Born in London, England (UK). Writing for numerous publications, Jason Jules has published articles on fashion, music, and design. In 2021, his book Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style made a huge splash. Today, he's relocated to Asunción, Paraguay where he manages his brand Garmsville.

Layer up, overload on textures, pile on the colours, play around with patterns, fit and proportions. Don't compromise on how you feel or the level of pleasure you can get from wearing what some people might count as two whole outfits at the same time.

What I love about UNIQLO clothes is the simplicity and honesty of the design. As a brand, their emphasis on classic styles gives you some incredible layering options if you so choose. The bold, block colours of a cashmere sweater, a classic grey marl hoodie, blue striped Oxford button down shirts, oversize over coats and fitted blazers, neat two-button tweed jackets and high waisted flat front trousers — these are all classic Ivy League pieces and they’re all there to be mixed and matched and mixed again.

But why?

For me, as someone who loves classical clothing, layering allows me to add a playfulness to what I wear each day. It's like an ongoing experiment, to try something one in a new way and see if it works or not. What that allows me to do is invest and evolve my own style through an expansive but cohesive wardrobe. What's more, for me at least, is that it’s incredibly practical.

Going from day to night, from business appointment to social gathering, layering up means I can change and adapt my look several times in a single day. I first saw this played out by jazz musicians and Fred Astaire when I was a kid.

Being a Black working class kid living in east London, Ivy League style and colleges was totally unknown to me growing up, but it was through these guys, the jazz album sleeves and Fred Astaire's classic movies, that I first got into Ivy league clothing. What immediately struck me was that they looked supremely stylish — wearing ties and button down shirts and soft shoulder blazers, but in a way that wasn't stuffy or precious. What made them stand out from everyone else I felt was that they adapted the way they wore these clothes to fit their lifestyle. Working late at night in a recording studio, or a dance rehearsal studio seemed to require a greater level of functionality than most men demanded from their clothes. To me it looked effortless and relaxed and fun. They seemed to enjoy improvising with their clothes in much the same way they improvised with their work and I guess I've been inspired to do something similar in my own way every day, regardless of the occasion, when it comes to how I like to dress. (Jason Jules)

When layering shirts, keep things loose around the collar to give the style shape. The choice of colours is key. Wearing a bright madras plaid for the inner shirt is a nice traditional choice. This white crewneck adds freshness to the neckline. Purple socks are a Jason signature. Compatible accent colours tie the whole outfit together.

This iconically British coat evokes a hunting atmosphere. Style it casually or dressed up with a suit jacket. The shirt is classic tattersall, while the magenta high-gauge sweater draped over Jason's shoulders gives the outfit a personal touch.

This classic sporty look is like a snapshot of 1970s Ivy League style. Expressive natural denim is framed by white accessories. A shirt in neutral ice blue, new this season, and a green BLOCKTECH point to the colours of a college campus.

When dressing down a double face coat, it's best to match it with authentic items. A classic heather gray hoodie paired with rigid denim jeans makes for a crisp, put-together look. Most of all, the soft and comfortable coat from Uniqlo : C gives the outfit a chic sense of casual comfort.