In recent years, the outdoor lifestyle has had a significant impact on the way we dress, with hiking boots and vibrant shell jackets becoming a common sight in the urban jungle. Whatever the reasons behind this, it shows that many of us appreciate the practicality and quality of outdoor clothing even in our everyday lives, whether it be to protect us to the wind and rain, or just something functional to wear while cycling to work.


It’s fantastic to see how so many brands have begun making use of the advanced technologies originally developed for outdoor wear to make the classics of tomorrow even better. Even if you never set your foot outside the city limits, we can almost guarantee that the technology and materials used in outdoor apparel will come in useful.


For this outfit, we have taken inspiration from the outdoor lifestyle, but in a combination that is restrained enough to suit a day at the office or a lunch with friends. Here, functional and practical pieces from Japan’s Snow Peak and Italy’s Diemme harmonise with a classic, natural warmth courtesy of Sunflower to create an elegant yet practical ensemble for the winter months.