The transition from winter to spring is never an ideal 70-degree ride. It’s a perilous hike, filled with gloomy weather, unpredictable ups and downs, and unexpected rain in between. Plus, your body goes through a lot on its own as it tries to adjust to the new normal (hello, pollen!), only to be baffled again by freezing temperatures the next day. In the meantime, you’re playing chicken with your closet to see how long you can hold out before you safely put away your winter coats.
It’s a quagmire as difficult as a Sunday Times crossword puzzle. Luckily for us, Tyler, the Creator has a way of using words – literally, of course, but when it comes to this long analogy, we’re trying to land here.
The Grammy-winning artist was spotted outside Swinger’s Diner in Fairfax last weekend, near his flagship Le Fleur, getting the perfect look for the gloomy weather. SoCal is known for its consistently mild weather, but recent forecasts have put that on the back burner. Ahem, the larger effects of rapid climate change deserve to be taken seriously. Meanwhile, Taylor offers lessons on how to handle it with grace, while teasing Call Me If You’re Lost: Estate Sales.
He starts class with a pair of faded sky blue jeans from Noah. A safe bet at first glance, but the added crease lets us know it’s deeper than that; he wears a pair of taupe suede trail shoes on his feet, because as far as we know, none of his bikes are mountain bikes. But the real thing is at the level of the torso: a white t-shirt under his signature emerald green sweater. If Tyler stops there, this outfit will be a great everyday option for a typical SoCal spring day. But given the recent downpour and some real snow, adding a western-inspired down jacket from RRL was key to opening up the ensemble.
Down jackets are warm enough to withstand near-freezing temperatures, but not too bulky to wear when the sun peeks out from behind the clouds. (It’s also an easy way to elevate the lows, which tend to drop with rising Mercury.) Before he’s done, a big diamond necklace and a clean cap complete the fit. decorate. It’s a look that’s sweeping across menswear, from formal to country to suit and sportswear, and it’s no different from the work of the goatee himself, Ralph Lauren.
Tyler, the designer, is known for his daring looks on the red carpet. On a day-to-day basis, however, he has a sense of proportion, color and layering, and he’s a master at dressing comfortably and reliably. There are many who push the boundaries of fashion to their limits. But Tyler is the kind of guy who knows how to look consistent no matter the weather — and if you’ve been feeling bad about dressing up lately, he’s someone you can take inspiration from.
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