Linen Collection
Men's linen clothing
Men's linen clothing has earned its heavy rotation status every summer for one reason above all others: nothing else breathes as well while still looking deliberately put together.
Fibre and weave
The collection runs on 100% linen in shirts, trousers and unstructured jackets, alongside linen-cotton blends where a touch more structure is needed. A looser weave lets air move through the fabric, which is precisely why linen stays cooler against the skin than a tightly woven cotton at the same weight. The characteristic crease is a feature of the fibre rather than a flaw — linen has been valued in warm-weather tailoring for this reason since long before it became a seasonal trend.
Where linen appears across men's linen clothing
Shirts in a lighter open weave sit at one end of the range, while unstructured jackets in a heavier linen-cotton blend hold their shape well enough for smarter occasions without the stiffness of a fully lined blazer. Trousers follow the same specification Hackett London applies to its tailored cotton styles, adapted to a fibre that softens further with every wash rather than wearing thin.
A linen shirt with tailored trousers and loafers for dinner somewhere with outdoor seating.
The same shirt untucked with shorts and espadrilles for everything earlier in the day.
How to care for linen clothing
Linen creases by design, and pressing it while still slightly damp gives the sharpest finish without flattening the natural texture entirely. Dry cleaning is recommended for the unstructured jackets, while linen shirts and trousers generally tolerate a cool machine wash provided they're air-dried rather than tumble-dried.
Does linen crease easily?
Yes, linen creases more readily than cotton due to the structure of the fibre, and this is considered part of its character rather than a defect. A light steam or iron restores a crisper finish when needed.
Is linen suitable for formal occasions?
Linen works well for smart-casual and warm-weather formal settings, particularly linen-cotton blends in tailored cuts, though pure linen in a very relaxed weave reads more casual than a wool suit.
How should linen clothing be washed?
A cool machine wash on a gentle cycle suits most linen shirts and trousers, with air-drying preferred over a tumble dryer to avoid excessive shrinkage and preserve the fibre's natural drape.