10 must-have back-to-school pieces

Although summer isn’t quite over yet, it’s already time to put together an autumn wardrobe. Presenting our 10 must-haves.

Cover photo: Pepe Lobez for American Vintage

#1: A shearling-effect sleeveless jacket 

A must, the HOKTOWN sleeveless jacket is easy to slip on, whether it’s Sunday at home or a long day outside. This season, it comes in several colours, including Melange Baltic.

HOKTOWN women’s sleeveless jacket in Melange Baltic.

#2: A fleece sweatshirt

With its comfy material and retro patch on the chest, the DOVEN sweatshirt has been a must every season for several years now. This time, it comes in a timeless vintage shade: vibrant Overdyed Sky blue.

DOVEN men’s sweatshirt in Overdyed Sky.

#3: A wool-blend jumper 

Every year, when temperatures drop, we want to wrap ourselves in super-soft pieces. Like the VITOW jumper in alpaca and wool. Warm and snuggly, this piece now comes in Melange Cheesecake, a slightly buttery, back-to-childhood colour.

VITOW women’s jumper in Melange Cheesecake.

#4: A printed T-shirt

At American Vintage, kids’ T-shirts show off original prints. On the Vintage Fig version, the Cool Kids mascot is ready to roll … in a race car!

FIZVALLEY kids’ T-shirt in Vintage Fig.

#5: Denim joggers

Comfortable joggers meet elegant denim in GLOBAY, all-terrain trousers that you won’t be able to do without. The bonus? Their dark shade, making them an indispensable everyday partner.

GLOBAY men’s trousers in Medium Brut.

#6: A short-sleeve T-shirt 

A real wardrobe essential for women and men, in summer and winter, the T-shirt is the DNA piece of American Vintage. Here’s a roomy short-sleeve crew neck version in Parma Vintage.

FIZVALLEY women’s T-shirt in Parma Vintage.

#7: Comfortable joggers

IZUBIRD joggers come in versions for men and women, but also 3-13-year-olds. With their elasticated waist, they are easy to pull on – and in Candied Chestnut Vintage, they go with everything.

IZUBIRD kids’ joggers in Candied Chestnut Vintage.

#8: A corduroy shirt

Thicker shirts are great for layering over a white T-shirt and under a wool coat. With its straight cut and long sleeves, the PADOW wins over corduroy fans, especially here in Vintage Mahogany.

PADOW men’s shirt in Vintage Mahogany.

#9: Flowing trousers 

With their loose cut, elasticated back and elegant pleats, LUABIRD trousers are both casual and chic. But that’s not all: they also exist in several colours, including Pink Flamingo, which is soft, feminine and ideal for all occasions.

LUABIRD women’s trousers in Pink Flamingo.

#10: White jeans

White denim? Winter? Why not! Crafted in 100% cotton, JOZASTREET has five pockets and straight legs: the perfect cut to tuck your chunky knitwear in, autumn and winter.

JOZASTREET straight-leg jeans in Off White.

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