The Fall Style Issue 2017

The Camel Topcoat

By The Editors
November 30, 2017 9:00 am

THE FALL STYLE ISSUE: THE CAMEL TOPCOAT


ver the last several years, fashion industry vet Todd Snyder has established himself as one of the preeminent American menswear designers of his generation. Accolades have rolled in, collabs with everyone from Champion to Timex have popped up, and the Iowa native’s name has become synonymous with relaxed-yet-refined tailoring that looks as at-home in the stands at a high school football game as it does gliding down a Park Avenue sidewalk.

Case in point: Snyder’s take on the British officer’s coat, done in a luxe Italian wool/cashmere blend that not only cuts a decidedly more chill figure than traditional black, but is also warm enough to not require the added weight and bulk of a lining.

Like we said, relaxed-yet-refined. Maybe you’ll get lucky and that same description will wind up applied to you.

We’ve no issue with a bold, patterned topcoat — you’ll see one or two sprinkled through this issue, no doubt. But sometimes a fella wants to let his suiting freak flag fly, and for that, a measure of outerwear restraint is required. Camel fits the bill nicely without coming off too staid.

 



CAMEL DOUBLE BREASTED OFFICER COAT
Todd Snyder / $898



CUSTOM SUIT
Indochino



FEODORE IN BORDEAUX SUEDE
Aldo / $130



GREY PURE CASHMERE SOLID TIE
Drake’s / $185



LUMINOR 1950 PCYC 3 DAYS CHRONO FLYBACK 44MM
Panerai / $12,300



WHITE PLAIN TRAVELLER SHIRT
Suitsupply / $79

Another fun thing about a camel topcoat is that the lighter color helps it play with more dressed-down, sportier looks as well. Just because you’re on your way to the gym doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be turning heads on the way.

 



TREFOIL HOODIE

adidas Originals / $65



HEAVYWEIGHT TERRY SWEATPANTS
Reigning Champ / $150



MEN’S MX.
Aldo / $90



ORIGINAL WAYFARER TORTOISE
Ray Ban / $155



EDGEMERE WHITE / BLUE
Martenero / $550



CAMEL DOUBLE BREASTED OFFICER COAT
Todd Snyder / $898