Let’s not bury the lede here: the SSENSE sale is on, and then some. We’re talking up to 50% off current season inventory, past-season bangers, and perennial favorites from roughly 650 of the raddest brands in the world. You can chalk it up to Black Friday, the onset of holiday shopping season, or just the steady march of time—all roads lead to absurd deals on some of the best fall and winter clothing you can find, online or otherwise.
We really do mean the best, too. If you’re looking to upgrade your winter workhorses, for instance, SSENSE stocks some of our favorite (impossibly nice) sweaters, coats, accessories, and pants from brands both proven and prodigious. If you were after something that can make a statement, there might not be a better merchant to satisfy the craving, regardless of clothing category—and that’s before the sale hit. If you’re more of an “I know it when I see it” kind of shopper, prepare to see “it” over and over.
And because it literally just launched, the selection and size availability is as good as it’s going to get—if you had something in mind, there’s a good chance it’s on sale and available. But if you need a little help parsing through said 600+ brands before you tear through your Black Friday budget, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites down below. Happy SSENSE sale, and may your grails always be in stock.
The SSENSE Sale Hit List
- The Stripe With Some Bite: Marina Yee Origami Shirt, $
650 $364
- The Cheat-Code Chambray: RRL Slim Fit Chambray Western Shirt, $
265 $199
- The “ID on Those?” Pants: South2 West8 Belted C.S. Trousers, $
220 $143
- The Swiss Army Belt: Ernest W. Baker Leather Belt, $
130 $111
- The ‘50s Movie Star Trousers: Small Talk Studio Double-Pleat Trousers, $
450 $374
- The Blizzard-Beating Coat: Nanga Mountain Belay Down Coat, $
920 $635
- The Unfussy Fleece: The North Face Yumiori Full-Zip Jacket, $
100 $84
- The Convertible Tote: And wander Gramicci Edition 2Way Backpack, $
165 $99
- The All-Weather Boot in Disguise: Danner Mountain Light Boots, $
450 $405
- The Cure for the Common Retro: Puma Suede Classic XXI Sneakers, $
75 $43
Statement-Making Shirts
Marina Yee
Origami Shirt
It does indeed appear that one (1) lil’ tuck at the torso will make an otherwise straightforward shirt go absolutely nuclear. As does one (1) ribbon cuff closure.
Drake’s
Striped Shirt
A wide red stripe is a bit bolder than it’s royal blue counterpart, but one like this dresses down just as seamlessly and also provides a welcome bit of contrast against a pair of jeans.
RRL
Chambray Shirt
It’s hard to overstate how versatile a good chambray shirt is, and this just so happens to be one of the best—and it’s also 25% off.
Needles
Rebuild Ribbon Shirt
A shirt with this much going for it (and going on) has no business being $150, but it is and complaining about it would be the wrong reaction.
People-Pleasing Pants
Mfpen
Straight Cut Jeans
The only thing more dialed than the wash on these jeans is the cut, which will look great with all standard sneaker fair but also crush with a whole array of fancier choices.
Small Talk Studio
Double-Pleat Trousers
These look like pants you’d normally see in old photos, and might wear just as well as those ever did.
South2 West8
Belted C.S. Trousers
These have of the cooler pocket configurations you can find on a pair of pants, hit as hard on the trail as they do on a commute and just so happen to be 35% off.
The Row
Marcello Trousers
With some Rocky-like dedication you might be able to find a better pair of navy blue trousers than these, but we look at clothing all day long and haven’t been able to.
Outstanding Outerwear
Nanga
Mountain Belay Down Coat
If you happen to encounter weather that this jacket won’t hold up in, you’re probably in bigger trouble than a jacket could ever solve.
The North Face
Yumiori Full-Zip Jacket
One of the best fleece jackets you can find is now under $90.
Nanamica
2L Pertex Unlimited Field Jacket
Think of this like a tricked out, high-tech take on one of the most famous jackets in menswear history. (And one that delivers on that promise.)
Stone Island
Woven Chambers Down Jacket
It’s not often that you see a Gatorade-colored puffer—especially one of the blue flavors—and one as considered and functional as this one is even more rare.
A1 Accessories
And Wander
Gramicci Edition Multi Patchwork 2Way Backpack
We don’t need to make a rule or anything, but it’s incredibly helpful when your tote is also a water-resistant backpack and under $100.
Earnest W. Baker
Black Leather Belt
A daily-driver that dresses up better than most dress belts can.
Ray-Ban
RB2180 Sunglasses
More than 30% off a pair of glasses this timeless? Sign us up.
Oakley
Endurance Ultra Gore-Tex Road Gloves
We love a pair of a Fancy Gloves, but if we’re talking utility, these are made out of Gore-Tex, play nice with a touch screen and fit surreptitiously into basically any pocket.
Season-Agnostic Shoes
Kleman
Padror B VGT Derbys
For those into the idea of Tyrolean derbys but not the pricetag of some other models, these are also made in France and hold their own against those twice the price.
Puma
Suede Classic XXI Sneakers
All of the low-profile, pared-down charm of other throwbacks, basically none of the repetition fatigue.
Danner
Mountain Light Boots
Some absolute stompers—with a sneaky Gore-Tex lining—just in time for stomper season.
Adidas
Gazelle Sneakers
Equal parts loud and classic, these are much easier to wear than a bright green sneaker should be—and much more fun than most of the other retros kicking around.
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