Jenson Button lives life in the fast lane. Quite literally. We’re talking about a Formula 1 World Championship title holder with 15 Grand Prix wins and 36 podium finishes. And guess what? He didn’t get them by standing around in front of a full-length mirror agonizing about what to wear. Unfortunately, when you operate at such elite levels in motorsport, you can’t just rock up to gala dinners in Monaco wearing your sweaty racing suit – you need to look put together and presentable, even if you lack the time to think about it. This might explain why Button is such a big fan of LESTRANGE.
If you’re not already familiar with the London-born brand, allow us to bring you up to speed.
LESTRANGE is part of a quiet revolution that has been unfolding in menswear – mostly in neutral and monochrome shades – in response to the exhausting excess of modern men’s fashion. LESTRANGE calls it ‘modular clothing’, which is to say it’s a very tightly curated selection of understated pieces that are meticulously designed, refined and intended to be mixed and matched with one another ad infinitum.
Modular clothing: A simpler way of dressing
There are no seasonal drops or gimmicky collaborations here. Just pared-back edit of interchangeable staples built for everyday use, each piece working seamlessly with the next. Think tailored comfort in a muted palette. A refined capsule uniform for the modern man who’s not trying to be noticed, but still manages to be well dressed at all times.
At the core of this modular clothing system is the 24 Trouser – Button’s legwear of choice, and perhaps the closest thing the brand has to a signature. Cut with the ease of a jogger but constructed with the precision of Italian suiting, it’s become something of a quiet classic. Details are sparse but deliberate: steel cord ends, a discreet brass back popper, and that rare ability to function as both airport attire and dinner-date uniform.
But this isn’t just another brand selling minimalism with a mark-up. LESTRANGE backs up its aesthetic with an impressively rigorous approach to sustainability. Certified B Corp status is one thing. Swapping organic cotton for regenerative cotton with full traceability to Brazilian farms is quite another. The brand even developed its own laundry tablet – Re_Fresh – to help extend the life of its garments. No slogans, no eco-theatrics, just smart clothing that leaves as little trace as possible.
In an age where everyone seems to be shouting, LESTRANGE is whispering... and men are listening.
Next up: Get to know LESTRANGE's Monochrome Hood.
