Winter Fashion For Men 2024/ 2025 November 20, 2024 by Kanwal Nijjar SodhiWinter fashion for men in 2024/2025 offers the perfect balance of warmth, functionality, and style. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of a wool overcoat or the cutting-edge innovation of tech-infused outerwear, there’s something for every taste and occasion. Layering remains key, but this season’s outerwear and accessories allow you to experiment with colors, patterns, and textures for a modern, stylish winter look. Embrace these trends and make sure your winter wardrobe is as fashion-forward as it is functional. From https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/From left to right: Emporio Armani; Loewe; Dolce & Gabbana; Burberry; Gucci; Louis Vuitton; Valentino.Nothing – nothing – in this world will make you feel more powerful than a long structured overcoat that’s still got a bit of a swish. And the Italian labels seemed to take the crown for peak power coats this season. Which makes sense. Pairing an Anime villain stare with immaculate tailoring is a deeply Italian thing to do.At Gucci, that meant a coat with all the clean lines of an ankle-length blazer. It was classic, simple and slightly sexy; three things that have typified the new subtle era under creative director Sabato De Sarno. There were more out-there moves with a sleeveless version, a plum leather overcoat and an all-over print in a revived house monogram. In his final menswear show for Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli amped up all-black with some rococo motifs. Dolce & Gabbana, in a very Dolce & Gabbana move, opened its show with a faux fur banger.But, of course, it took the godfather himself Giorgio Armani to do it best: at the Emporio show, it was an oversized boxy thing of late ’80s wonder, and one that looks as solid with a navy suit as it does a white tee and jeans. Complete with a tiny, tiny coffee and a long, long draw of a cig.Dries van NotenDries Van Noten Double-Breasted Wool-Tweed Coat£1,485Mr PorterLemaireLemaire Wool wrap coat£1,195MyTheresaSheer forceFrom left to right: Fendi; Dior; Our Legacy; Courrèges; Berner Kühl; Ami; JW AndersonIf layering is the final boss of winter dressing, consider texture-play to be your cheat code. A versatile way to supercharge your outfit, playing with contrasting textures like silk under wool, or velvet with lace adds a little bit of spice. But if you’re looking for a new way to layer up, look at sheer fabrics. On the runways we saw a sliding scale from full nipples-out transparency, to more wearable fine gauzy knits.Both Fendi and Dior went all-out with see-through knitwear and cobwebby netting used in tops, while Courrèges experimented with clear latex.On the more casual end of the scale, the Scandinavians put on a united front, with Swedish menswear label Our Legacy and Danish brand Berner Kühl both showing sheer long-sleeved polo layers. Alongside tights at JW Anderson and translucent tanks at Ami, we may be headed for a very Brat Winter.Dries van NotenDries Van Noten Sheer-sleeve sequin-embellished woven shirt£940SelfridgesAuraleeAuralee Mohair-blend sweater£385 £192MyTheresaThe new bucket hatFrom left to right: S.S. Daley; Dries Van Noten; Loro Piana; Dior; Brioni; Fendi; Louis VuittonAh, bucket hats. You’ve seen them plenty — on school kids, and fashion bros, in the incoming Britpop Invasion, and on Lewis Hamilton, walking around the F1 paddock looking cooler than he has any right to.Most PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillSo how do you make a classic like the bucket hat feel new? This season, the designers at some of the biggest fashion houses gave it a crack by leaning on lush textures and in-form colours: yellow leather with trailing chin-straps at S.S. Daley, puffed-up faux fur at Dries Van Noten, espresso-coloured wool at quiet-luxury kings Loro Piana, textured olive green mohair at Brioni.No longer just a sportswear cliche, it now comes in colours and fabrics that make it an option for serious events, too. Swap out your beanie for a bucket hat for weekend drinks, leave your cap at home and pop on a mohair bucket for the commute to work. Just be mindful of hat hair, we can’t help you with that one.JacquemusJacquemus Le Bob Artichaut cotton-twill sun hat£125SelfridgesBodeBode Domino Stripe Bucket Hat£175End. ClothingLeather weatherFrom left to right: Berner Kühl; Hermès; Loewe; Gucci; Fendi; Louis Vuitton; Dries Van NotenA decade or two ago, leather pants used to be the domain of sexed-up rockstars and Italian gigolos. But times are changing. The new era of leather trousers is neither naff ’00s, nor rock and roll god. It’s just good, old-fashioned well-cut trousers in warm, expensive-looking leather. The easiest way to soup up a jeans-and-tee combo, or add a bit of interest to a suiting combo, think of leather trousers as the next-stage evolution of your best slacks: more powerful and way cooler.If you really want to take it there, opt for coloured leather like Gucci’s mustardy yellow, or Fendi’s petrol green trousers. Or even the accessories and patches version in Louis Vuitton’s red-hot cowboy collection. Baby powder optional.CosCos Regular Tailored Leather Straight-leg Trousers£300CosBottega VenetaBottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Trousers£6,630Mr PorterThe great camo reduxFrom left to right: Puma; Vetements; Martine Rose; Sankuanz; A$AP Rocky X American Sabotage by AWGE; Antonio Marras; BrioniMost PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillNo one saw the camo comeback coming, which is, y’know, kinda the point of camo when you really think about it. Back in 2017 and 2018, military-inspired garms were everywhere. We’re talking Moncler. We’re talking Valentino. We’re talking Yeezy. All of the biggest names in the game were all going covert. But, as with most trends, it was eventually overdone. And suddenly camouflage jackets and cargos just faded into the background. Figuratively speaking, that is.Against all odds, it’s back. Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton has been a major driving force behind the revival, and camo even made a cameo during A$AP Rocky’s AWGE runway show. Feng Chen Wang’s usual clean lines were replaced with green and brown blobs, and even sportswear companies like Puma went all-in.ValentinoValentino Camo Gabardine Shirt£1,849End. ClothingCarhartt WIPCarhartt WIP Cotton Boxer£30Carhartt WIPOld (but new) sneakersFrom left to right: Dries Van Noten; Botter; Miu Miu; Doublet; Balenciaga; Wales Bonner; Noir Kei NinomiyaSure, everyone’s rocking retro silhouettes like the Cortez and the Gazelle and the Samba (of course!). But recently, designers and fashion houses have been introducing new sneakers that have been specifically designed to look like, well… old sneakers. Doublet tapped Asics for some. Miu Miu teamed up with New Balance for some 530s. And Noir Kei Ninomiya and Reebok joined forces for some very floral-y Instapumps, too.However, the new-but-old trainer with the most hype has got to be Dries Van Noten’s Suede Sneakers. Inspired by running shoes from the good ol’ ’70s, everyone at the British GQ office has been saving up for these.Wales BonnerWales Bonner Men’s Jewel Sneaker£550Wales BonnerDries van NotenDries Van Noten Suede Sneakers£360Dries Van NotenLong live grandpacoreFrom left to right: Giorgio Armani; Gucci; Filippa K; Tommy Hilfiger; Louis Vuitton; JW Anderson; HermèsMost PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillWe know, we know, grandpacore is nothing new. In fact, according to TikTok, the pensioner-pilled look was first coined by menswear guys towards the end of last year. But this season, searches have hit an all-time high, and we’re honestly not that shocked.When temperatures start to drop, we all want to get cosy AF. JW Anderson’s latest collection seems to be swiped straight out of your grandaddy’s wardrobe with oversized, soft knits. Filippa K, on the other hand, takes a more minimalist approach. We’re talking big v-neck sweaters and wool trousers that offer a more quiet luxury vibe. And no grandpacore fit is complete without a cardigan. Just look at Coach, Gucci, and Tommy Hilfiger for some inspo.KapitalKapital Fair Isle Wool-Blend Sweater Vest£400Mr PorterLoro PianaLoro Piana Venice tweed slippers£505MyTheresaFaux fur gets realFrom left to right: KidSuper; Diesel; Drole de Monsieur; Alexander McQueen; Off-White; Burberry; Emporio AWhether you were at Paris, New York, or Copenhagen (or any of the other fashion weeks, really), one thing that was spotted on almost every runway was the use of faux fur. Sean McGirr’s first autumn/winter collection for McQueen was packed with the stuff (an animalistic aesthetic that’ll go perfectly with those contentious hoof boots), and Emporio Armani introduced an entire range that combined traditional outerwear pieces with lots and lots of fuzz.Loro Piana also jumped on the faux fur train this season with a bunch of shirt jackets (or shackets) that genuinely looked very wearable. And Off-White took it one step further with fluffy neon green hats.HugoHugo Double-breasted faux-fur coat£895SelfridgesPradaPrada Shearling hat£810PradaSecure the slightly weird bagFrom left to right: DSquared; Fendi; JW Anderson; Coperni; Louis Vuitton; Loewe; Issey MiyakeShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillA few months ago, we wrote a full guide on how to buy your first designer bag. But things are about to get fucking weird. Sure, you can grab Jacquemus’ Chiquito or Lemaire’s ultra-viral Croissant, but if you really want to stand out this season, check out some of these autumn/winter 2024 collections.Everyone’s fave Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson unwrapped some that are inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s 1999 erotic drama, Eyes Wide Shut. Over at Loewe, he also debuted a tote that was completely covered in works by American artist Richard Hawkins. Issey Miyake dropped one that looked like an actual sculpture, while Pharrell super-super-sized the knapsack at Louis Vuitton.CoperniCoperni Red Heart Tote£450SsenseJW AndersonJW Anderson Black Canvas Hedgehog Print Tote£140SsenseXL specsFrom left to right: Yves Saint Laurent; Bluemarble; Prada; Balmain; MKDT Studio; Givenchy; AmiriGot 20/20 vision? Good for you! You’ll never understand the pure madness that is waking up and seeing nothing but big blurry blobs. But just because you don’t need glasses, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wear them anyway. That’s because chunky XL specs are set to be one of the biggest trends this season.MKDT Studio, Prada, and Saint Laurent are just some of the houses experimenting with super thick frames. But it’s not just eyeglasses either, as sunglasses are also getting ultra inflated. Take a look at Balmain, Givenchy, and Junya Watanabe, for reference. And not only do they look enormous, they also look like they’ve been beamed down from outer space.MarniMarni Red Dahazut Sunglasses£305SsenseGentle MonsterGentle Monster Nova 1£270Gentle MonsterGood classic denimFrom left to right: Prada; Louis Vuitton; Todd Snyder; Valentino; Rhude; Willy Chavarria; LoeweMost PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillWe’ve long advocated for a lovely pair of trousers — and rightly so. But on the approach to autumn, denim is back in a big way. On the runway, there was nothing more effective than classic jeans in a range of cuts. Of course Prada was skinny. And Louis Vuitton had a spicy little flare. And Officine Générale was sloping, boxy and perfect for a design director that insists their young children wear designer.Plus, it must be of some reprieve to the anti-baggy crowd. Because while inflated and comfy has been the big boy in denim for some time now, autumn and winter is opening everything up once more. There’s a pair out there for everyone. And, judging by the most recent shows, a solid denim shirt, too.AgoldeAgolde 90s Straight-Leg Distressed Jeans£300Mr PorterCosCos Rider Jeans£95CosNeutral gearFrom left to right: Comme des Garçons Homme Plus; GmbH; Hermès; Zegna; Giorgio Armani; Dries Van Noten; LemaireMost seasons, there’s THE COLOUR that fashion types get very giddy about. But as luxury continues to recline into the sparing greige side of things, brands of all shapes went in on neutral gear. Hermès doubled-down on greys and whites. German label GmbH was similar. And at Comme des Garçons Homme Plus, a sea of immaculate white tailoringIt’s not one for maximalists, sure. But it’s something most guys can get into. And, as luxury remains on fairly shaky ground amid economic unease, you can guarantee that clothes are going to be more wearable, more functional, and more neutral.ReissReiss Duchie Merino Wool Open Collar Polo Shirt£88ReissArketArket Hunter Jacket
From left to right: Emporio Armani; Loewe; Dolce & Gabbana; Burberry; Gucci; Louis Vuitton; Valentino.Nothing – nothing – in this world will make you feel more powerful than a long structured overcoat that’s still got a bit of a swish. And the Italian labels seemed to take the crown for peak power coats this season. Which makes sense. Pairing an Anime villain stare with immaculate tailoring is a deeply Italian thing to do.At Gucci, that meant a coat with all the clean lines of an ankle-length blazer. It was classic, simple and slightly sexy; three things that have typified the new subtle era under creative director Sabato De Sarno. There were more out-there moves with a sleeveless version, a plum leather overcoat and an all-over print in a revived house monogram. In his final menswear show for Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli amped up all-black with some rococo motifs. Dolce & Gabbana, in a very Dolce & Gabbana move, opened its show with a faux fur banger.But, of course, it took the godfather himself Giorgio Armani to do it best: at the Emporio show, it was an oversized boxy thing of late ’80s wonder, and one that looks as solid with a navy suit as it does a white tee and jeans. Complete with a tiny, tiny coffee and a long, long draw of a cig.Dries van NotenDries Van Noten Double-Breasted Wool-Tweed Coat£1,485Mr PorterLemaireLemaire Wool wrap coat£1,195MyTheresaSheer forceFrom left to right: Fendi; Dior; Our Legacy; Courrèges; Berner Kühl; Ami; JW AndersonIf layering is the final boss of winter dressing, consider texture-play to be your cheat code. A versatile way to supercharge your outfit, playing with contrasting textures like silk under wool, or velvet with lace adds a little bit of spice. But if you’re looking for a new way to layer up, look at sheer fabrics. On the runways we saw a sliding scale from full nipples-out transparency, to more wearable fine gauzy knits.Both Fendi and Dior went all-out with see-through knitwear and cobwebby netting used in tops, while Courrèges experimented with clear latex.On the more casual end of the scale, the Scandinavians put on a united front, with Swedish menswear label Our Legacy and Danish brand Berner Kühl both showing sheer long-sleeved polo layers. Alongside tights at JW Anderson and translucent tanks at Ami, we may be headed for a very Brat Winter.Dries van NotenDries Van Noten Sheer-sleeve sequin-embellished woven shirt£940SelfridgesAuraleeAuralee Mohair-blend sweater£385 £192MyTheresaThe new bucket hatFrom left to right: S.S. Daley; Dries Van Noten; Loro Piana; Dior; Brioni; Fendi; Louis VuittonAh, bucket hats. You’ve seen them plenty — on school kids, and fashion bros, in the incoming Britpop Invasion, and on Lewis Hamilton, walking around the F1 paddock looking cooler than he has any right to.Most PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillSo how do you make a classic like the bucket hat feel new? This season, the designers at some of the biggest fashion houses gave it a crack by leaning on lush textures and in-form colours: yellow leather with trailing chin-straps at S.S. Daley, puffed-up faux fur at Dries Van Noten, espresso-coloured wool at quiet-luxury kings Loro Piana, textured olive green mohair at Brioni.No longer just a sportswear cliche, it now comes in colours and fabrics that make it an option for serious events, too. Swap out your beanie for a bucket hat for weekend drinks, leave your cap at home and pop on a mohair bucket for the commute to work. Just be mindful of hat hair, we can’t help you with that one.JacquemusJacquemus Le Bob Artichaut cotton-twill sun hat£125SelfridgesBodeBode Domino Stripe Bucket Hat£175End. ClothingLeather weatherFrom left to right: Berner Kühl; Hermès; Loewe; Gucci; Fendi; Louis Vuitton; Dries Van NotenA decade or two ago, leather pants used to be the domain of sexed-up rockstars and Italian gigolos. But times are changing. The new era of leather trousers is neither naff ’00s, nor rock and roll god. It’s just good, old-fashioned well-cut trousers in warm, expensive-looking leather. The easiest way to soup up a jeans-and-tee combo, or add a bit of interest to a suiting combo, think of leather trousers as the next-stage evolution of your best slacks: more powerful and way cooler.If you really want to take it there, opt for coloured leather like Gucci’s mustardy yellow, or Fendi’s petrol green trousers. Or even the accessories and patches version in Louis Vuitton’s red-hot cowboy collection. Baby powder optional.CosCos Regular Tailored Leather Straight-leg Trousers£300CosBottega VenetaBottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Trousers£6,630Mr PorterThe great camo reduxFrom left to right: Puma; Vetements; Martine Rose; Sankuanz; A$AP Rocky X American Sabotage by AWGE; Antonio Marras; BrioniMost PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillNo one saw the camo comeback coming, which is, y’know, kinda the point of camo when you really think about it. Back in 2017 and 2018, military-inspired garms were everywhere. We’re talking Moncler. We’re talking Valentino. We’re talking Yeezy. All of the biggest names in the game were all going covert. But, as with most trends, it was eventually overdone. And suddenly camouflage jackets and cargos just faded into the background. Figuratively speaking, that is.Against all odds, it’s back. Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton has been a major driving force behind the revival, and camo even made a cameo during A$AP Rocky’s AWGE runway show. Feng Chen Wang’s usual clean lines were replaced with green and brown blobs, and even sportswear companies like Puma went all-in.ValentinoValentino Camo Gabardine Shirt£1,849End. ClothingCarhartt WIPCarhartt WIP Cotton Boxer£30Carhartt WIPOld (but new) sneakersFrom left to right: Dries Van Noten; Botter; Miu Miu; Doublet; Balenciaga; Wales Bonner; Noir Kei NinomiyaSure, everyone’s rocking retro silhouettes like the Cortez and the Gazelle and the Samba (of course!). But recently, designers and fashion houses have been introducing new sneakers that have been specifically designed to look like, well… old sneakers. Doublet tapped Asics for some. Miu Miu teamed up with New Balance for some 530s. And Noir Kei Ninomiya and Reebok joined forces for some very floral-y Instapumps, too.However, the new-but-old trainer with the most hype has got to be Dries Van Noten’s Suede Sneakers. Inspired by running shoes from the good ol’ ’70s, everyone at the British GQ office has been saving up for these.Wales BonnerWales Bonner Men’s Jewel Sneaker£550Wales BonnerDries van NotenDries Van Noten Suede Sneakers£360Dries Van NotenLong live grandpacoreFrom left to right: Giorgio Armani; Gucci; Filippa K; Tommy Hilfiger; Louis Vuitton; JW Anderson; HermèsMost PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillWe know, we know, grandpacore is nothing new. In fact, according to TikTok, the pensioner-pilled look was first coined by menswear guys towards the end of last year. But this season, searches have hit an all-time high, and we’re honestly not that shocked.When temperatures start to drop, we all want to get cosy AF. JW Anderson’s latest collection seems to be swiped straight out of your grandaddy’s wardrobe with oversized, soft knits. Filippa K, on the other hand, takes a more minimalist approach. We’re talking big v-neck sweaters and wool trousers that offer a more quiet luxury vibe. And no grandpacore fit is complete without a cardigan. Just look at Coach, Gucci, and Tommy Hilfiger for some inspo.KapitalKapital Fair Isle Wool-Blend Sweater Vest£400Mr PorterLoro PianaLoro Piana Venice tweed slippers£505MyTheresaFaux fur gets realFrom left to right: KidSuper; Diesel; Drole de Monsieur; Alexander McQueen; Off-White; Burberry; Emporio AWhether you were at Paris, New York, or Copenhagen (or any of the other fashion weeks, really), one thing that was spotted on almost every runway was the use of faux fur. Sean McGirr’s first autumn/winter collection for McQueen was packed with the stuff (an animalistic aesthetic that’ll go perfectly with those contentious hoof boots), and Emporio Armani introduced an entire range that combined traditional outerwear pieces with lots and lots of fuzz.Loro Piana also jumped on the faux fur train this season with a bunch of shirt jackets (or shackets) that genuinely looked very wearable. And Off-White took it one step further with fluffy neon green hats.HugoHugo Double-breasted faux-fur coat£895SelfridgesPradaPrada Shearling hat£810PradaSecure the slightly weird bagFrom left to right: DSquared; Fendi; JW Anderson; Coperni; Louis Vuitton; Loewe; Issey MiyakeShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillA few months ago, we wrote a full guide on how to buy your first designer bag. But things are about to get fucking weird. Sure, you can grab Jacquemus’ Chiquito or Lemaire’s ultra-viral Croissant, but if you really want to stand out this season, check out some of these autumn/winter 2024 collections.Everyone’s fave Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson unwrapped some that are inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s 1999 erotic drama, Eyes Wide Shut. Over at Loewe, he also debuted a tote that was completely covered in works by American artist Richard Hawkins. Issey Miyake dropped one that looked like an actual sculpture, while Pharrell super-super-sized the knapsack at Louis Vuitton.CoperniCoperni Red Heart Tote£450SsenseJW AndersonJW Anderson Black Canvas Hedgehog Print Tote£140SsenseXL specsFrom left to right: Yves Saint Laurent; Bluemarble; Prada; Balmain; MKDT Studio; Givenchy; AmiriGot 20/20 vision? Good for you! You’ll never understand the pure madness that is waking up and seeing nothing but big blurry blobs. But just because you don’t need glasses, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wear them anyway. That’s because chunky XL specs are set to be one of the biggest trends this season.MKDT Studio, Prada, and Saint Laurent are just some of the houses experimenting with super thick frames. But it’s not just eyeglasses either, as sunglasses are also getting ultra inflated. Take a look at Balmain, Givenchy, and Junya Watanabe, for reference. And not only do they look enormous, they also look like they’ve been beamed down from outer space.MarniMarni Red Dahazut Sunglasses£305SsenseGentle MonsterGentle Monster Nova 1£270Gentle MonsterGood classic denimFrom left to right: Prada; Louis Vuitton; Todd Snyder; Valentino; Rhude; Willy Chavarria; LoeweMost PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillWe’ve long advocated for a lovely pair of trousers — and rightly so. But on the approach to autumn, denim is back in a big way. On the runway, there was nothing more effective than classic jeans in a range of cuts. Of course Prada was skinny. And Louis Vuitton had a spicy little flare. And Officine Générale was sloping, boxy and perfect for a design director that insists their young children wear designer.Plus, it must be of some reprieve to the anti-baggy crowd. Because while inflated and comfy has been the big boy in denim for some time now, autumn and winter is opening everything up once more. There’s a pair out there for everyone. And, judging by the most recent shows, a solid denim shirt, too.AgoldeAgolde 90s Straight-Leg Distressed Jeans£300Mr PorterCosCos Rider Jeans£95CosNeutral gearFrom left to right: Comme des Garçons Homme Plus; GmbH; Hermès; Zegna; Giorgio Armani; Dries Van Noten; LemaireMost seasons, there’s THE COLOUR that fashion types get very giddy about. But as luxury continues to recline into the sparing greige side of things, brands of all shapes went in on neutral gear. Hermès doubled-down on greys and whites. German label GmbH was similar. And at Comme des Garçons Homme Plus, a sea of immaculate white tailoringIt’s not one for maximalists, sure. But it’s something most guys can get into. And, as luxury remains on fairly shaky ground amid economic unease, you can guarantee that clothes are going to be more wearable, more functional, and more neutral.ReissReiss Duchie Merino Wool Open Collar Polo Shirt£88ReissArketArket Hunter Jacket
From left to right: Emporio Armani; Loewe; Dolce & Gabbana; Burberry; Gucci; Louis Vuitton; Valentino.Nothing – nothing – in this world will make you feel more powerful than a long structured overcoat that’s still got a bit of a swish. And the Italian labels seemed to take the crown for peak power coats this season. Which makes sense. Pairing an Anime villain stare with immaculate tailoring is a deeply Italian thing to do.At Gucci, that meant a coat with all the clean lines of an ankle-length blazer. It was classic, simple and slightly sexy; three things that have typified the new subtle era under creative director Sabato De Sarno. There were more out-there moves with a sleeveless version, a plum leather overcoat and an all-over print in a revived house monogram. In his final menswear show for Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli amped up all-black with some rococo motifs. Dolce & Gabbana, in a very Dolce & Gabbana move, opened its show with a faux fur banger.But, of course, it took the godfather himself Giorgio Armani to do it best: at the Emporio show, it was an oversized boxy thing of late ’80s wonder, and one that looks as solid with a navy suit as it does a white tee and jeans. Complete with a tiny, tiny coffee and a long, long draw of a cig.Dries van NotenDries Van Noten Double-Breasted Wool-Tweed Coat£1,485Mr PorterLemaireLemaire Wool wrap coat£1,195MyTheresaSheer forceFrom left to right: Fendi; Dior; Our Legacy; Courrèges; Berner Kühl; Ami; JW AndersonIf layering is the final boss of winter dressing, consider texture-play to be your cheat code. A versatile way to supercharge your outfit, playing with contrasting textures like silk under wool, or velvet with lace adds a little bit of spice. But if you’re looking for a new way to layer up, look at sheer fabrics. On the runways we saw a sliding scale from full nipples-out transparency, to more wearable fine gauzy knits.Both Fendi and Dior went all-out with see-through knitwear and cobwebby netting used in tops, while Courrèges experimented with clear latex.On the more casual end of the scale, the Scandinavians put on a united front, with Swedish menswear label Our Legacy and Danish brand Berner Kühl both showing sheer long-sleeved polo layers. Alongside tights at JW Anderson and translucent tanks at Ami, we may be headed for a very Brat Winter.Dries van NotenDries Van Noten Sheer-sleeve sequin-embellished woven shirt£940SelfridgesAuraleeAuralee Mohair-blend sweater£385 £192MyTheresaThe new bucket hatFrom left to right: S.S. Daley; Dries Van Noten; Loro Piana; Dior; Brioni; Fendi; Louis VuittonAh, bucket hats. You’ve seen them plenty — on school kids, and fashion bros, in the incoming Britpop Invasion, and on Lewis Hamilton, walking around the F1 paddock looking cooler than he has any right to.Most PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillSo how do you make a classic like the bucket hat feel new? This season, the designers at some of the biggest fashion houses gave it a crack by leaning on lush textures and in-form colours: yellow leather with trailing chin-straps at S.S. Daley, puffed-up faux fur at Dries Van Noten, espresso-coloured wool at quiet-luxury kings Loro Piana, textured olive green mohair at Brioni.No longer just a sportswear cliche, it now comes in colours and fabrics that make it an option for serious events, too. Swap out your beanie for a bucket hat for weekend drinks, leave your cap at home and pop on a mohair bucket for the commute to work. Just be mindful of hat hair, we can’t help you with that one.JacquemusJacquemus Le Bob Artichaut cotton-twill sun hat£125SelfridgesBodeBode Domino Stripe Bucket Hat£175End. ClothingLeather weatherFrom left to right: Berner Kühl; Hermès; Loewe; Gucci; Fendi; Louis Vuitton; Dries Van NotenA decade or two ago, leather pants used to be the domain of sexed-up rockstars and Italian gigolos. But times are changing. The new era of leather trousers is neither naff ’00s, nor rock and roll god. It’s just good, old-fashioned well-cut trousers in warm, expensive-looking leather. The easiest way to soup up a jeans-and-tee combo, or add a bit of interest to a suiting combo, think of leather trousers as the next-stage evolution of your best slacks: more powerful and way cooler.If you really want to take it there, opt for coloured leather like Gucci’s mustardy yellow, or Fendi’s petrol green trousers. Or even the accessories and patches version in Louis Vuitton’s red-hot cowboy collection. Baby powder optional.CosCos Regular Tailored Leather Straight-leg Trousers£300CosBottega VenetaBottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Trousers£6,630Mr PorterThe great camo reduxFrom left to right: Puma; Vetements; Martine Rose; Sankuanz; A$AP Rocky X American Sabotage by AWGE; Antonio Marras; BrioniMost PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillNo one saw the camo comeback coming, which is, y’know, kinda the point of camo when you really think about it. Back in 2017 and 2018, military-inspired garms were everywhere. We’re talking Moncler. We’re talking Valentino. We’re talking Yeezy. All of the biggest names in the game were all going covert. But, as with most trends, it was eventually overdone. And suddenly camouflage jackets and cargos just faded into the background. Figuratively speaking, that is.Against all odds, it’s back. Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton has been a major driving force behind the revival, and camo even made a cameo during A$AP Rocky’s AWGE runway show. Feng Chen Wang’s usual clean lines were replaced with green and brown blobs, and even sportswear companies like Puma went all-in.ValentinoValentino Camo Gabardine Shirt£1,849End. ClothingCarhartt WIPCarhartt WIP Cotton Boxer£30Carhartt WIPOld (but new) sneakersFrom left to right: Dries Van Noten; Botter; Miu Miu; Doublet; Balenciaga; Wales Bonner; Noir Kei NinomiyaSure, everyone’s rocking retro silhouettes like the Cortez and the Gazelle and the Samba (of course!). But recently, designers and fashion houses have been introducing new sneakers that have been specifically designed to look like, well… old sneakers. Doublet tapped Asics for some. Miu Miu teamed up with New Balance for some 530s. And Noir Kei Ninomiya and Reebok joined forces for some very floral-y Instapumps, too.However, the new-but-old trainer with the most hype has got to be Dries Van Noten’s Suede Sneakers. Inspired by running shoes from the good ol’ ’70s, everyone at the British GQ office has been saving up for these.Wales BonnerWales Bonner Men’s Jewel Sneaker£550Wales BonnerDries van NotenDries Van Noten Suede Sneakers£360Dries Van NotenLong live grandpacoreFrom left to right: Giorgio Armani; Gucci; Filippa K; Tommy Hilfiger; Louis Vuitton; JW Anderson; HermèsMost PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillWe know, we know, grandpacore is nothing new. In fact, according to TikTok, the pensioner-pilled look was first coined by menswear guys towards the end of last year. But this season, searches have hit an all-time high, and we’re honestly not that shocked.When temperatures start to drop, we all want to get cosy AF. JW Anderson’s latest collection seems to be swiped straight out of your grandaddy’s wardrobe with oversized, soft knits. Filippa K, on the other hand, takes a more minimalist approach. We’re talking big v-neck sweaters and wool trousers that offer a more quiet luxury vibe. And no grandpacore fit is complete without a cardigan. Just look at Coach, Gucci, and Tommy Hilfiger for some inspo.KapitalKapital Fair Isle Wool-Blend Sweater Vest£400Mr PorterLoro PianaLoro Piana Venice tweed slippers£505MyTheresaFaux fur gets realFrom left to right: KidSuper; Diesel; Drole de Monsieur; Alexander McQueen; Off-White; Burberry; Emporio AWhether you were at Paris, New York, or Copenhagen (or any of the other fashion weeks, really), one thing that was spotted on almost every runway was the use of faux fur. Sean McGirr’s first autumn/winter collection for McQueen was packed with the stuff (an animalistic aesthetic that’ll go perfectly with those contentious hoof boots), and Emporio Armani introduced an entire range that combined traditional outerwear pieces with lots and lots of fuzz.Loro Piana also jumped on the faux fur train this season with a bunch of shirt jackets (or shackets) that genuinely looked very wearable. And Off-White took it one step further with fluffy neon green hats.HugoHugo Double-breasted faux-fur coat£895SelfridgesPradaPrada Shearling hat£810PradaSecure the slightly weird bagFrom left to right: DSquared; Fendi; JW Anderson; Coperni; Louis Vuitton; Loewe; Issey MiyakeShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillA few months ago, we wrote a full guide on how to buy your first designer bag. But things are about to get fucking weird. Sure, you can grab Jacquemus’ Chiquito or Lemaire’s ultra-viral Croissant, but if you really want to stand out this season, check out some of these autumn/winter 2024 collections.Everyone’s fave Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson unwrapped some that are inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s 1999 erotic drama, Eyes Wide Shut. Over at Loewe, he also debuted a tote that was completely covered in works by American artist Richard Hawkins. Issey Miyake dropped one that looked like an actual sculpture, while Pharrell super-super-sized the knapsack at Louis Vuitton.CoperniCoperni Red Heart Tote£450SsenseJW AndersonJW Anderson Black Canvas Hedgehog Print Tote£140SsenseXL specsFrom left to right: Yves Saint Laurent; Bluemarble; Prada; Balmain; MKDT Studio; Givenchy; AmiriGot 20/20 vision? Good for you! You’ll never understand the pure madness that is waking up and seeing nothing but big blurry blobs. But just because you don’t need glasses, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wear them anyway. That’s because chunky XL specs are set to be one of the biggest trends this season.MKDT Studio, Prada, and Saint Laurent are just some of the houses experimenting with super thick frames. But it’s not just eyeglasses either, as sunglasses are also getting ultra inflated. Take a look at Balmain, Givenchy, and Junya Watanabe, for reference. And not only do they look enormous, they also look like they’ve been beamed down from outer space.MarniMarni Red Dahazut Sunglasses£305SsenseGentle MonsterGentle Monster Nova 1£270Gentle MonsterGood classic denimFrom left to right: Prada; Louis Vuitton; Todd Snyder; Valentino; Rhude; Willy Chavarria; LoeweMost PopularFashionHow to wear a double-breasted jacket that fits (and feels) just rightBy Ollie CoxShoppingThe best flannel shirts for men to make this autumn/winter bigger and betterBy Jeremy FreedShopping12 winter clothing essentials for a more stylish start to 2024By Heidi QuillWe’ve long advocated for a lovely pair of trousers — and rightly so. But on the approach to autumn, denim is back in a big way. On the runway, there was nothing more effective than classic jeans in a range of cuts. Of course Prada was skinny. And Louis Vuitton had a spicy little flare. And Officine Générale was sloping, boxy and perfect for a design director that insists their young children wear designer.Plus, it must be of some reprieve to the anti-baggy crowd. Because while inflated and comfy has been the big boy in denim for some time now, autumn and winter is opening everything up once more. There’s a pair out there for everyone. And, judging by the most recent shows, a solid denim shirt, too.AgoldeAgolde 90s Straight-Leg Distressed Jeans£300Mr PorterCosCos Rider Jeans£95CosNeutral gearFrom left to right: Comme des Garçons Homme Plus; GmbH; Hermès; Zegna; Giorgio Armani; Dries Van Noten; LemaireMost seasons, there’s THE COLOUR that fashion types get very giddy about. But as luxury continues to recline into the sparing greige side of things, brands of all shapes went in on neutral gear. Hermès doubled-down on greys and whites. German label GmbH was similar. And at Comme des Garçons Homme Plus, a sea of immaculate white tailoringIt’s not one for maximalists, sure. But it’s something most guys can get into. And, as luxury remains on fairly shaky ground amid economic unease, you can guarantee that clothes are going to be more wearable, more functional, and more neutral.ReissReiss Duchie Merino Wool Open Collar Polo Shirt£88ReissArketArket Hunter Jacket
