STYLE GUIDE: WINTER

Summer is easy to fall for.

Winter is a slower burner. When the nights draw in, the shrubs dry up and the temps go down, it’s natural to feel like you’re plunging back into the abyss. But lean into it and you’ll find something new. There’s a quiet allure to it. Nocturnal walks. Crisp mornings. Duvet days, snow blankets.    
 
And, when it comes to style, there’s joy in wrapping up. Generous coats, rugged jeans, shearling collars, cosy beanies. And, at its foundations, hard-wearing, weather-proofed boots to deal with the rain, sleet, snow and whatever else party season throws at you. It’s not love at first sight. It’s much deeper than that.

A CUT ABOVE

It’s time to freshen up your trims. Contrast the elongated drape of a car coat with carefully tailored layers, superimposed at the perfect lengths. Stack multiple collars on top of one another for dramatic effect. Turn-up your trouser hems to show what’s on the inside—and to flaunt a pair of utilitarian boots like the Rain Low Boot. Rugged and sharp in equal measure.

MATCHDAY FIT

Keep things easy by staying tonal. Pairing complementary shades creates a suit-adjacent vibe, made breezy with generous proportions, letting you layer-up underneath. Break-up the match-up with thoughtful accessories, like a ribbed knit beanie or a polka dot scarf. Finish things off with the quietly confident Crazy Horse Chelsea Boot, made for Sunday snowdays and lazy coffee runs.

WHATEVER THE WEATHER

Winter throws every sort of weather your way. So, throw a versatile fit in return. A padded gilet offers warmth but can easily be stripped off to cool down. Sling a hood on for unannounced showers. Easy-going jeans to deal with anything and a smarter, leather bag. Meet the parents, and the dog, at the same time. And lace up a pair of grafting boots, like the 1460 Pascal WL 8-Eye Boot, to negotiate the most stubborn of terrains.

STROLL IN THE PARKA

A walk across the common doesn’t mean you have to keep things normcore. Frisk up your brisk ambles with a loud, all-over-print raincoat that’s anything but anorak. Frame it with discerning, monochrome layers—leather overshirts, overdyed jeans and a jet-black hat. Finish the frontman look with a pair of 1460 Rain Pull on Boots, giving you flashbacks to muddy summer fields… 

WINTER SUN

… and on that note, who said festival season was over? The sun may be seasonally shy, but you don’t have to be. Make your boots the main event—like the Golden Lime 101 Rain Boot, kicking away the winter blues with a bright green colourway. Working your way upwards, go mad. Patterned tights, pleated skirts, grungey prints, ravey hats. And a bright-as-you-like umbrella. 

TEXTBOOK TEXTILES

Summer’s linens have been stashed away. Winter’s for thick, timeless fabrics with quality in mind. Get that big coat out. Splice together tartans for a modern twist on heritage patterns. Tufts of fur add a decadent twist, complemented by the faux-fur-lined 2976 Leonore Chelsea Boot, swinging back to 1960s West London in style.

BEATNIK THROWBACK

Boots on the ground journalism. A suede shearling jacket and straight-leg jeans transports you back to the style of old-school reporters, with pockets ready to be filled with notepads, journals, point-and-shoot cameras and, if you’re really committing to the bit, a dictaphone. The Dark Brown 2976 Leonore II Chelsea Boot’s chocolate hue, contrast stitching and faux-fur trim is vintage Doc’s.

CAMPFIRE CHIC

Cosy doesn’t mean uncool. This is the look for long, chilly nights around the campfire—classic yarns, in every sense. Start with a breathable, stormproof jacket and the Black 1460 Serena Zip Low Boot for a rock-solid foundation. Wrap a knit around the waist, throw on an over-the-ear hat and max-out your jewellery. Or, whatever else you have in your wardrobe. Don’t overthink it. Just overcook it.