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.
BURGUNDY SLIM-FIT CORDUROY BLAZER
GUCCI
2350
BURGUNDY SLIM-FIT CORDUROY BLAZER
GUCCI
2350
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.
WIDE-LEG WOOL-FLANNEL TROUSERS
BALENCIAGA
715
WIDE-LEG WOOL-FLANNEL TROUSERS
BALENCIAGA
715
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’.
SUEDE CHELSEA BOOTS
R.M. WILLIAMS
490
Suede Chelsea Boots
R.M. Williams
490
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.
BROWN SLIM-FIT PUPPYTOOTH WOOL SUIT
MASION MARGIELA
3295
BROWN SLIM-FIT PUPPYTOOTH WOOL SUIT
MAISON MARGIELA
3295
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.
OXTON ROLLNECK CASHMERE SWEATER
WILLIAM LOCKIE
520
OXTON ROLLNECK CASHMERE SWEATER
WILLIAM LOCKIE
520
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:
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Striking patterned shirts from jacquards to paisleys to polkadots
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A range of leather and canvas bags to fit any duty and destination
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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.
SHERIDAN IN COGNAC
TO BOOT
395
SHERIDAN IN COGNAC
TO BOOT
395
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.
SHEARLING SHAWL-COLLAR COAT
BERLUTI
9250
SHEARLING SHAWL-COLLAR COAT
BERLUTI
9250
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.
WASHED-DENIM WESTERN SHIRT
AMI
315
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:
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