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Yes, it’s really time to start thinking about holiday party attire, whether that’s a festively garment-dyed corduroy jacket from Sid Mashburn, a rakish knit tie from Junior’s or, for the more daring, a closely cut pajama shirt by Budd. In other news, we’ve got another bumper crop of outerwear including a spectator coat schemed up by Todd Snyder and J. Press, a felted and belted number from Ermenegildo Zegna and one very different approach to the parka via Taylor Stitch and Holubar. We won’t keep you any longer.
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Taylor Stitch x Holubar The Flatiron Jacket
Image Credit: Taylor Stitch Via a partnership with Colorado’s Holubar (the folks responsible for Robert De Niro’s orange parka in The Deer Hunter), Taylor Stitch has created a parka for the parka-hesitant. What might win these folks over is the jacket’s emphasis on natural materials like a dry-waxed cotton canvas on the arms and shoulders and a lambswool lining from Abraham Moon on the torso’s lower half.
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Drake’s Suede Canal Penny Loafer with Crepe Sole
Image Credit: Drake's Christened after the location of the brand’s newly opened NYC store, Drake’s Canal penny loafer sports a round, moccasin-stitched toe, a rubber crepe sole and a uniquely shaped penny keeper. In short, it’s the ideal thing to wear with the brand’s similarly soft and easy approach to classic tailoring.
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J. Press X Todd Snyder Spectator Coat
Image Credit: Todd Snyder A highlight from the designer’s recent dalliance with Ivy Style outfitter J. Press, the Spectator Coat is inspired by outerwear once found in the bleachers of the Harvard vs. Yale game. A tailored fit and a lush camel hair fabric make it just as relevant for today (and non-sporting events).
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Brunello Cucinelli Puppytooth Blazer
Image Credit: Mr Porter Brunello Cucinelli called in a linen, wool and silk-blend to craft this dreamily colored puppytooth blazer. Angled flaps complete with a ticket pocket add to its jaunty appeal.
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Quoddy Cross Stitch Boot
Image Credit: Huckberry Quoddy is best known for its moccasins, but the Maine-based maker has applied the same hand-stitched ethos to these Chromexcel leather boots finished with speed hook eyelets and a lugged Vibram sole. For wear with selvedge chinos and waxed canvas jackets.
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The Anthology Taskmaster Overshirt
Image Credit: The Anthology The Anthology has applied its typically considered approach to the workwear, and the result is this lambswool overshirt with squared-off chest pockets and a more tailored fit. You might wear it over a beefy oxford and a pair of cavalry twill trousers.
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Ermenegildo Zegna Felted Cashmere & Wool Jersey Coat
Image Credit: Zegna If you’ve ever had the urge to wear your bathrobe as outerwear you can now fulfill it with Zegna’s belted coat made from felted cashmere and wool. A pair of extra-long patch pockets provides a deep recess for warming cold hands.
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Loro Piana Guanto Glacier Shearling Gloves
Image Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue Now that it’s getting cold enough to sheath your hands in an extra layer of insulation, why not do so in a pair of dyed shearling gloves from Loro Piana? As a bonus, the glove’s exposed stitching is just the right level of show-off.
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Giorgio Armani Slip-On Espadrilles
Image Credit: MyTheresa If a notice went out dictating that espadrilles were for summer wear only, Giorgio Armani seems to have missed it as the Italian designer has repurposed the beach club favorite in smooth calfskin leather that’s as well-suited to the chilly months as any impending tropical getaways.
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Budd Tailored Fit Plain Cotton Pajamas
Image Credit: Budd Those who prefer not to swim in their nightwear can look to Budd, which has introduced its cotton pajamas in a new, closer fit. Considering its more tailored look, you might even get away with wearing the shirt outside of the bedroom.
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Junior’s Stripe Silk Knit Tie
Image Credit: Junior's Imagine: a holiday party invite with an abstract “smart casual” dress code. You’re wearing corduroys, a button-down shirt, a shawl collar cardigan and this striped knit tie from Junior’s. You’ve nailed it.
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Paul Smith Artist-Stripe Leather Tote Bag
Image Credit: Farfetch Paul Smith has applied his trademark colors to this leather tote in a style that recalls the monogrammed travel bags of old. But in a very on-brand flourish, the stripes peter out in a painterly fashion rather than a neat conclusion.
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Sid Mashburn Garment-Dyed Corduroy Virgil No. 1 Jacket
Image Credit: Sid Mashburn This red corduroy jacket from Sid Mashburn is just jolly enough without going full Kris Kringle. And should Santa feel tempted to change his look, we’d point to this model’s unstructured make and easy shirtsleeve shoulder (much better for navigating chimneys).
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Soundman Clyde Jacket
Image Credit: Clutch Cafe This Japanese-made coat embraces the British countryside look but utilizes a water-repellent black cotton sateen that’s much more urbane. Herringbone wool flannel lining and hidden hand warmer pockets will be much appreciated as temperatures continue to fall.
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Prada America’s Cup Original Sneakers
Image Credit: Prada If these Prada sneakers look like something your dad wore on a Kroger run circa 1997, there’s a reason. They’re a near-perfect reproduction of a style first introduced in the ‘90s by the Luna Rossa sailing team for wear during the America’s Cup sailing competition. Does that technically make them boat shoes? Hard to say.
