The Ruggeren: Preppy and relaxed

The centerpiece of the look is a navy rugby jersey with a contrasting white collar. It's a recognizable silhouette and a clear reference to American East Coast universities, where sport and style merged.

The rugby jersey originally originated from the sport of the same name, but was quickly adopted by students as an everyday jersey – especially in the 60s and 70s, when the style began to move away from the rigid and into the vibrant.

This version is modern and sleek in cut, but retains the original sporty character. Beneath the rugger is a glimpse of a classic striped shirt and paisley silk tie – a deliberate clash that is not only permitted by the Ivy code, but desired.

It's sprezzatura, as the Italians would say: the ability to look effortlessly elegant without being able to fully explain why.