With winter all around us, it’s time to make those fashion investments to ensure warmth and comfort without compromising on style. I have my go-tos when it comes to winter apparel and one of my obvious homegrown local favourites is and always will be Mackage.

This season they launched a few incredible styles that I am absolutely in love with. The Lyra jacket is a double-breasted relaxed coat that has that sash belt for a cinched waist. The lightweight double-faced wool with quilting detail keeps you super warm and the removable collar gives you some flexibility in terms of styling throughout the winter and well into spring.

What I love about the Lyra is that some days are warmer than others in our beloved city and so the lightweight quality of the jacket allows for layering in an intentional way. Paired with a shearling hoodie and worn open or layered with a lighter sweater and closed tight, there are endless possibilities and in our 6-month cold bout, options are always welcome!

To match in colour and tone, the Mackage Warrior combat boot lined in shearling brings in the element of cozy in a super street-style sort of way. Rubbery sole to grip our slippery streets and water-resistant leather design to ensure wearability throughout the season. I don’t know about you, but the neutral colour of my pants and jacket paired with the black hat and boots (and my matching snowball pup!) create a palette that is super exemplary of our winter days.

We all have our favourite winter looks and this season, that professional, double-breasted, trench-like jacket throws back to a vintage style I am excited to revitalize. In contrast, that combat boot look that has never gone out of style is here more than ever before this season, and so if you’re looking to invest in any two items this year that will take you through this season with style, Mackage is your one-stop shop.