We managed to get an exclusive article with scottish grime DJ/producer ‘Polonis’ who was gracious enough to tell us at the EDIT his favorite winter picks for men. Enjoy this great look book packed full of steezy winter garms!
“When I’m buying new trainers for winter, i like to buy something that will last me until next year – i have to make sure it’s practical and wont wear down easily… but i also have to make sure i look wavy. This is why i’m a big fan of the Nike Airmax 95 sneaker boot. Airmax 95s, to me, have always been in fashion and i don’t think they ever will go out of fashion so they’re always a safe choice because they last so long and they’re really comfortable.”
“With it being winter, I’d normally wear all black so I had to pick an all black sneaker boot because they’re such a cool colorway. They’re pretty easy to come across at a good price as well, Depop have loads colorways all priced between £70 and £110. Triple black is my colorway of choice and they’re only priced at £100 for my size – such a bargain for how sick and wearable they are.”
“I’ve got a friend who bought a pair of North Face Cargo trousers last year from JD Sports and he says it’s the best item of clothing he’s bought in a long time. I don’t think you can ever go wrong by buying North Face for the winter – they pretty much match anything you pair them with. You can style them up yourself by cuffing the bottom with the pull string. It looks cool plus it keeps the warmth in when it snows. They’re about £60 but i’m sure there’s a student discount for North Face or JD out there so you can get a little bit of money off. The price is worth it because they last so long and honestly they’re so sick.”
“Dark colors in winter are a given but i still feel like you need to stand out from the crowd and wear something a bit different. I saw the new Dark Circle oval logo tracksuit drop for it’s last collection and it’s a set which just spoke to me. It is me. The retro grime vibes given off by the all-over logo print are hard. As an old school fitted hat collector myself, this is a must have for those new era vibes. It’s kind of got that Akademiks feel to it so i’m sure if you buy it you’ll feel like Wiley in ’02. This tracky paired with the sneaker boot is a winner. Not gonna lie, they’re a bit more expensive than a standard tracksuit. £65 for the bottoms and £75 for the top. At £140 it isn’t a student friendly price but it’s handmade and pretty unique. You buy the exclusivity of dark circle’s brand when you get the tracksuit because I guarantee you won’t see any other lad walking down Buchanan street wearing it.”
“Nike ACG jackets are sick. Sometimes you find them in retro and vintage stores and the sizings are slightly bigger so for a big boy like me, finding a good jacket which fits nice and looks cool is important to me. My favorite part about these vintage ACG jackets are the hood and front zips. I honestly feel like a ninja when I zip them up because it covers your mouth. Looks cool and is practical for winter. The jacket is so warm because of the inside lining. The prices are about £100 for the jacket which is pretty reasonable to me because they last years. You can also get matching hats to pair with the jacket much like how TNs have their own matching line of headwear.”
So there we have Polonis’ top winter picks for men! Really cool streetwear and sportswear pieces that will keep you warm and keep you looking sharp.
Thank you to Polonis for the article. Polonis self-titled EP out 15th December on Bandcamp!
