Renowned for its roots in luxury tailoring Farage recently celebrated the opening of their flagship store at Westfield Bondi Junction.
Now Rescu. chats exclusively to Joe Farage, the Managing Director and Designer of Farage to find out what tailored styles we should look out for this season plus Joe shares his best Christmas gift tips to help you in buying the perfect present for your man!
Image: Designer Joe Farage
RESCU: Farage is known for its roots in luxury tailoring, what are some tailored pieces that work well for the warmer months?
Joe Farage: Classic, timeless tailoring works perfectly all year round; the key to making it suitable during warmer months is to choose natural fibers. 100% cotton shirting and light weigh wools for suiting allow the skin to breathe.
Light hues also work well in summer; when it comes to choosing your suit always lean towards a cool blue or steel grey & steer clear of black which tends to look too heavy on a hot day.
Image: The Liam L’Union Shirt ($220) in aqua is one of my favourites and with rolled sleeves tucked into our Nate Chinos ($229) in navy; you get a relaxed but polished look. Accessories are also essential to completing the look and my picks are Thom Browne Sunglasses ($480) in grey, the Brian Belt ($149) in black and Edward Shoe ($299) in brown.
We’ve continued our luxury tailoring through lightweight blouses, shorts and dresses. A beautiful piece this season is the Ellen Shirt in lemon ($289), which works well paired with the Celestine Tweed Shorts ($229). We loved the tweed fabric and also designed the Celestine Tweed Jacket ($695) and Skirt ($389) to be able to really offer our signature tailoring to women this season.
RESCU: Do you have some style tips on the best ways for a woman to wear one of your signature tuxedos?
Joe Farage: I think a classic tuxedo is amazing on a strong confident woman. Chic, feminine and sophisticated the key to pulling off this timeless look is to keep it simple – remember less is more when it comes to detailing.
1. A classic black long line jacket with a tapered pant is the best shape to choose and ensure that the Jacket sits close to your frame.
2. Keep the look timeless & style it with a crisp white shirt & bow-tie
3. You can roll up the sleeves to style the tuxedo jacket as you like. You can also pair the jacket alone with a floral dress or jeans.
Image: Katy Farage, Lara Bingle wearing a Farage tuxedo jacket and Joe Farage.
RESCU: What sort of events would you wear a tuxedo to and what can it be teamed with?
Joe Farage: A tuxedo is extremely versatile. It is probably best suited to a cocktail or evening function however through clever styling you can also wear it during the day to the office. The tuxedo is a signature look for Farage which over time we have become known for.
RESCU: Tell us about the summer capsule collection for women? What do you foresee will be some of the most popular items and why?
Joe Farage: Katy & I are excited about the capsule collection launching in-stores later this month. Timed perfectly for the party season the collection will consist of cocktail suiting, fresh flowing silks and summer dresses, perfect for an effortless transition from desk to dinner. The collection has been designed for the modern woman who needs quality stylish pieces for work, evening and weekend wear.
Image: Farage Now Is The Hour Tuxe
RESCU: What are some Christmas gift ideas for the man who has everything?
Joe Farage’s Christmas Gift Tips For Men:
• For a man who appreciates style and designer quality but has a well assorted wardrobe, the Thom Browne Sunglasses in black ($450) would make a great gift. New York designer Thom Browne is renowned for high quality eyewear and is a recent addition to the Farage fold.
• You’d be surprised at how many men do not own a brown shoe or realize how good a brown shoe can look with navy. The Gustav Shoe ($379) in brown is an ideal gift for the man who only owns black shoes.
• A good quality shirt can never go wrong as a gift. The Alex Versailles Shirt ($199) in red is slim fitted with stripe detail made from 100% Egyptian cotton. This is perfect for the working man who will appreciate fine tailoring and exceptional quality.
• Many men stick with the same wallet until it succumbs to wear and tear. For those men, a perfect & much needed gift is a quality leather wallet. Farage has a great selection such as the Presley Wallet ($229) in black featuring black calf leather and a brown leather interior with six card slots and a large compartment for notes and receipts.
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