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LUKE ADAM-ALLDER
With the arrival of the chilly nights and frigid
mornings of winter, as well as blustery, wet
afternoons, we are all probably dragging all
of those warm woollies from the under the
bed or top of wardrobe storage and rushing
around to have them properly laundered,
refreshed and ready to wear for the season.
As those scary spice girls once shrilled “stop right
now – than you very much”, because all the major
winter fashion shows both here and abroad are
using the term, Trans seasonal. Where it was easy
to once spot summer and winter clothes (boardies,
tee and havianas in Summer and heavy knitwear,
coats and scarves in winter), its now very passé to
consider season specific outerwear.
What works in spring and summer can transfer
across to the colder months with a little bit of
preparation and some staples items. Finer Italian
woollens that are light knit and lighter yarn will work
3 seasons out of 4. Pick up some Calibre knits,
or reach for some of the Polo by Ralph Lauren
offerings around. Ensure they are in darker hues,
like black, grey and charcoal that can be teamed
with a lighter grey shirt, a scarf or wrap, a sensible
jacket and off you go. Have a look at the tasselled
scarves from Calibre that are both longer and
lighter than traditional wool.
Trousers can remain in lighter wool blend fabric as
most of us get out of the car and into a temperature
controlled building or home. Public transport users
also have the benefit of heated trains and trams.
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Wool blends are easier to take care of and
don’t suffer from over cleaning from dry
cleaners as much. Check out the range
from Louis Vuitton. Dark denims also work
nicely and transition very well from autumn
to winter. UK label, Firetrap are transitionally
perfect and look fabulous with a patterned
Joe Black or Ben Sherman shirt, a thin
tie, a fun vintage waistcoat and Melton
Duffle Coat or Kenzo Woollen pea coat –
it’s a look that’s all indie rock with a bit of
attitude.
Thanks to the young straight boys, the dandy look is back and with a screeching
vengeance. Hats, scarves, cravats and gloves are wonderful looks for winter,
especially tossed together with a very funky new season pair of Dolce and
Gabbana denims, worn ever so low on the hips, a fabulously large bling style
belt and some ripping thigh length lace up boots. Let’s face it nothing is hotter
than a confident sexy man in the right pair of ass/crotch hugging jeans and a
cheeky grin.
Bon Vivant.