Carin Wester constructs her signature knitwear with great subtlety this season. Dressed in dark and earthy hues, cropped knits and shrunken trousers make for a fashionably awkward pairing that gives the collection great character. Meanwhile, slouchy cardigans and tonal animal prints provide Wester’s man more options to express a certain softness. Finally, Wester seamlessly eases into boxy outerwear, not losing the collection’s overall sense of relaxation. Playing with proportions and silhouettes, Wester once again lends menswear a gentle attribute, while maintaining a degree of accessibility.

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Constructing a uniform for their man, The Local Firm improves upon past season’s signature staples looking to modest tops and denim for this season’s foundation. Building upon color blocking of henleys and layer-ready knits of geometric patterns, black and gray act as the dominant colors. Meanwhile, outerwear makes a strong appearance with great tailoring and structure. Stern and unwavering, The Local Firm’s man continues to walk the common path that connects streetwear to a higher degree of fashion awareness.

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With an apocalypse in mind, Cheap Monday’s fall 2010 showing included a somber sea of black and gray, as the label played it safe with their signature snug fit. Keeping it ultra-casual with boat-necks, tonal patched sweatshirts and conservative outerwear, designer Ann-Sofie Back relied on Cheap Monday’s short history and a fondness for knits to get her minimal point across.

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Inspired by director Ingmar Bergman’s film The Seventh Seal, Hope designers Ann Ringstrand and Stefan Söderberg come together to craft an understated collection that gives life to the cold and barren. Looking to black and navy accented by an off-white winter, hood details and leather trousers are used to restructure the classics. While army boots and snow parkas reference the past, crinkled wool and leather are patched together for a rugged sense of luxury. Modeled after a game of chess between the film’s protagonist, a medieval knight and death himself, a checkered pattern makes a final impression that also embodies fall’s collection–one of great substance, thought and care.

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Dressing their man with a certain care that exudes an old-age charm, Filippa K devotes their energy to the tailored suit this season. Encompassing both elements of formal and informal, the collection infuses today’s silhouettes with a timeless elegance. Based in the colors of autumn, colors as varied as purple and green work well to accent core grays that much like the collection are inviting of a diverse audience who seek a grounded sophistication.

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