Fall Style Lead
New England
New England
The New England area isn't just known for its clam chowder and love for the Red Sox. They sure know a thing or two about staying warm. Knits, cords, and bean boots are a staple that we can fully endorse. Some of the best shops around have us ready for the snow that's right around the corner (probably a week or two away with their luck), so layer up and don't forget your goose caller—the birds are out and it's huntin' season!
What to buy:
GANT Rugger Herringbone Slacks, New Haven, CT ($175)
Engineered Garments Shawl Collar Knit Jacket, Providence, RI ($375)
L.L. Bean 6" Bean Boots, Freeport, ME ($85)
Art Beauchamp Wood Standard Walnut Goose Caller, Boston, MA ($20)
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Thanks to mild weather, fall is generally the perfect time to show your style in the Nation's capital, barring anymore terrifying earthquakes or close calls with tornadoes. D.C. style is definitely unique to the area, and you can generally spot a D.C. native from a mile away, but in a good way. You've got a plethora of choices to get your shop on, but there are a few places that can really help you shape your stylish input to the entire metropolitan area.
What to buy:
APC Petit Standard, Denim Bar, Arlington,VA ($175)
Stussy M-65 Jacket, Stussy D.C. ($150)
New Balance ML999, Cmonwealth D.C. ($110)
Mitchell & Ness Washington Redskins Snapback ($26)
Nashville
Nashville
You might think it's all cowboy hats, alligator-skin boots (actually, that does sound pretty bad-ass), and steel guitars, but the music city has plenty of good style options. Think high-quality leather belts, some of the best handmade jeans in the market, and a heritage brand that's put well-made clothes on our back since 1913.
What to buy:
Imogene + Willie Barton Rigid Denim, Nashville ($250)
Pointer Brand Hickory Stripe Chore Jacket, Bristol ($70)
Pointer Footwear Saha Trek, Antioch ($180)
Cause & Effect belt, Sevierville ($150)
Austin
Austin
Austin is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the nation and the swag is off the charts. The shopping culture is amazing and one of the best shirting companies is less than 3 hours away. Oh, and they love leather goods, too. Yee-haw! Cowboy call all you want, but all you're going to get is stylish citizens and one of the best music festivals on earth.
What to buy:
Baldwin Denim from Stag, Austin ($215)
Hamilton 1883 Navy Texas Work Shirt, Houston ($245)
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Cold as hell. That's pretty much what we think about Minneapolis. What we also know is the brand and shop selection for this great city is dope. The Mill City spins out wool like whoa, and one of the greatest boot companies is right up the street, so you know the incredibly wellmade goods you are procuring from this place will withstand the toughest of conditions. Twin Cities-cold tested and Twin Cities-cold approved.
What to buy:
Red Wing 200 Series 6" Moc, ($360)
LVC 1947 501 from BlackBlue in St. Paul ($250)
Bemidji Woolen Mills Heavy Weight Hunter Shirt in Bemidji ($112)
Frost River Blanket Roll With Harness in Duluth ($110)
San Francisco
San Francisco
As one of the most densely populated cities in the country, you can only imagine the amount of good and bad style decisions people make. Laid back bohemians do what they feel like. You only have to walk, or as most people in this city do, bike a few blocks and you get some of the best menswear shops in the US. Plus, the all those hills will whip your fatass into shape for winter.
What to buy:
Levi's 511 Skinny Commuter Jeans, San Francisco ($78)
Metsa Indigo Short Sleeve Shirt, Revolver, San Francisco ($139)
Birkenstock Boston, Unionmade, San Francisco ($120)
Dry Bones Leopard Life Backpack, Self Edge, San Francisco ($185)
Seattle
Seattle
We know one thing about Seattle for sure: IT GON' RAIN! So as we fight off bouts of depression, we can at least look forward to some highly dependable brands and a few great shops. Seattle has the Pacific Northwest on lock when it comes to gear that keeps you warm, dry, and flossin'. So, while we're visiting the Space Needle, hoping for an ounce of sun), we will be looking fresh to death thanks to these heritage brands and top notch shops.
What to buy:
Crescent Down Works Down Shirt, South Willard, Seattle ($360)
Steven Alan Police Pants, Mario's, Seattle ($200)
Blackbird for Alden Foss Tugger Work Boot, Blackbird, Seattle ($465)
Hawaii
Hawaii
It sure is easy living out on the islands of Hawaii, but that doesn't mean your style has to slack off, too. Nonstop warm weather and sunshine can still bring you comfortable clothing from some of Hawaii's best menswear shops. We may be heading here strictly for surfin', suntannin', and sippin', but please believe we'll be island-hoppin' for some shoppin', too. So we'll throw on the shades, that we coincidentally just bought, and enjoy the scenery. Aloha!
What to buy:
Dover Street Market Short Pants, Aloha Rag, Honolul ($108)
Opening Ceremony x Reyn Spooner Anniversary Shirt ($150)
In4mation x Freewater Sandals, Aiea ($50)
KICKS/HI x Shwood Sunglasses ($180)