It seems that every time fall rolls around, there’s a certain itch, a certain desire to go far afield and into the wilds — or at least, onto the nearest hiking trail or out near your favorite likely for a timely autumnal stroll. The right gear and layers for the job are critical in that regard, make no mistake about it, and companies like AETHER Apparel know this intuitively. In fact, they’ve taken classic styles like the trench coat or the bomber jacket, and given them a dash of 21st-century technicality.
The company was founded in southern California to make gear that’s as stylish for the city as it is functional for the trail, and the new AETHER Apparel Fall Collection carries on that lineage with a focus on modern performance and effortless, rugged style. Sounds mighty enticing, does it not?
That brings us neatly to our featured seasonal style pick of the day, the AETHER Apparel Coastal Waffle Sweater, which calls to mind the sort of old-school sweater Hemingway might have worn, in looks if not in its modern function (vastly different from Hemingway’s days, but the need for insulation still stands, does it not?).
This handsome twist on the fisherman sweater is a prime example of what AETHER Apparel does best, using a technical cashmere blend for insulation, further accented by what the company calls “a distinctive waffle stitch.” A ribbed collar and cuffs offer a secure fit as you layer this sweater over a thermal base layer for the field or a chambray shirt for a touch of dashing good looks.
Available in two highly versatile colors — both of which you can wear with anything — there’s both a sense of rugged good looks and easygoing style at play here in either Heather Grey or Onyx Black when it comes to the AETHER Apparel Coastal Waffle Sweater.
Like other AETHER Apparel menswear essentials, this sweater should offer just enough room to layer without proving too relaxed — or too snug, on the other hand. And as fall rolls into town, it’s crisp enough to wear alongside dark blue jeans or else pair with olive green corduroy trousers, not to mention a favorite of mine — the reliable British Khaki-hued chino.
Make no mistake though, this sweater doesn’t come cheap, thanks to the cashmere blend – this stylish fisherman sweater for men will set you back $550, making it all the more critical that you get as much wear as possible out of it. Sounds ideal to me for the fall season, my friends. Shop the AETHER Apparel Coastal Waffle Sweater as the temperatures drop, my friends.
