The Timeless Look: Heritage Fabrics, Contemporary Style

Some clothes follow fashion. Others simply never go out of style.

There is something effortlessly right about a shirt jacket, a great pair of jeans, a simple white T-shirt and beautifully made shoes. None of these pieces is new. In fact, their appeal comes from exactly the opposite — they have been part of menswear for generations.

At Roomten, we like taking those familiar classics and giving them a contemporary fit and feel.

The Corduroy Shirt Jacket

Sitting somewhere between a shirt and an unstructured jacket, the shirt jacket has become one of the most useful pieces in the modern wardrobe.

Our version is made in a rich brown corduroy — a fabric with genuine heritage and character. Corduroy has been part of British clothing for generations, originally appreciated for its durability and warmth. Today, it feels every bit as relevant.

The beauty of the shirt jacket is its versatility. Worn open over a T-shirt, as we have styled it here, it creates an easy, relaxed look. Button it up and it becomes smarter and more structured. Layer it under an overcoat as the weather gets colder and it works equally well.

Roomten Corduroy Shirt Jacket — £299

Denim Done Properly

Few pieces of clothing are more timeless than a pair of jeans. The difference, of course, is in the fit.

Our jeans are designed with the same attention to proportion and detail that we bring to our tailoring. The aim isn't to reinvent denim, but to create a pair of jeans that fits properly, feels comfortable and gets better the more you wear them.

The dark indigo denim works particularly well against the warm brown corduroy, giving the outfit a strong but understated contrast.

Roomten Jeans — £399

Keep It Simple

Underneath, we've deliberately kept things uncomplicated with a classic white T-shirt.

It's perhaps the simplest piece in a man's wardrobe, but when the cut, cloth and proportions are right, it provides the perfect foundation for an outfit.

Here, the clean white cotton breaks up the darker tones of the corduroy and denim and gives the whole look a more relaxed, contemporary feel.

Roomten T-Shirt — £79

Finish With the Shoes

Shoes can completely change an outfit.

We've chosen substantial brown shoes that complement the colour and texture of the corduroy while adding just enough weight to balance the denim.

They give the outfit a slightly rugged, country-inspired character without making it feel overly casual — equally at home in town, at the weekend or heading out for lunch in the countryside.

Roomten Shoes — £499

Vintage Inspiration. Modern Wardrobe.

What we particularly like about this outfit is that nothing is trying too hard.

Corduroy, denim, cotton and leather are fabrics and materials that have been worn for decades. Put them together with contemporary proportions and a great fit, and they feel completely current.

That's an approach we increasingly bring to Roomten.

We're known for tailoring, but modern menswear isn't only about suits and jackets. It's about building a wardrobe of beautifully made pieces that work together — clothes that can be dressed up or down and, most importantly, clothes you'll still want to wear years from now.

Heritage fabrics. Contemporary style. A timeless way to dress.

The Look

• Corduroy Shirt Jacket — £299
• Jeans — £399
• T-Shirt — £79
• Shoes — £499
• Complete look — £1,276  Buy all 4 items for -- £1199