Certain brands that make you ask why you need anything else in your closet. A Kind of Guise is one of them.
Founded in Munich in 2009 by Yasar Ceviker and Susi Streich, A Kind of Guise started as a student project and has quietly become one of the most interesting independent menswear labels around. They make exceptional clothing with interesting fabrics, beautiful proportions, and a commitment to craftsmanship that's becoming increasingly difficult to find.
One of the cooler things about the brand is how they approach each collection. Twice a year, they head somewhere in the world, immerse themselves in the local culture, and return with a collection inspired by the people, landscapes, traditions, and materials they encounter. Previous destinations have included Ghana, Colombia, Iceland, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka.
For Fall/Winter 2026, they've landed in the Spanish Pyrenees.
The collection is called Sombra de la Sierra, or Shadow of the Mountain Range, and it's filled with wonderful earthy colors, oversized silhouettes, beautiful wool fabrics, and the sort of thoughtful details that make you want to examine every inch of a garment.
Even better, the good people at Wallace Mercantile in Vancouver have picked up a fantastic assortment of the collection.
And there are some absolute beauties.
The Good Stuff at Wallace Mercantile
Let's start with the Yebra Jacket in Mahogany Tiles, a gorgeous, oversized jacket handmade in Italy from heavyweight lambswool. The richly textured Panama weave gives it a wonderfully rustic appearance, while the band collar, relaxed shoulders, and big patch pockets keep things interesting. This is precisely the kind of piece that makes me love clothing.
Then there's the Jaca Coat in Dark Oak Loden, which might be my favorite of the bunch. Inspired by traditional kimono construction, it's made from dense Austrian virgin-wool loden and features an enormous shawl collar, a belted waist, and a quilted interior. It has a beautiful, almost monastic quality to it. Expensive, yes. Magnificent, also yes.
The Oria Jacket in Hazel Melange deserves some attention as well. It's a substantial, mid-thigh-length wool jacket with raglan sleeves, a high collar, oversized pockets, and contrasting corduroy details. The combination of the hazel-colored wool and the generous silhouette is pretty spectacular.
I'm also particularly fond of the Erro Wool Hoodie in Black Check. It's essentially a hybrid of a hoodie and an overshirt, constructed from Italian virgin wool with a subtle checked pattern and beautifully finished edges. A slightly unusual proposition that makes perfect sense once you see it.
And the trousers are just as good. The Wewa Wide Trousers in Castano feature deep pleats, a generous wide leg, and an elasticated waistband with a concealed drawcord. Beautiful Italian wool trousers with an almost absurd level of comfort built into the design. I'm very much on board with this.
For shirting, there's the Rumba Shirt in Navy Green Stripe, made from a lightweight, textured Spanish cotton with dropped shoulders, wide sleeves, and a concealed placket. The fabric has this wonderfully puckered surface that gives the shirt a lot of character.
And because A Kind of Guise appreciates a good accessory, there's also the Bisa Hooded Scarf in Sage, made from a luxurious blend of baby alpaca and extrafine merino wool. Part scarf, part hood, and entirely excellent.
Quality Over Quantity
Something I particularly appreciate about A Kind of Guise is the brand's commitment to manufacturing. They work with specialist producers in Germany and family-run manufacturers in Northern Italy, using beautiful fabrics and traditional techniques that are increasingly rare in contemporary clothing production.
Their motto is Quality Over Quantity, and judging from the designs, they seem to take it pretty seriously.
It's also refreshing to see a brand with such a distinct point of view. There's a bit of European sophistication, a bit of old-world craftsmanship, and a healthy appreciation for the strange and wonderful possibilities of fabric and proportion.
A Kind of Guise has managed to develop a recognizable aesthetic without making everything look the same. That's a difficult trick to pull off.
Anyway, I'm a fan. A big one.
Head over to Wallace Mercantile to check out their selection, and have a look at the FW26 editorial while you're there. The photography and the story behind this collection are worth spending some time with.