Must-have Menswear Essentials – a series where we stop believing that there’s a one-size-fits-all guide to menswear essentials. Instead of guessing at what their must-have staples are, we simply ask men themselves what wardrobe essentials they can’t live without.

For the second installment of this series, I caught up with my other older brother Karim. His style which I’ve watched evolve over the years has always been different variations of classic, polished and structured with a little twist. I caught up with him to find out what his must-have menswear essentials are. Get into them below.

Jacket – Zara (Similar – River Island) / Sweater – Mango / Jeans – Zara (Similar – Mango) / Boots – Zara (Similar – Reiss)

KARIM’S ESSENTIALS

CREW NECK MERINO WOOL BLENDED SWEATER

Every man should own one merino wool sweater. It’s so comfortable and really versatile. It’s thick enough to wear during the winter time and lightweight enough to wear for spring too. Plus, it goes with all my trousers and jeans.

SLIM FIT JEANS

Slim fit jeans always look sleek and it’s a great pair to wear casually and more formally. Get yourself one in a darker wash especially and you’ll be set.

CHELSEA BOOTS

Since my style is clean and structured I like pieces that reflect that aesthetic. Chelsea boots match my style perfectly because of its neat design. I wear them often, especially during spring to run errands, on a casual day out and even when I’m getting more dressed up. All men should own one for its versatility.