Aveda, SharkSkin Mid Grey
Product Code: Av12001_02
Availability: In Stock
| FABRIC DETAILS | |
| COMPOSITION | 100% wool |
| SEASONAL | All Season |
Aveda, Sharkskin Mid Grey (Super 120's Wool)
Mid Grey is the unsung hero of the suiting world. It lacks the drama of charcoal and the freshness of light grey, yet it may be the most useful shade in the entire spectrum—a true middle ground that asks nothing of you while giving everything back. This particular mid grey is perfectly balanced: neither too warm nor too cool, neither too light nor too dark. It simply exists in a state of quiet perfection. The sharkskin weave adds its characteristic subtle sheen, a luminous quality that catches light softly and gives the cloth a surface interest that flat weaves cannot replicate.
Woven from Super 120's wool, this cloth delivers the breathable comfort and natural resilience that fine suiting demands. The sharkskin construction ensures excellent durability and a crisp, structured drape that holds its shape through long days while resisting creases remarkably well. As an all-season fabric, it sits comfortably across temperatures—substantial enough for cooler months, yet light enough for spring and autumn occasions.
For the gentleman working with his custom tailor or master tailor, this sharkskin mid grey offers perhaps the greatest versatility in the entire collection. A bespoke suit or custom-made suit in this shade is the ultimate wardrobe workhorse—appropriate for business settings where professionalism matters, for semi-formal occasions that call for understated elegance, and for business casual environments when styled appropriately. It never competes for attention, yet never fades into the background. A two-piece suit will be the most-worn piece in your rotation; a three-piece suit with a matching vest or waistcoat adds formality without fuss.
The true strength of this cloth lies in its adaptability as separates. A single-breasted jacket or sport coat in Sharkskin Mid Grey may be the most useful single piece you ever commission. Consider the possibilities: wear it with charcoal trousers for tonal depth, with navy trousers for classic contrast, with black trousers for evening sophistication, with cream flannels for spring elegance, with khaki or stone trousers for relaxed weekend polish, or with dark indigo denim for those occasions that blur the line between casual and refined. The matching dress trousers or formal pants are equally indispensable; they pair effortlessly with a navy blazer for a crisp office ensemble, with a brown tweed jacket for textured warmth, with a black jacket for dramatic contrast, with a simple cashmere knit for weekend elegance, or with a white linen shirt for warm-weather sophistication.
When building outfits around this colour, the options are nearly limitless. A white shirt is the obvious foundation, but pale blue creates a classic business combination, soft pink adds unexpected warmth, and lavender brings subtle distinction. Shoe choices are equally flexible—black shoes sharpen the look for formal moments; brown shoes ground it with warmth; burgundy or oxblood adds distinctive character; tan suede softens it for casual settings. A navy knit over a white shirt with the grey trousers creates a relaxed yet thoroughly considered ensemble; a charcoal sweater achieves tonal sophistication; a cream knit adds freshness and contrast.
This fabric is essential—not optional—at your next custom clothing consultation or tailor-made appointment. Sharkskin Mid Grey brings timeless versatility to your wardrobe: the quiet foundation upon which everything else is built.
Aveda, Sharkskin Mid Grey (Super 120's Wool)
Mid Grey is the unsung hero of the suiting world. It lacks the drama of charcoal and the freshness of light grey, yet it may be the most useful shade in the entire spectrum—a true middle ground that asks nothing of you while giving everything back. This particular mid grey is perfectly balanced: neither too warm nor too cool, neither too light nor too dark. It simply exists in a state of quiet perfection. The sharkskin weave adds its characteristic subtle sheen, a luminous quality that catches light softly and gives the cloth a surface interest that flat weaves cannot replicate.
Woven from Super 120's wool, this cloth delivers the breathable comfort and natural resilience that fine suiting demands. The sharkskin construction ensures excellent durability and a crisp, structured drape that holds its shape through long days while resisting creases remarkably well. As an all-season fabric, it sits comfortably across temperatures—substantial enough for cooler months, yet light enough for spring and autumn occasions.
For the gentleman working with his custom tailor or master tailor, this sharkskin mid grey offers perhaps the greatest versatility in the entire collection. A bespoke suit or custom-made suit in this shade is the ultimate wardrobe workhorse—appropriate for business settings where professionalism matters, for semi-formal occasions that call for understated elegance, and for business casual environments when styled appropriately. It never competes for attention, yet never fades into the background. A two-piece suit will be the most-worn piece in your rotation; a three-piece suit with a matching vest or waistcoat adds formality without fuss.
The true strength of this cloth lies in its adaptability as separates. A single-breasted jacket or sport coat in Sharkskin Mid Grey may be the most useful single piece you ever commission. Consider the possibilities: wear it with charcoal trousers for tonal depth, with navy trousers for classic contrast, with black trousers for evening sophistication, with cream flannels for spring elegance, with khaki or stone trousers for relaxed weekend polish, or with dark indigo denim for those occasions that blur the line between casual and refined. The matching dress trousers or formal pants are equally indispensable; they pair effortlessly with a navy blazer for a crisp office ensemble, with a brown tweed jacket for textured warmth, with a black jacket for dramatic contrast, with a simple cashmere knit for weekend elegance, or with a white linen shirt for warm-weather sophistication.
When building outfits around this colour, the options are nearly limitless. A white shirt is the obvious foundation, but pale blue creates a classic business combination, soft pink adds unexpected warmth, and lavender brings subtle distinction. Shoe choices are equally flexible—black shoes sharpen the look for formal moments; brown shoes ground it with warmth; burgundy or oxblood adds distinctive character; tan suede softens it for casual settings. A navy knit over a white shirt with the grey trousers creates a relaxed yet thoroughly considered ensemble; a charcoal sweater achieves tonal sophistication; a cream knit adds freshness and contrast.
This fabric is essential—not optional—at your next custom clothing consultation or tailor-made appointment. Sharkskin Mid Grey brings timeless versatility to your wardrobe: the quiet foundation upon which everything else is built.
| FABRIC DETAILS | |
| COMPOSITION | 100% wool |
| SEASONAL | All Season |