Autumn/Winter Menswear Roundup: Asha Jasper, Niceness, NN07 x Fracap, Stone Island, Tarvas and Forét
Monocle's seasonal menswear roundup showcases six brands along with one collaboration, set against the picturesque backdrop of Scotland for the autumn/winter lookbooks. Asha Jasper, established by Asha Phillips, crafts trousers in Australia using deadstock fabrics. Since its inception in 2017, Tokyo's Niceness has specialized in outerwear, including the E Calder coat, which draws inspiration from British military aesthetics. A partnership between NN07 and Fracap has resulted in three M127 boots made from leather and ponyhair. The Ghost collection from Stone Island features the David-TC jacket adorned with vintage military designs. Finnish brand Tarvas presents the Easy Hiker and the sleeker Wanderer shoes, while Forét's Danish offerings include Harris Tweed macs and ribbed knits. The summary emphasizes a revival of popped collars and a commitment to quality materials.
Key facts
- Asha Phillips is founder and creative director of Sydney-based Asha Jasper, which sources textiles from Japanese and Italian mills
- Tokyo-based Niceness has produced collections since its 2017 debut, with the E Calder coat made from US Sea Island cotton
- NN07 and Fracap release their third collaboration, reworking the M127 silhouette into three boots
- Stone Island's Ghost collection includes the David-TC padded jacket with shearling-trimmed collar
- Finnish shoemaker Tarvas makes the Easy Hiker, Wanderer, Explorer and new Derby styles
- Forét's autumn collection includes Harris Tweed macs and twill and herringbone jackets made in Portugal
- The roundup notes that many autumn collections were shot in Scotland, including the Hebrides
- Popped collars and quality fabrics are cited as recurring themes of the season
Entities
Artists
- Asha Phillips
- Jacques Solovière
Institutions
- Asha Jasper
- Niceness
- NN07
- Fracap
- Stone Island
- Tarvas
- Forét
- Monocle
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Denmark
- Italy
- Finland
- Portugal
- Scotland
- Hebrides
- Paris
- France
Sources
- Monocle —