Just recently, I ventured out in a t-shirt on a Thursday evening.
After a movie session and a few virgin mojitos that didn't encourage alcohol consumption, an unpleasant feeling came to prick my arms on the way home by bike.
“Devil
, I think it’s cold.”
I take out my phone, and three thumbs up later, there I am in front of my weather app which shows eleven degrees.
If thermal descent is still in its infancy
And since I don't tell you about my life without reasons, you can imagine that my selection of the month was somewhat influenced by it: there will be flannel and wool knit.
Well, I admit that I still fell for a third piece which goes beyond the theme of "first fights against the white walkers" . But it will have its place in a winter and mid-season wardrobe.
Pleated flannel pants - 13 Bonaparte
Why this brand?
13 Bonaparte is a very recent discovery for me. To tell you the truth, I came across it completely by chance while browsing Instagram.
My eye quickly focused on the sought-after design of certain pieces, which I found original, accurate and in good taste.
13 Bonaparte is rather minimalist silhouettes, with clothes with a creative spirit. It's sometimes daring, but the creativity is there and the brand has a real personality. Between redesigned basics and bold statement pieces, everyone will find what they like.
The brand has created a universe of its own, with "signature" details like the collar of this shirt for example.
The brand was founded in 2011, in Paris. The intention of its founder David Sarfati: to offer a sustainable wardrobe which is not punctuated by seasonal collections, composed of mainly permanent pieces which he improves over time. An offer also punctuated by a few ephemerals to meet the requirements of the climate in summer or winter.
The search for functionality is also dominant in the brand's proposition: we come across well-designed pockets, ripstop fabrics, tencel/merino blends...
The clothes are all made in Europe. They can be found in the 13 Bonaparte boutique in Paris or on its e-shop.
Why this room?
Basic doesn't always mean boring.
I was looking for flannel pants. As I wanted a simple, versatile color, but with a minimally advanced style, my find had to focus on details to stand out.
That's good, it's precisely the sense of detail that 13 Bonaparte relies on to revisit his basics.
And what I appreciate is that the brand has sought codes at both ends of men's clothing: a tailoring piece embellished with a sportswear detail, the elasticated half-waist.
No loops, but two-button tightening tabs on the sides. A practical and aesthetic detail which is also welcome.
With the carrot cut, it gives a more relaxed dimension to the piece and makes it much more original. The two clips at the front nicely structure the whole thing.
As for the versatility sought after, it is also there: on a navy blue base, there is plenty to have fun with the colors.
Proof with an orange t-shirt who can express himself freely and without disgrace.
Finding its uniqueness in the details, these pants remain a relatively sober garment that can lend itself to mixing registers: I see them worn with sneakers, boots, a shirt or why not an unstructured jacket.
There will be no shortage of opportunities to strut in them this winter. And it is this universality that I was looking for.
A Shetland wool sweater - Mr. Porter
Why this brand?
We have already often spoken to you about Mr. Porter as a multi-brand e-shop with a very wide and varied selection.
Here, it’s about his clothing brand cap that I’m going to talk to you about.
For some time now, the distributor has launched Mr. P , with the idea of offering collections of timeless and durable basics.
In its fall-winter 2019 collection, the brand therefore offers good basics to provide your wardrobe with a solid base. But there are also models with more daring designs, focusing on cuts, colors and patterns that allow you to effectively enhance the style of an outfit.
It's especially the classics that I like from Mr. P., because for me they are safe values and well executed.
Why this room?
What I liked about this sweater is quite simply its texture and its orange tones.
This somewhat robust appearance is characteristic of Shetland wool.
I love the raw look that Shetland wool gives to this knit, and the different orange tones it takes on give it a lot of charm in my opinion.
It gives roughness, it's beautiful, it's irregular, it's everything I love in a sweater.
Its color is not too bright, and delicately approaches brown. With raw jeans, white pants or beige chinos, it will go harmoniously, without too many constraints.
Here, with raw DAO jeans and Gant derbies.
But for me it remains a color which, on an outfit, dominates the eye, seduces, and always deserves a compliment.
Made in Italy, its rather thick knit will accompany me through all my cold weeks, and will not fail to brighten up my grayest days a little.
It didn't take much for me to slip it into my basket of nuggets this month.
A denim popover shirt - Pini Parma
Why this brand?
At BonneGueule, we have been intrigued by Pini Parma for a while and the aesthetics of its products which speak to us a lot.
It must be said that its offering exudes Italian elegance: beautiful Neapolitan jackets, well-cut Italian collar shirts, pleated pants and high waists, and many other things that we love on the other side of the Alps.
In short, it's beautiful, it's good for the eyes and the morale.
If you want to dress for Pitti Uomo, you've come to the right place.
100% Italian, the manufacturing seems to us to be of good quality and the product pages are well informed.
For the moment, Pini Parma can be found on its e-shop and in its boutique in Paris.
Why this room?
Well first of all: it's a popover shirt. A piece that had tickled my curiosity for months, and for which I finally fell in love.
I see it as a very good alternative to regular buttoned models, its collar bringing novelty to my wardrobe full of classic shirts.
But even if it means waiting all this time, I might as well not rush for just any one.
I needed not a popover, but MY popover. The only one in my wardrobe that I could just as easily put in a sartorial or casual register.
And what could be better than beautiful light blue denim to temper the tailoring dimension of this shirt, and thus make it more friendly with the big stylistic differences.
Here I opt for the 13 Bonaparte pants and suede leather derbies, but with sneakers, chinos, a suit jacket, a jacket... the possibilities are endless!
I also find another important point that I expect in a shirt: a well-executed cut, which highlights a build.
It follows the lines correctly, but still seems to leave the necessary play for the movements. And to be able to pass it.
Because let's not forget, to have the honor of wearing a popover shirt, you must earn it by mastering the art of putting it on!
