You'd expect Justin Chang's wardrobe to be filled with shirts of every imaginable colour and print. After all, he is an heir to Ascot Chang, the renowned shirt maker.
You would also imagine that there would be a separate wardrobe housing a row of suits and sports coats. Doesn't having a bespoke tailoring company that bears your family name give you access to an unlimited wardrobe, and afford you the luxury of ordering shirts and suits on a whim?
That isn't the case for Chang. His closet is relatively humble. In fact, it houses no more than 15 shirts and four or five suits.
'If I want something made, I still have to pay for it, at least for the labour,' he says. 'I've never been a big spender or shopper, and I have to earn whatever I want to buy.'
But what Chang's wardrobe lacks in volume and quantity, it certainly makes up for in style.
Chang, 25, is a disciple of the school of classic dressing. That timeless, elegant and gentlemanly look is seeing a big revival this season. He wears tailored jackets and trousers every day.
