Over the past decade, you’d be hard-pressed to find a designer making more of an impact on American menswear than Todd Snyder. The rise has been steady—after spending time on the Ralph Lauren circuit, he was behind J.Crew’s menswear resurgence in the 00s before launching his eponymous label in 2011—but auspicious. Over the last decade, the brand has fully come into focus, leaning hard into wardrobe keystones and embracing Americana all along the way.The edit we’ve gotten this fall is no different: expansive, malleable, a hardy pour of the familiar with more than just a dash of the showstopping. And as to be expected, all the Todd Snyder hallmarks are present, from knockout knits to voluminous suiting to nostalgia-drenched sweats and even a few sparkplug polos mixed in.For those already familiar with the brand, none of this is news. In fact, it’s the attraction: Todd Snyder constantly refines the pieces you love, never cuts corners on fabric or quality, and works in a color palette that manages to be both adventurous and controlled at the very same time.But another attraction is that appreciation requires absolutely zero brand fluency, and any digital dart thrown on the TS site will likely turn up a banger. And even as the Todd Snyder universe—the clothes, the stores, the collabs—keep growing, the brand still packs a prizefighter punch. So whether you’re on the hunt for some wardrobe-elevating staples or a new showstopper as an antidote to (some) impending winter gloom, you can probably find it at Todd Snyder right this very moment.The Todd Snyder Shopping GuideEnvy-Inducing OuterwearTodd Snyder Plaid Country JacketRead MoreTop-Notch TrousersTodd Snyder Italian Flannel Wythe TrouserRead MoreRetro-Doused SweatsTodd Snyder x Champion Relaxed French Terry HoodieRead MoreThe Winter-Ready PoloTodd Snyder Holborn Sweater PoloRead MoreDonegal DelightTodd Snyder Donegal V-Neck SweaterRead MoreThe World Class Winter ChinosTodd Snyder Japanese Wool ChinoRead MoreDynamite DerbysTodd Snyder Leather City Derby ShoeRead MoreTop-Notch TailoringAnyone who’s been on the hunt for an off-the-rack suit in recent years knows that Todd Snyder has not-so-quietly become one of the best OTR merchants in the game. In the “Around $1,000” category, you could argue they’re on a dynastic run. And by no means and in no world are we calling that “cheap,” but in regards to value propositions, you really won’t find anyone in that range who incorporates the kinds of fabrics (sourced from venerated Italian mills and legendary suppliers, endlessly applicable across social settings and forecasted conditions), construction elements, and tailoring like Todd Snyder does.Todd SnyderItalian Lightweight Wythe JacketTodd SnyderItalian Lightweight Wythe TrouserTodd SnyderItalian Flannel Wythe TrouserTodd SnyderItalian Cotton-Linen Long Point Collar Dress ShirtPrimetime PolosScience tells us that polo shirts make you look hotter. And, sure, you could totally buy a polo from another brand, even the one that, uh, invented it. But you'd be SOL trying to find one that fits as well and feels as good as Snyder's do. The brand sells them in cashmere, donegal, merino, silk, pique cottons and plenty more decadent fabrics to keep you at maximum sexy 365 days a year. So, you might not actually be a megawatt celebrity, but in one of these, you may as well be.Todd SnyderRicky Sweater PoloTodd SnyderRaglan Bouclé Sweater PoloTodd SnyderCotton Pique Ringer PoloTodd SnyderHolborn Sweater PoloRetro-Doused SweatsTodd Snyder has been championing Champion—and designing with the brand—for more than a decade now, to the point where the partnership has transcended any sort of “collaboration” title and drifted into “accepted canon” territory. But lest you think the mastery stops there, the mainline’s recently-revamped sweats are also every bit as deserving of your attention.Todd Snyderx Champion Relaxed French Terry HoodieTodd Snyderx Champion Relaxed French Terry SweatpantTodd SnyderSoho Full-Zip SweatshirtTodd SnyderCollegiate Jersey Ringer TeeKnits GaloreSome brands are category-to-category, but not TS. In fact, you could make a reasonable case that just about any category is the strongest one, and that rings extra-true for knitwear. Sure, he specializes in the kinds that will disappear into an outfit (in a good way), enhancing everything around it, but he also makes the kind of showstoppers that will make even the most ardent blazer-devotees rethink their allegiances. And whether it's extra-fine merino wool or a cheeky Donegal hit, the designer always keeps the rotation fresh with the type of head-turning colors and patterns your kookiest aunt could only dream of.Todd SnyderDonegal V-Neck SweaterTodd SnyderSilk-Cashmere Crewneck SweaterTodd SnyderRetro Sweater TeeTodd SnyderCashmere HoodieHeadlining OuterwearOuterwear is one of those categories that’s as tricky as you want to make it, from a designers’ perspective at least. After all, warm, dry, and comfortable can all come in different shapes and sizes. But Todd Snyder isn’t afraid of some expert-level terrain, and you shouldn’t be either, because there are few places you can classic styles crafted in fabrics more unexpected. Whether it’s a hardy Italian wool outfitted with a gorgeous gingham that’s been applied to a Harrington-ish silhouette or a rustic plaid on the equally rustic Country Jacket, you can’t go wrong and won’t ever tire of wearing virtually any jacket or coat in the collection.Todd SnyderItalian Wool Dad JacketTodd SnyderPlaid Country JacketTodd SnyderShort Stable JacketTodd SnyderItalian Suede Grant JacketSeriously Good ShirtingNo great menswear brand is truly great if it doesn't have the shirting to match the rest of the catalog, and Todd Snyder’s shirts live up to those standards and then some. The smartly-tailored dress shirts are cut from some of the finest fabrics in the world—but the more casual fare, including newer options like the slightly irreverent Tencel Western and the vintage-invoking long-sleeve camp collars, also hit in all the right places (figuratively and literally).Todd SnyderCrepe Country ShirtTodd SnyderTencel Western ShirtTodd SnyderCotton-Cashmere Sport ShirtTodd SnyderKnit Utility ShirtA Plethora of Perfect PantsPants are famously difficult, but Todd Snyder makes it easy. They’ve got all the cuts you might want—wide-legs, slim ones, classic straights, funky high-rise waistlines—in sumptuous fabrics, all clearly delineated between. Even better, every pair is built to make an impression that anchors whatever else you decide to layer on around them. So, whether you’re looking for some showstopping winter party slacks, everyday selvedge denim jeans, or plushie-soft cords, TS has it all dialed into a preposterous degree.Todd SnyderJapanese Selvedge Big ChinoTodd SnyderRelaxed Fit JeanTodd SnyderJapanese Wool ChinoTodd SnyderItalian Lightweight Wool Officer TrouserFlawless FootwearIf you didn’t think Todd Snyder was a head-to-toe operation, you were mistaken. It's in-house offerings—Chelsea Boots, Tyrolean Derbys, crepe-soled Desert Boots and other time-honored staples—are often slept on, but are as well-made and effortless as the rest of the brand's goods. But real heads also trek to Todd for the carefully curated third-party offerings from brands like Sperry, Asics, and New Balance. In other words, just Todd Snyder's footwear selection is one of the best shoe stores in the game.Todd SnyderMercer Penny LoaferTodd SnyderLeather City Derby ShoeParabootBriac Lug Boat ShoeTodd Snyderx CQP Engadin Boot
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