Jamaica is a destination of contrasts — the all-inclusive resorts of Montego Bay and Negril, the luxury boutique hotels of the north coast, the Blue Mountains, the cultural depth of Kingston and the reggae tradition. The wardrobe that carries Jamaica correctly spans from the resort beach to the cultural city to the mountain interior.

The north coast resorts. The luxury properties of Round Hill, Tryall, GoldenEye, and the boutique hotels along the north coast — natural linen in the resort register. White PP linen over natural swim shorts for the beach; a PP linen shirt in a composed colourway with linen trousers for the resort restaurant evening. For women: a PP women's linen set in white or oyster for the daytime; a deeper colourway for the evening dinner.

Negril and the west coast. The Seven Mile Beach, the cliffs at Rick's Café, the beach bars and sunset watching — the most relaxed register in Jamaica. White PP linen open over swim shorts, leather sandals. The natural fabric that belongs in the Caribbean outdoor setting.

Kingston and the cultural context. The Bob Marley Museum, the National Gallery, the restaurant scene of New Kingston — a PP linen shirt in a warm natural or composed colourway with linen trousers and leather shoes. Kingston's cultural depth rewards a more composed wardrobe than the north coast beach register.

The Blue Mountains. The coffee plantation tours, the hiking, the cooler air above 1,500 metres — a PP linen shirt as a layering piece over a lighter garment for the cooler mountain conditions. Linen trousers and leather shoes for the plantation visits.

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