Welcome to OPUMO's weekly roundup of our favourite shoppable finds. From menswear to design objects and everything in between, these are the pieces that have caught our eye over the past seven days.
One upside to the colder months is that getting dressed becomes much more interesting. Wool, corduroy, suede, mohair and heavyweight cotton all come back into play, bringing texture and depth that lightweight summer fabrics simply can't match. This week, we're celebrating the material that makes autumn and winter wardrobes worth looking forward to.
Stone Island Hand-Painted David Light-TC Jacket
Stone Island has spent decades finding increasingly elaborate ways to make material look interesting, and this latest jacket is a fine example. Its David Light-TC shell is individually hand-painted after construction, giving the finished garment a distinctive, irregular appearance that ensures no two are exactly alike.
KESTIN Haston Brushed-Wool Jacket
Brushed wool is exactly the sort of fabric we're pleased to see again when temperatures start dropping. KESTIN uses it here to give its Haston jacket a soft, fuzzy surface and plenty of visual depth, while the checked pattern adds another layer of texture into the mix.
Velasca Suvereto Merino Sweater
Texture doesn't have to mean chunky or hairy. Velasca's Suvereto sweater uses merino wool to bring some subtle surface interest to a simple cold-weather staple, resulting in an easy layer that'll work equally well beneath an overcoat or worn alone with relaxed trousers.
Studio Nicholson Wide-Leg Corduroy Trousers
Corduroy was practically made for autumn. Warm, substantial and considerably more interesting to look at than standard cotton twill, it adds some welcome texture to Studio Nicholson's characteristically roomy trousers. Pair them with knitwear and chunky shoes and let those deep vertical wales do their thing.
Polo Ralph Lauren Cotton-Chamois Varsity Cap
The baseball cap doesn't need to disappear when summer does. Polo Ralph Lauren swaps the usual lightweight cotton material for soft cotton chamois, giving this otherwise familiar Varsity cap a warmer, brushed finish that feels far more at home alongside wool coats, knitwear and other cold-weather layers.
KLEMAN Panther-Print Padror Tyrolean Shoes
KLEMAN's Padror is hardly short on character to begin with, but this version takes things several steps further. The familiar Tyrolean shoe gets a textured panther-print upper, turning one of menswear's favourite chunky shoes into something considerably harder to ignore.
The Real McCoy's Mohair Scarf
Few fabrics do fuzzy quite like mohair. The Real McCoy's uses it to excellent effect on this plaid scarf, which combines a soft, hairy texture with rich navy and green tones. An easy way to introduce some pattern and tactile interest when the rest of your outfit is playing it safe.
Anonymous Ism Colour-Mix Crew Socks
Anonymous Ism has turned the humble sock into something worth paying attention to. This chunky pair uses a colourful mixed yarn to create a heavily textured finish, making them ideal for adding a flash of colour between the hem of some relaxed trousers and a pair of chunky Tyrolean shoes.
Bleu de Chauffe Suede Weekend Bag
There are few materials better suited to autumn than suede. Bleu de Chauffe uses plenty of it on this soft-sided weekend bag, where the rich colour and velvety nap provide a welcome change from the smooth nylon and technical fabrics that dominate modern luggage.
Kapital Alaska Raven Wool-Jacquard Blanket
The final bit of material texture is for the home. Kapital's Alaska Raven blanket uses wool jacquard to create a bold graphic design that's as much decorative object as something to curl up beneath. Drape it over the back of a sofa until the temperature gives you an excuse to do the latter.
