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Welcome back to another weekly recommendations letter! We have a packed one today so we’re going to get straight into it.
In today’s letter:
Menswear classics from an independent brand out of New York
The new Vans Weatherized Collection that’s built for colder outdoor conditions
A technical-focused brand making affordable performance basics
Small batch handknit beanies from Canada
Superfine Lambswool sweaters you need in your closet
and more great recommendations!
ROUGH DRAFT FW26
I’ve been wearing Rough Draft for a while now. It’s a small independent brand that’s making their cut and sewn products in New York City’s Garment District. The brand has been growing at their own pace, but it’s been exciting to watch the collections and the quality continue to evolve over time.
Plus, I always get excited about independent brands that are making good clothes by good people, and Rough Draft is one of them.
They recently released their newest FW26 collection on their website here. (US customers get free shipping which is a nice little bonus). While the collection isn’t massive, everything is a hit — The Commute Pant in the soft suede and the Traveler Half Zip have to be my personal favorites.
Follow Rough Draft on Instagram here.
THE VANS WEATHERIZED COLLECTION
The cold and wet season is upon us, and that means a lot of us are looking for a shoe that will provide good level of protection that you we use as a daily option. When the weather is in play I need something that I know will perform well, but I also don’t want to necessarily spend too much.
The new Weatherized Collection from Vans gives us an array of classic silhouettes that have been reimagined using GORE-TEX and other weatherproof technology to create footwear that’s perfect for those colder and wetter outdoor conditions — and the best part is that these don’t cost an arm and a leg, so you can get a pair that you know will get the job done without having to break your wallet.
Shop the new Weatherized Collection directly on the Vans website here.
A BRAND I’VE BEEN SLEEPING ON
I’m currently re-upping on some tech-forward gear because you can never have too much of it, especially when you live in Canada or any sort of cold climate during the winter season.
There’s one brand in particular that I’ve been sleeping on for whatever reason, but I’m here to tell you that this is not the case anymore. If you’re someone who enjoys performance gear that nobody is going to have besides you, then you need to know about this brand.
