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Monday, November 13th Edition
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Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away … do you know what you’re wearing? Thankfully, we’ve got some suggestions for you. Not just for the big day but for your whole holiday weekend. And we discuss stylish house shoes designed to keep your feet warm all winter long.
- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf
Packing List
What to Wear for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be a great holiday if you don't buy into the bullshit and stress that can creep into an otherwise perfect four-day weekend full of food, drink and old friends. It's a time to relax, reconnect with loved ones and remember what you're grateful for—be it family, your health or simply the fact that you were one of the lucky ones who escaped your hometown. But what should you pack for a short trip that combines equal parts bonding and eating, lounging and shopping? Don't just indulge your appetite—make sure to put some effort into your appearance. Here's what you should have in your suitcase to arrive in style, make a good impression at the dinner table and feel great the whole time. Don't overpack. Just bring a handful of stylish essentials—items that can be mixed and matched as needed.
Our Thanksgiving Day Fit
Clockwise, from top left:
Classic cotton T-shirt, $19.99 by GapHerdsman collared pullover, $248 by Buck MasonK101 dark indigo jean, $225 by KnickerbockerRambler belt, $125 by ShinolaDouble-breasted topcoat, $425 by MadewellTahoe boat shoe, $175 / $78 by Rhodes Footwear
I usually walk around the house in socks, but it’s getting too cold. Any ideas for stylish and warm house shoes?
- Steven
I'm right there with you Steven. My current place has a polished concrete floor and socks just ain't cutting it anymore. I was considering these sturdy sherpa slippers from the sock masters at Bombas. They look a bit like if Patagonia remade a pair of Birkenstocks from one of their fleeces. Of course, you could get virtually the same pair, cut from cozy sweatshirt material from UNIQLO for less than twenty bucks. Or you could go for the more classic moccasin style from Minnetonka or these mule-like loafers from Madewell. They're handsome enough to wear outside, but they've also got a warm, recycled fleece lining that's ideal for padding around your place.
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Smart Gifts for the Rugged Gentleman
The guys on your gift list are, no doubt, a challenge to buy for. But here's an insider secret: When you don't know what to get your brother, your dad or a buddy, look to retailers that look and feel like them. When you browse Huckberry's wide range of goods, we bet you see something that reminds you of the man you're shopping for. At once rugged and refined, the adventurous outfitter has everything from well-made apparel and accessories to home goods along with a myriad of EDC items (and a few grown-up toys) for the guy who lives an active, engaged and fearless life. This year's selection of tried-and-true gifts and gear combines an adventurous spirit with a cozy home life.
Bronze Super Sea Wolf dive watch, $1,895 by Huckberry x Zodiac
Wood and charcoal-fired portable pizza oven, $799 by Ooni
Marshmallow crossbow, $99 by MMX Vancouver
Lomo'Instant wide camera, $219 by Lomography
Heritage Trap unstructured blazer, $378 by Relwen
Flannel-lined waxed Hudson jacket, $348 by Flint and Tinder
The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.
This effortlessly cool fragrance opens with citrus notes of Italian lemon and bergamot and then transitions into a more complex and balanced blend of floral, woody, and aromatic notes. It’s never on sale, so take advantage while you can.
$185 / $132.12(w/code THANKS)by St. Rose
This stylish piece combines the functionality of a coat rack and a stool into a single piece of furniture. With six sturdy hooks, it will hold everything from coats and bags to hats and scarves. Grab it while it’s on sale and upgrade your entryway.
$159 / $127.20by umbra
Todd Snyder has taken a vintage mountaineer's jacket from the ’60s and updated it with a modern twist. The camo nylon is from the famed Takihyo Mill in Japan and the down filling provides excellent insulation, so you can wear this deep into winter.
$428 / $134 byTodd Snyder
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Traversing the city in the autumn sunshine with our friend Kévis Manzi, we captured both Drake’s Perennial favourites and some special new season highlights, including corduroy western shirts, a one of a kind shearling car coat that could have been plucked straight out of a New Wave classic, Fair Isle knitwear, and our long waxed-cotton Coverall jacket, along with quilted vests for seasonal layering.
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