This post is in paid partnership with Wilson & Willy’s.
Since 2014, Wilson & Willy’s has been setting the standards high—consistently creating and refining garments made in the USA with specialty fabrics and tremendous care. One of my favorite pieces from them this season is the Charcoal Wool Chore Coat. Constructed from Japanese wool blanked fabric, it is unlined to allow for seasonal layering.
Chore coats have been making quite the resurgence over the past few years. What was once a workwear staple in the late 1800s, is now becoming more on trend than ever in the fashion world. Whether you are dressing smart or casual, it looks just as good paired with denim as it does with khakis and trousers. It’s known for its striking oversized pockets and a relaxed fit that allows for easy layering with t-shirts, sweatshirts, or sweaters. It deserves a home in every man’s wardrobe.
Perhaps my favorite way to layer a chore coat is over a crewneck or hooded sweatshirt. No one does it better that Wilson & Willy’s in-house brand NWKC (The Northwestern Knitting Co.). It is constructed from Merino Dual Cloth—knit exclusively from a proprietary fabric created by Coville in North Caroline. From there it’s cut and sewn in NYC and finished back in its original home of Minneapolis. Because of the rich history of this wool fabric, it doesn’t have the same bulk as normal cotton sweatshirts. This characteristic allows for clean lines and easy layering. It has a classic cut and raglan sleeve construction (a simple detail that adds a whole lot of character).
Wilson and Willy’s is doing big things. Each season they have a consistent selection of styles that keep its roots in traditional, minimal workwear—made with unique fabrics and meticulous construction that set the bar high for garments made in the USA. Browse their current collect here and make sure you check out NWKC’s full line of Merino Dual Cloth merchandise here.
Thanks to Wilson and Willy’s and NWKC for sponsoring this post. All styling and selections are my own. Make sure you check out some of previous collaborations with NWKC here and here!
