Men's Winter Fashion 2012 - Winter Winds are blowin' Edition

Winter winds are blowing.  They were howling down the tight Toronto streets this week. I'm not surprised. I mean, it is Toronto, not like we're in sunny southern California or anything. It's just that we've been so spoiled this fall, it felt like the winter would never get here.

But it is here. And we need to deal.  Here are my thoughts on making that happen.

Lets start with some details.  Ties get a little chunkier and heartier this time of year. I'm always on board for something knit, like these great pastels above, but layer them and then layer them again.  

This heartier look carries over onto other accessories as well.  I love this bag, straight from the artist's studio.  Its tough and durable, like we need to be during a Canadian winter, but its got a great touch of style contrasted against the dark coat.

And what guy can go anywhere without a great scarf this winter?

Two really great sweaters to show you here.  Above is your classic winter sweater.  Winter pattern, reindeer and the right colours. Below is all class. Fitted, great colour, elbow patches. All in the details. 

Outerwear, from formal to casual.  Texture in everything.  Naturals, grey's and neutrals are big.  The Marc Jacobs double breasted beauty here has it all.  Amazing texture, fitted detail, great colour, oozing style.  

These two overcoats offer very different options.  I'm a bit of a sucker for the HBC print on anything, and this peacoat will get some looks, but comfort, warmth and cool are worth all of the looks in the world.  The camel coloured comparison piece has a great warm feeling, a luxurious texture and I like the ticket pocket too. 

I've saved these last two images for quite a while now, direct from The Sartorialist.  They're from the Prada Fall/Winter 2012 show from early 2012.  The whole ensemble here is what sets the look off. The confidence of the models (both well known actors), just great fit.  Something to emulate here.

Bill

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Men's Fall Fashion 2012

Earlier in the year I posted on summer men's wear. With  fall just around the corner, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share some autumn flavoured thoughts.

It was hard to think about some new, cooler additions to my wardrobe with this summer seemingly going on forever,  but the weather turned this week (at least here in Toronto) and now I'm in the mood.  

This is the best time of year to dress after all! Not to hot, not to cold. Dress comfortably.

The most versatile piece of men's fall clothing (and you've already got a few) is the cardigan. Two great examples here, dressed up and dressed down.  The cardigan is your chameleon.  Rock it over a t-shirt with old jeans, or under a summer suit jacket to keep you warm in the cool fall air.

This is oozing style. I love the heavy sweater over the shirt and tie.  Very neat, very tidy but very fun and on trend.  Once in a while, put the jacket away, grab something chunky with personality.

These two fun looks are brilliant,  though very different from each other.  I love the oversized bow tie and splash of colour in the trouser (though all a muted palette).  The image on the right is one of my favs that I've stumbled upon in a while.  The formality of the fresh white button up with no tie contrasts nicely with the warm leather belt and navy pants.

With crisp fall winds come cold necks, and an interesting scarf is the way to keep warm.  This isn't a heavy piece.  It should be light, it should be long, and it should add some flair without looking too contrived. 

A peacoat three ways?  Absolutely!  Super cool and casual (seriously, look at that image, it bleeds cool).

And the new staple, something neon.  We saw it at the Joe Fresh show in the spring, be prepared for it to be everywhere this fall going into winter.

 Maybe this is one is straddling fall and winter a little, but how do you not want to have style like this?  

Whatever your personal style, stick with classic basics paired with trendy punches.  This post feels like a part one to me, so much more to show you from shoes to boots and ties to v-necks. Till next time!

Bill
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