Plaid is a men’s-wear classic, but this autumn’s eclectic approach to wearing it is anything but square.
Styling by Alon Freeman. Set design by Noelle Hindi at P1M.ca. Grooming by Taylor Savage. Model: Foley at Elite Model Management. Stylist assistant: Inez Genereux.
Read the full Style Advisor: October 2018 men’s wear edition
Pop Tartans
Pull together a look that mixes dandy influences with streetwear edge by anchoring patterns of varying scales and intensities with rugged footwear.
Hugo coat, $550 at Boss (hugoboss.com). Striped shirt, $259 at Tiger of Sweden (tigerofsweden.com). Y/Project plaid shirt, $1,350 at Ssense (ssense.com). Dries Van Noten trousers, US$570 through mrporter.com. Alexander McQueen pin, $995 at Saks Fifth Avenue (saksfifthavenue.com). Ring, $90 at Courage My Love (416-979-1992). Z Zegna boots, price on request through zegna.ca.
Patchwork Perfect
The design of this Craig Green coat is a mash-up of colour, cords and intersecting lines, only made more incongruous by being paired with a muddy-hued sweater and shearling mittens.
Craig Green parka, US$2,220 at Selfridges and Dover Street Market (craig-green.com). Sweater, $150 at Cos (cosstores.com). Jacket, $3,270 at Gucci (gucci.com). Acne trousers, $320 through acnestudios.com. Z Zegna gloves, price on request through zegna.ca.
Line Items
Add texture to your plaid-on-plaid garb via the mohair fluff of a gingham suit, the gold fringe of a statement scarf or the marled wool of a knit underpinning.
Ermenegildo Zegna Couture suit, $7,050 at Ermenegildo Zegna (zegna.ca). Stella McCartney shirt, $535 at Ssense (ssense.com). Marni sweater vest, $750 at La Maison Simons (simons.ca). Scarf, $590 at Hermès (hermes.com). Ring, $150 at Courage My Love (416-979-1992). Socks, stylist’s own. Gucci shoes,$1,550 at Saks Fifth Avenue (saksfifthavenue.com).
Knight Rider
There was a medieval undercurrent to Calvin Klein’s fall lineup. Oversized, tartan toppers were cinched in with armour-like vests incorporating crosshatch weaves.
Calvin Klein 205W39NYC coat, US$2,900, vest, US$1,300, trousers, US$950, balaclava (worn around neck), US$290 at Ssense (ssense.com).
Check Bounce
The most recognizable plaid in fashion, Burberry’s iconic Nova Check, has gone in and out of style for decades. There’s no question that it’s back for fall – and the more, the better.
Trench coat (worn inside-out), $2,690, jacket, $1,220, shirt, $590, trousers, $580 at Burberry (burberry.com). Our Legacy beret, $142 at Neighbour (shopneighbour.com). Burberry bag, $1,150 at Saks Fifth Avenue (saksfifthavenue.com).
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