Mr Porter is a menswear treasure trove, and when best to open its lid than the seasonal transition of fall to winter? Whilst fall is home to many timeless staples, the runway trends of Fall/Winter 2021 have introduced some new – and old – blood into our seasonal wardrobe. With the help of Mr Porter, freshening up your Fall/Winter look books has never been easier.
Reflecting our new pandemic induced lifestyle, Fall/Winter 2021 menswear is just as relaxed as its summer counterpart. Whilst earlier runways saw new colourways and innovative cuts, the fashion currently gracing our wardrobes is much more familiar, and orients around a reinvention of timely classics. Playing on our favourite staples, this seasons runway orients around experimentation, inspiring pieces that are neither old nor new.
Knit Wear but make it chic
Thanks to the pandemic’s new prioritisation of comfort, formal shirts and starch collars are no longer the pinnacle of formal menswear. However, not ready to let go of the collared shirt completely, knit polos have come to the forefront of fashion. Consisting of wide point collars and button details, these fine knit shirts can be worn as a statement piece or layered underneath an outer jacket. If reaching to the knitted polo for a stand-alone piece, turn to a chunkier patterned knit for a statement bulk, but if you’re looking for a subtle hint then choosing a finer one coloured knit is the best option. Staying true to Autumn’s love of layering, these knit pieces are the most versatile solution to the weather’s temperamental temperatures.
- GUCCI – Logo-Appliquéd Striped Wool Sweater
- NEEDLES – Jacquard-Knit Polo Shirt
- TOD’S – Logo-Appliquéd Wool-Blend Polo Shirt
Who wears the skirt?
Fall/Winter 2021’s answer to this: anyone. With the rise of ‘gender neutral’ clothing concepts, when better a time to break out of traditional trousers? Switching trousers for a plaid kilt or tunic is an easy way to inject some runway inspiration into your wardrobe. Don’t be afraid to swap your trousers for a skirt this season.
- BURBERRY – Pleated Checked Cotton-Blend Kilt
- CELINE HOMME – Pleated Tartan Cotton-Flannel Kilt
Leather, leather, leather
Dust off your old biker jacket because leather is another of this season’s new staples. However, with the use of zips, buttons and buckles, designers have veered away from the traditional biker/bomber style that we are used to, channelling a new slice of attitude and power.
- ACNE STUDIOS – Leather Biker Jacket
- CELINE HOMME – Leather Jacket
- NANUSHKA – Arto Regenerated Leather Jacket
Who needs a scarf when you have a rollneck?
It simply wouldn’t be winter without the thick knitted roll neck jumper, and therefore we aren’t surprised to see it make an appearance on this season’s runway. Whether you decide to don a vintage fair isle knit or a plain block colour, the high-necked knit is arguably the King of the Fall/Winter wardrobe. Nothing screams cosy yet suave yet put together like a rollneck and for this reason, you must own one… or four!
- BALMAIN – Logo-Intarsia Wool-Blend Rollneck Sweater
- CELINE HOMME – Oversized Fair Isle Shetland Wool Rollneck Sweater
- ANDERSON & SHEPPARD – Slim-Fit Cable-Knit Merino Wool Rollneck Sweater
Trench coats are always in
There is never a moment in the year when the trench cut won’t elevate your look. Traditionally made of thin rain-proof material, it is to everyone’s relief that this season has remodelled with a new focus on warmth and texture. Buy one of these for an easy and universal solution to the changing weather.
- ALEXANDER MCQUEEN – Slim-Fit Harness-Detailed Wool-Twill Coat
- PRADA – Houndstooth Wool-Blend Coat
- OLIVER SPENCER – Grandpa Wool Coat
Hannah Emery
