Fashions real Hongkongers wear: Alan See, co-founder of The Armoury – upmarket men’s haberdasher

Finding constant inspiration from his trips to Italy, See loves the romance behind a piece that comes from getting to know the person who made it and their reason for doing so

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Alan See, founder of The Armoury, wears a suit by Liverano & Liverano, shirt by The Armoury and tie by Drake’s. Photo: Michelle Wong

Published: 10:47am, 14 Oct 2017Updated: 10:47am, 14 Oct 2017

“I travel often for work and when I do, I go for a high-twist wool suit because it keeps its creases and lines without wrinkling in the suitcase.”

Suit by Liverano & Liverano, shirt by The Armoury, tie by Drake’s. Photo: Michelle Wong

See wears a suit by Liverano & Liverano, shirt by The Armoury and tie by Drake’s.

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“I think blue is a must for any gentleman’s wardrobe. It’s very flattering on most people and very versatile. You can take a navy sports coat for the weekend and then straight into an office.”

What See wears for leisure

Caruso turtleneck sweater, scarf by Rumisu, blazer by Orazio Luciano, jeans by The Armoury. Photo: Michelle Wong

See wears a Caruso turtleneck sweater, scarf by Rumisu, blazer by Orazio Luciano and jeans by The Armoury.

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Fashions real Hongkongers wear: Alan See, co-founder of The Armoury – upmarket men’s haberdasher

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