OUTFIT OF THE DAY #136
How do our clothes look on a “non-model”?
Looks from my daily life here at Y.Chroma HQ in Lisbon in hopes they inspire you.
Henley Week, Day 4: The Quartz Pink Henley that wins winter
Lads,
Day 4. Today I chose a Quartz Pink Henley and a White Lotus Becker Service Pant, and a Dark Military Olive Lagos on top.
The Quartz Pink Henley anchors the look. Quartz Pink gets you a fresh, clean burst of color while still looking warm. That’s part of the trick too using color in winter.
It pairs perfectly with that dark olive on top and the white below.
Up close you’ll see what makes it hold: buttery-soft Buffed Cotton milled and dyed here in Europe, a placket that keeps its structure all day, and Cognac Silk™ lining at the armholes, so it sits right on the shoulders and never makes your shoulders sag.
If you want something quieter, swap in the Military Olive Buffed Cotton Henley. Olive on olive, over white. The pop of pink is gone, and the look turns tonal, earthy and quietly rugged. Same jacket, same pant, completely different mood.
Now, about the White Lotus Becker Service Pant... I know. The moment the weather turns, most men put their white pants away until June. But I’ve never understood why. Winter is when everything goes dark: dark coats, dark knits, dark skies. A white rugged pant is the fastest way to lift all of that. Pair it with warm, earthy layers and rugged boots instead of sneakers, and it stops looking like summer and starts looking high fashion.
The Dark Military Olive Lagos goes on top. It has safari structure, exquisite fine-grain canvas fabric and a switchable cognac leather pocket patch. It’s rugged and deliberate, and it adds weight to the look for colder days without competing with the Henley underneath. Military Olive and Quartz Pink is an unexpected pair, and against the White Lotus it’s one of my favorite combinations in the line.
All the best,
