Including sophisticated patchwork for day and statement pieces for evening, this season, it’s the bold details that make dressing a joy
By Jen Goldenberg
Perfect Patchwork
With an emphasis on heritage this year, many designers have featured patchwork in ready to wear styles and accessories. From the likes of Prada, Calvin Klein and Loewe, pack away the mundane this year and opt for these creative textures instead.
Loewe Patchwork Wool Bluchers
One part lumberjack, one part gentleman. The patchwork of multicolored plaid wool and studded bottoms is rugged but somehow polished, for a look that’s perfect with denim on the weekend. $990 barneys.com
Calvin Klein Shearling Trimmed Cotton Silk Hooded Parka
This cotton silk twill parka is no ho hum topper, with a shearling lined hood and ex aggregated sleeves. The removable patchwork quilted lining is what makes it an extraordinary specialty item, however. $4,495, barneys.com
Prada Patchwork Pattern Crewneck Sweater
This Prada piece is crafted of wool with a crew neck line and ribbed hems. Though not woven together using multiple fabrics, the patch work print gives the same effect, but in a more polished style. $2,270, bergdorfgoodman.com
Brunello Cucinelli Wool Peak Lapel Tuxedo
From fabric extraordinaire cucinelli, this peaked satin lapel and two button front navy tuxedo is as dapper as hell. Perfectly tailored, it also fits like a dream. $4,495, neimanmarcus.com
TOM FORD Shelton Base Liquid Velvet Tuxedo Jacket
This design, with a satin shawl lapel and satin cuffs, is crafted of forest green liquid velvet. Perfectly paired with a bow tie and complementing evening pants. $3,980, neimanmarcus.com
Isaia Textured Satin Lapel Dinner Jacket
Mixing and matching prints for the evening is a great way to add personality to your tux, and this textured knit dinner jacket is just the piece for that. $3,450 garmany.com
FORD IN WINTER
Tom Ford former creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent and head of his namesake brand for eleven years now has long been known for impeccable tailoring, and the designer’s Fall 2017 collection is no exception. In monochromatic looks like his Prince of Wales coat with its flannel peak lapel jacket and light gray pleat trousers and the accompanying shirt, silk tie, belt and loafers attention to detail is a hallmark
From the favorites in designer fashion comes an exciting mix of more than average tuxedos (think updated fabrics and luxe materials that will drive one to reconsider looking stately in a signature suit). From floral velvet to the same fabric in hunter green and sophisticated metallic stripes, it’s now high time for personality in the evening.
