COOL CADETS
New York: Todd Snyder’s much lauded F/W 12 debut collection consisted of military basics remade in trim cuts and quality materials, and this, his second collection felt like a sequel for S/S 13. Snyder claimed his influences for this show were simply military and prep school classics, and a show shot through with staples like cargo pants, trench coats, field jackets, and khaki ties confirmed this. A midnight blue tuxedo with dramatically peaked lapels in contrasting black stood out among other more mundane items that confirmed Snyder as a solid designer who delivers high quality standards that don’t stand out. —Andrew Luecke
Silhouette: Straight and cropped
Color: Khaki / Steel blue / Eggplant / Robin’s egg blue / Matte black / Olive drab / Blaze orange / White / Salmon / Midnight blue
Key Items: Field jacket / Trench coat / 60/40 parka / Patrol shorts / Cable-knit sweater / Cargo paints / Crewneck sweatshirt / Tank top / Café racer jacket / Soft, double-breasted sport coat / Midnight blue tuxedo
Materials: Cotton canvas / Poplin / Jersey / Cotton fleece / Suede
Print + Pattern: Tartan / Stripes / Classic bandana paisley
Details + Trim: Concealed-button cargo pockets / Soft shoulders / Peaked lapels
Accessories + Footwear: Walk-Over workboots / Neckerchiefs / Pocket squares / Straw fedoras / Khaki ties / Tie clips / Slide-buckle belts / Khaki bow-ties
