Iconic Clothing and footwear

[Jmca1]

So this might be a bit of a contentious starter, but I am wondering what items of clothing or footwear are icons or timeless? If you had to put together the timeless wardrobe for all occasions, what would it be? I'd love to get everyones thoughts.

Some people might say the LLBean duck boots, others might say the Mackintosh in a fawn color, others might say Turnbull and Asser shirts with their multibutton cuffs. Any and all will be appreciated!

I want to know what you all think!

 

[porcelain monkey]

I'll bite. I am generally thinking of iconic American style. Also, these are not necessarily clothes I own or even like, but what springs to mind.
Footwear: Timberland boots, Sperry topsiders, Converse Chuck Taylors, Bass Weejuns, wing tips (straightforward broguing)
Pants: Levis jeans, Flat front khakis (not sure about a brand, but the simpler the better).
Shirt: Brooks Brothers oxford cloth button down, Lacoste polo, Pendleton work shirt
Jacket: Leather bomber, Levis jean jacket, Nylon windbreaker
Suit: Brooks Brothers Sack

 

[Zenny]

Timeless would be different from iconic. Tuxedos are timeless, Converses are iconic.

 

[Jmca1]

Fair enough but some items can be both. I am looking for timeless, or iconic, or both. I just want to know, what the all star team is (for lack of a better term) for everyone.

 

[dopamine]

I think porcelain monkey hit it spot-on, especially brand-wise, although I might argue now that Ralph Lauren's Polo shirts are far more iconic than Lacoste, despite Lacoste being older and better made. I would also add Onitsuka Tigers and some classic Adidas sneakers to the mix. I agree, however, that Converse Chuck Taylors are by far the most iconic/timeless sneaker.

 

[DocHolliday]

Iconic stuff, not all of which I can endorse:

Persol sunglasses/Ray Ban Wayfarers
Tod's driving mocs
Gucci bit loafers
Brooks buttondowns
Berluti Andy loafers
Brigg umbrellas
Belstaff jackets
Barbour waxed jackets
Patek Reversos
Hermes ties

 

[bleachboy]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Patek Reversos

You're confused.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by bleachboy

You're confused.

Hee! It's late and you're right. Should be JLC Reverso.

 

[acidboy]

Jantzen shirts are SF icons

Seriously, footwear: Clark desert boots, Red Wing GTs

 

[CrackedCrab]

Alden cordovan tassel loafers

 

[izlat]

some randoms here (not mentioned yet, that come to my mind):

• Doc Martens
  
• Burberry coats
  
• fedora + panama hats
  
• rugby shirts - not sure which brand
  
• Aero leathers
  
• Armani suits
  
• argyle and cable knits (not together)
  
• tight leather pants

too late to think about more

 

[embowafa]

Sperry Topsiders
RayBan Aviators
White OCBD
Bass Weejuns

 

[Sprezzatura2010]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Iconic stuff, not all of which I can endorse:

Persol sunglasses/Ray Ban Wayfarers
Tod's driving mocs
Gucci bit loafers
Brooks buttondowns
Berluti Andy loafers
Brigg umbrellas
Belstaff jackets
Barbour waxed jackets
JLC Reversos
Hermes ties

Good list, though I can't think of anything by Berluti as "iconic." I'd add the following:

Burberry DB trench
Alden 405's
JM Weston 180's
JL Williams
Hermes briefcases, in calf or croc
White linen pocket squares generally
RLPL Keaton in white
Tiffany's plain sterling money clips

 

[James Bond]

Crocs
Uggs
Trucker hats

 

[vitaminc]

nike airforce one
paul smith stripe shirts
lv trunks
globetrotter suitcases
prada nylon bag