21 ways to dress up your smarts
Enamel earrings
In August, Frank Ocean revealed his long-awaited fashion project, Homer. The first collection features this hand-painted silk shawl, diamond jewelry and enamel earrings ($1,795).
Evening jacket
In the glorious space between James Bond and Austin Powers lies Etro’s Luxurious and needless leopard print velvet jacket ($2,160).
Gem suit
Balenciaga alum Martine Rose’s tailored suits with purposeful sloppiness — this rhinestone-studded set features a loose jacket over comfortable-fit trousers (price on request).
During the 70’s, Hermes produced chain link cufflinks crocheted around the outside of your shirt button, a move so advanced that is rarely seen today. Fortunately, the classic versions are still in circulation ($1,295, at Foundwell).
Chanel, Fendi, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Dunhill, Cartier, Prada, Thom Browne, Lindman NY, Giuseppe Zanotti, Hermès, Celine Homme by Hedi Slimane, Etro, and Martine Rose: Photo, Martin Brown; Advocacy stylist, Sharon Ryan for Halley Resources. Ozwald Boateng, Commission, Tom Ford, Homer, Schiaparelli, and Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello: courtesy of brands.
A version of this story originally appeared in the November 2021 issue under the headline “21 Ways to Dress Your Formal.”