The Coolest Stuff We Saw at New York Fashion Week

Our editors pick their top shows and clothes.

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The Esquire team is making the rounds at NYFW, checking out all the city has to offer from upstart brands and established fashion houses alike. Here's what caught our eyes today.

Suitsupply
Imaxtree

The classic suit has gotten short shift lately in vast swaths of the fashion world, but Suitsupply is here to prove that garment isn't going away—just evolving. The Dutch brand's fall/winter 2018 collection is focused on the idea of the "seven days a week" suit, whether wearing it with a shirt and tie during the workweek or breaking it down to a double-breasted jacket with jeans or a camel-hair bomber with trousers on the weekend. The presentation—and the emerald green DB worn with a turtleneck—proved very convincing. — Jonathan Evans

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Todd Snyder
Imaxtree

Todd always has a cool blend of athletics and classic tailoring. A lot of times, hyper-tailored clothing can feel too old-fashioned; finding a way to make it work for the modern guy (who'd rather wear sneakers than dress shoes) is the key to making it relatable. Plus, he had some truly great outerwear—the one element of an outfit that can elevate it from boring to stylish in an instant. —Christine Flammia

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Krammer & Stoudt
Imaxtree

Seeing guys' clothing presented on, well, not guys? It can throw you for a loop. Especially when it's tailored to the wearer, like you can see here in a tweedy suit and parka combo from Krammer & Stoudt. But then you think about the component parts and realize that, yes, this is something you'd very much like to wear when it hits stores later this year—at least once it's cut for your frame. Fashion week is often about inspiration, and I'd defy any style-minded guy to feel anything but inspired by the just-rakish-enough vibe of these clothes. — JE

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Maiden Noir
Imaxtree

Men's fashion so often skews toward the comfortable (re: boring) colors. While blacks, grays, and navys are great, they can get stale when blended together. Maiden Noir mixed tasteful amounts of super bright coloring into otherwise muted color schemes, making it feel possible to pull off wearing a bright shade. A yellow hoodie, a green sweater, a blue jacket—any element pairs well with a mostly dark wardrobe. —CF

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C2H4
Imaxtree

Los Angeles-based C2H4 may not be on your radar yet, but it should be. The name is both the chemical compound for ethylene and a reference to the brand's tendency to mix and match elements like a chemist. The fall/winter 2018 collection illustrated that impulse with mashed-up, functional-feeling garments as well as a capsule collection in collaboration with Japanese label Number (N)ine. If you like streetwear or rock-infused gear, this is one to watch. — JE

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Michael Bastian
Imaxtree

Michael Bastian makes traditional menswear feel much more accessible. For guys who still have to (or like to) wear something relatively "professional" to work, it can get boring pretty easily. Bastian is the perfect place to look for inspiration on how to make a traditional dress code feel fresh. Some takeaways: trouser hems, printed belts, and multiple collars. A workplace look done right. —CF