The Winter 2022-23 Lookbook
Brought to You by Fort Belvedere
As the steady drop in temperature transforms autumn into winter, so should you change from your transitional wardrobe into a dedicated winter wardrobe that keeps you warm and cozy while also looking your best amongst fallen leaves or falling snow.
You should never compromise on form or functionality when shopping for winter accessories, and with Fort Belvedere, you do not have to. We are proud to offer an extensive array of stylish menswear articles that preserve your body heat while maintaining the unique colors, dignified cuts, and elegant appeal typical of the Classic Style.
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.”
Edith Sitwell
This lookbook focuses on elegant accessories that keep you warm while looking cool. Our featured gloves, scarves, socks, and other articles have been designed to stand up to the rigors of the winters of the American Midwest, all while maintaining a dashing and debonair appearance. Each accessory is shown styled with a unique ensemble to illustrate its versatility and to provide inspiration for how our Fort Belvedere line can be integrated into your wardrobe.
These distinctive products will unlock the full stylistic potential of your winter clothing and come with the same high standards of quality and craftsmanship that you associate with the Fort Belvedere name.
Bundle up with our 11 Must-Haves for Winter
Come along with us as we put on display the best of what the chilliest season has to offer. Discover the Fort Belvedere Winter 2023 Collection.
A Pop of the Unexpected: Colors in Colder Months
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Fort Belvedere Khaki and Dark Red Two Tone Solid Oxford Socks Fil d’Ecosse Cotton
A good pair of socks can ground any outfit, and this versatile pair of khaki and dark red two-tone solid socks works just as well when the ground is covered in leaves or covered in snow! The red adds a fiery warmth while the khaki maintains a sedate, neutral tone that will suit many color combinations.
Bundling Up: Cold-Weather Appropriate Fabrics
Winter fabrics are defined just as much by how warm they keep you as by how good they make you look. Chilly months offer a plethora of fabrics perfectly suited to the weather that would simply be too insulating and stuffy for hotter days. Most of these fabrics also have a unique texture that adds visual interest to your ensemble, making them all the more special when worn in a wintery wonderland.
Learn About Common Cold-Weather Fabrics with Our Dedicated Guides
Conquer the cold with
Cashmere
Wonderfully soft and exceptionally insulating, cashmere is a luxury product renowned for its ability to retain heat: after all, the cashmere goats from which it is harvested have to endure freezing temperatures in the mountains of Kashmir. However, not all cashmere is created equal, so read our guide to learn how cashmere is made, why it is so expensive, and how to identify quality.
Gloves & Scarves: Invigoratingly Elegant Insulators
Heat things up with
Red
Like a roaring fire in a hearth, there is just something about the color red that chases away the chill. Classic menswear is rife with colors in the red family that can warm up your outfit, and will pair effortlessly with other common menswear colors like blue, grey, and brown. Here, an elegant pair of Dark Blue & Red Two Tone Socks perfectly bridges the color gap between oxblood oxford shoes and blue wool trousers.
The Reversible Revolution: Two Scarves in One
Peruse our scarf guide!
A match made in heaven
Green and Red
What better way to herald the holiday season than with a subtle twist on a timeless classic? In this Fort Belvedere Bow Tie in Orange-Red with Green Macclesfield Neats Micropattern, the orange tint to the red adds vibrancy and cheeriness, while the green pairs effortlessly with a wide range of colors.
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?”
John Steinbeck
Your Quality Glove Checklist
Gloves are one of the most important accessories for cold-weather use, because they protect a vital part of your anatomy that can become very cold very quickly because of their distance from your body: your fingers. Your hands, because of their regular action and use, are also a major center of attention, and so your gloves should also be attractive and pleasing to view so that they do not drag down the rest of your outfit.
Use our checklist for quality gloves to make sure that your gloves make the grade! Your hands will thank you!
| Your gloves should have … | Because… |
|---|---|
| Natural shell material, like lamb nappa leather | Nothing breathes as well while remaining durable |
| Quality natural lining, like alpaca or cashmere | Maintains insulation without being stuffy |
| Classic coloring | Dull blacks and greys are boring |
| Water-resistance | Moisture makes the cold worse |
| Individual sizing | Your hands are not one-size-fits-all |
| Quality, handmade construction | Durability and fine details require handiwork |
| Closures | Good fits provide the best insulation |
This Season’s Winter Gloves in Countless Colors from Fort Belvedere
Lamb Nappa Leather with Cashmere Lining
Brilliant Petrol Blue
Lamb Nappa Leather with Cashmere Lining
Bold Burgundy
Lamb Nappa Leather with Cashmere Lining
Refined Yellow
Casual Charm: Dressing Up with Scarves
“Yes, of course, you must know him, he’s one of the best-known men in Paris, that great big fair-haired boy who wears such swagger clothes; he always has a flower in his buttonhole and a light-coloured overcoat with a fold down the back….”
Marcel Proust
Consider a boutonniere to bring some spring into winter!
We’ll Never Get Over Overcoats
Find your next treasured overcoat with our buying guide
Have scarf knots got you
Tied in Knots?
As is the case with neckties, how you tie your scarf will affect not only how it appears, but how well it works. We have prepared a step-by-step guide to teach you how to tie seven spectacular scarf knots that will suit a variety of occasions, formalities, and weather conditions.
Standing Out in the Snow: Let the Sunshine In
Matching in the same
Color Family
The hibernal silence of a snow-draped landscape invites a stately approach to menswear. Therefore, rather than relying only on bolder high-contrast pairings, consider matching colors from the same color family, like these Fort Belvedere Petrol Blue Men’s Gloves and Fort Belvedere Grey Blue and Prussian Blue Two-Tone Solid Socks, made from exceptional fil d’Ecosse cotton.
Warm Colors in the Coldest Months
Superlative Socks for Winter
Whether clad in boots, bluchers, or snowshoes, high-quality socks will help regulate your body temperature while ensuring that your feet look as well-dressed as the rest of you. In the depths of winter, socks are also an especially easy way to add unique colors to your outfit without being intrusive or excessive.
Khaki and Dark Red Two-Tone Solid Socks
Set out with a blaze of glory whether crunching through piles of leaves or making a trail through snowy drifts. Ideal for casual ensembles, these socks pair well with any type of chino, as well as tan or brown trousers.
Dark Blue and Red Two-Tone Solid Socks
You won’t have to set the world on fire, these daring socks will do it for you. Able to be dressed up or down, the reds can be picked up to make the outfit more bold while the blues keep things elegant and sedate.
Grey Blue & Prussian Blue Two-Tone Solid Socks
Grey isn’t drab when it looks this fab. A more stately variation on light blue, the grey and Prussian blues in these socks are as versatile as they come, equally at home during a winter commute to work or enjoying the fire during a chalet vacation.
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Buy In Multiples and Save!
Fort Belvedere wants to ensure that your sock drawer is stuffed this winter! Rather than relying on gimmicky sales, we are proud to offer year-round savings whenever you make multiple purchases. the more you spend, the more you save!
Shop Our Collection of Over 40 Socks in Every Color of the Rainbow!
Conquering the Cold with Classic Style
The King of Glove Leathers
Peccary
Thanks to its supple feel, incredible durability, exceptional elasticity, and capacity to develop a rich patina, peccary is rightly considered the ideal leather for the production of men’s day gloves, especially when it has been treated during tanning to be more water-resistant. Genuine peccary leather commands a high price, however, so be prepared to pay for quality.
“And when old Winter puts his blank face to the glass, I shall close all my shutters, pull the curtains tight, and build me stately palaces by candlelight.”
Charles Baudelaire
Chase Away the Grey-Day Blues with Blue and Grey
Learn how to pair blue and grey accessories!
Tasteful Textures in Tiny Temperatures
Fort Belvedere Has You Covered
From the socks on your feet to the pocket square in your jacket to the scarf around your neck, Fort Belvedere is proud to offer an extensive line of well-made, quality cold-weather menswear accessories that capture the timeless elegance and refinement of the Golden Age of Menswear. When it comes to understanding and finding Classic Style, know that you can always turn to Fort Belvedere and the Gentleman’s Gazette.
Dark Red and Blue Two-Tone Solid Fil d'Ecosse Socks
Over-the-Calf Dress Socks
White Linen Pocket Square with Blue X Stitching
Pocket Squares
Cashmere Scarf in Gingerbread Brown Herringbone
Luxury Scarves
“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?”
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Conclusion
Thank you for joining us on our wander through winter accessories. We hope that our lookbook has provided you with the inspiration to begin crafting hibernal ensembles that take full advantage of the remarkable materials, textures, and colors that make this season so unique.
Navigate to the Fort Belvedere Online Shop to find even more exceptional products suited to every season and the personal style of any gentleman, and watch for additional lookbooks that will be debuting soon.