Cami NYC’s houndstooth set brings sharp tailoring to the season

Cami NYC’s new houndstooth set pairs a cropped jacket with high waisted shorts, both worked in a charcoal wool blend that reads with the kind of textural depth that photographs beautifully in daylight but photographs even better in memory. The houndstooth pattern sits somewhere between the rigorous geometry of traditional suiting and something altogether more contemporary; the scale is generous enough to feel modern rather than archive, and the colouring neutral enough to anchor any number of seasonal combinations.

The jacket fastens with black buttons down its centre, its shortened silhouette a deliberate nod to the ease that defines contemporary dressing. Worn alone over a fine knit, it becomes a layering piece of considerable sophistication. The shorts arrive at a length that feels both proportional and polished, suggesting that the person wearing them has thought carefully about how their body moves through space and light.

What makes this set particularly compelling is its refusal to declare itself. Houndstooth carries a certain gravitas, a suggestion of heritage and structure that appeals to those who dress with intention rather than gesture. Pair the jacket with black tights and heeled shoes for evening events, or wear the shorts alone with a simple silk camisole for more relaxed gatherings. The set’s restraint is precisely what allows it to travel across contexts and seasons without shedding its composure.

Available directly from Cami NYC.

Imagery courtesy of Cami NYC (@caminyc).