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Winter is coming, and when the Long Night falls, only exceptional layering and stylish, weather resistant fits will stand between you and a cosy winter hopping between the office, the pub and countryside getaways.
So, what exactly are this year’s menswear autumn essentials? Think roaring fires and bold glasses of red wine in outfit form.
We’re talking plush corduroy trousers, blanket-soft sweaters, fuzzy cardies, slick leather boots, and coats so watertight that even the beast-from-the-east wouldn’t have got a look in.
Men’s autumn essentials for all occasions:
A strapping pair of boots
A day out in the unpredictable London climate calls for some sturdy footwear. Many iconic boots of the moment were designed as workwear. Meaning they were robust, durable and highly weather resistant long before they were worn on the feet of style icons. So really, they’re ideal for autumn in London.
Blundstone #587 Chelsea Boots, £180
From Tasmania to the world. Blundstones are one of the most recognisable boot brands in the world. Why? Well, you buy one pair and you’ll be wearing them for decades.
These American boots were originally designed for hunting in the 1950s. Now they’re a current favourite of Ryan Gosling. There are no limits to that versatility.
Lanx, a Lancashire based traditional bootmakers, design modern, high-quality boots that are handcrafted by British artisans. The lace-up Mellor Swamp design are a great choice for with suits, jeans and everything in between.
R.M.Williams Kingscliff boot, £349
Now onto the Australian icons. R.M.Williams are less rustic, more refined. And the Kingscliff style is a desert boot upgraded for autumn.
A raincoat that brightens your day
As summer has already transitioned into autumn – which will soon slip straight into festivities – it’s time to find that perfect trans-seasonal outerwear. Waterproof, weather-proof, lightweight and classically stylish. It’s got to be versatile enough to wear over a suit to commute to the next meeting or dressed down with boots and knitwear for a Sunday pub sesh. Calm your scepticism. There really are options that can fit the full criteria – here are our top five. The question is, which suits your style?
Parisian design. Italian fabric. London style. The A.P.C city mac is a chic, straight-cut, water resistant car coat that’s set to be a modern classic.
Percival Sherlock Short Trench Coat, £239
The coat of the moment. This trench no frills yet high tech. 7000mm waterproof fabric, 2000g/sqm breathability, bonded PU lining, large internal pocket big enough for a 13-inch Macbook Air, longer line, perfect for layering.
Stutterheim Stockholm Raincoat, £250
A staple brand from a very wet country with very chic residents. Stutterheim’s signature is the heavy weight fabric, which creates a clean, elegant hanging line. The Stockholm style comes in a wide range of colours.
A minimal silhouette and neat drape cut from Rains’ signature PU fabric. Welded seams give this a fully water-tight seal. It’s long and packable.
Mackintosh Oxford Bonded Cotton ¾ Coat, £1,095
A true British classic, this iconic trench has a timeless collar with throat latch and is made from water-repellent bonded cotton. Effortlessly London.
A fuzzy cardie
Made eternally cool by Kurt Kobain in Nirvana’s 1993 MTV Unplugged performance, the mohair cardie is set to be the stand-out menswear piece of autumn ’24. Try a classic colour (like Kurt’s sage green) or a patterned knit for a bolder look.
Arket Wool-Alpaca Blend Cardigan, £97
Relaxed and hairy in a classic V-neck shape and timeless colours, this one is an affordable staple.
Fucking Awesome Encyclopaedia Knit Cardigan, £168
A cool professor look from an iconic skate label. This cardie is less fuzz, more intricate weave. Still awesome.
Marni Camel Striped Mohair Cardigan, £1,100
Camel, burnt orange and lime green stripes make for a much bolder look that can bring warmth and colour into the darker months.
Percival Ombre Knitted Cardigan, £229
A tonal ombre knit with yarn made from 8 different shades of tan.
Needles Argyle Patterned Brushed Cardigan, £327
A classic diamond checked knit in regal purple and apple green.
An oversized overcoat
Houndstooth, tweed, flecked wool – this season the magic is in the texture. The rule to creating the essential oversized overcoat look is to make sure the coat is loose enough to layer. Try teaming yours with an oversized hoodie or a chunky rollneck depending on the mood.
Knee-length, regular fit thick Italian wool coat with in a classic tweed knit.
Private White V.C. The Dark Navy Donegal, £1,100
A collaboration with Simon Crompton, award-winning menswear editor this is a very limited-edition coat made from herringbone Donegal wool. It’s guaranteed to last a lifetime, if you can get your hands on it.
Arket Double-Faced Wool Blend Coat, £249
A high quality, well-designed pure wool coat at a more accessible price.
J Crew Rivington Car Coat in Scottish Wool, £1,116
Made from brown/tan checked tweed handwoven in the legendary Harris Tweed mill, this Car Coat is made to withstand the harshest winters in the Outer Hebrides. London weather, we’re ready.
Wax London Stan – Brown Fleck Tweed Car Coat, £350
A classic mid-length car coat style designed to last a lifetime of cold winters. And the flecked brown tweed is right on trend for this season.
Cord trousers
Shout Wes Anderson all you want, corduroy is here to stay. Warm and cosy both to wear and to look at, these are the trousers to have this autumn and winter. Here are our favourites, pick the style that suits you; tailored, workwear or super casual.
Carhartt Single Knee Pant, £120
Baggy, relaxed workwear style in 100% Coventry corduroy. Perfect for autumn-winter. Available in five colours.
Levi’s 568 Loose Straight Corduroy Pants, £100
Loose and soft but non-stretchy, these are as strong and sturdy as jeans. A 90’s inspired casual, straight-leg fit.
Alex Mill Standard Pleated Pant in Corduroy, £155
Relaxed and casual but more stylish than a chino, these are designed with a single pleat for a little extra movement throughout the leg.
Uniqlo Corduroy Easy Ankle Trousers, £24.90
Tapered, with an elasticated waistband, these are comfy enough for lounging and stylish enough for a day out.
Toast Soft Organic Cord Drawstring Trousers, £135
Another relaxed fit option from a sustainable brand. The thin 13-wale cord gives a closer texture to the cord ribs. High quality fabric with a loose cut and elasticated waistband.
Layers and layers of style is the only way to go this autumn. Get yourself wrapped and ready.
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