When you think of Italy, The Vatican, the Pantheon and of course, the Colosseum might first spring to mind.

Since joining White Cube in 2014 Mathieu Paris has organised and curated several exhibitions at the gallery, taking the discourse around political, social and economic unrest in the US as its starting point, the latter displayed works by renowned artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Hammons, Robert Mapplethorpe, Cady Noland, Barbara Kruger and Richard Prince.

To mark this stylish new addition to our line-up, we thought we’d explore why these regal fibres became to be so revered. We have already explained all you need to know about cashmere, so we now explore the history of silk and it’s journey on the extraordinary Silk Road.

The old adage, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, is one that has a great deal of resonance in menswear, which is the very reason that certain staples have been a firm fixture of a man’s wardrobe for decades, or in some cases, centuries.

Whether your tickets are booked or you’re still looking for some holiday inspiration, here are our top, iconic Italian destinations, alongside some coordinating style ideas so you stay cool and look refined wherever you head.

Sometimes, a leather belt can enliven your style like nothing else: a garment that will enhance the quality of any outfit and that you'll love wearing for years to come.