Launched last month with the Alba Nuova selection , today we reveal the rest of our spring-summer 2025 collection through a little eulogy to idleness.
During this sunny getaway, you will discover discreetly luxurious pieces designed to dress the warmest months of the year. Airy fabrics, natural materials and soft tones weave together laurels in praise of an indolence established as an art of living. Gentlemen, the HAST team is pleased to present its Dolce Farniente anthology .
Manifesto for summer elegance
In summer, cultivating refinement isn't an easy choice. With the strengths of summer not helping, it's common to see men opting for convenience by donning the eternal shorts/t-shirt combo. However, a plethora of alternatives exist, just waiting to flourish in the warmer weather.
Lightweight trousers, unstructured jackets, airy knits and other light shirts compete in ingenuity to thwart the onslaught of mercury while remaining elegant; and this is the spirit that we have instilled in the Dolce Farniente composition .
Between revisited couture heritage and inspired by the Riviera style , this collection in the form of a manifesto for summer elegance reveals a wardrobe designed to savor the beautiful days with style and lightness.
Dolce Farniente , the science of relaxation
In Italian, " far niente " literally means " to do nothing . " A programmatic expression that invites idleness but rejects the idea of laziness altogether. At its core, it is not a matter of apathy or idleness, but rather a state of consciousness, a disposition of mind, an elaborate form of presence in the world.
Farniente isn't laziness. Farniente is sensitivity. Openness. Receptiveness to the gentleness of the world. More than a concept, it's a philosophy: the one that animates the pieces before your eyes.
Light, colorful, desirable, our shirts immerse you in this candid atmosphere where elegance and relaxation meet to better merge.
Airy, unique, and generous, our suits evoke a luxury that doesn't fear sunburn. A special distinction, straddling the art of tailoring and the usual languor of the summer season.
Breathable, committed and beautifully textured, our work jackets crown in their own way this art of living where time evaporates , where light caresses, where chic basks without letting itself go.
Fluid or vibrant, ethereal or substantial, absorbent or openwork, sober or eccentric, our shorts, pants , polo shirts , swimsuits and terry knits say nothing other than this love for a free, fresh and playful elegance.
The enjoyment of the senses
True to our principles, we have used the most beautiful natural materials in our new collection with this “ Dolce Farniente ” composition .
Libeco linen, organic cotton, Tencel, and cold wool adorn our creations with prodigious fabrics and exceptional craftsmanship. Worked into knits or fabrics, these noble fibers offer their valuable properties to the garments they adorn; whether we're talking about softness, suppleness, lightness, or thermoregulation.
For their part, the cuts were also designed to accompany your movements without hindering them. The short-sleeved shirts are straight, the work jackets are reasonably loose, the suits are rather generous, and the shirts are roomy. Like this selection, the pieces in question exude ease and independence.
The centerpiece: our Libeco linen suit
The jewel of our spring-summer collection and the perfect embodiment of the Dolce Farniente spirit , the Libeco linen suit is undoubtedly the flagship piece of the season.
Designed for special occasions, it combines exceptional raw materials, prestigious fabrics, extraordinary craftsmanship and irresistible allure.
And for good reason, its fabric comes directly from the workshops of Libeco, an internationally renowned Belgian institution that has been working with linen since 1858. To give you an idea, the House has received the prestigious Patent of the Court of Belgium, establishing it as an official supplier to the Royal Family. A guarantee of excellence similar to the famous Royal Warrants of Appointment issued in the United Kingdom.
With a density of 295 gr/m² , this masterful canvas is light enough to be worn in the heart of July, while maintaining a clean and flawless drape. Behind it, a Portuguese partner ensured the tailoring of the suit, not without mastery. Semi-canvassed construction, 8.5 cm notched lapels, pair of slits in the back, embracing buttons on the cuffs, barely padded shoulders, piped pockets with flaps, double pleated trousers: you recognize at first glance all the sartorially inspired details and at the same time measure the level of mastery of the tailor.
A prestigious suit to wear plain or unmatched to dress up your summer ceremonies and less formal moments.
The final word
“And when I am tired I let myself sleep,
At the murmur of the water that a pebble makes moan,
Or I listen to the warbler singing near me,
And up there in the azure the lark chirps.
It is with this sonnet that Théophile Gautier ends his poem " Far niente " in 1832. And the least we can say is that everything is there: indolence and delicacy, gentleness and contemplation, presence and escape.
It is about nature and light of course; it is obviously about summer, sweetness and tranquility; but it is first and foremost about availability. The poet describes the subtle art of living in the moment, of peacefully savoring the delights of the moment and celebrating the fleeting minutes when Beauty reveals itself. With our proposal Dolce Farniente , it is this penchant for a higher form of tenderness that we wanted to dress.
Between tradition and modernity, Hast has created a collection that is more conscientious than ever, aimed at men who are just as conscientious.