H by Hudson always has something inspiring on deck for fall/winter, and these boots take unisex wrapped-upper styling and make them totally masculine. Slouchy vamps are H by Hudson’s calling card, and the label takes this and combines it with silver studs, a 1″ heel, a back pull tab, and rubber accents. Inky black boots work well with more than just additional black. [$348 at oak]
The Albam chinos
The matter of just an inch can make the difference between trousers that function – are comfortable, stay up, retain shirting – and those that do not. Some casual-trouser manufacturers have got this right, but precious few. And with formal trousers, retaining a good fit can be achieved through a slightly different buckle position.
Perfect Tangent is a neutral dream which “seeks to express the beauty of intelligent design.” Mission accomplished with very clean pieces finished with simple closures, like a long zipper or a simple button placket. Our top pick is the long, lean navy sweater, followed by the sandy short trench. There are also a lot of lightweight sweaters and separates for the choosing in neutral. [via selectism]
This tapered black scarf has the look of a double sleeve, and it’ll pep up your boring winter accessories trunk without a doubt. A rib knit cuff edges this 100″ long scarf in 100% cashmere. Do not underestimate the cozy powers of cashmere: tuck it inside the collar of any plain peacoat come December. If you live in a warm climate, don’t forget to pack this on your vacation up north. [$280 at ssense]
Oak’s only going to make the Pepper Tweed Cab Coat available in October, but it’s well worth the wait. Available in a variety of sizes from XXS to L, this unisex coat has an asymmetrical hem, a slim lapel, and classic welt pockets. The outer shell is 100% cotton, which is great for those of us who can’t handle wool. Style it up with slimmer pants and a patterned shirt. [$388 at oak]
Kitsune’s Ivy League tie collaboration with flouzen is the perfect pick for prepsters, intellectuals (plus the pseudo ones), and plain old snappy dressers. This neckwear pick is fashioned in knitted cashmere, with six colorways pulled from Ivy League institutions like Harvard and Yale. All we have to do is buckle down and wait until the September release… it’s worth it, from the looks of the teaser promo image. [via hypebeast]
Ksubi’s 2011 eye, eye collection puts this range of sunglasses and spectacles front and center with a combination of headpieces and accessories. Ksubi offers eleven sunglasses for spring 2011 (along with seven eyeglass frames) perfect for an “updated classics” type of wardrobe. None of these styles would be out of place when in daily rotation, so we say dig in. [via selectism]
Gourmet’s Quattro 2010 fall shoes are a clean, sporty look combining both of your classic shoe uppers, soft suede and grained leather. Colorways are monochromatic, with a white sole to ground them. The patina is the most impressive part about these shoes, so make sure you keep them shined up and clean. Low-cut back with a heel tab and a statement tongue. [via hypebeast]
BlackBook’s “Terminal Preppies” spread took a variety of high-profile picks (plus some grittier ones) and presented them in a modern shoot styled by Christopher Campbell and photographed by Seiji Fujimori. This energetic editorial takes floating portraits, action shots, and black & white collages and makes every piece look decidedly less preppy. The patterned fall sweater is our favorite. [via the fashionisto]
