Sartorially, autumn is a tricky month for men. Of course, there's every chance we'll be blessed with beatific-if-fleeting sunshine, thus extending the lifespan of our summer wardrobes. But let's be realistic.
We live in Britain. The chances of enjoying an Indian summer unbothered by rain, wind and violent dips in temperature are pretty slim. Which makes versatility the key facet to any style-savvy man’s autumn wardrobe. It’s advisable to invest in pieces that’ll hold firm regardless of climate, items that can be paired effortlessly with both sturdier autumn essentials and lightweight late-summer options.
And whilst jeans remain a tried-and-tested option, it's advantageous to have a versatile alternative. Khakis that wear like jeans and can be worn across social and smarter occasions. Fortunately, Dockers® have expanded out their successful Alpha Khaki’s highly versatile approach to dressing with the introduction of The Dockers® Alpha Collection.
This Alpha Collection offers a handy one-stop shop to addressing autumnal fashion. Firstly, the Alpha Khaki pants have received two additional styles to compliment the existing Slim Tapered fit. The Alpha Skinny Tapered is the slimmest of Dockers®’ raft of fits and most directional, offering the most progressive, raucous razor-sharp aesthetic. One-up from the Slim sits the Stanfard Tapered, complete with straight leg opening. Slightly more relaxed on the waist and hips, it’s the gateway to a cool and effortless outfit.
The Dockers® Alpha Khaki is a true original. It's where jeans end and khakis begin. Its natural fit and fabrication is rooted in tradition and years of craft and design, yet their attitude is unswervingly modern. Distinctive, radical and stylish, it is a move away from the standard look of a khaki.
The Dockers® Alpha Khaki offers the best of both worlds, marrying sturdy jeans-like construction techniques with luxurious touches of a tailored trouser, it's cut from heavier-weight khaki fabrics which wears, wrinkles and ages, just as your favourite pair of jeans would. The resulting hybrid is a true first of its kind that lives up to its namesake. And it's a hybrid that's proved a favourite of men as diverse as James Franco, Tinie Tempah and Prince Harry.
The "Rebel Prince" Prince Harry wearing Dockers Alpha Khakis
Outside their traditional pant offerings, Dockers® have continued to excel. Complete looks are now available, with a series of corresponding Alpha Collection shirts, tops, sweaters, cardigans, waist-coats and deconstructed blazers available. To show off the Alpha Collection’s robust versatility, we selected three recommended head-to-toe outfits.
Autumn style is all about layering. Nod to the lingering -- and welcome -- warm weather with Riviera Blue Alpha Skinny Tapered Khakis whilst layering up (and retaining sharpness) with the Collection's double weave button-down shirt and heathered grey, deconstructed blazer. Buy here.
Reflect the changing of the seasons with deep "fall" colourways, led by burnt orange Alpha Slim Tapered Khakis. The rugged overshirt will leave a jacket redundant, whilst rugged boots tucked in present a directional angle. Buy here.
Smarten up with Alpha Standard Tapered Khakis -- a versatile trouser that will excel within work place or social situation. Confront and defeat the elements with a luxurious grey wool cardigan, which sits perfectly over a timeless Oxford cloth shirt. A bespoke outfit for countless occasions. Buy here.
- Shop the entire Alpha Collection at dockers.com. You can also purchase the Collection exclusively at Selfridges, Stuart's of London, Liberty, Harrods, John Lewis and House of Fraser, all in London
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