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Ahh winter, it’s the season of cuffing, pumpkin spiced lattes and frantically Googling if it is possible to die from frostbite. It’s for this latter reason that it’s also a time when the fabrics that make up your wardrobe become more important than ever. Single-digit temperatures means it’s time to stow your linen. Swap fair-weather fabrics for one of these seven heavyweight options that pack a chill-beating punch, to ensure you’re never caught off guard. Even when you’re blindsided by the forecast. Cashmere Cashmere’s expensive, sure, but your investment pays dividends. It’s three times as insulating as wool, meaning you don’t need bulky layers to stay warm, and it’s an unalloyed pleasure against your skin, since the fibres are less than 19 microns thick – around a quarter the width of human hair. That is, so long as it is unalloyed. If there’s no label in sight, you can tell the good stuff by rubbing it between your fingers. If it feels oily, it’s cut with lambswool, so don’t p...

The only downside to distressed jeans is your grandparents telling the same old joke every time you go around to visit (“You fall over on the way here, lad?”). Never gets old. Other than that, they are a rebellious statement that can add attitude to a plethora of everyday outfits, from sportswear to a smart casual blazer to their natural pairing of rock ‘n’ roll biker jacket and black boots. Where once they were only worn by bands such as The Ramones and Nirvana, distressed jeans have transcended subcultures and worked themselves into the DNA of modern menswear, with everyone from Zara and Topman to Saint Laurent and Kanye West’s Yeezy getting in on the look, becoming a key component in the rising streetwear movement, as well as remaining an essential piece in indie circles. Kurt Cobain, 1993 But notice how we’re not using the word ‘trend’ here. Distressed jeans have surpassed being a here-and-gone piece, as they’re perennially on offer from both high street and high-end brands ...

It’s not often you can eye up a catwalk trend, then ransack your bank account safe in the knowledge that you’re investing in an ageless menswear classic. You can this season, however. The check coat is fashion’s must-have piece of outerwear. A natural people pleaser, this style of coat is both a trend and an evergreen staple, so whether you’re a Grailed-addicted scumbro or a dedicated follower of heritage menswear, checks are fair and square and everywhere. That versatility is grounded in the fact that you can dial them up or down as your style dictates. One of the few patterns that doesn’t look ridiculous on tailoring, checks can be a subtle embellishment or a screaming centrepiece. Houndstooth, Prince of Wales, tartan and Madras styles all say different things and designers have practically wallpapered their collections with them for autumn/winter 18. Kenzo played it smart and traditional, Versace went technicolour, and Burberry did a bit of both. There were big checks and littl...

It’s a styling question we’re asked about so often by guys: “How do you wear a blazer with jeans?” Followed up by the most pertinent part of this wardrobe conundrum… “and not look like Jeremy Clarkson?” And it’s a fair point, he is dastardly in every style sense of the word but, Clarkson aside, the jeans-jacket combo is an incredibly versatile look. It comes with a plethora of options that allow you to smarten up for work or an evening date, or dress down and rock an eighties-inspired look with boxy cuts and faded denim. Either way, the jacket brings an elevated touch to a wardrobe classic. As New & Lingwood’s product and marketing director, Simon Maloney reflects: “Thirty years ago a blazer and jeans double act was the peak of preppy style ; but as with many things in fashion, it’s inevitably become not only widely acceptable but sharp to wear the two timeless items together”. The Rules Of Wearing A Blazer With Jeans Alas, something so simple can easily go wrong, so let’s ...

Unless you’re a male model posing shirtless on a sailing boat during a thunderstorm (for argument’s sake, we’re going to assume you’re not), looking good during a downpour is no easy task. However, getting a soaking from mother nature doesn’t always have to send your style credentials drifting down the gutter and into the drain. With the right garments in your wardrobe and a little know-how, it is possible to use open heavens to your advantage. So make like a well-dressed Poseidon and add these key wet-weather pieces to your wardrobe. then brush up on a few outfit-building tips to ensure you stay stylish and showerproof all season. 6 Key Rainwear Essentials Technical Jacket Staying dry needn’t be technical. At least, not when you have a teched-out jacket at your disposal. The secret to using outerwear to deflect the elements, however, is in knowing what questions to ask yourself when shopping. “How waterproof is it and can it breathe?” is a good starting point according to And...

Belstaff Introducing Collection Marine Roll Neck Throw everything you’ve got at us winter – we’re ready. Or at least our necks will be with this naturally soft and insulating virgin wool roll neck from Belstaff; part of the brand’s new Introducing capsule collection which celebrates almost a century of heritage. Stick under a navy peacoat and sail that winter style boat safely to the other side of March. Buy Now: £325.00 Polo Ralph Lauren Embroidered Oxford Shirt To celebrate turning the big 5-0 in style, Ralph Lauren has just dropped an exclusive collection at Mr Porter. Comprising 83-pieces from all three of its sub-brands — the preppy Polo, the plush tailoring of Purple Label and the western vibes of RRL — we’re particularly fond of this natty blue Oxford shirt , which has been embellished with the brand’s crest. Buy Now: £100.00 Orlebar Brown Campbell Chinos British clothier Orlebar Brown is the undisputed king of the swim short, but recently the design team had a peak ...