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Five Most-Wanted Additions For Your Spring Wardrobe Refresh
Words by Lucy Kingett
Photography by Mr Benjamin Breading
Styling by Ms Sophie Watson
13 February 2023
We get it. Sometimes you have a vision in your head – the casual, aloof-but-considered look you’re going for. But then you can’t quite seem to grasp the sartorial building blocks required to construct a reliable wardrobe and turn that concept into a reality. Let the arrival of a new season be the moment to reach your style potential. You want some fresh essentials that can be worn together, for that whole-new-outfit feeling. But they’ve also got to be versatile enough to add some newness to the clothes you already own. To make this easy for you, we’ve rounded up our pick of contemporary arrivals you’ll still be wearing come SS24.
01.
The new-look KAPITAL jean jacket
The western look is all over the coming season, and Okayama-born KAPITAL is the brand for your own slice of reworked Americana. Here, it has taken the denim jacket, and reimagined it for a contemporary crowd. Sitting shorter at the back, with wide arms and a collarless neck, the Coneybowy jacket also features detailing such as logo snaps and patch pockets. The best part, however, is that it is fully reversible, so the striped wool lining and smiley-face elbow patches can get their time to shine, too.
02.
The CHERRY LA logo sweatshirt
A great logo sweatshirt is an easy way to add a bit of interest to your usual jeans and sneakers outfit, and this one from CHERRY LA is just the right blend of old-school graphics and contemporary streetwear construction. Founded by two friends in 2017, CHERRY LA has quickly become the go-to name for retro and Californian skate culture-inspired casualwear. Snap this up and let everyone know how cool you are.
03.
The LOEWE carpenter’s trousers
For a new-season investment that you know you’ll get a lot of wear out of, go for well-made workwear-inspired pieces, such as these durable carpenter-style trousers from LOEWE. Cut from sturdy tan cotton-canvas, they feature a panelled front and hammer loop detailing, along with the brand’s distinctive leather patch on the back pocket. Perfect for pairing with your logo sweatshirt or with your favourite camp-collar shirt or T-shirt.
04.
The quintessential Yuketen clogs
The Sal 1 Bostonian from footwear maestros Yuketen takes a kitchen-staff staple and somehow makes it trendy (we blame The Bear for chef style going truly global). Crafted from premium Italian leather with a braided jute and rubber-crepe sole, these are comfortable enough to be your chilled-out Sunday slip-ons, but hard-wearing enough to withstand strolls to the shops. Get yourself a pair of thick socks to keep them weather-appropriate.
05.
The exclusive Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses
What were we saying about the western trend? Oh yes, it’s everywhere. Here, LA-based Jacques Marie Mage has teamed up with Diamond Cross Ranch in Wyoming to create an easy-to-wear pair of acetate sunglasses that exude masculine simplicity. This transparent smoky blue colourway is our pick of the bunch, sitting in just the right spot between understated and interesting.
