Of the many characteristics that make David Corenswet the best Superman in a generation, his relatability is near the top of the list, right next to that sassy little curl. While the Man of Steel’s shaggy locks have long-since been replaced by a summer-ready buzzcut, his everyman approachability was on full display in San Francisco this week, when Coronswet hit the streets outfitted in a weathered biker jacket, charcoal herringbone sweats, and a plain white tee.
While you might be tempted to ascribe this fall-coded look to the phenomenon of famous people dressing for whatever weather they want, given what we know about the Philly-born actor, we’re prepared to call it on the side of a much more universal condition: the desire to dress for October when it’s very much still August outside. Who among us can’t relate to that?
The urge to jump the gun on fall is a result of the many difficult choices necessitated by hot, humid weather, from whether or not shorts are ever office-appropriate to finding headwear that provides shade without making you look like a CMA Fest headliner to the whole socks-or-no-socks thing. Typically coming on during the dog days of summer, symptoms commonly include the desire to wear tweed trousers, flannel shirts, leather jackets, and boots, despite highs in the 70s and 80s.
Basically, by this point in the summer, a lot of folks—Coronswet included, it would appear—have had their fill of fisherman sandals and camp shirts, and are ready to get back into the many pleasures of fall dressing. To which we say: Amen, brother.
To his credit, Coronswet has nailed it here, with an off-duty fit (which, incidentally, is almost entirely sourced from perpetually-slept-on Banana Republic) that’s giving ‘90s-era-celebrity-exiting-LAX vibes, minus the weekender bag and red-rimmed eyes. The supporting players include a wide pair of herringbone trousers that precisely toe the line between dressy and comfy, a boxy tee, and lug-soled hikers, but the star is definitely the weathered brown racing jacket.
Worn on their own, the white tee and herringbone sweats would be too lowkey, even with the unexpected contrast of the hikers. Add in a beat-up leather jacket, though, and you attain the ideal balance of vintage and modern, serious and relaxed. Top it off with a nice pair of understated shades, and you’ve got the recipe for a killer fit once September rolls around. Simply can’t wait another month to really start dressing? You could do a lot worse than following David Corenswet’s lead.
