The longline shearling jacket. I mean, what better way to close out the year than with a staple piece that speaks volumes to your stylistic prowess.
In some of its earliest designs, the shearling was seen as a status symbol. Generally, the better the quality of shearling, the more notoriety/recognition you received. The Victorian Era was the introduction of the winter coats as we know them today, and thus, the intro of the shearling style presented in this shoot. Its form meets function and style, and I love it.
This particular coat boasts a shearling lining with a brown, suede exterior. The long line cut is perfect for colder temperatures and also creates a more bold aesthetic. True to my core, I took the jacket, traditionally seen as a more formal piece, and paired it with a casual undertone. We are well beyond the age of boundaries and boxes in fashion and personal style, and this is my take on how to switch it up.
The fitted cap:
A go-to piece of my wardrobe. Men should always have enough know-how to line a beard or at least make it look decent, but I think it’s an unrealistic expectation for one to know how to cut his hair completely. Soooo….what do you do when your
hair is unkempt, or it’s brick (Northeastern slang for cold) outside? Fitted!!! It saves the day every time. Be sure to have a decent rotation of colors/teams; that way, you don’t get tied to specific fits lol. People will eventually notice that everytime your hair is messed up you wear the same fit lol.
The chambray shirt:
I mean what isn’t there to love about this item. It’s dope enough to be the highlight of an outfit, yet simple enough to blend with just about anything. This particular version is from Banana Republic and is on the lighter side both in texture and tone. Generally, I’m partial to offsetting soft tones with something more bold/dark. My one caveat is if I had the jeans to match. Nothing wrong with a Canadian suit (aka denim on denim on denim on denim….soo much denim) if done the right way; it’s a vibe – we can argue if you’d like lol.
The Chinos:
I mentioned offsetting colors, so that brings me to the military style chinos. These were an excellent addition to my wardrobe. If I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again; olive is the new khaki. Specifically meaning that I have discovered that olive truly has no bounds when it comes to pairing, much like khaki, and as a result, it’s becoming more common for people to adopt as a utility player in their wardrobe.
The Killshots:
Now someone please correct me if I’m wrong here, but I have only seen the Nike Killshots sold in one store, J. Crew. Nike made the decision to only present the ultra special edition in a lifestyle retailer that had earned a reputation among its clientele for only offering relevant and in-demand products. They are not the most expensive shoe, but they are definitely one of the most versatile. I’ve seen them everywhere from the boardroom to the ballet and in between. I highly recommend them, so much so that I assure you if you take your next $100 and purchase them you will be happy with your decision. What’s dope about them is that they are iconic and elusive. Basically, go stalk the J. Crew website and put a pair on pre-order.
The overall look is simple, functional, everyday “peep my steez” style, but understand, even in its understated fashion, the intentionality of this fit is overstated. Everything is tailored to fit appropriately. The co-mingling of the colors is complementary:
the blue, brown, light blue, green, off white. It all just works and that’s no small feat. The Wkender is slowly becoming a symbol for those who know how to make things work to meet their personal styles, and I’m proud to say that this fit embodies that notion.
To A Life Worth Living,
The Wkender