Brooklyn for Him
Carhart OG Chore Coat
When it comes to Brooklyn style, the first thing that comes to mind is workwear and no brand encapsulates this more than Carhartt. Their Chore coat, which has been given an aged canvas treatment, is perfect for an autumn adventure, styled up with relaxed wool trousers and a pair of workwear-style shoes. The jacket comes in a loose fit and therefore works fantastically for layering with items such as T-shirts, checked shirts and sweatshirts. A corduroy collar and detailed patch pockets give extra verve to this versatile workwear classic.
Oliver Spencer Buttress Green Fishtail Trousers
If you are looking for a robust, stylish pair of relaxed wool trousers this winter then look no further then Oliver Spencer. His fishtail trousers derive their name from the V-shaped cut in the rear of the waistband, which references classic men’s trousers that had room for buttons for braces. This style is cut from a soft, durable, blended cotton and wool twill and can be worn as part of a suit or simply as separates with a great piece of knitwear.
Loewe Regular fit sweatshirt in cotton
When you are in Brooklyn, you are also on the fashion radar and when it comes to menswear there is one label on the tip of everyone’s tongues at present and that is Loewe by J W Anderson. Not only does he design great abstract pieces, but he is also adept at perfecting the classics such as the grey marl sweatshirt. Match with a pair of jeans, chinos or relaxed wool trousers and vintage trainers or loafers and you will never go wrong. This style only gets better with age.
G.H. BASS & CO. Weejun 90 Larson Leather Penny Loafers
When it comes to American prep-style footwear, G.H. Bass & Co is always a go-to brand. These classic ‘Weejun 90 Larson’ loafers have been crafted using traditional cordwainer’s techniques from supple leather and detailed with penny bars. But the great added detail here is that the soles are just a bit thicker and sturdier than the originals for a more modern workwear effect. Perfect for visiting those Brooklyn bars in style.
Acne Carily Logo-Appliquéd Distressed Denim Baseball Cap
You never know what the autumn weather is going to hold, but if you want something that protects your eyes from the winter sun or a smattering of rain and looks stylish at the same time, then Acne has the perfect baseball cap. Made out of cotton and given a distressed workwear feel, this light denim cap is easy to style up with everything.
ROSTERSOX Cat Intarsia Ribbed Cotton-Blend Socks
Sometimes hidden details can be just as much fun as those that are visible and these Grumpy Cat socks by Rostersox with “Have a Nice Day” across the toes are both fun and super stylish. With a sporty feel they are perfect with loafers and chinos for a layered college or workwear style.
Brooklyn for Her
Isabel Marant Sabinę Wool Coat
The great thing about Isabel Marant coats is that some of them look like you just borrowed them from your boyfriend’s wardrobe. In particular, this grey single breast long version is perfect for dressing over your weekend T-shirt, favourite vintage jeans and retro trainers. It’s a versatile piece too and looks equally stylish when dressed up with smarter trousers a white shirt and a black crew neck! When it comes to investment items, this will stay in your wardrobe for a long time.
Cubitts Judd Sunglasses
When in Brooklyn it’s always good to have a pair of sunglasses to hand as there are lots of opportunities to wear them whether on great walks across the borough or just sitting outside your local coffee shop. The model Judd by Cubitts is a stylish, modern upgrade from a 1960s frame. Made with premium cellulose acetate frames and Carl Zeiss lenses, these are the perfect accessory for the winter sun and look the part when styled up with wool coats and vintage jeans and T-shirts.
The Frankie Shop Lorain Sweater – Orange
When autumn comes it’s always good to try and add some colour to your wardrobe and a mid-weight wool-alpaca blend knit is the perfect tonic and is easy to wear from September onwards. The warm orange also gives it a retro feeling and it looks terrific when worn with vintage leathers or wool coats and denim jeans.
Lemaire Small Croissant Bag
This classic LEMAIRE bag is already a firm favourite with the fashion crowd and is made of smooth Nappa leather with a soft touch. Inspired by the shape of a croissant pastry, the bag’s design is achieved through an assembly of topstitched cutouts. It features a matching looped zip puller, side knot finishings, as well as an inside pouch made of the same leather. The bag is very versatile and can be worn on the shoulder or as a crossbody bag. Perfect for carrying all your accessories and a small Moleskine notebook in case you want to do some journaling in the local cafes.
ME+EM Short Length Split Seam Flare Jean
Brooklyn lends itself so well to denim jeans and in particular these short-length, split seam, flare multi-blue pair by ME+EM are the ideal investment for this autumn season. With their two-tone denim they also have that upcycled vintage feel to them and look perfect when styled with everything from black T-shirts, white vest tops, striped oversized shirts to vintage crew neck jumpers. Equally, you could style with a pussy-bow white shirt and a fitted wool single-breast jacket and brown heeled boots for a more ’70s rock-style feel!
Adidas Originals + Wales Bonner SL72 suede and mesh sneakers
When it comes to retro trainers, Wales Bonner’s sense of style shines through in its ongoing collab with adidas Originals. These sneakers riff on the “SL72” runner pairs that debuted at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. They’re made from suede and leather with a mesh overlay and signature contrast stitching. Style with cropped denim jeans and long wool coats for that modern urban street feel!
By James Sleaford, style director of Secret Trips. James has worked in the fashion industry for 20 years and has held the post of fashion director of French GQ. You can find more of his work at jamessleaford.com
