By Lucas Nicholson.
Hello! The first PS Moodboard went down well (bar a dodgy AI Diana) so I’ve been kindly asked to create another. We’re doing Autumn/Winter now, so it’s time to start really dressing: furry flannels, textural tweeds and capacious coats are the order of the season.
The format is the same as last time, the images and their descriptions are intended to give you a sense of mood and general inspiration, but some notes are also more specific. Enjoy!
Bowie in his ‘villain era’. In fact, doing are pretty good Hans Gruber impression (note to self: should also be on the moodboard). This image reinforces how effective a suit and tie can still be in 2025. It doesn’t have to be overly complicated, just a dark suit, a light shirt and a dark tie and you can make a statement.
Michael Caine looking like a Buck Mason lookbook: western shirt and cord blazer. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
Cindy Crawford giving a masterclass in tailoring: big DB navy suit with a black roll neck and black suede loafers. The outfit could be boring but the leather touches and the depth of texture and really lift it and make it impactful.
This is for all those lucky readers who bought the PS camel hair Donegal – this is how I picture your weekends, browsing the windows of the Burlington Arcade looking at vintage Piagets or fun cocktail rings.
Tweed isn’t just for jackets. For deep winter change out your jeans for a herringbone tweed trouser with your heavy knits, and instantly elevate the look.
This one leans more into the early autumnal/late summer vibe, with Luciano Barbera looking relaxed, comfortable and perfectly put together. Reminding us that a cardigan can really work as substitute for a blazer in more casual settings.
This image of Ryder from J Mueser (shot for J Crew) has been on my moodboard ever since it was posted I think. Nothing nicer on a relaxed Sunday than a dangerously worn-in barbour and soft oxford shirt.
Michael Caine + suede trench coat – need I say anything else? Only if anyone knows where I can get a suede trench please let me know (in the comments)
A more rugged approach to winter. Robert Redford in a down shirt, which I think is an very underrated down style. Not as big as a usual “puffa” and the collar can protect your neck from the wind. (This is not an endorsement for the hat, you are not Robert Redford.)
Leopard print has been circling classic menswear for years, but never really taken a hold. I like this approach by Mickey Rourke, a simple outfit with a leopard scarf (ideally cashmere) that means I could put it on in the morning, and take it off when I chicken out before I get to the Tube.
Clean, simple, utilitarian – Dustin Hoffman in an M65, OCBD and navy scarf.
Al Pacino giving me the hump by how good he looks in this camelhair jacket. It probably wouldn’t work on my fairer complexion but definitely one to take inspiration from; Simon often talks about putting camel and grey together and here you can see why.
And finally, here’s a couple of bonus images from Pinterest of old fashion shows that are worth returning to: Helmut Lang 1998 above (so nice, so clean) and Hermes 1999 below (women’s but very Permanent Style adjacent).
It’s worth looking through Pinterest for a lot these old shows, as the looks very so current now.
