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From piquant pops of colour to playful bandanas and just-so shoes, we select the final touches that will elevate outfits beyond the ordinary

Photographer

Ester Grass Vergara

Pair of two-tone suede loafers in beige and white with penny strap detail on neutral background — shoes by *John Lobb*

Person wearing brown leather boat shoes and beige trousers against cloudy sky background — shoes by *John Lobb*

Close-up of person wearing white shirt and beige trousers with black and silver Chanel J12 watch on wrist — shirt by *Brioni*, trousers by *Incotex*, j12 cybernetic watch by *Chanel Watches*

Asian man in blue denim shirt with hands behind neck looking to the side in contemplative pose — shirt by *Brioni*, trousers by *Incotex*, j12 cybernetic watch by *Chanel Watches*

A woven straw fedora hat with black and white striped band and metal accent, photographed against neutral background — hat by *Mühlbauer*

Person wearing open mustard yellow utility jacket with multiple pockets over white t-shirt — hat by *Mühlbauer*

shirt by Dunhill, datejust 41 watch by Rolex, ring by Tiffany & Co

bag by Gucci

Man wearing brown suede jacket with white contrast stitching and blue webbed belt, hand adjusting belt buckle — jacket, trousers and belt by *Hermès*, t-shirt by *Sunspel*

Giorgio Armani aviator sunglasses with metal frames and tinted lenses casting shadows on neutral background — jacket, trousers and belt by *Hermès*, t-shirt by *Sunspel*

Gold Cartier chain link bracelet and three stacked rings on blue textured surface with dramatic shadows — ring and bracelet by *Cartier*

Asian man wearing light blue polo shirt with patterned blue and white bandana tied around neck — polo shirt by *Still by Hand* from *Couverture* & *The Garbstore*, bandana by *Drake’s*

Model: Takayuki Suzuki
Hair and make-up: Hiroki Kojima
Styling: Kyoko Tamoto

sunglasses by Valentino Eyewear

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