This week we’re gravitating toward pieces that protect and comfort—perhaps it’s a symptom of the news cycle over the past seven days. Current events aside, fall is always a time to start nesting and gearing up for the elements. For the former, this week brings a new version of J. Press’s old favorite, the Shaggy Dog sweater. And for durable outerwear, you have your choice of a top-of-the-line Barbour and the latest from Moncler’s Genius collection. Or, why not both? Those picks and more, below.
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Barbour Gold Standard ‘Supa Convertible Wax’
Image Credit: Huckberry Barbour likely needs no introduction—the brand’s waxed cotton jackets have been beloved for over a century. Which is why this is particularly big news: Barbour Gold Standard is a recently launched sub-brand that renders the classics in first-class materials with hand-cut, tailored fits. This Supa Wax Convertible combines two Barbour staples—waxed cotton and quilting—in one exceptional jacket.
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Stone Island x Persol Sunglasses
Image Credit: Persol We won’t ask you to name a more iconic duo, but the pairing of Stone Island and Persol is pretty great. The two Italian brands joined forces to revive an archival pilot frame from the 1970s. Sleek, hard-wearing and effortlessly cool, these limited-edition shades capture the best of both labels.
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John Lobb ‘Milton’ Waxed Suede Derby
Image Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue Few shoe styles straddle the worlds of casualwear and tailoring better than a derby. John Lobb’s rather dashing iteration features a smart, chiseled toe, rubberized EVA soles and a waxed suede upper with enviable patina. Don’t be turned off by the suede—the waxed coating ensures these can trudge through a rainstorm just fine.
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Hermès UN ‘H Marin’ Tie
Image Credit: Hermès To mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Hermès created a tie featuring its signature silk twill in a limited-edition print. The tie, in an elegant shade of UN blue, has been sported by the Secretary-General and several other UN power players since their recent general assembly commenced. Only 125 were produced and it quickly sold out online, but we’ve got a lead on a stash still available at the brand’s Madison Avenue boutique. Simply call 800-441-4488 to purchase.
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Moncler Genius JW Anderson ‘Stonor’ Jacket
Image Credit: MyTheresa The latest drop of Moncler’s blockbuster Genius collection arrived this week, brimming with colorful pieces by Jonathan Anderson of J.W. Anderson and Loewe. One of the standouts is this jacket with a body in dapper navy wool flannel, color-blocked with a traffic cone orange neck and a graphic white zipper. Irreverent but still chic, it’s a rarity in a world of indistinguishable puffers.
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Thom Browne Yoga Mat
Image Credit: Matches At home workouts cramping your style? Thom Browne’s yoga mat is as sharp as his tailoring—certainly the most attractive foundation for your next round of Vinyasa or HIIT. If nothing else, such a handsome piece of gear is a bit of helpful motivation to break a sweat.
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Craig Green x Champion Sweatshirt
Image Credit: FarFetch It’s hard to argue with the comfort of a sweatshirt, but hoodies rarely achieve anything close to dignified. A funnel-neck, quarter-zip, on the other hand, is a more elevated vehicle for fleece jersey. This one from British designer Craig Green’s collaboration with Champion is equal parts retro and fashion-forward.
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Edward Sexton Charcoal Flannel Trousers
Image Credit: The Rake The original bad boy of Savile Row, Edward Sexton has outfitted rockers from John Lennon and Mick Jagger to Harry Styles. In short: he does suits that are long on swagger. While a trip to commission a bespoke getup isn’t possible at the moment, a smart pair of trousers are always a good investment. These feature Sexton’s signature high-waisted cut in a perennially refined gray wool flannel.
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Mr P Stand-Collar Ribbed Sweater
Image Credit: Mr Porter There are turtlenecks and there are stand-collar sweaters—stylistic brothers with similar looks but very different attitudes. A ribbed stand-collar sweater, like Mr P’s virgin wool number, is a more rugged, laissez-faire model favored by none other than Steve McQueen. Channel the King of Cool’s attitude with well-worn jeans and boots, or smarten it up with those Sexton flannels.
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Vans x MoMA Claude Monet Sneakers
Image Credit: Nordstrom This week, Vans released its collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art and it’s high-low mashup we never knew we needed. The classic skate shoe has been emblazoned with a few of MoMA’s most iconic works of art—like these low-top Authentics awash in Monet’s Water Lilies. How’s that for some fancy footwork?
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Mark Cross ‘Andy’ Leather Backpack
Image Credit: Mark Cross Founded in 1845, Mark Cross is one of—if not the—oldest American luxury purveyors still in existence. It began as a gentleman’s outfitter but became better known for its handbags after Grace Kelly famously carried a Mark Cross bag in Rear Window. This week, the brand debuted its re-launched men’s collection and it’s very, very good. Case in point: this refined backpack with lots of utilitarian functionality along with luxe grained calfskin and palladium hardware.
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Gucci Liberty Floral Pocket Square
Image Credit: MyTheresa While technically a pocket square, Gucci’s rakish Liberty print scarf can do a whole lot more. Given its generous 16.5” by 16.5” dimensions, the silk hanky can be worn as a jaunty neckerchief (a very modern alternative to the necktie) or—even more of the moment—a stylish face covering. Even just worn as intended, it’s still a winner.
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J. Press ‘Shaggy Dog’ Sweater
Image Credit: J. Press Haberdasher of choice for Yale Bulldogs, J. Press and its Shaggy Dog sweaters are Ivy style legends. The brushed Shetland wool crewneck has a distinctive hairy texture—hence the name—that makes a very attractive counterpoint to a tweed jacket and OCBD. This newly released marled green colorway will look especially good with pale pinks, burnt oranges and all shades of blue.
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Barena Venezia ‘Tartana’ Cotton Trousers
Image Credit: Matches It’s easy to have a love-hate relationship with chinos: they’re a handy, neutral staple but holy beige, can they get boring. It’s the little things, like Barena’s slightly cropped length and deep, inverted single-pleat, that make a pair of tan trousers worth getting excited about.
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By The Namesake ‘The Frederick’ Shirt
Image Credit: By The Namesake Upping the ante on the season’s must-have shirt-jacket, By The Namesake renders a Western shirt’s peaked yoke and snap studs in buttery washed lamb skin. Temper the black leather’s rebellious notes with a turtleneck and corduroys for off-duty gold.
