR Cufflinks
AMR Cap
ASTON MARIN RACING: 20 April Silverstone 14–14 June Le Mans 21–22 June Nürburgring 26–27 July Spa 31 August Sao Paolo 20 September Austin 5 October Fuji
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COCKTAIL HOUR discover the joy of gin Beefeater 24 is a very British gin – a variation of Beefeater London Dry Gin that adds grapefruit and tea to the original recipe – so what better way to enjoy it than with this bespoke cocktail perfect for summer, created exclusively for Hackett London.
GARDEN PARTY PUNCH Can be made as individual serves or scaled-up as a punch RECIPE IN PARTS:
3 parts Beefeater 24 3 parts Champagne or dry sparkling wine 2 parts good quality pressed apple & pear juice (or just apple if you cannot find a blend) 1 part fresh lemon juice 1 part elderflower cordial ½ part sugar syrup (see note) GARNISH:
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NOTE: As with any mixed drink, check your balance carefully. The sugar syrup in this recipe is just a guide as the sweetness of the elderflower cordial as well as the apple & pear juice you use will have a large impact on this recipe.
Next time you are in London, why not visit the new Hackett Regent Street store, the largest Hackett store in the world, and visit our Beefeater 24 customer bar, and enjoy a gin & tonic flavoured with one of three exclusive tinctures whilst our sales associates look after your every need.
APERATIF STYLE the key wardrobe staples for early evenings moving into night‌ Stay at your most stylish with our summer essentials including chinos, jeans, shirts and jumpers – for when that nip in the air occurs as the sun sets
Hackett Mayfair Polo
V Neck Pullover
Westbury Chinos
Bengal Stripe Shirt
Breton Stripe Pullover
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EAT TO THE (STYLE) BEAT if you are in London this summer and plan on eating out, Giles Coren journalist, author and TV presenter shares his most stylish London restaurants BERNERS TAVERN
The London Edition 10 Berners Street London W1 +44 (0)20-7908 7979 The Berners Tavern is no more a tavern than I am a hat-stand, but it was comfortably the most extraordinary space to open up with a view to serving food and drink in 2013. I came upon it quite by chance, while oozing round Ian Shrager’s new London Edition hotel at a private party for London’s hottest portrait painter, Jonathan Yeo. I had been slugging perfectly fashioned elderflower gimlets with Damian Hirst and Tracey Emin for a little while when I grew suddenly bored of all the art talk, so slipped out across the hall and through the vast inner doors of what must be the biggest and most beautiful new dining room in England. Oil paintings of dramatic chiaroscuro line the walls from floor to twenty foot ceiling. A vertiginous cocktail bar steeples skywards and fills the air with bottles. Ornate plaster cornicing gives a faint sense of Versailles. And then from a kitchen overseen by the great Jason Atherton, come some of the most elegant mouthfuls around: giant protein scratchings with a bacalao dip, lush Sicilian olives and a saucer of ceviche…
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MERCHANTS TAVERN
CECCONI’S
5A Burlington Gardens London W1 +44 (0)20 7434 1500 The office canteen for Savile Row has without question the best upholstered diners of any restaurant, anywhere in the world. I don’t know whether these people are mostly tailors or mostly clients, but if it is possible to look elegant while inhaling a hundred quid bowl of alba truffle linguine and a glass of prosecco then it is in a suit so beautifully made you feel you should be paying for the privilege of looking at it. The menu and the clothing have the effect of making Cecconi’s feel like a little slice of Italy in London. Outside at the pavement tables sit guests, smoking slim cigarettes and drinking Aperol spritzes. Inside, other diners drink super Tuscans with a bleeding tagliata and summon staff with the flick of an eyebrow. On a certain sort of spring afternoon in St James’s you can sit here and feel that you are at the epicentre of all that is well-made, beautiful and timeless in the world. As long as you know the guy who stitched your button-holes by his Christian name.
36 Charlotte Road London EC2 +44 (0)20 7060 5335 Everything is being called a “tavern” this year, but again this is no old pub spruced up a bit and given a smarter menu. This is a purpose built palace of modern British excellence on the main artery of thriving, steaming Shoreditch – which has unquestionably become London’s most stylish quarter since the turn of the Millennium, but where eating out has always been a bit-and-miss. The guys who opened this place in November 2013 took their inspiration from New York’s Gramercy Tavern and put the super-talented Neil Borthwick in the kitchen while his partner, Angela Hartnett, the most important female British chef in history, takes an executive role. The style is urban and edgy but grown-up, comfortable and well-heeled. The bar at the front is stocked with some of the great craft beers of the day, including an unfiltered Hells lager from Jasper Cuppaidge’s supercool Camden Town Brewery, and the dining room is run by Thomas Blythe, former head man at the legendary St John in Clerkenwell, and without question the doyen of hipster head waiters. The scene here late in the week, at the bar and restaurant tables and spilling out onto the cobbled street, is simply dynamite.
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BEAT THE HEAT Hackett’s Top Ten tips to surviving the summer in style
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Opt for chinos, blazer and a classic polo shirt for casual occasions that require a little more “finesse”
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Find a statement accessory that works all season long – a lightweight scarf or straw hat can complete an outfit
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Lighten up and beat the heat by investingin a blazer in either linen or seersucker fabrics
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Never wear socks with your deck shoes or even your brogues, flash some ankle for a very European look
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Add some pattern into your wardrobe with lightweight checks and stripes, which keep it professional, but add a modern summer twist
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Team tailored shorts with a classic blazer and a button down shirt, making it suitable for both work and play
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White is a summer essential. Be brave and suit up. Add pops of colour with shoes and scarves
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Tonal colours work together to create a formal, but summery look, try it with greys for a cool muted look
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That said, don’t be afraid of colour – add pops of it into your outfits, making sure you include blues and pinks
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Flip flops are for the beach – everywhere else wear deck shoes, lightweight brogues or desert boots
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The Leading Man p r e s e n ts
High above the Mediterranean in a gleaming white sports car, an international movie star takes the wheel. His every move from now will be captured by a renowned photographer. This is the story of The Leading Man, doing what he does best‌
Starring Pierce Brosnan P h o t o g r a p h e d b y T e r r y O’ N e i l l
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Hackett Chelsea Shirt Westbury Chinos Hackett Mayfair Belt Fine Gauge Pullover
Pinpoint Shirt Westbury Chinos Suede Moccasins Hackett Bespoke Sunglasses
Long Sleeve Polo Westbury Chinos Moccasins Hackett Bespoke Sunglasses
Linen Blazer Royal Oxford Shirt Silk Scarf Slim Fit Chinos Deck Shoes
Royal Oxford Shirt Westbury Chinos Hackett Mayfair Belt Espadrilles Hackett Bespoke Sunglasses
Royal Oxford Shirt Slim Fit Chinos Leather Belt Long Sleeve Polo (over shoulders) Suede Moccasins
Mohair Suit Royal Oxford Shirt Knitted Tie Tie Pin
A V62-S, from Plymouth boat builder Princess Yachts, powers her way up The Solent princessyachts.com
SEAS THE DAY discover the thrill of the open water, our favourite yachts and the must attend boating events of the season with Tim Thomas, Editor In Chief of Boat International magazine
Whether it’s sculling gracefully across the Thames at the Royal Regatta, or skulling a well-deserved Pimms after a day of racing on the Solent, there really is (as Kenneth Grahame famously wrote) nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Yachting itself has long been held as one of the archetypal gentlemen’s pursuits, but the modern incarnation offers so much more than a gentile, blazer-and-tie drift across HACKETT SS/14
the oceans blue. From watching historic classics such as the BNY Mellon Boat Race – contested by the Oxford and Cambridge eights crews between since 1829 – and rowing’s equivalent of Wimbledon at the Henley Royal Regatta, to cruising the azure waters of the Mediterranean on a summer charter break with friends, the life aquatic offers an indefinable something. The breeze, the sea air, the lap of water on the hull – it’s the ultimate chance to escape life’s stresses and head out on your own adventure. For those of a more competitive bent, the key sailing regatta in the summer season is Cowes Week, traditionally held at the start of August with hundreds of yachts and thousands of crew gathering on the Isle of Wight for eight days of competitive racing on the strategically challenging waters of the Solent. Whether taking part aboard a yacht, or watching from the Royal Yacht Squadron or aboard your own floating grandstand
(think Princess motor yacht, Champagne and friends), it is one of the highlights of the sailing and social calendars. For those with a taste for travel, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, held at the end of September, offers a similar spectacle, with yachts ranging from classics and J Class giants to modern maxis and pocket cruiserracers taking part against the stunning backdrop of the Gulf and town of St Tropez. For the real glamour-hungry, the rarified world of superyacht racing – contested by yachts over 100 feet in length and costing anything up to £30 million each or more – has its own circuit in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. One of the best-known is the St Barths Bucket, held off the island of St Barths every March. Whether big or small, racing or cruising, competing or enjoying the spectacle, there really is nothing quite like simply messing about in boats. Grahame had it right all along.
THE BOAT RACE Oxford v Cambridge
The Boat Race, the Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race or the Varsity Boat Race… whatever you like to call it, its position in the British Sporting and Social Calendar remains unique and it is a truly British institution. Whether you are a spectator from your living room, or from the banks of the river, make sure you look the part with the Hackett Boat Race collection.
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BEHIND THE SCENES on the waterfront We took to the open water to shoot part of the Hackett SS14 campaign, luckily it wasn’t a case of “man overboard” as we all enjoyed messing about on the water, played a few golf shots from the stern of our yacht and relaxed in the sunshine after a hard day’s work.
27–30 March St Barths Bucket, St Barths 6 April The BNY Mellon Boat Race, London 2–6 July Henley Royal Regatta 2–9 August Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, Isle of Wight 27 September–5 October Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, St Tropez
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KINGS OF POLO treading in the divots Often quoted as the sport ‘played’ by kings, Hackett’s association with polo is well known and immortalised in the now, iconic Hackett Polo Shirt. From humble beginnings of providing shirts for a Household Cavalry team playing out of Guard’s Polo Club, Hackett is now sponsor of the British Army Polo Team and the Hackett Rundle Cup. We are also a major partner to British Polo Day partnering with them at polo events across the globe including, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, China, India, Singapore, Mexico and Germany among others.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 22 March British Polo Day Abu Dhabi 28 March British Polo Day Dubai 19 April British Polo Day Morocco 31 May British Polo Day Los Angeles 12 July Hackett Rundle Cup
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ON YOUR BIKE it’s all about pedal power Hackett London has teamed up with fellow British brand Cooper Bikes to design two dual branded bicycles and a range of cycle-inspired clothing and accessories that epitomize a British approach to biking. Established in 2009, Cooper Bikes is the latest incarnation of the Cooper name, made famous thanks to the Mini Cooper, known for its rallying success in the 1960s and as a cultural icon of the era. The bikes are a chrome Single Speed and a green Tourer and the collection of practical clothing is retro inspired and features 60s style tricolor tops, polos, t-shirts and technical raincoats.
Hackett Cooper Raincoat, Jacket, Jacket Bag, Trousers
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Hackett Cooper Single Speed
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JEREMY SAYS… Mr Hackett’s guide to style Single breasted jackets work perfectly for casual occasions, and with a white shirt and pocket square, it’s a perfect summer look for tennis at Queen’s
Every man should have a blue blazer in his wardrobe that can be teamed with anything to create an instant classic look, dress it up with formal trousers, or dress it down with jeans, and strike the perfect smart casual balance with chinos. Of course, it’s worthwhile investing in more than one, as dressing for all the important events across the summer can play havoc with a gentleman’s wardrobe, but here are some key ways to wear your blazer to take you through each event in style. HACKETT SS/14
LOW RES Single Breasted Blazer
Double breasted is back on trend, and it creates a smarter aesthetic, just right for when you need something a little more formal, but still want to fit in at the polo
Windowpane Blazer
Adding a pattern to the mix creates a fashion forward look to your blazer, and is just the ticket for enjoying the boats at the Henley Regatta
NEW BALLS PLEASE 40/Love at Queen’s Established in 1886, The Queen’s Club was the first multi-purpose sports complex ever to be built, anywhere in the world. It was named after Queen Victoria, its first patron, and is widely renowned as one of the premier Lawn Tennis and Racquets clubs in the world. From 2014, Hackett London is proud to be the official formalwear supplier to the LTA and will be providing the stylish uniforms for all the Line Judges and Stewards at the Aegon British Tennis Series, including the very prestigious AEGON Championships at Queen’s Club, as well as the firmly established Classic and International tournaments at Edgbaston and Devonshire Park respectively.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 9–15 June The AEGON Championships, Queen’s Club 9–15 June The AEGON Classic, Edgbaston 14–21 June The AEGON International, Devonshire Park 2–6 July Henley Royal Regatta 12 July The Hackett Rundle Cup, Tidworth Polo Ground 14 July Hackett InterRegimental Polo, Smith’s Lawn 23 June–6 July The Championships, Wimbledon 25 August The US Open Tennis
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BEHIND THE SCENES poolside style Shooting in a villa, high above the coast made us long for summer – a quick dip in the pool cooled us off as temperatures soared, and a “that’s a wrap” cocktail was well deserved
Canvas Beach Bag Hackett Bespoke Sunglasses Printed Swim Shorts
Cotton Beach Towels
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SHORT STORY summer means sunshine, shorts, and swimming – here’s our pick of the best swim shorts for the season
Solid Colour Swim Shorts
And for those Little Britons, who want to look just like Dad, choose from a great selection of kids’ shorts too…
Floral Print Kids’ Swim Short Vantage GTE Flip Flops
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A NOVEL IDEA our pick of essential summer reads, and some classic British novels you simply must have read
BRIDESHEAD REVISTED
Evelyn Waugh Published by Penguin Classics This stunning novel set amongst the dreaming spires of Oxford and the decadent, faded glory of the English aristocracy in the run-up to the Second World War, tells the story of Charles Ryder’s infatuation with the Marchmain family and the disappearing world they inhabit.
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THE GRADUATE
Charles Webb Published by Penguin Classics Benjamin Braddock’s future is set, or so he thinks. One summer his parents’ friend Mrs Robinson, seduces him it seems he might have found a different future. That is, until her daughter comes into the picture, and things get complicated.
THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY Patricia Highsmith Published by Vintage One of the great novels of the 20th century, (and a pretty good film too!) Patricia Highsmith’s novel, set in sun drenched Europe tells us that Ripley wants money, success and the good life and that he’s willing to kill for it.
OUR MAN IN HAVANA
Graham Greene Published by Vintage One of the many brilliant novels by Graham Greene, this novel tells the story of a vacuum cleaner salesman who is offered extra income. All he has to do is carry out a little espionage and file a few reports, but soon his fake reports start coming true‌
THE BEACH
Alex Garland Published by Penguin A young backpacker’s search for a legendary isolated beach untouched by tourism is explored in the thrilling novel that spawned a movie, and awakened the traveller in us all. This gripping novel is powerful, believable and captivating.
LORD OF THE FLIES
William Golding Published by Faber and Faber A plane crashes on an uninhabited island and the only survivors are a group of schoolboys. Their sense of order fades, their childish fears transformed into something else and their games take on a horrible and dark significance. HACKETT SS/14
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