2. To the Office
Yes, you can wear it over a tailored jacket. I’m all about creating a juxtaposition between casual/utilitarian elements and formal/business ones. Just make sure it’s slightly longer than the blazer or suit jacket.
What I love most about Gagan’s style is that it’s timeless and rooted in menswear classics. See here.
“Ah, the Bass Weejuns.
I’ve worn these on TSBmen before…if you don’t own a pair by now, I’m not sure why you’re still here reading this.”
Featured Items:
- Olive M65 jacket by J.Crew
- Navy blazer Custom made
- Light blue dress shirt by J.Crew
- Blue/grey wool tie by JCrew
- Brown Leather Belt by Banana Republic
- Khaki chinos by Polo Ralph Lauren
- Burgundy penny loafers by Bass
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I think the jacket he’s actually wearing is the Garrison fatigue jacket which retails for $168 (http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/outerwear/cotton/PRDOVR~19589/19589.jsp) instead of the Hamilton field jacket (http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/outerwear/cotton/PRDOVR~93137/93137.jsp) which is on sale for $99 (down from $178) now. The Garrison has the epaulets and the attached hood and is a different color than the Hamilton. In addition, the jacket Mr. Singh is wearing lacks the vertical zipped pockets that the Hamilton has.
I’ve always loved military inspired fashion. I love how pragmatic the pockets are, while adding a very cool style element.
Love the versatility of this jacket. From the office to the streets…SWAG
Great post and what interesting style. The field jacket with the coat and tie was a great look and “juxtaposition” as you called it, just enough to make a 9-5′er feel rebellious. Would have loved to hear more details about the line of shoes you’re making. Also very good point about wear coats as overcoats meaning they need to be longer than sports coat.
Interesting that the jeans featured are Uniqlo (now available online), but the “shop this look” jeans are substantially more expensive. Maybe the idea behind the “shop this look” wasn’t exactly what I thought it would be.
By the odd chance I was in a Goodwill store today and found the exact same vintage jacket. It is a more military green colour than this one, and will need to go to the tailor but the overall fit is pretty good and it only cost $9! Was a great vintage find day
Good point, Cam. I really miss the videos as well. I’m sure the team has some new video content in the works!
are you not doing videos anymore?
I love the contrast of the desert boots with the navy pants – the mixture of both the textures and colors is astounding.
Love this. I can dig it. Very “every man”, but done very well and with personality
Although I’ve softened a lot on the whole ‘preppy’ thing, I still find the ‘khakis with jacket & tie’ look to be jarring. This is probably the best I’ve ever seen it pulled off, so kudos to Gagan.
I picked up a beige cotton knee-length parka from the Summer sale at Cheap Mondays (also £15). Longer in length, so not quite the flexibility – but moving to Brighton, a proper Parka has its own magic.
What a sexy man.
I need a jacket like this in my life. I’m a big fan of practical clothing (so many pockets…).
A casual jacket presented in a classic and elegant manner. Good Post.
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Love the M65 jacket. I have a particular one I bought at Target and it’s a rugged gray number from Converse One Star that’s modeled more after a Belstaff Trialmaster and less of a M65 jacket. I find that to be classically rugged with an edge. I like that just like Gagan here, I could wear that Branson Moto Jacket with practically anything: It worked with practically everything from a cotton blazer to a tee-and-jeans combo. Just awesome! Perfect if it had been made with waxed cotton and came with a pullaway hood.
Look one was creepy for me to look at as I own (and wear regularly) literally the exact same boots, sunglasses, and cardigan. Guess I’ve been dressing myself right!
Gagan Style! Korean pop jokes aside, Gagan is well put together here, as usual. I wouldn’t have expected to see a M65 jacket over a blazer.
Sweet about the espadrilles! Love the leather version and that you are designing your own, very cool man. I can only hope they show up on here sometime soon:)
just a tip the belt is industry of all nations woven faja belt
As credited in the Featured section.
Thx for reading Ian.
Love the M-65 jacket, its so functional and timeless. Managed to get one last year from H&M sale for £15 ($22).