Global fashion brand ZARA has teamed up with U.S.-born designer Aaron Rubin for a new collaboration.
Aaron Rubin is celebrated in menswear for his expertise and expressive eye. He builds clothes that are beautiful, honest, and effortlessly comfortable. This collaboration delivers a collection where sleek polish meets quiet simplicity.
The collection channels a relaxed, classic mood—think gorpcore one minute and office-ready the next. It blends preppy cues with practical everyday pieces to showcase the many sides of modern masculinity.
Tailoring sits alongside functional outerwear, climbing-inspired hardware, and a luxe Americana vibe. The result is refined, practical pieces that are easy to style.
Classic outerwear silhouettes get a fresh edit. Coats and shell jackets feel polished yet familiar, while Balmacaan and double-breasted coats—cut in wool-cashmere blends—deliver a soft hand and substantial weight without stiffness.
Functional pieces add practical touches like fleece collars, climbing-inspired hardware, and abrasion-resistant fabrics for real-world wearability.
Tailoring leans toward comfort and clean lines. Suits in flannel, 100% wool cavalry twill, and soft lambswool offer relaxed fits and easy wear. Natural shoulder lines and balanced silhouettes keep the look elegant and grounded, while highlighting the collection’s functional details.
A drapey padded wool jacket tips its hat to 1980s Italian outerwear, evoking a low-key nostalgia.
Tops play with texture and color—rugby-stripe tees, flannel shirts, thermals, and quarter-zips—for a subtle preppy vibe. Bottoms range from tailored wool trousers to denim and technical fabrics, all cut in straight fits that lend structure to the silhouette.
Shoes run the gamut from Vibram-soled hiking boots in rich berry tones to pared-back leather and suede lace-ups, each finished with delicate, hand-finished touches. Bags mirror the same logic: multi-pocket nylon or ripstop styles and paracord straps translate climbing-inspired details into practical, wearable accents.
Born from the designer’s instinct and confidence, the collection feels thoughtfully composed yet inherently versatile rather than restrictive.
Photo: ZARA
