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Modern Academia: Deconstructed Tweed & Fine Flannels
Revitalizing collegiate heritage with modern academia styling. Combining deconstructed tweed overcoats, chunky cable-knit sweaters, and tailored wool flannel dress trousers with penny loafers, brogue boots, and vintage leather satchels for intellectual polish.
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We assembled this collegiate collection around the runway resurgence of modern academia championed by Dior and Ralph Lauren. We layer men's donegal tweed overcoats, men's cable knit crewneck sweaters, and men's navy hopsack blazers over men's oxford button-down shirts and men's pleated grey flannel trousers. Anchored by men's dark brown leather penny loafers and brogue boots, our outfits combine scholarly tradition with refined contemporary swagger.
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- Men's Navy Waffle Knit Crewneck Sweater
- Men's White Button Down Dress Shirt
- Men's Slim Fit Dark Blue Jeans
- Men's Burgundy Leather Wingtip Boots
- Men's Rust Brown Wool Overcoat
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