Look of the Week: Festival

Hey guys, hope you're all doing well and you enjoyed my Picks of the Week yesterday, if not hit the link to check it out!  So, this weeks look gets its inspiration from all the festivals going on over the last few weeks, I'm also off to Reading Festival this weekend so thought it would be apt.  Now, the majority of festival 'looks' that are posted on menswear sites I usually hate; they probably include a checkered shirt, wellies and a straw hat.  No bloody good at all.  Just because you're going to a field to drink cans of cider doesn't mean you have to dress like a farmer.  Festivals are cool and I have time for a lot of modern festival goers, I just cannot abide those hippy types that change their look drastically because they're going to a festival and force an outfit that doesn't work.  Never fear, I am on hand to provide you with a cool, modern and yet practical outfit if you're off to a festival this weekend!

Ok, obviously you're going to be in a filed, probably living in the same jeans and trainers for the weekend so I've chosen a pair of Nudie Jeans Grim Tim slim fit organic denim jeans.  Nudie make some awesome jeans and they're priced very reasonably, this pair made with organic cotton are a bit softer and stretchier making them really comfortable so you can wear them all weekend. 

I'm sorry I just couldn't pick a pair of wellies or boots for this, they're just not me so I've gone for the next best think; leather trainers.  These are Jack Purcell's black leather trainers from Converse, they should keep your feet nice and dry and warm, they'll be easy to clean but above all they're a classic style of shoe with a great silhouette.  Being leather also you can just wipe them clean and they're only £50!

You'll need a bag for all your beer/wine/rum whatever you're bringing (spare pants and socks would be advisable if you have room left).  Herschel Supply Co do backpacks that are really well build and hold a lot of stuff!  This one is ideal and has a great aesthetic.  

Accessories I've got for you are the black leather woven belt from Mulberry, quality leather goods and the again a woven belt is more comfortable that a solid leather and is a lot more casual.  

The bracelet I used in my Picks of the Week a few weeks ago, its from Miansai who are doing fantastic things right now, I literally want all over their goods.  

The Sunglasses are from Illesteva and again I used them in my Picks of the Week a while back, very cool and plastic so they shouldn't break too easily.

The watch is one of those cheap retro Timex ones which, should you break it or lose it it won't really matter but is still quite a cool little item. 

Moving on to the rest of the outfit, the amazing t-shirt is from Paul Smith, its part of the new season they've just released and the oversized houndstooth print is massively on trend right now, I really want this t-shirt.

The coat is a Winston Fishtail parka from Steven Alan, perfect for a festival.  Lightweight enough to be carried around, waterproof and big enough to protect you from the elements and those late nights!

Well there you go, although I'm not a festive man myself this is my take on what you should look like.  I'd love to see your festival style photos if you have any, I'll post them!

Enjoy!