What We’re Wearing

Espresso Is the Color of the Moment

Mens' fall espresso colored outfit

What We’re Wearing

Espresso Is the Color of the Moment

We’re literally putting the drip into this fit

It’s deep and earthy. It's warm and comforting and rich ... look into a cup of dark brewed coffee, and you'll know what I'm talking about. Not the aroma or even the taste of roasted beans, but that particular shade of brown. Call it espresso, call it chocolate brown, maybe even mahogany. But the shade is definitely having a moment in menswear this fall. And it feels seasonal as hell. There's something about the way this classic color feels when worn amongst falling leaves and grey skies—it just works. And while the old-school hue harkens back to a more traditional time, the fit and details are anything but. Just look at the Italian leather walking jacket from Todd Snyder, cut with a relaxed boxy fit, or Madewell's updated take on pleated cargo pants. Of course, you don't want to be in full head-to-toe dark brown, so complement the color with shades of beige (think of it as the frothy crema on top of your espresso) or even a pop of navy blue. Finish it off with a scent that features floral notes accented with a caramel sweetness and a touch of spice—not unlike some really good coffee.

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Your Caffeine
Inspired Fit

Men's fall espresso colored outfit inspiration
Todd Snyder Italian leather walking jacket

Italian leather walking jacket,
$1,598 by Todd Snyder

Hamilton + Hare Oversized T-shirt

Oversized T-shirt,
$82 by Hamilton + Hare

Madewell Pleated cargo pant

Pleated cargo pant,
$118 by Madewell

Kleman Oxal chukka boot

Oxal chukka boot,
$180 by Kleman

Wythe Washed flannel workshirt

Washed flannel workshirt,
$188 by Wythe

Seiko 5 Sports SRPG35 watch

5 Sports SRPG35 watch,
$295 by Seiko

Norse Projects Corduroy cap

Corduroy cap,
$125 by Norse Projects

Aesop Hwyl eau de parfum

Hwyl eau de parfum,
$145 by Aesop

AnonymousIsm Wool terry knit socks

Wool terry knit socks,
$36 by AnonymousIsm

Your Caffeine Inspired Fit

Men's fall espresso colored outfit inspiration

Pleated
cargo pant,
$118 by Madewell

 
 

Oversized T-shirt,
$82 by Hamilton + Hare

Italian leather
walking jacket,
$1,598 by Todd Snyder

 

Corduroy cap,
$125 by Norse Projects

 

Oxal chukka boot,
$180 by Kleman

 

Washed flannel workshirt,
$188 by Wythe

 

Hwyl eau de parfum,
$145 by Aesop

 

5 Sports
SRPG35 watch,
$295 by Seiko

 

Wool terry
knit socks,
$36 by AnonymousIsm

 

How Brown
“Feels”

According to psychologists, the color brown has an affect on our emotional state, by representing comfort, stability and family.

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