10 snug essentials for cosy boy autumn
It's time to cosy on down – from wool jumpers to scented candles, here’s all you need to embrace the new season
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words Sophie Lou Wilson
Have you heard? Hot girl summer is over. It’s officially cosy boy autumn now. Enter pumpkin spiced lattes and cancelling plans to stay in and binge Netflix. With that first chill in the air and the sound of leaves crunching underfoot comes the frisson of excitement for a new season. Before the fatigue of a long winter sets in, autumn is the perfect, gentle antidote to summer.
Cosy boy autumn is a state of mind. It’s about slowing down and prioritising comfort in bubble baths, scented candles, and your favourite autumnal films and series. Think of it as adjacent to the Danish concept of hygge, defined as “a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or wellbeing”. Putting cosiness first might feel strange when modern life is so fast-paced, but view it as part of the pushback against hustle culture. After all, why hustle when you can simply be a cosy?
And ofc, there’s a sartorial element to all this. Some of pop culture’s favourite cosy boys include Chris Evans in Knives Out and Bill Crystal in When Harry Met Sally who both look comfy af in their chunky knits. A few IRL cosy boy style icons include Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal who are often seen rocking chic knitwear that blends comfort and style.
Below, we’ve rounded up 10 cosy essentials to live the cosy boy autumn of your dreams.
BURNING BRIGHT
Wildflower Candle
£50.00
A scented candle is a surefire shortcut to instant cosy vibes. Earl of East’s Wildflower Candle is blended and poured in London from vegan soy wax with notes of jasmine, gardenia and rose geranium. It has a burn time of approximately 60 hours so it will see you through the season, setting the ambience for evenings spent curled up with a book or watching your new favourite Netflix series.
WRAP UP WARM
Florence Chunky Scarf
£28.00
When you do leave the sanctuary of your room to go to work or embark on a crisp autumnal walk, wrap up warm to maintain cosy vibes on the go. Cara & The Sky’s unisex scarf is a chunky statement piece providing insulation and warmth. Because coming down with a cold is not on the cosy boy autumn to-do list.
FACE IT
Crew Neck Wool Sweater
This one's for the fashion aficionados who know being comfortable and making a style statement are not mutually exclusive. Add a pop of colour to your autumn wardrobe with Acne's checkerboard red and pink sweater. It's cosy and conscious, made with 100% wool certified by the Responsible Wool Standard. The Acne face logo makes it a true stand-out piece.
HEAVEN ON EARTH
Goth Faerie Long Sleeve Raglan
Marc Jacob’s Heaven is an emo kid turned fashionista's dream. Enigmatic Y2K graphics and referential prints are worked onto laidback hoodies and baggy denim. Artist Will Sheldon created unique gothic artwork for the latest collection, letting his imagination run riot with otherworldly tattoo prints as seen on this classic long-sleeved tee. Cosy and versatile, it strikes the right balance between intrigue and ease.
VINTAGE VERSACE
Vintage Versace Couture Grey Striped Knit Jumper
If one-of-a-kind knitwear is what you’re after this autumn then hit up the vintage stores. Nordic Poetry's vintage ribbed Versace knit is versatile and understated, making it perfect for a seasonal capsule wardrobe as you can style it with anything. It’s crafted from a luxurious wool blend with frayed and worn details giving off an air of effortless comfort and style.
KICK BACK
Custom Bleach-Dye Ankle Socks
You can't be cosy if you have cold feet. That's just a fact. Keep your tootsies warm with these dyed socks from Inked Grails. They’re bleach-dyed by hand so each pair is unique. The original Nike socks are crafted from soft cotton. So put your feet up and relax with the reassurance that you’ll be cosy from head to toe.
WANDERLUST
Wanderlust Europe
The summer holidays are over, but that doesn't mean you can't take a trip in your mind. Explore some of Europe's most scenic landscapes and plan your next adventure with this expansive coffee table book from The Great European Hike. From the Scottish highlands to the beaches on the coast of the Baltic Sea, this is a manual on making the most of the continent's great outdoors.
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