

The inexorable passage of time can produce an emotional conundrum: are we sad to see the summer go, or thrilled to purchase an amazing new winter coat? At MR PORTER, after surveying the coats available this season, we’re leaning towards the latter. Sure, we’re heading in the direction of a collective vitamin D deficiency, but have you seen Dries Van Noten’s puffers? Or Saman Amel’s raincoats? The oily fish that you have to eat is worth it just to have these new staples in your life.

Every man needs a parka, puffer, bomber, shearling and overcoat – allow us (and these examples) to convince you

Fashion: Dress Code – What To Wear With Every Coat This Winter 

Dress Code: What To Wear With Every Coat This Winter 



Sure, watches are meant to be switched in and out, but there’s something seriously satisfying about finding a tried-and-true staple that rarely leaves your wrist. We call it an “everyday watch” here at MR PORTER – a classic investment buy that combines versatility with all the technical features suited for daily wear. Dressed up or down, these watches serve as the backbones of wrist rotations and, if cared for, should only appreciate in value and last beyond a lifetime.

If you’re looking for a timepiece that goes with everything, have we got seven for you from Cartier, Montblanc, IWC Schaffhausen and more

Watches: The Seven Best Everyday Watches To Buy Now

The Seven Best Everyday Watches To Buy Now



I’ve been going to the gym a lot recently (thank you). For the first time in my long relationship with it, I’ve been in the weights area, lifting heavy things. And one thing I’ve noticed, aside from how much I’ve enjoyed doing something I previously thought the preserve of meatheads, is how lots of other types of people seem to be at it, too. The powerlifters in my gym are a diverse bunch. There’s the Gen Z crew, who look like extras from _Industry_; solo guys, with noise cancelling headphones and no sign of a six-pack; the one young woman who is always there when I go, chalking up.

I’ve been going to the gym a lot recently (thank you). For the first time in my long relationship with it, I’ve been in the weights area, lifting heavy things. And one thing I’ve noticed, aside from how much I’ve enjoyed doing something I previously thought the preserve of meatheads, is how lots of other types of people seem to be at it, too. The powerlifters in my gym are a diverse bunch. There’s the Gen Z crew, who look like extras from Industry; solo guys, with noise cancelling headphones and no sign of a six-pack; the one young woman who is always there when I go, chalking up.


Many people take up weightlifting to get stronger – but that strength can be mental as much as physical. From emptying anxious minds to a connection with our past, there is more to weights than getting a six-pack    

Lifestyle: The Power Of Lifting Heavy Things

The Power Of Lifting Heavy Things



Sweats has to be the least appealing name for one of the most appealing genres of clothing. But let’s put etymology – and, gag, thoughts of bodily fluids – aside and focus instead on soft loopback or fleece-back cottons. Or, if we’re pushing the boat out – and we really should – cashmere. See, we’re in a more comfortable place already. And there’s the draw of drawstrings, of sweatshirts and sweatpants, and their adjacent hoodies and shorts, fashioned from comfy jersey. In this harsh world, comfort is king.

What we unfairly think of as loungewear can easily be elevated – if you use your head. It starts with upgraded sweatshirts, sweatpants and hoodies, but it takes teamwork to make an outfit

Fashion: Five Smart Ways To Smarten Up Your Sweats

Five Smart Ways To Smarten Up Your Sweats



Vest, gilet, tank, whatever you want to call it: this sleeveless item of clothing, whose first ever iteration, the “jerkin”, originated in the 16th century, comes in many guises. It serves equally well as a base layer under a coat as it does a top layer over a T-shirt; it can be knitted, made from fuzzy fleece or lightweight technical materials; it can feature a variety of practical details – such as pockets or even a hood – or it can be pared back to its bare essentials.

Our favourite gilets from TOM FORD, Hartford and Stone Island, plus three stylish ways to wear them. Read more in The Journal

Fashion: What Should You Wear With A Gilet Or Vest?

What Should You Wear With A Gilet Or Vest?



As temperatures change, our wardrobes inevitably follow suit. And with any last hopes of an Indian summer now fading away, it’s time to embrace autumn – and everything good that comes with it. [Boots](https://www.mrporter.com/mens/shoes/boots), [knitwear](https://www.mrporter.com/mens/clothing/knitwear), winter [accessories](https://www.mrporter.com/mens/accessories)… The list goes on. Here are 20 things we are looking forward to wearing in the next couple months and that are guaranteed to get you ready for winter.

As temperatures change, our wardrobes inevitably follow suit. And with any last hopes of an Indian summer now fading away, it’s time to embrace autumn – and everything good that comes with it. Boots, knitwear, winter accessories… The list goes on. Here are 20 things we are looking forward to wearing in the next couple months and that are guaranteed to get you ready for winter.


From the season’s best knitwear to lace-up boots, sneakers and accessories, here are the items to take on the coming months in style

Fashion: 20 Elevated Essentials That Will See You Through Autumn

20 Elevated Essentials That Will See You Through Autumn

Highlights



For as long as Black people have immigrated to the UK from its former colonies, Black culture has woven itself into the nation’s fabric. Britain is many times richer, thanks to the literature of Ms Zadie Smith, the music of Ms Sade Adu and the films of Sir Steve McQueen. British fashion is no different, although whether those contributions have been rightfully acknowledged is another question. To readdress that, The Missing Thread: Untold Stories Of Black British Fashion, an exhibition at Somerset House in London, has set out to showcase the work of Black designers from the 1970s to the present day.

MR PORTER pays homage to the heroes of Black British style. Read more in The Journal

Fashion: The Tribute – 10 Black Style Icons Who Changed British Menswear

The Tribute: 10 Black Style Icons Who Changed British Menswear



I have always been a sucker for a list. Over the years, I’d acquired ever more complicated notebooks containing daily, weekly and monthly tasks, short-term goals, yearly planners, sub-lists on cities that I wanted to visit, creative projects to pursue, skills to acquire. Once, to my shame, even a list of lists that I needed to write.

Are you the master of your daily list or is it the master of you? A guide to productivity plans that will actually help you be more productive, rather than just come up with ever more elaborate lists

Lifestyle: The Ultimate List To Help You Break Free From To-Do Lists

The Ultimate List To Help You Break Free From To-Do Lists

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