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The New Alex Mill Collection Is Packed With Your Fall Style Essentials

By Beau Hayhoe Published April 21, 2021

When the season starts to shift ever so subtly toward fall, there are certain styles that immediately capture our attention at The Manual. And one of those brands offers up plenty of men’s essentials, which we’ve rounded up in short order. That brand is Alex Mill, a revamped outfit launched earlier in 2019, inspiration from the modern man. The Alex Mill Fall Collection is one of our favorite offerings on tap to start the new season, and these picks below offer up something for everyone, to say the very least.

Alex Mill Fine Wale Cord Shirt

Alex Mill NY Fine Wale Cord Shirt — Image used with permission by copyright holder

Corduroy is no longer the stuffy fabric of years gone by — it’s now the type of thing you can often find in a stylish, slim-cut, endlessly versatile shirt like the one seen above. It’s perfect to wear with your favorite dark blue denim, perhaps layered over a thermal henley.

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Alex Mill Heather Waffle Henley

Alex Mill NY Thermal Henley — Image used with permission by copyright holder

Speaking of a thermal henley, get a look at this handsome base layer from Alex Mill. It’s perfectly laid-back and wearable under everything from a Buffalo plaid chore shirt (more on that in a moment) to a herringbone blazer.

Alex Mill Buffalo Plaid Chore Shirt

Alex Mill NY Buffalo Plaid Chore Shirt — Image used with permission by copyright holder

We mentioned the need to layer up with a Buffalo plaid shirt earlier and here’s the very shirt in question — rugged, ready to layer up on a fall weekend, and offered at an agreeable price. It’s perhaps the very definition of the perfect fall shirt.

Alex Mill Herringbone Army Jacket

Alex Mill NY Herringbone Army Jacket — Image used with permission by copyright holder

We’re all well aware of the time-tested appeal of the military jacket — but what if Alex Mill found a way to improve on that? That’s what they’ve done with this take on the field jacket, a new classic in a deep navy. Wear it over a white Oxford shirt with tan chinos (preferably from Alex Mill) this season.

Alex Mill X Corduroy Field Cap

Alex Mill NY Corduroy Field Cap — Image used with permission by copyright holder

So, you’ve certainly got your favorite baseball cap to wear in the spring and summer … but what about a uniquely seasonal baseball cap? Yes, it’s out there for the taking: this throwback-inspired corduroy field cap from Alex Mill. The best baseball cap for fall? Yes, yes it is.

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The North Face looks to keep you dry in 2025 with new rain collection

Staying dry through the April Showers and May Flowers

The North Face new rain collection

In 1966, a brand emerged with a name defining its goal. The North Face got its name from the most challenging side of the mountain to traverse. Since then, they have been one of the most popular and most dependable brands when it comes to the outdoorsman looking to summit the tallest peak, navigate the harshest climate, or just go from the car to the house without being drenched in a downpour. They have now dropped the 2025 rain collection with the goal of getting you from the April showers to the May flowers without spending months soaked to the bone. While they are always stacked with great outdoors gear, there are a few standouts in the collection The North Face released this year for you to consider.

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Alex Crane welcomes spring with new colors for the best-seller

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Alex Crane sweater on the couch

Building the right transition wardrobe is all about versatility. Finding ways to make lighter layers work for you by layering up. When you master layering, spring and fall will be more fun and more comfortable, and you can experiment with combining colors, textures, and fabrics. While layering up for the unpredictable rain, winds, and second winters that rudely horn in on the beginning of baseball season, a good sweater is vital for that goal. The Alex Crane Bay Sweater is one of their best sellers every year, and there is a handful of reasons why. The 100% organic cotton is light enough to serve as a layering piece and warm enough to keep you guarded against the unpredictable weather changes.
Understated elegance for spring style

Why use organic cotton? Because it is grown without fertilizers or pesticides and uses 70% less water than conventional cotton. Alex Crane grows their organic cotton in northern India, in the state of Punjab. Cotton is naturally soft, durable, and breathable. Only 1% of global cotton production is organic, so AC looks to help increase that percentage. These Bay Sweaters are made in Romania, in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, meaning they can source the cotton straight from the sources all over Europe. Now that you have chosen the best cotton sweater for this season, you can style it with a henley or a button-down underneath or a great textured overshirt or jacket over the top of it. The bone, pine, and king colorways are the perfect way to stand out for the current season.

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New Balance unveils newest Made in USA collection with nine new styles

New Balance announces new collection

image of new balance sneaker collection

While it’s not surprising that New Balance’s Spring/Summer lineup would include a variety of colorways and silhouettes, it’s shocking that the collection comes with nine styles to pick from. With three different shapes, the Spring/Summer collection is made to cater to just about any New Balance fan. As part of the brand’s Made in USA line, each design was created by Aime Leon Dore’s Teddy Santis. As with the brand’s Made in UK and Made in Japan lines, the Made in USA collection is known for its construction, of which 70 percent of its domestic value is made in the United States. While the entire collection will be released in segments, each colorway and model is worth exploring.
New Balance ‘Made in USA’ Spring/Summer 2025

In the first release, New Balance will reimagine their 997 and 992 models with brand-new colorways that celebrate the season. For their new 997 design, the brand has opted for a ‘Light Mushroom’ colorway, which is comprised of a brown and grey tonal mix. Unlike the other silhouettes, the 997 will have a gridded pattern on the vamp. The grey-brown tone takes over the suede uppers, while the tongue and paneling don a textured brown hue. Also seeing a soon release is the brand’s 992 design. This design has been reimagined in a ‘Moonrock’ color combination, which sees an assortment of grey shades. Composed of hairy suede, mesh, and leather uppers, the 992 silhouette rocks a neutral aesthetic. These designs will be released on March 27 and retail for $190 and $200, respectively.