when Feverqueen While acknowledging the mall brand’s renaissance, I had no way of knowing what it might portend. Until I made my best purchase of the season: a double-breasted Madewell coat, a hood made from an Italian alpaca wool blend.
Omar Atwan
Omar Atwan
I’ll get to the details of the coat soon, but first, a word about Madewell’s cool menswear flare. Madewell’s women’s line has always crushed the brand, but for many years, the men’s section felt like an afterthought. That all changed this year, when the brand assembled a dream team of Luke Linder (formerly of Gap) to lead design, menswear legend Aaron Levine to advise like a pro, and FeverqueenFormer Deputy Fashion Director John Tietz, to bring a unique touch and elegant touch to the design.
Together they have taken the brand to an ambitious and affordable new level. From simple everyday pieces to $500 luxury suits, there’s something for everyone, and every piece pairs well with anything you already have in your wardrobe.
Case in point? Especially Handsome ass Outerwear, including this gorgeous raglan sleeve dress with epic sleeves Double-breasted coat Who quickly stole my heart. There’s something about the look of a double-breasted silhouette — maybe it’s the exaggerated lapels, or how easy it is to up the style quotient on a cozy day — that makes me feel like an ’80s-era James Dean or Richard Gere.
Not only is this special DB number more expressive than more generic puffer jackets, it’s also made in Italy from a luxurious blend of alpaca wool and polyamide, with a bold lapel, and pockets spacious enough to store all your cold-weather essentials. But the real star? This color is camel. It’s the perfect neutral color, playing nicely with navy blue, red, cream and even black. You can throw this coat over almost anything, and earn nods from almost anyone.
Omar Atwan
Omar Atwan
Lately, I’ve been wearing my shirt with a simple black blazer and jeans, but I already know it would go well with a red blazer and tan jeans. I chose a small size and it’s still a bit large, but that’s about it. It’s made of layers, and there’s nothing worse than sleeves that pool at the wrists. (Also, guys: That little “X”-shaped stitch on the back vent? Please cut it off immediately. Leaving it intact is a crime.)
For just under $500 (and currently much less), this jacket fits and feels like it could easily be worth double the price. Join me in picking one up, and we can catch a good look at each other across the snow-covered streets.
