That’s when linen clothing comes to the rescue ... The set comes in 20 colors, including several bright, summery shades. One shopper described it as the “perfect summer set,” and that ...

For a deeper, darker neutral, take a look at this Cos espresso-shade shirt. Softer than basic black yet much warmer than creams or beige, this linen layer is a great go-to for sunny days ...

The journey for one of Luca Faloni’s linen shirts begins in the flax fields of Normandy, northern France, though, as the designer asserts, they are 100 per cent Italian in their construction.