Fashion / Global
Step it up
First impressions are key. So whether you’re travelling, meeting friends or gearing up for that all-important business meeting, here are the clothes that will suit every possible eventuality in 2019 – and keep a smile on your face.
![Trousers by Incotex, socks by Uniqlo, shoes by Church’s](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/12_126_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Cardigan by Loro Piana, jumper by Batoner, trousers by Scye, socks by Uniqlo, trainers by New Balance, bag by Mfpen from 1LDK](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/15_005_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Coat by Hackett London, cardigan by Sunspel, t-shirt by Comoli, trousers by Maison Kitsuné, beanie by Kijima Takayuki](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/20_032_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Jumper by APC, watch by Cartier](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/02_013_w1.jpg?w=500&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Trousers by Scye, socks by Uniqlo, shoes by New Balance](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/15_122_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Notebook, wallet and cardholder by Treuleben](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/18_004_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Jacket by Barena, t-shirt by Orcival from Bshop, trousers by Ermenegildo Zegna, glasses by Lindberg](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/07_017_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Rain boots by Le Chameau from Colette International Gallery](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/31_002_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Jumper by Ermenegildo Zegna, t-shirt by Scye, trousers by Cellar Door, glasses by Eyevan 7285, neck folder by Campbell Cole from Well-Made by Maidens Shop](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/16_072_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Coat by Closed, jumper by John Smedley, shirt by Giannetto, trousers by Zubon from Urban Research, trainers by New Balance](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/03_020_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Shirt by Salvatore Piccolo, trousers by Pal Zileri, tie by Sergej Laurentius, watch by Vacheron Constantin, belt by APC](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/29_035_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Jacket and trousers by Circolo 1901, cardigan by John Smedley, shirt and tie by Boglioli, pocket square by Breuer, shoes by JM Weston](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/13_043_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Coat by Mfpen from 1LDK, t-shirt by Universal Products, trousers by Undecorated, backpack by Porter](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/17_012_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Shirt by Wellder, glasses by Safilo](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/21_031_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Coat by Cini, trousers by Tomorrowland Pilgrim, socks by United Arrows, trainers by Golden Goose Deluxe Brand](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/30_008_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Watch by Vacheron Constantin](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/29_082_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Cardigan by Batoner, shirt by Maison Kitsuné, trousers by Loro Piana](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/23_076_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Shirt by Finamore, t-shirt by Unfil, trousers by Barena](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/19_006_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Jeans by Jacob Cohën, socks by Uniqlo, shoes by Golden Goose Deluxe Brand](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/10_078_w1.jpg?w=500&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Ties (from left) by John Comfort, Sergej Laurentius and Drake’s](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/11_003_w1.jpg?w=500&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Slip-ons by Hender Scheme](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/09_006_w1.jpg?w=320&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Jacket by Zanone, jeans by Sunspel, bag by Ettinger](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/08_110_w1.jpg?w=500&h=400&g=center&q=60)
![Pouches by Porter](http://img.monocle.com/gallery/32_012_w1.jpg?w=500&h=400&g=center&q=60)
Hair and make-up Masaki Takahashi
Models Ken & Takeshi Watanabe