HAUTE HOLIDAY MEN’S EDITION: 15 PARTY-READY PIECES FOR CELEBRATION SEASON

Indulge in this season’s laid-back polish, festive glitz, and fresh takes on traditional tailoring.

BY EMILY ROSE PATZ

December 4, 2023

’Tis the season to stand out in runway-blazing pieces that redefine holiday style with luxe fabrics, perfect silhouettes, and unexpected sparkle.

From Fendi’s disco-inspired adornments to Versace’s electric color palette, designers are giving a gilded nod to go bold. Suits, shirts, and shoes glimmer with sequins and studs, and unconventional hues give traditional formal wear a fête-worthy update.

If you prefer to dial-up your look by way of subtle details, Hugo Boss transforms the classic tuxedo into a guaranteed head-turner with masterful tailoring, while Hermés channels effortless cool in pared-down party essentials you’ll wear and love all winter long.

Design your holiday look with this roundup of 15 festive favorites from the season’s most buzzed-about collections—all ready to shop at South Coast Plaza.

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Gray Wool Blazer

FENDI

This season Fendi gives the wool jacket an after-hours makeover fit for a holiday soirée. The fashion house’s signature monogram glimmers alongside round metal sequins in a shimmering fade effect that leaves room for the season’s sparkling cufflinks and stackable bracelets.

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Double-Breasted Virgin Wool Jacket

Dolce&Gabbana

Lighten up your festive attire this year. With brooch-worthy peak lapels and stately double-breasted buttons, Dolce&Gabbana makes a case for winter white with this exquisitely tailored jacket that defines your entire look. Go monochromatic with matching pants or bring the contrast of black into the mix.

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Suite Mules in Velvet

Dolce&Gabbana

The season’s signature sparkle reigns supreme in this gilded crown brooch from Dolce&Gabbana. Meticulously crafted with gleaming yellow 18k gold and glittering diamonds, this palm-sized statement piece invites you to give your go-to party jacket the royal treatment it deserves.

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Single-Breasted Padded Jacket and Straight Slit Pants

LANVIN

Laid-back silhouettes and a blackcurrant berry hue make these suiting separates a lesson in versatility. Easy to sport together and even easier to wear separately, Lanvin welcomes color to your holiday wardrobe in many more ways than one.

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Wool Single-Breasted Long Coat

VERSACE

Go long in winter’s calf-grazing outerwear with a staple wool coat in a spotlight-stealing electric yellow hue. Complete with notch lapels and glistening Medusa hardware, this coat lends punchy contrast to black-on-black ensembles and pairs beautifully with sparkling holiday accessories for instant more-is-more appeal.

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Suede Blazer

BERLUTI

Berluti proves why suede shouldn’t be reserved for shoes with this superbly tailored jacket. Bring structure to your party look by tossing it on over a loose-fit shirt or add a polished edge to your formal separates. Keep this gem in the front of your closet because it will become a fast favorite.

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Soho Line Single-Breasted Tuxedo in Wool Crêpe

GIORGIO ARMANI

Timeless elegance meets modern refinement in this sartorial stunner from Giorgio Armani. Winter gala-ready in virgin wool crêpe, this tuxedo features sleek shawl collar lapels, monochromatic grosgrain trim that seamlessly moves from the jacket to the trousers, and a luxe comfort fit you’re sure to welcome.

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Slim-Fit Tuxedo In Italian Virgin Wool And Mohair

HUGO BOSS

If your holiday social calendar calls for a tux, Hugo Boss debuted the perfect slim fit on the Fall/Winter runway. Meticulously crafted in sustainable Italian fabrics, this dapper tuxedo features peak lapels, welt pockets, kissing buttons, and impeccable tailoring for no-fuss formal wear with maximum wow factor.

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Saint Germain Slim Pants

HERMÈS

If you’re in search of pants to pair with the winter’s crisp wool jackets and oversize turtlenecks alike, look to the fashion house famed for masterfully elevating the essentials. Hermès fuses a stylish slim fit with soft virgin wool in a versatile speckled charcoal knit in the must-have pants of the season.

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Loose-Fit Studded Bib Shirt

LANVIN

The season’s holiday glitz gets a punky edge with this stud-dotted bib shirt from Lanvin. Shiny silver studs toughen up its laidback silhouette, while soft Italian cotton begs you to wear it more than once. Don’t hesitate to sport it solo, because this shirt is a statement all its own.

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Fortune Ankle Boot

HERMÈS

Luxe calfskin leather meets endless versatility in these wear-everywhere boots that pair with holiday suits and your go-to denim alike. Look to the iconic Kelly buckle in twinning black metal to catch the light and complement the festive sheen of your favorite accessories.

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Equiswing Loafers in Patent Calf Leather

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Bring a shine to your step when you slip into Christian Louboutin’s glossy patent loafers. Gleaming cone studs add sophisticated edge while signature soles and subtly-stacked heels boast the season’s merriest hue. Wear these striking kicks with a classic black pant or slim trousers in retro-inspired geometric knits.

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25 H Watch, 38mm

GUCCI

An ode to modern architecture, Gucci’s 25H collection is the House’s latest evolution of heirloom-worthy watches. Featuring fine lines, contrasting metals, and luxurious leather, this artfully-refined Swiss timepiece is as gift-worthy as it is perfect for your holiday wardrobe.

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Five Cufflinks

fendi

Adding a touch of glitz to your wrist proves to be the right move, especially if you’re the one making the toast. These monogram cufflinks twinkle with crystal embellishments and a lustrous palladium finish to give shirts new and old a head-turning holiday glow-up.

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Bow Tie in Cotton Velvet

HUGO BOSS

For a sophisticated finishing touch to your holiday party look, consider swapping your go-to necktie for a plush velvet bow tie. Delightfully pre-tied, this timeless one from Hugo Boss is designed to help you punctuate your going-out style in a flash.