What is Mango Man Essentials?
Mango Man Essentials is the menswear line’s collection of lasting basics, and its new autumn edition comes with a fresh face. Barcelona-based Mango, founded in 1984, has named French actor Vincent Cassel as the new ambassador for its men’s line. Essentials has been one of Mango Man’s main collections for several seasons, and it centres on durable garments, quality fabrics and fit. This time, the collection sets out to build a timeless wardrobe for ordinary days and unexpected ones alike. Each piece also leaves room for the wearer’s own character, since the brand sees style as creating a look rather than playing a part.
Why did Mango Man choose Vincent Cassel?
Mango Man describes Cassel as someone who shapes his own story through every decision. The actor follows his instinct, moves with ease and carries a confidence that never needs announcing. He can also switch registers and step outside convention, yet he always stays true to himself. As a result, the brand sees him as a modern man with lasting presence. That attitude matches the Essentials idea of clothes that support the wearer rather than define him.
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What pieces are in the collection?
The line spans outerwear, knitwear, shirts and trousers. Water-repellent jackets, functional parkas, and denim jackets make up the outer layer. Underneath, long-sleeve polo shirts, cotton cardigans and fine-knit basics in 100% wool form the core. Slim-fit cotton and denim shirts fill the middle ground. Finally, slim-fit cotton trousers add a clean, slightly formal line, and cargo trousers round out the range.
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What colours does the Essentials collection use?
The collection works in two colour families: navy and taupe. Mango chose them because they endure and sit naturally together. As a result, the pieces mix freely across seasonal textures, easy layers and refined cuts. Each pairing creates another option, so the palette keeps everyday outfits timeless. Mango’s wider Craft Your Own Story concept follows the same thinking.
How much does Mango Man Essentials cost in the UAE?
Mango’s UAE online store gathers the campaign in a dedicated Craft Your Own Story edit, with prices in AED. Across 38 pieces, the range runs from AED 209 to AED 1,499.
Outerwear covers the widest spread, from AED 429 for a zip-up denim jacket to AED 1,499 for a leather jacket with pockets. The water-repellent belted trench coat sits in between at AED 899. Tailoring starts at AED 499 for the Turin wool suit trousers and tops out at AED 949 for the matching virgin wool suit jacket. Meanwhile, knitwear ranges from AED 209 to AED 369, from a textured fine-knit jersey to a ribbed knitted cardigan. The cable-knit polo sits in between at AED 349. Casual tops stay close together, with the extra-soft cotton T-shirt at AED 209 and a brushed-effect sweatshirt at AED 249.
Shirts range from AED 249 for a regular-fit cotton shirt to AED 299 for slim-fit chambray and denim styles. Trousers range from AED 369 to AED 499, from Dublino slim-fit chinos to wool-blend cargo trousers. Jeans run from AED 299 for the Bob regular-fit pair to AED 429 for the Pola selvedge jeans. Shoes cost AED 499 for a leather deck shoe and AED 599 for suede ankle boots. Finally, accessories include a buckle leather belt at AED 249 and a plain silk tie at AED 299. In short, Mango Man Essentials aims for a wardrobe that endures, one piece at a time.
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