The Rake Sale: Final Reductions Edit

For some folk, the summer sale is a crusade that can either induce moments of elation or spates of disappointment. Some people prefer to get the job done, and take the first off-price state to seal their purchase in their size. Others prefer the waiting game, the art of a gamble, that could see that one lusted after item reduce again in price, and still be in their size. It has got to that stage of the sale, where the gamblers who leave it late learn their fate. What we can tell you is that, although we’re on final reductions, we still have a sale assortment rich in sizing options, making the odds of that long-awaited steal just that little bit higher. Here we give you a selection of the best summer pieces available at undeniable value.

Valstar have always crafted exquisite raincoats since their inception in 1911, but it was a while later, in 1935, when they invented one of the most iconic garments in the history of menswear. The Valstarino flight jacket has remained thoroughly on-point for 90 plus years, and this year’s summer assortment is no different. Made of the highest-quality light suede, the blue unlined Valstarino is a fine top layer as the temperature rises. The unique aspect of the Valstarino jacket is that they pair seamlessly with white trousers, denim jeans and classic-cut trousers, giving you a myriad of choice for your pants. Equally versatile is Rubinacci’s jean blue linen shirt, that can be worn very casually or with tailoring. Yet another titan of Italian tailoring, Lardini's spring/summer collections always comprise of a few standout pairs of flat-fronted trousers. Gunter Sachs and Mick Jagger loved sporting a pale coloured flat-fronted trouser, and in Lardini’s beige cotton model, you won’t be far off emulating those two rapscallion womanisers.