Shake it up in shearling, lounge like a boss in cashmere twin sets, or score some serious street cred in graffiti-inspired designer threads

by ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE

WRAPPED IN LUXURY
Whether it exudes a rock ’n roll vibe, the quintessential devil may-care biker aesthetic, or a manifestation of Sherlock Holmes, there’s no denying the timeless sex appeal of a statement shearling jacket. It may cost a mini fortune, but the warmth and style is worth every penny. Wrap yourself in this year’s mega-sharp and ultra dapper shearling offerings.

Dolce and Gabbana Shearling Coat
Reminiscent of mysterious spy movies with plenty of pizzazz, DG’s single breasted shearling coat is rendered in luxurious lambskin featuring a Mongolian fur collar and flap patch pockets with cool selvage edges. $11,500, dolcegabbana.com

Tom Ford Four Pocket Blouson
Borrowing from a classic utilitarian code, equipped with four pockets and tassel zip puller, this full shearling-lined lamb leather jacket with contrasting trim commands serious attention. $7,990, tomford.com

Brunello Cucinelli Shirt-Style
Outerwear in Vintage Shearling An organic look that pays homage to the splendor of simplicity, punctuated by its chest pockets, epaulettes and horn buttons, the delicious chocolate hue of this jacket is contrasted by sand-colored curly fur interior. $4,797, brunellocucinelli.com

STORY OF THE STREET
Rooted in one of the coolest forms of street art graffiti Alexander McQueen’s eponymous A/W 2022 collection felt like a moving mixed media art installation, replete with a monumental mash-up of high-contrast graphic prints and spray-painted motifs. The energy of the streets of hyper-cities like New York, Paris, London, and Milan made its way onto long overcoats, inflatable jackets, crisp white shirts, and joggers. The collection paid a subversive homage to the anti-establishment and the underground culture of graffiti. The McQueen iconography made an appearance in many separates from a white jumper to the back of a jacket in a striking graffiti font, while hybrid suit jackets got the detailed treatment with leather waist belts. After all, what’s McQueen without a little punk/grunge attitude? alexandermcqueen.com

PLAYING FIELD
They’re snug, they’re plush, and they come in pairs. Combining cozy aesthetics and sleek lines with functional finishes, these cashmere coordinates will motivate you to flex your fashion muscles whether you’re lounging in a Swiss chalet, taking the red-eye to some balmy locale, or simply winding down in your newly updated man cave.

Vince Luxe Jogger with Wool Cashmere Hooded Pullover
Constructed in supple knitted wool cashmere with an elevated take on sports luxe, a lush hooded pullover is paired with classic drawstring joggers for a pulled-together yet relaxed look. $870, vince.com

Theory Two Tone Alcos Wool Cashmere Hoodie and Jogger
Cut in a comfort fit for maximum movement, Theory’s winning set features joggers with an elasticated drawstring waistband, and on-seam side pockets with a contrasting two-tone design to match a stylish hoodie with a ribbed trim. $690, neimanmarcus.com

Ralph Lauren Knit Wool Cashmere Jogger and Cashmere Hooded Sweater
Crafted in the finest cashmere combed from Mongolian goats that lends a soft under fleece quality, this sophisticated set of hooded sweater with rib knit cuffs and jogger pants with rib-knit hem is for fashionable jet-setters. $1,605, ralphlauren.com