A number of this week’s best new menswear arrivals take established concepts and silhouettes and reinterpret them in bold an interesting new ways. Take Blackmeans’s biker jacket, which replaces traditional black leather with tan suede. Or the elevated basketball sneaker from Common Projects, a parachute jacket with a luxe touch from John Elliott and Billy Reid’s fascinating modular shirt jacket. You’ll find those—and other new and exciting releases—below.
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Blackmeans Suede Biker Jacket
Image Credit: Mr Porter The Japanese brand Blackmeans is responsible for some of the best motorcycle jackets on the market. So taking that beloved silhouette and swapping out premium leather for a supple suede seems like a no-brainer—and the result is pretty stunning.
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Common Projects Tournament Leather High-Top Sneakers
Image Credit: Mr Porter An elevated take on the classic basketball shoes favored by Dr. J and other ballers of the late 1970s NBA, these Common Projects high-tops are just as cool as the game itself. And the brand’s dedication to superior craftsmanship, the result is a super-clean pair of kicks that work just as well with sweats as they do with wool trousers.
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Paul Smith Cotton Military Cargo Trousers
Image Credit: Zappos There’s no shortage of cargo pants that feature military-inspired hues, which is why the deep blue and pinstripes (!) of this pair from Paul Smith are such a breath of fresh air. They exude a sly playfulness that every man’s wardrobe should embrace.
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Stone Island Logo-Appliqued Micro Reps Shell Hoodie Jacket
Image Credit: Mr Porter Don’t let its appearance fool you. The shell of this Stone Island jacket, cut from a proprietary technical material, is built to withstand windy conditions and pouring precipitation — all while staying extraordinarily lightweight.
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Illesteva Patmos Sunglasses
Image Credit: Illesteva Sure, you might have a pair of aviator-style shades, but so does everyone else. Illesteva’s answer to the beloved eyewear style opts for a more angular look—and instantly sets you apart in a crowd of tried-and-true takes.
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John Elliott Canopy Parachute Jacket
Image Credit: John Elliott One of the standout pieces from John Elliott’s spring 2020 lineup is this parachute jacket. More street style than Top Gun, it features tons of pockets for everything you need to carry with you during the daily grind.
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Billy Reid Modular Shirt Jacket
Image Credit: Billy Reid Billy Reid’s new modular jacket is cut from a lightweight, waterproof Japanese fabric, as well as removable mesh pockets for when you need to tote around extra stuff.
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Loro Piana Slim-Fit Cable-Knit Baby Cashmere Mock-Neck Sweater
Image Credit: Mr Porter To be completely honest with you, we’re still bummed that the lovely cable knit Chris Evans wears in Knives Out wasn’t nominated for its own Oscar. Luckily, this striking red take on the metaphor from Loro Piana is there to gently cradle any man with the means to buy it through numerous screenings of the hit film.
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Lemaire Beige Wool Chesterfield Coat
Image Credit: Ssense Made from a blend of polyester and wool, this Lemaire coat is exactly the kind of thing you want to slip into on those cold, gray days when no one’s really sure about whether or not it’ll rain.
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Mr P. Suede Utility Jacket
Image Credit: Mr Porter Talk about rugged and refined: This utility jacket from Mr Porter’s in-house line, Mr P., isn’t the kind of thin you’d wear to mow the lawn. Its luxe suede makes it a handy transitional piece for spring—and an easy thing to wear with either a sweater or a t-shirt as the weather changes.
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John Lobb Lopez Loafer
Image Credit: Zappos Made in the UK, these loafers are perfectly shaped to exude a classic sense of style and proportion. The textured leather has character, but not enough to stop you from wanting to wear them all the time.
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Rag & Bone Franklin Chore Slim Fit Button-Up Shirt
Image Credit: Nordstrom A hybrid between a work shirt and the beloved oxford, this button-up from Rag & Bone is an ideal layer for weekend errands.
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Random Identities Navy & White Pinstripe Double-Breasted Blazer
Image Credit: Ssense Stacking peak lapels on top of a pinstripe and making it a double-breasted jacket might seem a little too Michael Douglas in Wall Street, but this blazer from designer Stefano Pilati’s young brand Random Identities features a considerably more modern cut. Plus, there’s a slight give to its virgin wool construction, which means you’ll have plenty of room to comfortably move around.
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Todd Snyder Dip Dye Textured Cotton Crew Sweater
Image Credit: Todd Snyder This ombre, dip-dyed cotton sweater from Todd Snyder is an attractive way to add a dose of character to your spring rotation—and says a lot more about you than your solid navy knitwear.
