Sharkskin Suits
When you hear “Sharkskin,” it likely conjures up iconic imagery from its heyday in the 1960’s, when it was the favorite of cool characters like the Rat Pack and even Elvis. It also saw renewed popularity in the 80’s, with its stereotypical boxy silhouette and shiny appearance from synthetic fibers. Well, forget everything you think you know about this fabric!
Today’s Sharkskin is an updated, modern, super refined interpretation that has all the coolness of its prior iterations and none of the clunkiness.
Sharkskin is one of our favourite and most popular fabrics. First, however, a brief primer!
What Is Sharkskin Fabric?
Despite what the name might imply, our Sharkskin styles are made from 100% pure wool. Essentially, Sharkskin is a soft, smooth wool fabrication made by weaving two different yarns together. The result is a visually textured appearance and a slight sheen that is said to resemble the skin of a shark. Hence, “Sharkskin.”
Sharkskin Suits
The Premium Super 120’s Sharkskin Suit is absolutely an essential, thanks to a smartly tailored fit, in your choice of the incredibly versatile tones – all with Sharkskin’s trademark sheen, naturally. The Super 120’s element is what really sets this suit apart. That number refers to the fineness of the individual fibers spun into the yarn; the higher the number, the smoother and softer the fabric.
Sharskin Feel
Our Super 120’s suits are very smooth and soft to the touch, and you’ll notice that the Sharkskin luster is enhanced by the richness of the Super 120’s fabric. Add in sharp details like a peak lapel, angled pockets, and pick stitch lapels, and you’ve got a remarkable product that is an unbeatable value for the man who wants to distinguish himself from the rest.
Sharkskin Wool Benefits
In addition to its striking good looks, Sharkskin boasts quite a few wearable benefits. Thanks to its construction, Sharkskin is a breathable and moisture-wicking, so it’s the perfect fit for transitional weather in the Spring and Fall. Our Sharkskin styles are weighted for year-round wear and are exceptionally durable, so they’re in it for the long haul.
Sharkskin Pants
You might want to consider Sharkskin Pants, which are an especially sought-after style in our dress pant collection. Sharkskin is understated enough for the office, but would also be perfect for a night on the town. It pairs well with pale colors; the most important thing, though, is to keep the rest of your look matte and let the Sharkskin do the work.
Our Sharkskin is an elegant, polished fabrication that adds distinction, whether as a suit or as pants, to anyone’s wardrobe.
What Is Sharkskin?
For those who aren't familiar with the sharkskin suit, let us first say it has nothing to do with sharks and everything to do with cool style that works any season. No worries, you need not become a suits expert today, we're here to answer all the hard questions for you now.
The Twist
Generally tailored of smooth worsted wool, Sharkskin has a two-toned appearance achieved from weaving two yarns of different tones cross diagonally giving the suit its trademark shimmer. It's naturally lighrweight and winkle-resistant, making it the perfect suit fabric practically any season.
The Cool Factor
Thanks to its construction, Sharkskin is breathable and moisture-wicking, so it's the perfect fit for transitional weather in the SPring and Fall. Our styles are weighted for year-round wear and are exceptionally durable, so they're in it for the long haul.
The Wear Guide
Softer tone shirts, think pastel, work well with sharkskin's tonal weave. Matte tone accessories (tie and pocket square excluded) let sharkskin's natural elegance shine.
The Where Guide
Wear this suit the same as any of your other suits - its sublt esheen is natually well-suited for special occasions. That said, sharkskin boardroom just as well as a wedding, as long as it's properly fitted for you.