Starting off with a mostly-all-black opening looks, White Mountaineering layered upon those black layers vibrant animalia prints, flora, and more to create an outdoorsy collection of utilitarian clothes with some serious style. Take those subtle leopard print outerwear: loose and flowing, making them all the better to move in, while also creating a great dramatic effect as one hikes or runs or runs errands. That's the thing about utility, it's for all occasions and while ahtleisure was all the rage a few seasons ago, the tried and true labels like White Mountaineering forge forward with their vision of melding fashion and utility harmoniously.

Utility is at the very core of White Mountaineering and it is ever present within the main line and its countless collaborations, including Eastpak, Millet and more this season. Also ever present is the styling, which is very heavy on the layers, sometimes in matching patterns while other times, clashing but always in a delicate balance. For FW19, the coats were lined to keep the wind out and the warmth in while the variety of footwear were definitely made for walking, especially the hiking boots.

White Mountaineering's latest collection offers a strong dash of pattern via madras prints and pixelated camouflage and the result, combined with the Japanese label's technical fabrics, put it in a strong position to offer some of the most fashionable and functional sportswear this season.

With the word mountaineering in its name, one expects a rugged, mountaineering-ready collection and the label, White Mountaineering, offered all that and a bit more. There were ropes swung across the body, D-ring patterns on shirts while actual D-rings hung like badges or trophies, showing off how many mountains these men in layered, water-resistant clothing have climbed. Completing the look were rugged boots, also featuring waterproofing, rending these adventurous men ready for any weather.