The Fall Style Issue 2017

The Penny Loafer

By The Editors
November 30, 2017 9:00 am

THE FALL STYLE ISSUE: THE PENNY LOAFER


othing wrong with grabbing an updated take on a classic, but sometimes it behooves a fella to stick with the original.

Especially when that original is the Weejun, a penny-totin’ style that the fine folks at G.H. Bass started knocking out way back in 1936 — 100% high-quality leather hand-stitched into a classic moccasin-style silhouette that’s every bit as stylish today as it was when your father (and maybe even his father) rocked ‘em.

And while black and brown are both well and good, the truly discerning chap knows that oxblood (burgundy, for you PETA members out there) is decidedly more versatile — playing perfectly with ensembles that are typically geared toward one shoe color or the other.

Like Em said, just don’t forget the pennies.

Common misconception that loafers don’t pair well with socks — a nice marled pair adds some solid throwback flair to a casual prep-inspired ensemble.

 



FLANNEL CHECKED SHIRT
Uniqlo / $30



SKINNY SLIM RAW DENIM JEANS DIP INDIGO TIMBER
DSTLD / $75



FIELD SOLID KNIT WOOL TIE
The Tie Bar / $25



MEN’S CABIN SOCK 
Roots / $16



LARSON WEEJUNS
GH Bass & Co. / $110



BLEEKER FRAMES
John Varvatos / $240



LITMUS LEATHER BELT
Beltology / $85



TIE CLIP SET
The Tie Bar / $45



DRESSAGE WATCH
Hermès / $8,450



A pair of pennies is also great to anchor a suiting kit, especially one that’s a little more casual — trade the button-down and tie for a natty polo, this time keep it sockless and you’re good to go.

 



SIENNA BLUE BIRDS EYE
Suitsupply / $639



DIAMOND JACQUARD POLO
Banana Republic / $50



POCKET SQUARE PACK
The Tie Bar / $45



SOLID SUEDE BELT  
The Tie Bar / $30



JACKIE FRAMES 
Salt Optics 



LARSON WEEJUNS
GH Bass & Co. / $110



CLEAN METAL CUFF
Caputo & Co. / $65



GLASS & BRASS BEAD BRACELET
Caputo & Co. / $110



HOOK ROPE BRACELET
Miansai / $55



ASCENT LIGHT BLUE
Martenero / $595