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Nothing gets us pining for spring more than genuine snow accumulation and, in that spirit, we’ve gathered some choice pieces for the season to come: an artist-inspired safari jacket from Turnbull & Asser, silk-cotton tees by Luca Faloni and Junya Watanabe’s reinterpretation of the Baracuta G9. But as spring is still some ways from springing (sigh) we’ve got a Shetland wool utility jacket from The Merchant Fox and a rugged RRL fleece to tide you over in the meantime.
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4SDesigns Cotton-Jacquard Polo Shirt
Image Credit: Mr Porter If you put Tony Soprano and the British Museum in a blender, you might end up with this knit cotton-jacquard polo with a hieroglyphics-inspired pattern. No, we can’t tell you what they mean, but this shirt may help you strike up a casual conversation with an Egyptologist.
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Baracuta G9 Comme Des Garçons
Image Credit: Baracuta Baracuta’s most famous model has changed little since the days when Steve McQueen rocked it, but the British label tapped Junya Watanabe to give it an update. While still recognizably a G9, the new version bears some very Watanabe touches including an oversized fit, patchwork detailing at the sleeves and a removable, military-style liner.
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Billy Reid Greer Jacket
Image Credit: Billy Reid If you find the idea of a camelhair sport coat alluring but wish to avoid the geezer vibe, look to this contemporary model from Billy Reid. It’s made with genuine camelhair fabric milled by Loro Piana but features a one-button silhouette, narrow lapels and a soft, easy construction.
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Bode Greco Shearling Boot
Image Credit: Mohawk General Store Nothing beats a pair of shearling slippers on a frosty morning, but such soft and fuzzy specimens are rarely intended for outdoor wear. Bode has bucked convention by crafting this shearling boot with a street-friendly leather sole and added vintage-inspired blanket stitching around its edges for extra homespun charm.
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Brooks Brothers Supima Cotton Fun Stripe Sweater
Image Credit: Brooks Brothers We’ve spent so much time fussing over Brooks Brothers’ fun shirts that we never asked why they don’t make fun sweaters. Well, that question’s finally been answered in the form of this striped cotton sweater with mismatched colors aplenty.
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Drake’s Black Ivy Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt
Image Credit: Drake's To mark the release of Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style by Jason Jules and Graham Marsh, Drake’s has issued a limited-edition cotton jersey T-shirt marked with an illustration from the book. Not many T-shirts come with a reading assignment, but when they do, it’s worth it.
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The Merchant Fox Limited Edition Anglo-French Fox Utility Jacket
Image Credit: The Merchant Fox The Merchant Fox made this limited-edition chore coat in the style’s ancestral home, France, but chose to utilize hearty Shetland wool. Finish it off below with selvedge denim and a pair of well-loved work boots.
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J.W. Anderson Large Punch Bag
Image Credit: Shopbop What first appears to be a punching bag is in fact a cleverly designed backpack made from pebbled cowhide leather with suede backing. So, can you still punch it? Of course, if you’re feeling so inclined.
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Luca Faloni Silk-Cotton T-Shirt
Image Credit: Luca Faloni Not much is asked from a T-shirt, but Luca Faloni seems to have missed that memo. How else to explain these Italian-made crewneck tees crafted from a soft silk-cotton blend?
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New & Lingwood Unlined Silk Dressing Gown
Image Credit: New & Lingwood This New & Lingwood silk dressing gown takes peacocking to new heights via a literal peacock pattern in a bold colorway. And no, it doesn’t matter whether anyone sees you wearing it at home or not.
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Ours Again Saree Carpenter Pants
Image Credit: No Man Walks Alone We’re not sure what type of carpentry you intend to do in these cotton ripstop carpenter pants, but you better not damage their seafoam green vintage silk turnups. While they may not be much good in the woodshop, they’ll be an outfit maker for most other weekend outings.
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Persol PO2488S
Image Credit: Persol Fresh out of the Italian eyewear maker’s archives, the Persol PO2488S is distinguished by sharp angles and a sleek metallic frame. The closer we look, the harder it is to believe that the model was ever retired in the first place.
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RRL Pile Fleece Jacket
Image Credit: Ralph Lauren In a miracle of rugged design, RRL has managed to make the fleece jacket look tough. How? My utilizing dyed-black high-pile fleece, Bedford corduroy reinforcements and ribbed trim inspired by a vintage car coat.
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Todd Snyder x Converse Jack Purcell Parka
Image Credit: Todd Snyder The fruit of a new collaboration between Todd Snyder and Converse, this fishtail parka is made in England from water-repellent waxed canvas and guaranteed to make at least one Gallagher brother green with envy. In more utilitarian terms, its detachable hood should help you weather those early spring rain squalls.
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Turnbull & Asser Christo Safari Jacket
Image Credit: Turnbull & Asser If you wish to imitate the late installation artist Christo, you could try draping the Chrysler building in saffron-colored cloth. However, it’d be easier to just pick up this cotton-linen Turnbull & Asser safari jacket inspired by and named after the mononymous artist and loyal T&A customer.
