In August, Frank Ocean unveiled his long-awaited fashion project, Homer. The first collection featured
silk scarves, diamond jewelry, and these hand-painted enamel earrings ($1,795).
In the glorious space between James Bond and Austin Powers lies Etro's suave and irreverent leopard-print velvet jacket ($2,160).
Balenciaga alum Martine Rose's suits are tailored with an intentional sloppiness—this rhinestone-encrusted set features a wide-shouldered jacket over relaxed fit trousers (price upon request).
In the '70s, Hermès produced chain-link cuff links that hook around the outside of your shirt cuff, a move so advanced it's rarely seen today. Luckily, vintage versions are still in circulation ($1,295, at Foundwell).
Chanel, Fendi, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Dunhill, Cartier, Prada, Thom Browne, Lindman NY, Giuseppe Zanotti, Hermès, Celine Homme by Hedi Slimane, Etro, and Martine Rose: Photographs, Martin Brown; Prop stylist, Sharon Ryan for Halley Resources. Ozwald Boateng, Commission, Tom Ford, Homer, Schiaparelli, and Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello: courtesy of brands.
A version of this story originally appeared in the November 2021 issue with the title "21 Ways to Freak Your Formalwear."