Rubinacci: Summer hues from their signature design arsenal

A special addition in time for the height of summer in Europe, is the Solaro Manny trouser. The Solaro – as the name suggests – was specially created to prevent not only sunburn, but it was aimed to protect British soldiers from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays because the UV rays were thought to be the cause of physiological dysfunctions and nervous disorders. Considering its whimsical appearance, it is a perfect fabric for hot summer days. Some of the great style icons to have ever lived have been fervent proprietors of the fabric, including the patriarch of car manufacturer Fiat, Gianni Agnelli. He regularly wore the fabric as a suit, adopting a styling approach, of wearing pastel coloured shirts paired with a floral or paisley tie. In this case, with it only being a trouser, very similar rules apply, but with more scope to be increasingly casual. A perfect combination would be Rubinacci’s light blue linen shirt which is also part of this drop and the brand’s brown Marphy leather loafer, which is a supple shoe, evoking that Riviera aesthetic. Depending on the collar of your shirt, a necktie can be a cool accessory whilst the Solaro fabric also blends well with denim. Complex in nature but clean in silhouette, the Manny trouser comprises all of the characteristics to navigate the rising temperatures. Its versality allows a myriad of pairing options from a wide variety of shirts, jackets and polo-shirts which can all be worn very creatively with the trousers.

Rubinacci have also become very well known for their beautifully crafted Saharianas. Worn by the Italian Police in Africa during World War Two as a field jacket it is still highly regarded in the world of menswear. This type of jacket, due to its size and unique design has the ability to overpower anything else that you might feel to be the main part of the outfit, which is not a criticism, but just an emphasis on the importance this type of jacket holds as part of the outfit. Pair it appropriately and you can look like Burt Reynolds, but don’t let it be your downfall, by letting other garments compete with it. As your top half choice of apparel, the Sahariana reaps all the practical benefits for the summer season as you might predict, considering its origins. In Rubinacci’s linen cloth, this is even more the case as on those sweltering days it can be worn on its own. It is also the perfect layering piece, when one does not want to wear a tailored jacket or knitwear. As the evening temperatures reverse, it also a casual option to wear over the top of a shirt or polo-shirt. Rubinacci’s beige Sahariana is a classic shade for a field jacket, but just like in this seasons Manny collection, their Solaro Sahariana has all the credentials in terms of fabric and style to be one of the most sought-after casual jackets of this summer. It must also be mentioned that its loose-fitting, mid-length design pairs and balances very nicely with Manny trousers.

For the slightly more formal setting, a special mention, must also go to Rubinacci’s brown linen double-breasted jacket. Within Naples’ peeling sepia walls still lie large private residences with large walled gardens. Worn with a white shirt that can be unbuttoned or buttoned up with a tie, its light nature allows one to stay cool at those sophisticated suppers, that go on well into the evening. Alternatively, it is a suitable option for the urban environment in mid-summer, either as a smart jacket for business meetings or in the setting of work.