Jeans and Jackets are the No. 2 pencils of a winter wardrobe: not as flashy as other elements on the back-to-work/back-to-school shopping list but no less essential. Here, we highlight a collection of Mode’s casual classics to update your winter wardrobe.
Right now, the chicest way to wear a coat is to not. During this month of frigid fashion weeks, photo after photo showed that women are skipping sleeves in favour of a slung-jacket look: not actively putting on the coat, just letting it be there, draped on their shoulders and guarding against the cold.
Historically the parka was a heavy jacket used to minimise heat escaping. In the 1950’s, the Mountain Rescue Service officially adopted the piece into their uniform as it protected them from the terrible conditions faced on their rescue missions. This original piece featured an angled map pocket, wooden toggles and oversized buttons.
Mode presents a collection of men’s fashion – a guide to the key looks for the new season from our favourite up-and-coming and iconic brands. From streetwear to smart, our menswear showcases an electric array of versatile outfits from the likes of print masters I Love Ugly and Chinga and many more. Check out the selection of innovative concept collections and bold deigns for the seasons must have essentials. Shop here.
From the looks of things on the street, winter mania has hit an all-time high. So it’s only logical that the next iteration of the trend would be to layer, layer, layer. Forget the bright colours of spring/summer, the autumn/winter colour palette takes on a darker hue, reflecting the early dark nights and the natural world around us. As the temperature drops, knitwear also comes to the fore, a woollen layer being added to the menswear mix.
Every man needs a few great shirts in his wardrobe. The timeless classics are easy wardrobe additions for every style.
Mode’s collection of shirts carries a varied range of styles – with a focus on modern influences with a touch of vintage from Chinga, I Love Ugly, Superdry, Zanerobe, and YD. With a range of denim, printed, stripe bold designs and Hawaiian styles come in a range of colours and washed finishes in both long and short sleeve designs. Shop here.
No matter where you winter—the best armour for the season is not an all-weather jacket, but the fully functional and supremely stylish boot. This winter, as the weather turns and wardrobes become more streamlined, we suggest focusing less on making a statement and more on making an investment. Which is why, instead of looking at ephemeral trends, a timeless essential that you will buy now and wear forever is key to updating your winter staples. From the eternally classic equestrian to utilitarian yet unique rain shoe, Emu provide the ultimate boots to add to your fall wardrobe now. Shop here.
The parka: It’s the constant companion during the frigid months of winter, the protective layer we all reach for on particularly harsh days, the utilitarian staple that can be repeatedly reinvented. Tossed over gym clothes, worn when running around doing holiday shopping, or even paired with office attire, the parka works for almost any occasion. Shop here.
Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince George’s three-week tour Down Under has officially begun. The royals landed at the Military Terminal at Wellington Airport Monday morning local time to begin their highly anticipated trip in New Zealand and Australia.
With clean lines, silhouettes and androgynous looks featuring fur, capes, feathers and shearling, this season’s collections are all about wrapping up against the cold. Get ready to ward off Winter’s grip in pretty palettes, Sixties shapes, prints and flashes of shining gold.
Shop Mode’s collection of latest autumn/winter pieces here.
Inspired by 90’s films and grunge music the Minty Meets Munt autumn 14 collection brings a cool mix of tartan and melted floral digital prints, biker shapes and leather looks. Shop the collection here.
ELLIATTS’ outerwear range has become known as the essential of the season, comprising of long sleeved dresses, light weight blouses and more – styled perfectly back with a complete range of dresses and separates with no exception for the 2014 range.