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Aptly named Wooster + Lardini, the collection is a brilliant juxtaposition of two things you wouldn’t expect would go together—in this case, the fashion-forward, social-savvy American tastemaker and the family-owned label known for fine tailored pieces and wardrobe stalwarts. While on the surface the pairing may seem like the perfect paradox, Nick is no overnight success (his first job as a buyer was right here at Barneys New York in ’87 “where I was hired, Billy Idol-style bleached blonde and all,” adds Wooster), and Lardini is not exactly your Nonno’s old school fashion label. Both come to the table with the shared love of beautiful objects and knowledge of what makes impactful yet wearable clothing. Lardini has the core expertise in hand-producing fine garments, and Nick has the sharp eye of an editor. It’s clear why Nick is so valued as an influential voice and bonafide trend barometer in the menswear space. Quite simply, he knows his stuff. He not only likes to cull observations with his own branded filter, but also enjoys actively participating in the conversation.

When sitting down with Nick, the love of design is apparent in his excitement to share the stories of his contemporaries and the brands he covets. Adding to the enthusiastic discussion is his authentically warm, Midwestern disposition and often humorous tone. Armed with a wealth of knowledge from our recent meeting, The Window broke down some of our favorite learnings from the style savant. We’re calling them Wooster-isms. Not because they’re catchy mottos, but because like Nick Wooster, they’re thoughtful, hard-learned beliefs that shed some light onto why his newest Wooster + Lardini venture is positioned to be a success. On his collaborators, the Lardini family… At the end of the day, I just want to work with nice people. On what he brings to the table… Because I knew Lardini could make perfectly pristine things, I wanted to do the opposite. ‘No iron’ was the brief. There’s beauty in imperfection. In the spring, there’s a lack of layers, density, and textures.

That’s why fashion people always gravitate towards fall collections. That rumpled look helps make up for the lack of weight in fabric. On his history with Barneys New York… My two years at Barneys were probably the two most important clocked years in my career. Peter Rizzo and Fred Pressman taught me everything that I know today. I honed my skills at Barneys. On learning good taste… As a buyer your job is to select what you think is going to be right. But what I learned from my mentors early on, was inspect your ‘outs’ or your initial pile of ‘wrongs.’ Back in the day, on those first buying appointments, I was challenged and asked, ‘Why’d you throw that one out?’ And I’d say ‘I don’t know…I didn’t like the style.’ That knee-jerk reaction without substance does not equate to good taste. You need to understand what the fabric is you’re looking at, why it’s relevant, how it’s made, what it offers. On how to be a successful in this industry…

Neil Kraft, Fabien Baron, Peter Marino, Doug Lloyd, Tom Kalenderian, Simon Doonan…I didn’t necessarily work directly with all these people, but I believe it’s in the water supply. The most important skill a buyer can have is being observant and absorbing what’s around you. On being an editor in life… There is way too much stimulus and information around us and not enough time. That filter by which you are able to whittle down what’s most important, I unfortunately need to apply to people, to responses—but also—with reviewing goods. You can’t buy everything. Believe me—I’ve tried!—but you truly can’t do it. And that’s my takeaway: The ability to edit is an important skill in fashion and in everyday life. On the importance of wardrobe foundations… Once you have the basics and classics down—only then can you can you layer on. On his face appearing on the clothes… It was a joke! That iconic preppy allover embroidered style is something I’ve always loved.

When the Lardinis brought up the idea of my likeness (they saw the GQ article) I thought it would be fun and agreed. It’s a one-time thing for spring. On his well-documented personal style… My default would be avant garde in the fall, and preppy in the summer. I love iconic preppy clothes. On the juxtaposition of polar style… Style is such a personal thing, but I like the notion of ‘drop crotch preppy.’ That doesn’t specifically speak to pants either—what that refers to is mixing classics with the unexpected, like Rick Owens or Hood By Air. On dressing for comfort… There’s a security that comes with being enveloped in clothes you love. Comfortable doesn’t mean couch potato. On the next big trend… I think volume is going to be the story going forward. On introducing Wooster + Lardini… The hope is that these clothes will be discovered and liked based on the merits of what they are—well-designed, beautiful objects.