Scotch & Soda FW24 Serves Up Low-Temp Luxury
If the return of the pumpkin spice latte wasn’t enough to tip you off, fall is practically upon us. With it comes a chill in the air, the leaves changing colors—and the unveiling of some of the best styles the year can offer. Dutch label Scotch & Soda is effortlessly setting the pace for refined fall fashion with the launch of its Fall/Winter ‘24 assemblage, “Free Your Mind,” which puts contemporary twists on classic cold-weather fare using bold patterns and striking silhouettes. The temps might be dropping, but these fresh designs will surely keep your fall fit rotation hot all season long.
As always, the Amsterdam-based atelier shines brightest when it subverts expectations. The looks in its latest mainline collection aren’t your grandparents’ coats and trousers: pinstripes and geometric tulip patterns create eye-catching contrasts. Swaths of corduroy and the brand’s signature denim mingle in eclectic excess. A sporty patchwork jacket is an instant statement-maker with minimalist floral artwork, ready to dress up your favorite pair of jeans. For more formal occasions, suiting ranges from a lush emerald blazer look to the rustic corduroy set that Western dreams are made of. If you live somewhere sunny, that vacation to the Alps or the snow-capped fjords will be calling your name—just to have an excuse to don more layers.
Other menswear must-haves blaze through the season’s fog and ice via irresistibly bold designs, such as a Cadillac-pink sweat set or an arresting ice-blue graphic splashed across a black button-down shirt. It’s refreshing to see the standard wintertime palette of blacks, grays, and blues given a luxe update. Jewel tones and unconventional patterns expand the possibilities of the usual icy hues—rendered beautifully in the brand’s high-quality, sustainable fabrics—to free us from the typical drab winter wardrobe. Such shake-ups signal the inspiration behind the collection’s ethos of liberation: the city of San Francisco, the bayside gem of California that resonates with the free-thinking spirit of Scotch & Soda’s home city, Amsterdam.
The same innovative takes on old favorites turn Scotch & Soda’s FW24 womenswear offerings into bona fide new classics. In an exquisitely tailored denim jacket, elegance meets androgyny as the cinched silhouette evokes a contemporary version of the peacoat. Elsewhere, a striking pinstripe suit is belted above the waist to create an exaggerated hourglass shape, its angles softened by the inclusion of a silken bow at the collar.
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without some party-worthy looks. The collection boasts a boho-chic, celestial-patterned dress with a sultry V-neck, as well as a sequined, halter-neck romper that glimmers like stars reflected in ice. With looks as bold as they are pragmatic, this winter wardrobe transitions seamlessly from day to night—think Gen-Z boardroom to a holiday function…all without missing a beat.
When a seasonal standard does make an appearance in the collection—the color beige, for example—it's in a dramatic, attention-grabbing form, like an oversized scarf bearing the brand’s name. A sampling of elegant outerwear rounds out the men’s and women’s selections. There’s the staple leather jacket, looking impossibly crisp layered over a white tee or a turquoise flannel. An essential gray long coat is perfect for bundling up, while a pleasant lime-green jacket is ready to take on any storm. Finally, a moto jacket is dressed up with a hint of sparkle threaded in (hello, NYE parties). Boring isn’t in the Scotch & Soda vocabulary—even their basics have a way of standing out. Materializing as the core of the current mainline (and future collections), these redesigned basics brim with a timeless tinge, solidifying them as everlasting essentials that are…well, essential to any style savant’s go-to garb.
Through sophisticated silhouettes and dynamic designs, Scotch & Soda continues to empower authentic self-expression in all seasons. The Dutch co. brings a much-needed jollity to even the darkest wintertime hues thanks to its sartorial detailing that makes sure every bow, belt, and button has been thoughtfully placed and perfectly executed. The FW24 collection is meant to make an impression, whether hypnotizing passersby with stunning mixed patterns or setting a trend with a rich color palette. These are the future favorites and staple looks you’ll remember for seasons to come.
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