Grey check three-piece suit, from £1,250, Giorgio Armani (020-7235 6232); black and white check cashmere-mix shirt, £119, Hugo by Hugo Boss (020-7554 5700); blue check wool tie, £59, Paul Smith (020-7379 7133); brown and black leather bag, £150, Rocha John Rocha at Debenhams (0844 5616161); silver ring, from £150, Laura Lee (020-7379 9050)

Stylist: Crystal McClory Photographer: David Goldman