The Most Iconic Pieces Of Menswear Ever Made
Think of it like wearing a hug. A big, flattering, crew neck hug that (providing it’s looked after) might just outlast the monarchy.
Turnbull And Asser Work Shirts
Turnbull & Asser isn’t exactly short of ringing endorsements, and it’s plain to see why. It’s likely that Sir Winston Churchill appreciated the bespoke shirtmaker’s mother-of-pearl buttons just as much as Heath Ledger’s Joker favoured the brand’s use of extra-long Egyptian cotton (probably).
Since 1885, the Jermyn Street stalwart has outfitted the weird and the wonderful, even earning itself a Royal Warrant along the way, and as such has always been the gold standard for the discerning man to work towards.
Whether it’s the crisp white, pink or sky blue shirts that provide the foundation of any sartorial rotation or the pleated bib front dinner suit styles, a button-up carrying this name will never fail you in a formal setting.
Levi’s 501 Jeans
Whether you pin it on the ‘normcore’ movement or a growing shift away from skinny cuts, the 501 jean is seeing a serious resurgence in popularity.
Levi’s most famous style always had the perfect not-too-loose, not-too-fitted silhouette and, like most US outfitters’ denim, they’re extremely durable, which is perhaps what won them a roll call of fans including James Dean.
Since their launch in 1873 Levi’s has periodically tweaked the fit, fabric and features of the 501 to suit the needs and preferences of the modern worker. Recently the brand released a new 501 Custom Taper (or CT) cut, recognising that a growing number of guys were getting the alteration carried out.
The result is a style that can be dressed up or down with ease, especially if you opt for a pair in a dark selvedge wash.
Footwear
G.H. Bass Weejuns
Those smart loafers you wear with your suit? They’re actually based on a style of Norwegian farming shoe, known as the Aurlandskoen (or Aurland shoe). This moccasin-like design was exported around Europe during the early 20th century and quickly became popular with visiting Americans, who took them back to the US.
