The Fall Style Issue

8 essential items. 16 ways to wear 'em. Dapper up, gents.

By The Editors
October 7, 2015 9:00 am
The Fall Style Issue

Prepare to bear down and gird thyselves against the coming onslaught of pumpkin-flavored everything: Fall has arrived.

And with it, our biannual Style Issue, chockablock with the latest and greatest threads to keep you looking more fly than ’86 Jeff Goldblum till spring.

For the uninitiated, it goes something like this:

Eight hero items. I.e., the eight essentials every dapper chap ought to be keeping his eye on at the moment to augment his fall (and winter) sartorial arsenal.

Everything from the coat-of-the-moment to the sneakers you never knew you coveted (you won’t be able to help yourself, trust).

Built around each of these items, you’ll find two distinct (and 100% shoppable, courtesy of our stylish compatriots at MR PORTER) ensembles. Because it’s not just about buying the right stuff, it’s about knowing how to make it work for you.

You’ll also find a trio of our favorite ladyfriends sporting said hero items (and very little else). A good guy’s not above loaning his duds out in a pinch, after all.

So go forth and wreak autumnal havoc. You have my full confidence.

See you out there,

Danny Agnew
Creative Director

A cold weather staple, corduroy earns personality points for having that textured surface that catches light better than flatter weaves (especially in a hue like burgundy). Even works as a punchy formalwear alternative for the holiday season, provided the wale (see: width of the cord) is thin. Think of it as the Ruffles to the velvet jacket’s Lay’s.

BLACK SLIM-FIT SILK-TRIMMED WOOL TUXEDO TROUSERS

GUCCI

825

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WOOL, SILK AND CASHMERE-BLEND FLANNEL BOW TIE

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

245

BUY IT HERE

PLEATED COTTON TUXEDO SHIRT

TOM FORD

780

BUY IT HERE

STRATON BLACK CALF

BARKER BLACK

950

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3.5CM BLACK NANY GRAINED-LEATHER BELT

HUGO BOSS

215

BUY IT HERE

SLIM-FIT CHECKED BRUSHED-COTTON SHIRT

TOM FORD

465

BUY IT HERE

HERRINGBONE SILK AND WOOL-BLEND TIE

GIEVES & HAWKES

165

BUY IT HERE

PETIT NEW STANDARD SLIM-FIT DRY SELVEDGE JEANS

A.P.C.

185

BUY IT HERE

4CM BROWN LEATHER BELT

OLIVER SPENCER

155

BUY IT HERE

CASSIUS LEATHER WINGTIP DERBY BROGUES

TED BAKER

240

BUY THEM HERE

Don’t go tossing your skinny jeans just yet, but those keeping an eye on the fashion-forward crowd will have noticed a move toward a roomier (but still tailored!) pant. The keys: keeping the waist high, the length to a moderate break, and remainder fitted up top. The line between artfully baggy and straight-up sloppy is razor thin, my pedigreed chums – walk it with caution.

ZIP-THROUGH FLEECE-BACK COTTON-JERSEY VARSITY JACKET

TODD SNYDER + CHAMPION

200

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MIKE STRIPED WOOL SWEATER

NN.07

200

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WHITE MONOCHROME CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR

CONVERSE

55

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4CM BROWN LEATHER BELT

OLIVER SPENCER

155

BUY IT HERE

GRANDAD-COLLAR STRIPED COTTON, SILK AND CASHMERE-BLEND SHIRT

OLIVER SPENCER

315

BUY IT HERE

CASSIUS LEATHER WINGTIP DERBY BROGUES

TED BAKER

240

BUY THEM HERE

LANGE 1 BY A LANGE & SOHNE

ELEVEN JAMES

999

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3.5CM TAN CARMELLO LEATHER BELT

HUGO BOSS

155

BUY IT HERE

Good enough for every stylish British cad in history, good enough for you. Glossy versions are all well and good, but this season go for luxe suede in an off-center color (like this deft mix of brown and burgundy) to let your feet do the talkin’.

GREY CHECKED WOOL SUIT

ETRO

1990

BUY IT HERE

3.5CM BLACK NANY GRAINED-LEATHER BELT

HUGO BOSS

215

BUY IT HERE

WHITE SLIM-FIT COLLAR-BAR COTTON SHIRT

TOM FORD

570

BUY IT HERE

POLKA-DOT WOOL AND SILK-BLEND POCKET SQUARE

PAUL SMITH SHOES & ACCESSORIES

95

BUY IT HERE

3.5CM BROWN STITCHED LEATHER BELT

PAUL SMITH SHOES & ACCESSORIES

250

BUY IT HERE

DOUBLE-BREASTED SLUB WOOL PEACOAT

OFFICINE GENERALE

1020

BUY IT HERE

PETIT NEW STANDARD SLIM-FIT DRY SELVEDGE JEANS

A.P.C.

185

BUY THEM HERE

STRIPE-TIPPED COTTON-JERSEY POLO SHIRT

MICHAEL KORS

125

BUY IT HERE

70s style is enjoying a resurgence, so now’s the perfect time to add some russet tones to your suiting collection. You’ll soon find that brown is surprisingly versatile and works well when paired with unexpected hues like pink or light blue. Perfect break to the grey/blue/grey/blue monotony.

PINK MAYFAIR SLIM-FIT COTTON-POPLIN SHIRT

HACKETT

180

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POLKA-DOT EMBROIDERED WOOL AND SILK TIE

DUNHILL

150

BUY IT HERE

3.5CM TAN CARMELLO LEATHER BELT

HUGO BOSS

155

BUY IT HERE

THIN FINN SLIM-FIT ORGANIC STRETCH-DENIM JEANS

NUDIE JEANS

200

BUY THEM HERE

DONEGAL WOOL SWEATER

OLIVER SPENCER

300

BUY IT HERE

DEXTER SLIM-FIT CHECKED COTTON-FLANNEL SHIRT

NN.07

135

BUY IT HERE

CASSIUS LEATHER WINGTIP DERBY BROGUES

TED BAKER

240

BUY THEM HERE

REVERSIBLE 3CM FULL-GRAIN LEATHER BELT

MULBERRY

330

BUY IT HERE

MASTER COMPRESSOR MEMOVOX BY JAEGER LECOULTRE

ELEVEN JAMES

579

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Didn’t we tell you ’70s style was making a comeback? The key to a turtleneck is to wear it with confidence: reference a few pictures of McQueen in Bullitt to steel your nerves and then go for it. Pick a versatile color like grey, make sure the neck has some height to it (lest you hear Steve Jobs jokes for the rest of the year) and shell out the extra bucks for some cashmere. After all, if you’re gonna swaddle your neck all day, you might as well do it with something luxurious.

GREY SLIM-FIT WOOL, SILK AND CASHMERE-BLEND SUIT

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

5410

BUY IT HERE

THE DEAN CHELSEA BOOT

PAUL EVANS

399

BUY THEM HERE

PAISLEY-PRINT MULBERRY SILK-TWILL POCKET SQUARE

DUNHILL

90

BUY IT HERE

3.5CM BLACK NANY GRAINED-LEATHER BELT

HUGO BOSS

215

BUY IT HERE

RACEMASTER LEATHER JACKET

BELSTAFF

1995

BUY IT HERE

SKINNY-FIT STRETCH-DENIM JEANS

TOM FORD

570

BUY THEM HERE

REVERSIBLE 3CM FULL-GRAIN LEATHER BELT

MULBERRY

330

BUY IT HERE

BALLON BLEU CHRONOGRAPH BY CARTIER

ELEVEN JAMES

299

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ARLINGTON VT

K-SWISS X BILLY REID

155

BUY THEM HERE

There’s a fine line between dressing to stand out and dressing so loud you wake the neighbors.

The atelier that straddles that line with unrivaled aplomb: Ted Baker London, bringing color, panache and a touch of irreverence to menswear since 1988. Their new campaign — the aptly named Curiosities — is exactly what a discerning gent needs to stand himself out from the crowd this Fall.

Among the particulars:

  • Striking patterned shirts from jacquards to paisleys to polkadots

  • A range of leather and canvas bags to fit any duty and destination

  • Plus: autumn layers in spades, from geo-print sweaters to quilted jackets to their ever-handsome Commuter Suit

The kicker? On October 8th (clear your calendars; that’s tomorrow), every piece of it will be available at 25% off in-store and online across the nation*. Hit the nearest location for cocktails, DJs and a gift with every purchase of $400 or more** from 6-9 PM. Or visit their site if you’d rather do your shopping from your own brick-and-mortar.

*Ted Baker full price stores only. Bloomingdale’s locations excluded.
**One per customer. While supplies last.

This was the year that the sneaker journeyed uptown; tops both high and low elevated to new stature via clean, streamlined silhouettes (begone, Yeezy moon boots!) done in supple leathers typically reserved for top-notch dress kicks. Use ’em to lend a sporty look some churched up flavor or a suit some casual flair.

WOOL-BLEND AND LEATHER BOMBER JACKET

TIM COPPENS

1950

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CASHMERE AND COTTON-BLEND SWEATPANTS

CANALI

1195

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CANTON SLIM-FIT FLORAL-PRINT COTTON SHIRT

J.CREW

80

BUY IT HERE

COTTON-BLEND HOODIE

POLO RALPH LAUREN

100

BUY IT HERE

GREY SLIM-FIT PRINCE OF WALES CHECK WOOL THREE-PIECE SUIT

THOM SWEENY

3260

BUY IT HERE

WOOL, SILK AND ALPACA-BLEND SWEATER

A.P.C.

235

BUY IT HERE

DRAKE’S SILK POCKET SQUARE

KINGSMAN

95

BUY IT HERE

DEXTER SLIM-FIT CHECKED COTTON-FLANNEL SHIRT

NN.07

135

BUY IT HERE

No longer the express domain of the Aspen and Sundace crowds, the shearling coat has been enjoying some rather urbane updates of late — think pieces that’ll play over a double-breasted blazer while still retaining some of that “Why yes, I am in fact wearing a massive piece of animal hide,” Game of Thrones-y swagger.

RIBBED ALPACA AND WOOL-BLEND TURTLENECK SWEATER

GUCCI

620

BUY IT HERE

PETIT NEW STANDARD SLIM-FIT DRY SELVEDGE JEANS

A.P.C.

185

BUY THEM HERE

SEALLS2 LEATHER WINGTIP BROGUE ANKLE BOOTS

TED BAKER

280

BUY THEM HERE

BALLON BLEU CHRONOGRAPH BY CARTIER

ELEVEN JAMES

299

JOIN NOW

MIDNIGHT-BLUE HERRINGBONE LINEN-BLEND DOUBLE-BREASTED BLAZER

BOTTEGA VENETA

2810

BUY IT HERE

CHECKED SILK AND CASHMERE-BLEND SCARF

VALENTINO

595

BUY IT HERE

ACE SKINNY-FIT COTTON-BLEND CORDUROY TROUSERS

ACNE STUDIOS

270

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NO. 1883 BIRCH BOOTS

WOLVERINE

139

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A good snap-front denim shirt falls directly into a category we affectionately refer to as “overneath.” Works just as well layered over a slouchy tee as it does seated between a henley and shawl collared sweater. And never fear pairing it with denim down below — just make sure you’ve got some contrast between the hues to avoid “Canadian tux” commentary.

WAFFLE-KNIT COTTON HENLEY T-SHIRT

RRL

145

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SHAWL-COLLAR INTARSIA COTTON, SILK AND LINEN-BLEND CARDIGAN

POLO RALPH LAUREN

895

BUY IT HERE

TRAVELLER ORGANIC COTTON AND HEMP-BLEND DOBBY CHINOS

OUTERKNOWN

185

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FORREST WEATHERPROOF WINGTIP BOOT

AQUATALIA

695

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HEMP-JERSEY T-SHIRT

FANMAIL

150

BUY IT HERE

ACE SKINNY-FIT COTTON-BLEND CORDUROY TROUSERS

ACNE

270

BUY THEM HERE

PAGLIA MOTO BOOT

BILLY REID

495

BUY THEM HERE

3.5CM BROWN WOVEN LEATHER BELT

ANDERSON’S

175

BUY IT HERE


The Fall Style Issue was shot in the heart of Brooklyn, at the Urban Cowboy B&B. If you’re in town, book a stay.

Photographer:
Emily Winiker

Creative Director:
Danny Agnew

Models:
Patty Alexandra
Lindsey Kevitch 
Jersey Banks
Lance Parker 
Mark Thomas 

Curation/Direction/ 
Design/Tech/Long Hours/ 
two missed flights & one overworked intern: