Style Oasis? The ’90s Britpop Look Is Back—Here’s How to Wear It This Fall.
Oasis has buried the hatchet; soccer season is in full swing, and fashion’s fixation on all things ‘90s endures. Coupled with the general chaos of These Times, a touch of nostalgia feels like the perfect balm. Three decades on, recollections of the drunken antics and petty feuds that marked the Britpop scene may have faded, but the era’s style iconography—and of course the music—remains.
To be sure, the pop and rock gods of the ’60s walked so that the Gallagher brothers and their ilk could run (with Liam unapologetically adopting many a John Lennon signature such as round eyewear). Their working-class roots lent themselves to sturdy, practical fare such as Levi’s denim and Clark’s desert boots. It was an ethos that extended to luxury items post-superstardom in the form of technical Stone Island outerwear and Rolex Submariners. So, what’s the key to making it all work so damn well, other than those baby blues and unapologetic swagger? The ideal balance of utility and indulgence.
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Tough on the Outside
Thirty years after Oasis founders Liam and Noel Gallagher helped put the brand on the map, Stone Island is still going strong. The Italian label, known for its innovative textiles, even enlisted Liam for a recent campaign. Its lightweight shirt jacket is ideal for the transitional months; try tempering its military-inspired details with a sophisticated base of black wardrobe staples.
Loro Piana Pianfei waterproof-cotton bucket hat, $575; Stone Island performance-merino twill jacket, $1,268; Ralph Lauren cashmere turtleneck, $398; Hermès cotton trousers, $1,425; Church’s Newick leather boots, $1,370; Valextra leather sunglasses holder, $530; Akoni Stargazer sunglasses, $840; Rolex 40 mm GMT-Master II in Oystersteel, $10,900.
Roll With It
Britpop’s founding fathers may have shirked suiting, but they wore other heritage U.K. styles with rock-star aplomb. This timeless balmacaan coat in Scottish tweed works well with a sophisticated riff on the Henley and a pair of Chelsea boots. The crowning glory: an irreverent sable trapper hat, as warm as it is surprisingly chic.
Pologeorgis sable hat, $3,000; Johnstons of Elgin tweed balmacaan coat, $2,675; Loro Piana wool and cashmere shirt, $1,375; Sabyasachi Sudder sunglasses, $695; Zegna cotton and cashmere Roccia jeans, $1,450; John Lobb Freddi suede boots, $2,360.
Chasing Powder
Nothing beats winter chill like shearling. Abbreviated, aviator-style jackets might be everywhere right now, but opt for a more flattering three-quarter length that’s also authentic to the era. Classic denim, heirloom-inspired knits, and a low-key desert boot ground a casually luxe ensemble that could hold its own in Park City—or the Peak District.
Brett Johnson shearling parka, $8,945; Nili Lotan wool sweater, $750; Hermès Rodeo leather belt, $1,000; Loro Piana Kamen trousers in CashDenim, $1,475; Morgenthal Frederics Puro eyeglasses, $565; Tod’s W. G. boots in leather, $1,325.
Rain? Check.
In a rivalry worthy of Manchester United vs. Liverpool, two British heritage brands, Mackintosh and Burberry, have been battling it out in the rainwear space for more than a century. The facts: Charles Macintosh invented the waterproof raincoat—and the streamlined silhouettes for which the brand is known feel far more modern than a trench.
Mackintosh Manchester raincoat, $1,050
