8 Hardy Essentials You Need to Survive Another Canadian Winter
They say that not all who wander are lost, but with the right gear – like these technical jackets, chunky sweaters, and rugged timepieces – getting lost doesn’t seem all that bad.
Be sure to take a behind-the-scenes look at this photo shoot in the video below.
Cotton parka ($3,205) by Balenciaga, at Nordstrom; lambswool sweater ($130) by J.Crew; cotton pants ($540) by Belstaff, at Nordstrom; leather boots ($210) by Blundstone, at MEC.
A lightweight puffer jacket in a can’t-be-missed shade of yellow — is a versatile choice. Wear it on its own or layer it under a vest or overcoat for added warmth.
Cotton vest ($220) by wings + horns; polyester jacket ($225) by Patagonia, at MEC; polyamide pants ($235) and leather and polyester backpack ($225) by Fjällräven; cashmere toque ($100) by Kit and Ace; leather boots ($185) by Timberland; Tudor Heritage Black Bay Dark watch ($4,480).
Double down on chunky knits by pairing a thick turtleneck with a patchwork cardigan.
Wool cardigan ($1,185) by Barena, at Holt Renfrew; wool-silk blend sweater ($400) by Gran Sasso,at Holt Renfrew; cotton twill pants ($320) by wings + horns; merino wool socks ($30) by Darn Tough, at MEC; leather and canvas boots ($300) by Sorel, at Nordstrom; Tudor Heritage Black Bay Dark watch ($4,480).
A monochrome palette lends a modern edge to a classic Fair Isle sweater. Wearing it with a shearling coat makes it rugged, rather than kitschy.
Wool jacket ($1,175) by Ami, at Holt Renfrew; wool sweater ($115) by Minimum; cotton-spandex blend jeans ($130) by Levi’s; Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze watch ($4,320).
You can’t go wrong with a flannel shirt as a base layer, especially a traditional plaid one.
Peruvian wool cardigan ($1,250) by wings + horns; flannel shirt ($115) by J.Crew; wool pants ($220) by Kit and Ace; cotton-polyester blend duffle bag ($130) by Taikan; leather boots ($209) by Blundstone, at MEC; Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze watch ($4,320).
Waxed canvas overalls may not make sense for your everyday rotation, but they’re a key piece when you’re roughing it in the woods.
Acrylic-polyester blend shirt ($170) by Fjällräven; wax-coated canvas overalls ($45) by Used House of Vintage; technical cashmere toque ($120) by Kit and Ace; merino wool socks ($30) by Darn Tough, at MEC; leather and rubber boots ($150) by Sperry, at Nordstrom; Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze watch ($4,320).
A waxed cotton jacket is a staple that should be in every man’s wardrobe. It’s functional and water repellant, and looks just as good in the city as it does in the wilderness.
Waxed cotton jacket ($695) by Off-White, at Holt Renfrew; wool sweater ($340) by Stone Island, at Holt Renfrew; wool hat ($90) by Brixton, at Nordstrom; Tudor Heritage Black Bay Dark watch ($4,480).
Functional accessories are key for a day of fishing — a full brimmed hat to protect from the sun, a big backpack to carry your essentials, and rubber boots to keep your feet dry.
Waxed-cotton jacket ($1,140) by Belstaff, at Nordstrom; cotton-polyester shirt ($100) by Billy Reid, at Nordstrom; cotton pants ($180) by wings + horns; polyester-cotton fisherman’s hat ($60) by Fjällräven; polyester backpack ($210) by Patagonia, at MEC; rubber boots ($185) by Hunter.
Photography: Mackenzie Duncan at Arthouse
Styling: Leila Bani at THEY Rep
Grooming: Sonia Leal-Serafim at THEY Rep using American Crew Haircare & MAC Makeup
Photo Production: Kristen Robinson
Videographer: Alex Beaucage
Shot on Location at Whistler Olympic Park
Special Thanks to Whistler Sport Legacies
