Ask anyone what five things they would absolutely must have on a deserted island and you’ll probably get a shocking array of strange and wondrous items from favorite books to musical instruments to camping gear. Knot Standard wouldn’t be caught dead anywhere without our favorite wardrobe pieces and that includes staying stylish and hip even when stranded. So we’ve chosen the top five favorite pieces of clothing to have with you if you’re ever stranded on a deserted island. Remember one day you hope to be rescued and don’t forget the versatility of chinos!
- There really is nothing more versatile, comfortable and certain to keep you warm on lonely island nights than our beautifully tailored Navy Houndstooth Sportcoat. Created with a wool and cashmere blend from Dino Filarte this sportcoat is suitable for any occasion including riding out a hurricane on a cruise liner.
- The classic cream chinos are the perfect deserted island pant. Cut off the legs to create shorts and use the left over material for starting fires, creating flags and slingshots for hunting. These stylish and comfortable pants also go well with any color men’s dress shirt or polo and can be worn year round.
- Cotton is definitely the way to go for shirts if you’re going island hopping. Our Benchmark Azur Gingham Cotton Men’s Dress shirt matches with the blue-green of the surrounding water and can be dressed down for those nights when it’s just you and your face-painted soccer ball relaxing by the fire.
- Some say that the perfect accessory is one that works in any situation. In our case, we’ve voted for the Classic Camel Brown Alpaca Scarf. It will keep you warm, can be used as a tourniquet if you get bitten by a shark while trying to catch fish, use it to lash a lean-to together to provide shelter and tear it into strips for marking your way through the jungle. Really, it’s the survival bracelet of the fashion world and you should never leave home without it.
- Finally, this might seem like a no brainer but definitely don’t forget to take a Knot Standard gift card or two. The Red Card comes in a variety of packages and is the perfect thank you gift for the captain and crew of the ship that eventually rescues you.