Winter Edit
If your winter wardrobe needs a top-up, this is your shortcut — some carefully chosen layers from brands we really rate. Indulge yourself in some generous self-gifting, before the retail madness kicks in. Or lay down some hints. Now’s the time.
Some important facts about corduroy: it’s soft and warm, and built for winter. If you still harbour an old prejudice against cord, it’s time to move on. Cord is hot right now — and we’ve cut these needlecords in a 5-pocket Jean style, for a thoroughly contemporary finish.
2. Waffle Knit Hoodie, by Beams Plus
Apparently ‘Tech Chic’ is a thing — and while we have no ambition to look like Mark Zuckerberg, we love a great hoodie as much as the next man. When our favourite Japanese knitwear brand, Beams, created this warm waffle-knit, we were first in line.
Hackett do a sensational line in wool and cashmere scarves — and we love the pattern-break of this MacKellar tartan number.
4. Olive Shell Jacket, by The Workers Club
At this time of year, fashion brands pedal an endless parade of heavy winter coats. But the truth is, on this rainy island, a transitional, weatherproof outer layer will serve you better. We love everything TWC stand for — and this windproof, waterproof, breathable Olive Shell pretty much captures it all. Take a look.
5. Brushed Twill Shirt, by COS
Soft brushed fabrics are the sartorial highlight of the winter — and this clean modern cut by COS is a versatile layer you can dress up or down
Grey wool gloves, trimmed on the palm and fingers with soft brown leather … so they work with a touchscreen.
7. Black Backpack, by Brooks Bags
That free rucksack you got with your gym membership? It’s not OK. And while this sits at the top end of our backpack budget, we found it easy to make the case. Cut from water proofed cotton and trimmed with leather, you’ll still have this in ten years time — and it will have worn in, not out.
Sure, if money were no object, we’d buy our boots from Viberg. But hey, we can’t all invest the national debt of a small developing nation in our footwear. Hudson are a sensational alternative, selling beautifully made boots at a decidedly sane price. Free delivery and returns, too.
This is great site — clean and sharp, serving up beautiful product by post. Everything we aspire to. Try these cotton-rich, mid-weight socks, woven in a triple-twisted yarn. The definition of winter wardrobe staple.
10. Our Winter Reading
Everyone talks about curling up with a good book. Realistically you might be snatching a half a chapter on the District Line — but our Winter Picks will improve any journey:
- In fiction — it feels like a cop-out to list a Booker prize winner. But A Brief History of Seven Killings is Un. Put. Downable.
- In non-fiction — we love the bite size doses of hard, smart rationality from Ben Goldacre in “I think You’ll Find it’s More Complicated than that“
So, enjoy those. And stay warm out there.
