Essentials: All Seasons
I’ll make an admission about myself in hopes that there are more like me out there. When I think of seasons, it often means football versus baseball, or even grouse versus turkey. Consequently, I used to be the kind of guy who often got caught outside either desperately needing a jacket or carrying one under my arm the entire time I was out.
As a grown man though, I figured out the hack for this: When it comes to clothes and accessories, go for year-rounders, whenever absolutely possible. The essentials presented here are truly for all seasons, including those confusing shoulder periods. Arguably, this makes them the ultimate essentials.
Wills All Seasons Stretch Wool Blazer
Not only is the Wills All Seasons Stretch Wool Blazer a year-rounder, it’s also a dress-code-rounder. It has an elegantly structured, but not uptight silhouette, with speckling from the surface’s weave, allowing you to wear it with jeans and loafers, or matching trousers and a tie. And speaking of that weave and cut, this blazer was made by Portuguese craftsmen, using a blend of wool for temperature balance, polyester for crispness and abrasion-resistance, and a touch of stretch for mobility and comfort.
Price: $328
Reigning Champ Midweight Terry Crewneck
Leave it to Reigning Champ to optimize a template as no-frills as a sweatshirt. A masterclass in simplicity, their Midweight Terry Crewneck is composed with just enough coziness to keep you comfortable on a cold day, but at an evened-out weight so you aren’t overheating during an outdoor run. Moreover, the slight architecture on the shoulders flatters without taking away from its full-motion build or its effortless, heathered style.
Price: $125
Wills All Seasons Stretch Wool Trousers
Made from the same polyester, wool, and stretch blend as its blazer counterpart, the Wills All Season Trouser is likewise seasonally and aesthetically versatile. The fabric is brushed, which makes it soft and classy, while the knee-length front lining offers structure on top of the easy drape. Basically, this pant is refined but not overly rigid. You can get a lot of mileage with it.
Price: $198
Shinola Computer Brief
Shinola’s Computer Brief has the solid framework of a hard-shelled case, but the flexibility and ease of a simple messenger bag. Just look at how cleverly organized the interior is. There’s reinforcement in all of the necessary spots, like the leather trimmed side pocket that ensures your phone stays right in its grab-and-go spot and your pen doesn’t fall out and leak all over your notebook. Top that off with beautifully tanned, supple leather, accented and fortified with gunmetal hardware.
Price: $895
Bulova Chronograph A Watch
With its retro-slick design, Bulova’s Chronograph A Watch is definitely a timepiece for all seasons and all decades. The surfboard subdials and cushion-like case add dimension to the color and sparkle, for a look that’s sporty, fun, and still sophisticated. It brings cool factor to a suit and tie, and class to a t-shirt and jeans. This watch comes straight from Bulovas archives, reissued at 350 pieces, and with a 27-jewel, five-hand movement.
Price: $2,950
Walden Eyewear Woods Sunglasses
Walden Eyewear proves that simple and traditional doesn’t mean boring or musty. Their Woods Sunglasses sport that vintage rectangular design that sits well on all face shapes. Fine details that give it distinct character include the keyhole nose bridge and vivid hues on its surface. Function-wise, the lenses provide UVA and UVB protection, while the thinner temple serves up comfort and security.
Price: $125
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