In a dark, neutral colour with a good structured shoulder, the foundation of the outfit is complete. Underneath, a double-breasted cardigan provides a soft, louche touch to an otherwise imposing silhouette.

Two tone brogues are an integral part of 1920s attire, but these saddle shoes with three contrasting colours inject a welcome shot of jovial vibrancy to a particularly striking look:

• Ann Demeulemeester Slim-fit Lightweight Cotton And Linen-blend Cardigan
• Gant Rugger Chalk Stripe Wool-blend Suit Jacket
• Allsaints Shield Leather Biker Jacket
• Topman Off White Pocket Square
• Asos Silver Pattern Tie
• Alexander Mcqueen Men?s Minnesota Leather Saddle Shoe

Inspired By: Outfit 2

In the 1920s, as casual wear became more acceptable, separates were utilised to breach the divide between formal attire and sportswear.

This smart-casual way of dressing is not new to us but to relay the signature aesthetic of the period, a little twist on our definition is needed. Try a cricket jumper in its traditional form? cable knit, v-neck, cream in colour? over the top of a white unbuttoned shirt, with a cravat (that picks out a colour in the bands on the jumper) tied loosely around the neck.

To bring a modern edge to the look, relaxed cotton chinos in a pastel red play on the current industry emphasis on colour, and are grounded by some off-white nubuck shoes:

• Asos Smart Shirt With Curve Collar
• Cream Cricket Jumper
• Navy White Pinspot Cravat
• Marc Jacobs Chino Trousers 147904
• Asos Edge Stitch Leather Belts
• Mark Mcnairy Suede Derby Shoes

Inspired By Pieces

• Asos Cable Knit Jumper
• Selected Henry Jumper
• American Apparel Fishermans Jumper
• Faconnable Cable-knit Cotton And Cashmere-blend Sweater
• Hackett London Cricket Jumper Grey
• He By Mango Pinstripe Suit Blazer
• Reiss Portofino Pinstripe Suit Bright Blue
• Reiss Portofino W Pinstripe Waistcoat Bright Blue
• Jean Pierre Mens Skeleton Full Hunter Pocket Watch
• Asos Slim Fit Tuxedo Waistcoat
• Silver Tailored Fit Luxury Waistcoat
• Comme Des Garcons Shirt W20084 Black Trousers
• Ann Demeulemeester Wide-leg Two-tone Twill Trousers
• E. Tautz E Tautz For Oki-ni Exclusive Single Pleat Trouser
• Beams Plus Cropped Straight-leg Cotton-blend Chinos
• Polo Ralph Lauren Stone Classic Fit Suffield Chinos
• Ann Demeulemeester Club-collar Cotton Shirt
• Topman White Curve Collar Smart Shirt

Final Word

The 1920s is a decade that is rightfully coming into the limelight again. It is an era that holds a lot more influence over fashion than most people realise, but it still retains an aura all of its own; one crossed with fantasy, power and of course, luxury.