Photography by ANDREW WOFFINDEN, Styling by TARA ST HILL, Words by RYAN THOMPSON.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year...party season. But as a cursory glance around any office do will tell you - not all partywear is created equal. So break ranks with the sad suits in the corner and take formal dressing to the next level with these once-in-a-lifetime pieces, pieces so good you literally can’t bring yourself to take them off...
Above: Jacket by Comme des Garçons Homme Plus from Bernardelli, Shirt by Dsquared2, Trousers by Z Zegna from Papini, Loafers by Giorgio Armani from Stefania Mode.

Coat by Haider Ackermann from Browns, Shirt by Les Hommes, Trousers by Dolce & Gabbana from Spazio Pritelli, Loafers by Jimmy Choo from Boutique Mantovani, Belt (worn throughout) by Dolce & Gabbana from Spazio Pritelli.
The Haider Ackermann coat that takes the party to the street

Coat by Balenciaga from Browns, Shirt by Les Hommes, Trousers by Z Zegna from Papini, Shoes by Alexander McQueen from Giulio, Necklace by Ann Demeulemeester from Vitkac.
The classic Balenciaga coat that puts graffiti in its shade

Shirt by Y/Project from Eraldo, Trousers by Dolce & Gabbana from Spazio Pritelli, Boots by Saint Laurent from Tiziana Fausti.
The Y/Project shirt inspiring you to view life through a kaleidoscopic lens

Coat by Alexander McQueen from Dante 5, Shirt by Alexander McQueen from Tiziana Fausti, Trousers by Alexander McQueen from Dante 5, Shoes by Alexander McQueen from Giulio.
The Alexander McQueen suit able to turn the mundane into the marvellous