Accessories

Chanel Gives Color-filled Read of Its Signs and Symbols in New High Jewelry Collection

Business

Paul Smith Names Zia Zareem-Slade Managing Director in a Milestone Year

ESG/Sustainability

CFOs Take Center Stage at Global Fashion Summit

Chicago Classics

A celebration of heritage menswear styles including elegant workwear, sleek topcoats and power suiting is the leading message at the Chicago Collective for fall.

By

Emily Mercer, Alex Badia

January 31, 2025, 9:11am

Brooks Brothers wool and polyester walking coat; cotton, wool and polyester sport coat; cotton shirt; cotton and elastane corduroy pants, and silk tie.

Tommy Hilfiger wool suit; Brooks Brothers cotton shirt; Peter Millar Crown Crafted Collection cotton and cashmere shirt.

L.B.M. 1911 cotton and wool suit; Peter Millar Crown Crafted Collection cotton and cashmere shirt; Brooks Brothers Rancourt Cordovan leather loafers.

Zegna II cashmere Conte jacket; Zegna cashmere overshirt; Brooks Brothers cotton and elastane pants; John Varvatos leather lace-up boots; stylist's own gloves (worn throughout).

Scotch & Soda Tencel shirt.

View ALL 9 Photos

The men’s specialty store industry is getting ready to converge on Chicago with their fall shopping lists in hand. At the tops of those lists are updated classics, mirroring exhibitors’ return to elegant heritage fabrics and sartorial excellence, as seen from this Brooks Brothers tailored utility jacket in British heritage check.

WWD Recommends

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Getting Ready for Marc Jacobs 2026 with Nicky Hilton

diane lane at the premiere of feud capote vs the swans, red carpet interview

'Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans' Stars Talk Costumes and Society

Getting Ready with Kerry Washington & Michael Kors

Getting Ready with Kerry Washington & Michael Kors

WWD style director Alex Badia and FN style director Shannon Adducci discuss the versatility of outerwear.

Head to Toe: How to Style Outerwear for Everywhere

Hermès is making a major statement about the future of brick-and-mortar retail with the long-awaited opening of its massive new Madison Avenue flagship.

A Tour of the New Hermès Madison Avenue Flagship

Adidas Terminates Yeezy Partnership With Ye

Adidas Terminates Yeezy Partnership With Ye With Immediate Effect

Louis Vuitton Launches New Exhibition in NYC

Louis Vuitton Launches New Exhibition in NYC

Willy Chavarria Takes Us Backstage of His Energetic SS23 Collection Minutes Before Showtime

Willy Chavarria Takes Us Backstage of His Energetic SS23 Collection Minutes Before Showtime

WWD's fashion director Alex Badia and FN's fashion director Shannon Adducci talk about transitioning your wardrobe in an episode of "Head to Toe."

Head To Toe: Transitioning Your Wardrobe

Designer Details: A closer look at LaQuan Smith's new collection and designing for Beyonce

A closer look at LaQuan Smith's new collection and designing for Beyonce

Beyoncé, Renaissance, Beyonce picture, Beyonce photos, Beyonce style

WWD Report Card: Beyoncé’s Fashion ‘Renaissance’

Men’s Spring 2023, fashion trend, menswear,

Men’s Spring 2023 Trend: Skin Show

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,' beauty, collaboration, launch, Kim Chi, Trixie Mattel

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Stars Kim Chi and Trixie Mattel Launch Beauty Collaboration

Zoey Deutch, Met Gala, Zoey Deutch style

Zoey Deutch Shares Her Red Carpet Favorites and What it's Like Backstage at the Met Gala

Serena Williams, on-court tennis style, celebrity style, sports, fashion,

A Look at Serena Williams’ Best On-Court Tennis Outfits Over the Years

Megan Fox, Megan Fox fashion, Megan Fox style

Megan Fox’s Best Fashion Moments Over the Years

Selena Gomez, Selena Gomez pictures, Selena Gomez photos, Selena Gomez style

WWD Report Card: Selena Gomez’s Fashion Evolution

fashion collaborations, fashion, 2022

The Biggest Fashion Collaborations of 2022 — So Far

Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh, designer, Nike, Air Force 1, sneaker, collection, footwear

5 Things To Know About The Louis Vuitton And Nike Air Force 1 Sneaker Collection

J. Crew, fashion, collection, creative director, Brendon Babenzien

LAUNCH PAD: First Look at the New J. Crew

Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt photos, Ryan Gosling photos

WWD Report Card: Brad Pitt vs Ryan Gosling

Paris Couture Week, fashion, style, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Zoey Deutch

Report Card: Rating the Looks from Paris Couture Week

paris fashion week mens, spring 2023, Kenzo, Hermès, Thom Browne

First Impressions: Paris Men’s Spring 2023 | Day 5 | Kenzo, Hermès, Thom Browne

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

First Impressions: Paris Men’s Spring 2023 | Day 4 | Junya Watanabe, Dior, Officine Generale

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

First Impressions: Paris Men’s Spring 2023 | Day 3 | Issey Miyake, Amiri

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

First Impressions: Paris Men’s Spring 2023 | Day 2 | Lemaire, Givenchy, Reese Cooper

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

First Impressions: Paris Men’s Spring 2023 | Day 1 | John Elliott, EgonLab

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

First Impressions: Milan Men’s Spring 2023 | Day 2 | Versace, Fendi, Armani, MSGM

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

First Impressions: Milan Men's Spring 2023 | Day 1

Milan fashion week, day 3, spring 2023 collections, first impressions, Etro, Prada, JW Anderson

First Impressions: Milan Men’s Spring 2023 | Day 3 | Etro, Prada, JW Anderson

summer bags, handbags, Chanel, Telfar, Loewe, WWD

Hot Summer Bags

WWD, Beauty Inc, Cosmoprof, 2022

WWD + Beauty Inc. at Cosmoprof 2022

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

On the Red Carpet at the 2022 Met Gala: All the Looks

Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, "And Just Like That,
costumes, Max, series

'And Just Like That' Costume Designers Talk Process for New HBO Show

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Netflix's 'Halston' Costume Designer Talks Working with Ewan McGregor

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: J Balvin on the Deeper Meaning of the J Balvin x Air Jordan 1 Sneaker

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: How Princess Diana’s Fashion Choices Hinted at What Was Happening Behind Palace Doors

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: Do These Outrageous Celebrity Fashion Looks Hold Up?

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: Sarah Cooper — Writer, Comedian, Trump Impersonator, and More

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: Bob the Drag Queen Grades Legendary Fashion Looks

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: Supreme Court Style: Inside the Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Collars

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: The Origins of French Girl Style à la Chanel

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: WWD Presents 'Creating Queer'

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: Model Shaun Ross Talks Diversity in the Fashion Industry

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: Fashion for All CEO Hannah Stoudemire On Her #BreakingtheSilence Campaign⁣

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

These Inclusive Face Masks Provide Functional PPE to All Frontline Workers

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: Stir Crazy — Cooking With Jason Wu

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: 'Home' — Art in the Time of Coronavirus

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: Stir Crazy — Social Distancing With Jen Atkin

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: How WWD's Fashion Market Team Works From Home In Style

The Classic Men's Wear Looks Expected at the Upcoming Chicago Collective

Video: Coronavirus Face Shields — See Inside A NYC Pop-Up Factory

ad