The 10 Trends You Need to Know This Spring – Esquire
Posted: February 27, 2020 at 12:48 am
Yes, yes it's definitely slightly ridiculous to proclaim that spring has sprung and that the days are getting longer and that all those other twee seasonal platitudes are suddenly true when it's still fucking freezing out. I get it. A little bit of self-awareness goes a long way. That being said, there's a shit ton of new product out there to take stock of and my editor's demanding (read: gently suggesting, in literally the most sensitive way imaginable) that I take a gander at what's going on in the weird, wonderful world of menswear and break it down into digestible chunks of pure content for you lovely folks. Everybody's got to eat, G. Don't be a dick.
On that note: Spring has sprung! The days are getting longer! Layering options are slightly more limited, but, contrary to popular belief, now's the time to really start dressing. Let's do this thing.
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The '70s are having a serious moment.The decade has been a consistent source of inspiration for designers of all stripes, andthe best way to dip your toes in the water without going full period-era cosplay is to incorporate subtle nods to the prevailing styles of the time into your everyday outfits. In this particular instance, that meansrocking pants with atinybit of flare the exact same way you would any other pair in your regular rotation.
Flare Jeans
On the higher-end, the '70s have proven extremely extremely effective inspiration forHedi Slimane's men's collections at Celine. And, perhaps even more importantdepending on your perspectivethe decadehas been cropping up as a clear influence on the looks of street style stars around the world this fashion month.
Polar Button Up Shirt in Leopard Print
$68.40
These aren't, as they say, your dad's button-downs (unless your old man happens to have a collection of rad work shirts he's been stockpiling on the sly).Camp collars abound.There's a reason labels like Gitman Brothers chose to make the humble button-down their signature product: it can be one of the best blank canvases on which to carefully paint the aesthetic of an entire brand (and one of the easiest pieces to effortlessly build an outfit around).
Long-Sleeve Shirt in Navy
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For years, the pendulum of men's fashion swung so sharply towards the side of sweatpants and sneakers that it was bound to dangle its way back in the opposite direction at some point. For proof, look no further than the cadre of cool upstarts and established labels alike that are making, say,the button-down shirt, that trusty stalwart of the working man's wardrobe, feel fresh again.
Black Sister Blazer
$470.00
What does a post-streetwear world look like? Engaging in hypotheticals is a perennial parlor game favorite among fashion fans, but throughout the most recent spate of men's showsdesigners actually seemed to be considering the answer. Not a whole lot different than the pre-streetwear world, it turns out.Streetwear, to the extent that the all-encompassing term ever meant anything substantial, will always be a massive influence on modern menswear. It ain't going anywhere. For the most part, when critics say suiting issuddenly"here to stay",they mean that today, stylish guys are wearing tailored garments the same way they would their most casual cops. They're not precious about it, in part because the best of today's tailoring is cut with an eye towards appealing to dudes used to wearing oversized designer sweatsuits.
Kasuri Wool Glen Check Double Breasted Dud Jacket
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Invest in some tailoring with that same spirit anddon't sweat the rest. The suit isn't back. Streetwear isn't dead. Capital "F" fashion is hardly ever that clear-cut, but getting dressed has never been more straightforward.
Wallace & Barnes Striped Boiled Merino Wool Cardigan
$150.00
I'm a huge proponent of Tyler, the Creator'spersonal style, and right now, there's not a single person who's wearing sweaters as well, or as frequently, as the guy. Tyler's been serving up serious spring inspiration lately, and the very best thing you can do this season is straight up copy his look wholesale.
Leopard-Jacquard Mohair-Blend Sweater
$455.00
Cardigans, crewnecks, v-necks, vests. Patterns, prints, solids, stripes.Say yes to the sweater!It's like a TLC show that ends each episode after about half a minute of deliberation because guess what, baby?! I'm taking 'em all.
1461 Vintage Abandon Shoe
$189.00
Let's face facts, folks: we're rapidly moving towards what experts are referring to as a "post-sneaker society". The end is near! Console the sneakerheads. Comfort the streetwear enthusiasts. Let's take it slow this time around. If I catch any of you schmucks busting out a pair of goodyear-welted double monkstraps like it's fucking 2010 I'm going to lose my shit over here.
Buckle Loafer
$569.00
To ease your transition into the dystopian reality that is willingly opting to wear hard-bottom shoes in 2020, start with a pair of loafers (like the ones Alyx makes) and work your way up to a slightly more substantial "dress" shoe. (Are all non-sneakers dress shoes now? Is time a flat circle? Is contemporary fashion a complete circle-jerk? I don't fucking know, man. At least you're way less likely to miss out on copping, like, the latest Church's drop, I guess?)
Square Park Hoodie
$175.00
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Terry Ribbed Shoulder Rugby Top
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Sin Faux-Leather Trousers
$175.00
Shit, man. I mean, come on. What's more cool than a pair of leather pants? Yes, these are for sure abitof an aggressive flex, but they're not as bonkers as you might think at first glance. The leather pants I'm pining after today aren't cut rockstar skinny like their counterparts from the early 2010s. Instead, they're mostly slim-straight and come somewhat cropped right off the rip. (Plus, if you're worried about the animals or your wallet, this pair is affordableand faux.)
Leather Pants
If you're still on the fence, think about leather pants as a slightly modified take on waxed denim and then proceed with confidence.
Deco Diamond Wool Tie
$77.75
If you're wearing a tie in 2020 I salute you. You, sir, are a style maverick (or an extremely powerful corporate executive who could crush the entirety of my puny existence with a mere snap of your meaty fingers). Typically, I'd recommend sticking with a slightly more conservative option when it comes to tying one on, but it's 2020, and we ain't typical. In most work environments, seeing a tie out in the wild is an extremely rare sighting, and today's ties fully play up their endangered species status by embracing brash patterns and bold geometric shapes like never before.
Harlequin Print Habotai Silk Tie
$185.00
Push beyond theparametersof what might conventionally be considered "poor taste", you pioneering neckwear adventurer.Let your freak flag fly in literally the least transgressive way possible.
Ronson Stripe Polo
$45.00
It's a long-established fact that grizzled old men with no fucks left to give tend to be some of the swaggiest guys around (albeit inadvertently), and over the last few seasons fashion has really caught on. Which means the same knit polo shirt your dear old Grandpa rocked consistently for the better half of his life is starting to look pretty, pretty good right about now.
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from $110.00
Luckily, you don't have to raid his closet for your own (although you should definitely give him a call, you selfish SOB). Supreme happens to make some of the best versions of the style each season.
Ignored Prayers Reversible T-Shirt
$50.00
Don't get it twisted: I'm still very much here for rocking the most obscure band tee you can find, but why not try your hand atsignaling an allegiance to other equally specific cultural institutions or influential figures (even fictitious ones). The more personal the reference the better.
Summer Tour Long Sleeve
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Pro top: shopping vintage is likely your best bet here, but in a pinch Dover Street Market's dedicated T-shirt space consistently stocks a rotating selection of super funky teesfrom a who's who of emerging labels, many of them heavily influenced by the throwback appeal of the most covetable vintage finds.
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