Eighties suit revival

Raid your dad's wardrobe

Eighties suit revival

High-summer tailoring based on retro lightweight linen offers a more casual slant.

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Bronze linen suit

£1,200 by ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA; zegna.com

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Blue classic linen jacket

£199 and matching linen trousers £85 both by AUSTIN REED; austinreed.co.uk

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Light beige linen jacket

£145 and matching linen trousers £95 both by FRENCH CONNECTION; frenchconnection.com

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Blue linen suit

£1,130 by CANALI; 020-7290 3500

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£300 and matching trousers £125 both by NIGEL HALL; nigelhallmenswear.com

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Beige and grey Glen-plaid linen jacket

£1,080 and matching trousers £420 both by RAKE; matchesfashion.com

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Dark green ‘Miracle’ Crease Resistant dark linen blend jacket

£99 and matching trousers £49.50 both by MARKS & SPENCER; 0845-302 1234

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Oatmeal linen jacket

£175 and matching trousers £100 both by JAEGER; jaeger.co.uk

Danielle de Wolfe

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