Dressing for Joburg Winter
Styling Winklmayr Through the Cold Season
Highveld winters have a character all their own — crisp mornings, brilliant blue skies, and a particular kind of light that flatters rich, warm tones. It is the perfect season for leather, and for accessories that hold their own against wool coats, knitwear, and the deeper colour palettes that winter wardrobes naturally lean towards.
Here is how we are thinking about styling our pieces this season.
Lean Into Texture
Winter is the season to let texture do the talking. The natural quill pattern of ostrich leather sits beautifully against the smoother finish of a wool coat or the looser weave of a chunky knit, creating a tactile contrast that photographs as effortlessly as it feels. A structured top-handle bag in a deep tone — chestnut, forest, or burgundy — instantly elevates even the simplest layering.
Winter dressing is about layering with intention — and the right accessory is often the layer that pulls the whole look together.
The Capsule Approach
A well-chosen leather piece earns its place in a winter wardrobe by working across multiple occasions. A crossbody in a versatile neutral carries effortlessly from a morning meeting to evening drinks, whilst a smaller clutch or wristlet adds a polished finish to an evening look without competing with a statement coat.
Layering accessories — a card holder tucked into a tote, a slim wallet paired with a larger weekend bag — is also a particularly Highveld-winter habit, suited to days that start cold and warm quickly by midday.
Colour Notes for the Season
Whilst our signature olive and forest tones carry beautifully into winter, this is also the season where richer, warmer hues come into their own — think cognac, deep burgundy, and chestnut. These shades echo the colours of the season itself, from autumn leaves still clinging to bare branches to the golden afternoon light of a Highveld winter's day.
However you choose to layer this winter, a piece of natural leather — hand-selected, hand-stitched, and built to last — brings a quiet, considered elegance to even the coldest months.