If last week’s drop was all about color, then this week’s roundup of the best new menswear releases is all about textures and patterns. Designers like Billy Reid, Saint Laurent, and John Elliott have released eye-catching clothes and accessories that are sure to turn heads. Meanwhile, brands like Todd Snyder and Loro Piana are playing with softer textures like velour and baby cashmere, producing soft-to-the-touch clothes you’ll want to wear again and again. Take a look at the best new menswear the internet has to offer this week below.
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Billy Reid Patchwork Quilt Cardigan
Image Credit: Billy Reid Billy Reid’s knitwear is among the uniquely American designer’s best offerings, and this distinctive cardigan shows why. Made in California from a soft, warm wool blend, it’s defined shawl silhouette and geometric patchwork pattern is like an art piece for your torso.
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The Armoury x Ascot Chang Tweed Safari Jacket
Image Credit: The Armory Safari jackets are great when it’s not too cold, but many are cut from material that’s not warm enough to stand up to winter. That’s not the case with this tweed version from The Armoury’s collaboration with Ascot Chang. It’s dense fabric provides a lot of good insulation for those colder months.
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Ledbury x Rider Boot Co Kingstown Kudu Leather Boot
Image Credit: Ledbury In honor of Ledbury’s 10th anniversary, the custom shirting brand has partnered with a few other operations for a specialized capsule collection. Our favorite from the bunch is a partnership with Rider Boot Co., which uses a special waxy Kudu leather whose production process ensures that each of the resulting pairs of Chelsea Boots is entirely unique.
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Loro Piana Baby Cashmere Sweater
Image Credit: Mr Porter The cashmere that makes up this incredibly comfy sweater from Loro Piana comes directly from young Mongolian Hircus goats. The natural beige color makes it a highly versatile garment that you can dress up or down with ease.
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Monfrere Straight-Fit Jeans
Image Credit: Neiman Marcus Slim and tapered, but not too snug, these jeans from Monfrere are made from a material that has just the right amount of stretch in it. They won’t lose their shape, and they’ll move with you beautifully.
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Valstar Unlined Suede Shirt Jacket
Image Credit: Mr Porter Assembled entirely by hand in Italy, Valstar’s suede shirt jacket has a relaxed, casual fit that’s makes it easy to layer. Which is a good thing: since it’ll add warmth without too much weight, you’ll want to wear it every chance you get.
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Want Les Essentiels Kastrup Leather-Trimmed Shell Backpack
Image Credit: Mr Porter With plenty of storage for everything you’d need at the office, this backpack from Want Les Essentiels has been designed exclusively for Mr. Porter. The contrasting blend of leather and canvas is an elevated take on the bag you toted around in grad school, but still provides the versatility you know and love.
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Aime Leon Dore Full-Zip Polar Fleece
Image Credit: Aime Leon Dore If you’ve somehow come this far into fall without picking up a sleek zip-up fleece jacket, this one from Aime Leon Dore has just the right amount of color. But more importantly, you’d be hard-pressed to find a material that’ll keep you warmer without adding too much bulk to your look.
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Nike x Sacai LD Waffle Sneakers
Image Credit: Farfetch One of Nike’s most popular sneaker collaborations returned this fall in a street-ready black and white colorway that stands out without being too shouty. They’re trendy and not ostentatious, which means they’ll earn praise for guys up and down the style spectrum.
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Dunhill Black Leather-Trimmed Quilted Shell Blazer
Image Credit: Mr Porter Form, have you met our friend Function? This quilted blazer from Dunhill provides both extra warmth and a dose of great style in the same package. Little details like the concealed vent snaps, which help keep in warmth, and the chest pocket help blur the lines between traditional and nontraditional.
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Saint Laurent Star Print Bi-fold Wallet
Image Credit: Farfetch For those looking to make a statement even before putting down their black cards, look no further than this star-printed wallet from Saint Laurent. If nothing else, it’ll make sure your wallet is always easy to spot.
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Ovadia & Sons Dune Patchwork-Knit Sweatpants
Image Credit: Neiman Marcus Sweatpants are comfortable and all, but they’re only as good as the material they’re made from. These, from Ovadia & Sons, are cut from fleece to provide optimal warmth, and the patchwork design offers a unique and eye-catching pattern.
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Prada Spazzolato Leather and Canvas Boots
Image Credit: Mr Porter Despite its crisp and polished look, this hiker-inspired boot from Prada is more than capable of keeping up with harsh, urban environments. Crafted from the brand’s Spazzolato leather, it’ll only get better with age, and the dense rubber soles will protect the uppers from any street slush.
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Todd Snyder Velour Polo
Image Credit: Todd Snyder Long-sleeved polo shirts are a menswear mainstay, so you tend to see a lot of them. What you don’t tend to see very often are versions cut from unconventional material like velour. The softer shade pink helps the material stand out, but if it’s too much of a stretch for you, fret not: they make it in blue.
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John Elliott Polar Fleece Vest
Image Credit: John Elliott A striking fleece vest makes layering during cold weather a snap, especially when it’s in a pattern as bold as this reversible option from John Elliott. The designer drew on his memory of the wallpaper at his grandparents’ house when designing the print, adding a personal touch (and an apres-ski talking point) to an extremely functional layer.
