Winter cold gives you a reason to wear the clothes that make getting dressed interesting: a proper wool coat, a substantial sweater, trousers with some weight to them, and boots built for more than walking from the car to the restaurant. Then the holiday parties start, and your usual uniform needs an upgrade. A good wardrobe should handle all of it without requiring you to develop a different personality for every occasion.
And because you’re wearing more of your clothes at once, the details matter. Fit, fabric, and proportion can make the difference between looking put together and looking like you got dressed in the dark. MR PORTER is a great place to start building that versatile wardrobe.
Its assortment brings together brands with a clear understanding of what each does well, from Tom Ford’s sharp tailoring to Brunello Cucinelli’s easy sophistication and Begg & Co’s expertise in knitwear and accessories. Yoke offers a more experimental take on everyday dressing, while Mr P focuses on the everyday staples that make getting dressed easier. The common threads are thoughtful design, good materials, and construction that holds up to repeated wear.
We’ve picked two pieces from each brand that make a compelling case for adding them to your cold-weather wardrobe. Tom Ford launched his namesake label in 2005 after revitalizing Gucci throughout the 1990s with a sexier, more provocative take on luxury. The brand is known for sharp tailoring, sleek silhouettes, and a glamorous sensibility that extends from eveningwear to leather goods and footwear.
Today, designer Haider Ackermann leads its creative direction, carrying that legacy forward with his own modern vision. The designer’s tailoring has always favored a sharp silhouette, and these brown wool tuxedo pants put a more relaxed spin on formalwear. Double pleats give the straight legs room to move, while pressed creases keep the shape crisp.
Wear them with a black dinner jacket for a holiday party that calls for something beyond the usual uniform, or pair them with a fine-gauge black sweater and polished loafers for a winter dinner. A good winter night-out look starts from the ground up. Tom Ford’s Chelsea boots bring a little rock-and-roll swagger to the occasion, with glossy, lizard-effect leather, sharply pointed toes, and stacked heels that give the classic slip-on silhouette a Western edge.
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