Few fabrics have managed to withstand the passage of time like denim. Historically relegated to the informal sphere, in recent years that boundary has begun to blur: its use has been democratised, creeping into ever more situations and contexts. In this new chapter of our Style Advisor series, Mitchell Belk sets out to dismantle traditional rules and return denim to the place it deserves: that of a timeless staple capable of elevating any man's wardrobe.
Denim reinvented, by Mitchell Belk
The stylist and fashion director transforms the new Superior Denim capsule collection, starting with a trench coat
One starting point, three directions
This season's proposal, gathered in the Superior Denim capsule, is born from premium Italian cotton. Belk chooses a dark indigo trench coat as a starting point and makes it the common thread for all the looks. Building on this same garment, he creates three radically different proposals, demonstrating that true style lies in knowing how to combine.
The effortless look
The first register is the most versatile. Belk combines light-toned jeans with a crew-neck jumper, playing with the chromatic variation of the denim itself to achieve a soft, relaxed, and seemingly spontaneous result. The nuance that elevates everything is in the knit: an early demonstration of the versatility that defines the collection.
Denim with a label
At the opposite end of the scale appears the most sartorial proposal. A dark denim suit, as elegant and refined as any traditional suit, but with the contemporary touch that only this fabric can provide. The monochromatic choice reinforces its sophistication, and swapping the shirt for a polo shirt gives the ensemble a decidedly contemporary feel..
The art of mixing
For those who understand dressing as an exercise in experimentation, Belk proposes the contrast of colours and the richness of textures. White jeans, a light-toned denim shirt, and a chunky knit cardigan, made from recycled denim, make up an ensemble that speaks of confidence and judgement. It is the mastery of mix and match: the definitive proof that the game of style is understood.
The verdict
Belk's conclusion is as resounding as it is liberating: let us evolve double denim. The real proposition for the season involves embracing denim in its entirety. An invitation to rediscover the possibilities of a fabric that, far from being exhausted, continues to reinvent itself.
