#46: We all want to wear Arc'teryx now

Gorpcore may be dead. But this mountain brand is just getting started. Plus: a new book to read, the deal on raffia baskets, and breaking free from scarves and gloves in place of jewelry.

Arc'teryx became too fashionable, until it regained it’s niche.

Hello everyone, and happy Friday. The Ides of March may have come and gone, but trail season (or seaside running—whichever you prefer) is here. Mid-March is always a good time to talk about technical wear—this is when my clients start asking about rain jackets, windbreakers, and parkas.

Last week’s shopping edit saw one of the highest click-through rates ever on here, thanks to this sleek Buck Mason trench coat. Clearly, the shift is happening: we’ve spent months hunkering under wool coats, and now it’s time for clothes designed for movement. Get ready for a moment when you get the glamour of the suit, or the Dries dress, and keep the audacity of your shell too. The urban jungle just got more technical. And zippers + buttons together are the new frontier. Guys—you also get a half Windsor knot.

Dressy Shells

ON HIM: ARC’TERYX sage green soft shell / DRIES VAN NOTEN suit / J.CREW shirt / SAINT LAURENT tie / DRIES VAN NOTEN sneakers / ARC’TERYX socks / RAY-BAN wayfarer / FILSON bag. ON HER: ARC’TERYX GORE-TEX shell jacket / DRIES VAN NOTEN dress / PRADA sandals / MIU MIU sunglasses.