Summer wedding season is just around the corner, so it's time to think about those wedding outfits, for the men this couldn't be easier than taking a trip to one of Dublin's most iconic stores: Arnotts on Henry Street, where every stylish gent will find the perfect outfit. This week sees the launch of Arnotts Groomsmen Giveaway Competition - how would you fancy winning your complete wedding party suits*? Well Arnotts are going to treat one lucky couple to a fantastic prize, so a trip to Arnotts is essential to see the vast array of brands on offer. So what's hot for grooms and guests this season? And what options are in Arnotts to suit your wedding style? We found out...
SS17 sees an increase in mixed fabrics among wedding parties, with grooms choosing to alternate waistcoats and colours to add personality to their wedding party style. Velvet dinner jackets are making a comeback while Black Tie weddings are becoming more popular than ever. Heritage fabrics are also key trends when it comes to weddings for SS17, with traditional tweeds and stylish checks on the groom’s must watch list.
Understated Elegance by Hugo Boss
Whether the groom wants his look to make an impact or to keep his wedding style low-key, the Hugo by Hugo Boss formal menswear collection aims to perfectly express a man’s individual style. The groom who wears Hugo by Hugo Boss doesn’t try and make a style statement by standing out, but through adding understated touches and details found throughout the sleek collection.
English Tailoring, Italian Style with Gagliardi
Gagliardi embodies the timeless appeal of Savile Row but adds a distinctive Mediterranean flair and a penchant for rich colour to its collections at the same time. For SS17, the collections feature classic construction and a contemporary fit combined with the comfort of fine tailoring.
Make a Statement with a Simon Carter style
For the groom who wants to shake up his style, patterned shirts from Simon Carter are the perfect accessory to a classic, tailored suit. From exotic birds and dazzling corals, to busy prints and bold colours, the stylish and unique designs of Simon Carter shirts are sure to shake up the average groom’s attire, while the brand’s suit collection is aimed at the younger, more fashion conscious customer, with sharp suits and narrow-blade ties reinforcing the collection’s roots.
A Cut above the Rest: Armani Collezioni
Armani Collezioni is a leading name for classic men’s fashion, offering premium quality and superior style for grooms, their guests and guys who just want to look sharp. Armani Collezioni is renowned for soft silhouettes and smart tailoring and each and every detail in this collection is carefully chosen and constructed.
Sharp & Stylish with Remus Uomo
Remus Uomo provides design-led, formal tailoring to men who take a serious attitude towards fashion and offer a range of tailored suits to fit the groom and his groomsmen. With a distinctive Italian influence, the philosophy behind every Remus Uomo collection is to underpin ever-changing fashions with solid foundations of sharp, formal tailoring.
City Chic from Strellson
The urban sophisticate will appreciate the Strellson collection. Ideal for the groom who wants to keep his look minimal but still show elements of his stylish personality, with slim, modern and contemporary fitting formal attire.
Crafted to Perfection - Richard James Mayfair Collection
The philosophy behind the Diffusion Line by the Richard James Mayfair Collection is to produce classic clothing of unsurpassable quality, but to push the boundaries through design, colour and cut. Craftmanship is integral to the brand, who work closely with the best woollen mills and the most exacting artisans to design and produce exclusive fabrics and handmade accessories.
Close to Home, the collections of Paul Costelloe
Modern style combines with classic tailoring and fabrics to create a unique style from Paul Costelloe. Ideal for a sophisticated but youthful foray into fashion, the Paul Costelloe formal menswear collection brings elegance and style to the modern gent.
Tradition & On Trend - Magee 1866
Inspired by the Atlantic coastline, the Magee 1866 menswear collection for SS17 pays testament to the brand’s heritage and over 150 years of designing and weaving luxury natural fabrics, brought to life in classic yet on trend collections. For SS17, expect a relaxed, luxurious lifestyle collection, featuring occasion suits, classic checks and print shirts.
Accessories Maketh the Outfit...
Arnotts also stocks everything a groom needs to dress his groomsmen - from colourful Happy Socks and a wide range of belts, to ties and bow ties of different shades and textures. Accessorising the groom’s look is one of the biggest trends for SS17, with husbands-to-be shaking up their wedding style with the addition of bowties and pockets squares and tying their accessories in with the colour scheme of their big day.
Dublin based brand Mr. Jenks is also new to Arnotts menswear department this season, a brand that modernises the traditional pocket squares. Mr. Jenks offers the dapper gent those elegant and classic accessories that make him stand out from the crowd. Focusing on the pocket square, Mr. Jenks works closely with his Italian craftsmen to offer a contemporary and subtle take on those all essential staples of the groomswear wardrobe. Whether it’s a colourful silk paisley or a more restrained linen, Mr. Jenks offers a range of refined squares that will complement and add a touch of class to any suit.
This season, Mr. Jenks will be adding more Irish designs to the existing collection with exciting collaborations with Irish artists.
Kitted Out for the Wedding, Head to Toe
The menswear department features a range of cufflinks and tie pins, while a visit to the Arnotts jewellery hall will also help the groom choose the perfect watch to complement his suit, making sure he makes it to the aisle on time.
The tailoring department is located right next to the menswear footwear department, where a range of formal shoes are available from brands such as Hugo Boss, Kurt Geiger, Barker and Ted Baker, to name just a few.
Arnotts Groomsmen Giveaway Competition April 3rd -17th
So it seems Arnotts is the place to go for a one stop shopping trip to kit all of the guys out from head to toe! Make it your business to head down between now and April 17th, so you can take advantage of all that's happening in-store for groomswear. The experts are on hand to answer questions, and there's discount of 15% when you buy three or more suits in the Menswear Department on Ground Level*. And of course, you could win your whole wedding party's outfits!
All the details are here: http://www.arnotts.ie/Gro
*T&Cs apply please see Arnotts.ie for full details.
