The linen cabinet

Linen is probably the only fabric known to man which looks good even when crumpled. It's cool (literally), tough and remarkably fresh. If you're looking around to add to your wardrobe before the sun turns into a scorcher, look no further than this marvellous fabric. For your edification, we give you six styles that celebrate all things linen. From suits to trousers, this wonder fabric's your ally for all seasons, especially summer. Go raid the cabinet!

Linen shirt, from s'Oliver;
Linen waistcoat, from The Collective;
Trousers, from Raghavendra Rathore

Chinese-collared linen jacket and jodhpuris, from Raghavendra Rathore;
Linen pocket square, from Ermenegildo Zegna;
Shoes, from Salvatore Ferragamo

Linen doublepocket shirt, from Raghavendra Rathore;
Leopard print Tie, from Paul Smith;
Linen trousers with suspenders, from The Collective;
Shoes from Tod's.

Hat, T-Shirt and Umbrella from Burberry;
Linen scarf from Ermenegildo Zegna;
Linen trousers from Ministry of Fashion;
Loafers from Tod's

Linen jacket and gag from DKNY Jeans;
T-Shirt from Ermenegildo Zegna;
Trousers from Ministry of Fashion;
Loafers from Tod's

Scarf, from Paul Smith;
Linen shirt and linen trousers, from Ermenegildo Zegna;
Bag from Edge;
Belt and Shoes from Salvatore Ferragamo

Photos: Vivan Mehra and Shekhar Ghosh
Styling: Hassan Raza Khan and Shaine Soni
Make-up: Sangay
Location: The Claridges, New Delhi
Linen shirt, from s'Oliver Narender Sihag AN D A M I T RANJAN