Colour: From the morning meeting to the cocktail hour, blue is the new grey. In focus: Socks are the attention-seeking accessory of the year. Choose contrasting colours or prints, from classic geometrics to modern day animation.
(From left to right) Checks: Double-breasted suit by Sunil Mehra. Shirt with band collar by Wills Lifestyle. Check socks by Mustang. High-gloss shoes by Christian Louboutin. Watch by Seiko. Bag by Eske. Stripes: Horizontal stripe suit by Canali. Spread-collar shirt by Andamen. Animated socks by The Moja Club. Dual-coloured shoes by Modello Domani. Watch by Michael Kors. Solids: Block suit by PN Rao. Button-down shirt by Camessi. Matching tie & pocket square set by Stefano Ricci. Classic socks by Mustang. Closed-laced shoes by Roush. Shoulder bag by Longchamp. Watch by Frederique Constant. Drinks: Skyy Vodka, Amarula Cream liqueur, Patron Silver tequila and Jagermeister liqueur to get the evening started.