We always enjoy putting together our What the Homies Are Wearing installments and seeing the Sprezza community put that shit on. One of our team members mentioned in our team thread, “When are we going to do a team edition?”
Happy to say the text made it out into the real world, and you’ll get to put some faces to names you may have seen pop up over the last few seasons.
From the East Coast, Midwest, West Coast, and Europe, here are a few fit pics from the fellas and what we’re into for the fall season.
Leon Hedgepeth — Cincinnati, Ohio
Editor-at-large, Sprezza
What’s the one item you’re most excited to wear this fall?
I’m stoked to wear this jacket from Jeanerica for the season. It’s like a super-thick Lee Storm Rider 101 denim jacket, just in a corduroy fabric. The cut fits my build great, and the brown color is beautiful and looks lavish.
How would you describe your go-to cold-weather look?
All my looks, no matter the season, tend to revolve around a good pair of jeans. I’m a sucker for a relaxed or straight pair and have been wearing these from Nanamica on repeat. Also, thermals—my favorites are from Soft Goods, imogene + willie, and One of These Days. I’m always wearing one, especially under itchy knits.
I always approach the mornings the same when it comes to getting dressed in the cooler months. Denim and a thermal are the base, then depending on how cold it gets, I’ll throw on a zip hoodie, a crewneck sweatshirt, then another layer of outerwear. I like to think, “How would the fit perform if it all of a sudden gets too hot?” Then I can adjust the layers as needed.
What does your footwear rotation look like for the season?
I’m heavy on derbies this season. This veg-tan pair from Dr. Martens will hopefully look different in the spring, the more I break them in through the fall and winter. I’ve been wearing mine with light-washed RRL jeans.
Morjas makes some of the most comfortable “grown-up” shoes. My black grain split-toe derbies from them can be worn with jeans, chinos, and even a black corduroy suit I have tucked away.
I’m also hyped to wear the Super Rando low boots from Galibier. They’re a French footwear brand that just came back from dormancy and are also the sister company to Paraboot.
Any must-have lightweight jackets you recommend for layering in the fall?
My Stone Island double-coated overshirt is essential this time of year, and the pockets are insanely spacious. A Levi’s 1953 Type II is something I wear year-round, and Patagonia’s Lightweight Down Sweater Cardigan is featherweight but insulates like a mutha.
This cardigan from Colbo in this deep espresso-brown colorway will be worn an absurd amount of times, by itself and under overcoats. Although it’s not a jacket, the full placket makes it feel like one.
Are there any new pieces or trends catching your eye this season?
I enjoy seeing folks wearing Charvet flannels on my feed. Feels like a more tasteful follow-up to the lumbersexual movement from the aughts. The freakier the flannel, the better.
Every look from Heugn’s AW26 campaign is a banger.
Do you follow any personal style do’s or don’ts for fall dressing?
Do: Find your three to four color palettes for the season and build around them. Whether that’s neutral or four different shades of green, the restraint will make for interesting outfits and take the guesswork out of getting dressed.
Don’t: Never wear a short-sleeved T-shirt with a puffer vest. Try a form-fitting gilet with a thermal underneath.
Mariano Leonczik — Maplewood, New Jersey
Head Graphic Designer, Sprezza
(I apologize in advance for my lack of good editorial photos - I thank my wife for letting me wear boots on the rug, and yes I did vacuum afterwards)
What’s the one item you’re most excited to wear this fall?
I just got a pair of the B-Type boots from Paracia that are a beefed up, roided out take on the classic duck boot that I’m ecstatic about. I love when a brand is able to riff off of a classic and come out with something cool and interesting. Oh, and they make me 6’5”.
How would you describe your go-to cold-weather look?
Practical and survival based. As a dad with a toddler, I cannot have enough pockets for snacks, trinkets, acorns and rocks, or whatever else she picks up. I default to a pair of jeans, and then finesse a way to include 3-4 more pockets with whatever I wear up top. It’s also a lot of black.
When it gets really cold, I think function > fashion always. It’s stupid to watch a dude in a denim jacket freeze when it’s 30º for the sake of a fit. Dude put on a puffer vest! A hoodie! Layer dude.
It took me a while to appreciate the functional layering but I think now it’s how I get out the door 75 percent of the time, especially if I have errands to run or things to do.
What does your footwear rotation look like for the season?
I already mentioned the Paracia boots, but another beefed up boot is the Blundstone 990. It’s not nearly as heavy as you think it’ll be, comfortable enough to wear all day, and doubles as a great errand boot. I got a pair of Trickers that I resoled a while back that’ll outlive me and the thick Vibram will see me through the snow.
For ‘nicer’ days that don’t necessarily require lugged soles, the Red Wings 8133 is a workhorse and I hope they re-release them one day. I also alternate between the black & brown 3sixteen side-zips and I think they’re worth every penny.
For low tops, I got my original, decade-old cooked pair of Common Project Achilles making a return to make sure no one thinks I’m new to this, smh. Paraboot Michaels with the pony suede for when I’m feeling weird, and the Keen Jasper Zionic has been a life saver on the wet days.
Any must-have lightweight jackets you recommend for layering in the fall?
Oh I’ve been wearing two jackets non-stop, first is the 3sixteen BDU that has more pockets than I can count and fits great as is, or can fit a hoodie underneath.
I am also super hesitant to order from any brands that I stumble upon on Instagram…but…I did cop a blue French chore coat from Colour Plane on a whim and it’s been super useful and fits really well. I gambled and won.
Also my Stone Island waxed cotton Tela jacket is worth every single and everyone should own one.
Are there any new pieces or trends catching your eye this season?
I said it the other day but I am so, so late to the gorp movement and am playing catchup. Anything that can be worn to hike a mountain and a Whole Foods run is versatile enough for anything you can throw at it.
Just recently stumbled upon what Beringia is doing with their dragonfly waterproof jackets and I’m obsessed. Just need more gorp brands to offer up more darker colors besides black and grey.
Do you follow any personal style do’s or don’ts for fall dressing?
Do: Long coats, if your body type allows for them. Something great about a jacket hitting at your knee or lower that feels right. I think more people should experiment with different lengths this fall and see what works.
Also I’ve softened my position on slimmer jeans. If you can put it off without them looking like jogging, do your thing dawg.
Don’t: I’m right with Leon on this one. Short sleeves with a puffer makes me want to gag. I feel the same way when I see guys, in 2026, try to tuck their jeans into their LL Bean duck boots. Bro what are you doing???
Chris Ta — Boulder, Colorado
Head of Community, Sprezza
What’s the one item you’re most excited to wear this Fall?
Vintage BDU jackets. I’ve amassed a solid gang of BDU jackets over the spring and summertime, and I'm really excited to wear them this fall. Some are vintage, and some are new. The color selection includes: classic M81 woodland camo (vintage), tiger stripe camo vintage), sun-faded Olive (vintage), and stone-washed black and brown (both from OrSlow).
For me, the BDU has become a great substitute for the chore jacket aesthetic. I love how they fit; I prefer an oversized silhouette, so most of the pieces are large or extra-large, just enough room to layer over a hoodie comfortably. Also, the functionality of the pockets is essential. My fall EDC typically consists of: Werther's, cough drops, wired earphones, portable battery, mini quick-charge wall charger, and sunglasses.
How would you describe your go-to cold-weather look?
Layered enough to never shiver. But strategic enough that I’m never stuck with what I start the day with; the intention is about delayering as the day goes on without having to carry too much excess. Always good to be overlayered than to run into a “should’ve, could’ve, would’ve” scenario.
What does your footwear rotation look like for the season?
If there’s a general theme, it would be leathers. I’ve been straying away from sneakers in general. My rotation this season is boots, lugged boat shoes, derbies, and gorp sneakers.
Big fan of Timberland for daily drivers. Best bang for your buck in terms of cost, durability, functionality, and ease to style. Other brands in the rotation include G.H. Bass, Hender Scheme, Village PM, and The North Face.
For lazy days, because lacing up boots or shoes every day is a pain, I like to slip into Hender Scheme mules. They’re timeless and can last forever.
Any must-have lightweight jackets you recommend for layering in the fall?
Not technically a jacket, but they’re warm like one; the Camber thermal zip hoodies are an absolute staple. Best purchase I’ve made in a long time. You can find them new for $110 or find secondhand ones for $30-100. I’m convinced I’ll be good with just this hoodie most of fall and deep into winter, as long as conditions aren’t wet.
Are there any new pieces or trends catching your eye this season?
One theme I’ve been really prepping for this fall because it complements the directions my closet is going is pops of red styled with black outfits. I’m a sucker for an all-black outfit with something like a red hat, red socks, or a red hoodie. This works with whatever color pop you desire; it doesn’t have to be red.
Do you follow any personal style do’s or don’ts for fall dressing?
I don’t have any specific do’s or don’ts. But a general rule of thumb that I like to suggest to anyone who asks for guidance: Trends come and go; find what makes you feel comfortable. You can look at all the guides and top products list you want, but if it doesn’t resonate with you, it’s simply not going to work.
Robbie Seneschall — London, England
Head of Social, Sprezza
What’s the one item you’re most excited to wear this fall?
My Barney the Dinosaur-coloured Studio Nicholson knit. I managed to get toothpaste on it at some point last year and put off getting it dry-cleaned. I finally did that in the middle of summer and have just been sadly eyeing it up ever since.
How would you describe your go-to cool-weather look?
I’ve been shoehorning as much of my cooler weather clothes into the latter stages of summer, with some gloriously sweaty results.
There are about five pairs of jeans that get tons of wear, along with some slightly heavier shirting. Cap that off with a jacket or vest; three layers is the sweet spot.
What does your footwear rotation look like for the season?
Brown. I didn’t realise how much my taste in brown shoes increased until I got them together for the picture.
That said, most of my gallivanting will be done in the Merrell 1TRL Wilderness, which is the perfect stomper for London. There’s always space for my favourite shoe of all time, the Nike Spiridon, which adds some much-needed colour variation to proceedings.
Any must-have jackets you recommend for layering in the fall?
Most of my light jackets come from my time working at Universal Works and are all great and easy to mix into outfits.
For me though, the pinnacle of jackets is nanamica. Nothing hits quite the same as a GORE-TEX number, which are cut so generously that, depending on what you wear under them, they can take you deep into winter too.
Are there any new pieces or trends catching your eye this season?
The thing I’m most excited about is people not wearing those Vibram 5 Finger Shoes when it gets too cold. I will never get them.
I think very little in my wardrobe is going to change to get me truly excited, but I’m really into Nitty Gritty’s own label (from a window-shopping perspective), particularly the jersey they have in the new collection.
Also hoping Thurston enjoys more success as the weather cools; they’re doing something really simple, but for whatever reason I’m really invested and will very likely be wearing one soon.
Do you follow any personal style do’s or don’ts for fall dressing?
Purely preference/binding fixation, but I only ever wear white socks year-round.
Do: Continue to wear white socks (ideally Healthknit or RoToTo).
Don’t: Wear any socks that aren’t white (particularly if they are not Healthknit or RoToTo.
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