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When you're perspiring in shorts while shearling is shown in store windows, you can tell the fashion calendar is faulty. Yes, brands are embracing the "see now, purchase now" philosophy. What, then? Tom Ford, I'm sorry. Although your ankle-length parkas are gorgeous, perhaps contact us again in January.
Yet before the first frost, you can start wearing some of
this season's styles. The AW16 collections show that if you understand texture
and layering, you're prepared for any weather, as designers embrace the
in-between.
A suit that begs for attention
It's no secret that the past several seasons have seen a
bold trend in tailoring. Thank goodness #menswear is over, but now that suits are
a preference rather than a necessity for many guys, they want to explore. They
provide the simplest entry point into AW16's signature check pattern. But,
there are a few things to be on the (double) breast of.
First, refrain from wearing all tartan or eye-scorching
colour combinations. Instead of admiring Pitti's square's hot pink on cyan
windowpane checks, focus on the building's construction, which features cement
suits with off-white checks or tonal blues that remain closer to navy than sky.
Patterns naturally add heft to frames, so be careful if you
packed up your beach body with your summer wardrobe. This is another aesthetic
that favours smaller men.
AN AFTERMARKET TRACK TOP FOR THE TOUCHLINE
The best thing to ever happen to menswear has the worst
name: athletic wear. Jogging bottoms with unstructured jackets, overcoats with
sweatshirts, and the zip-up track jacket with, well, everything, were formerly
saved for laundry day but today they walk the runways.
The tracksuit blending with the genuine suit is a
progression of casual smarts. In addition, it is more fashionable (and keeps
you warmer) than a waistcoat.
Yet, it can be worn on the weekends, unlike a waistcoat.
Nowadays, sportswear may cozie up to smartwear, but it hasn't forgotten its
origins. These may be worn with narrow jeans for a Casuals-inspired style,
whether you choose a high-end version by brands like Burberry or an OG branded
approach from Adidas or Fred Perry.
The pants that misplaced their luggage
The most popular accessory of the year is also the most
useful. On bodywarmers, safari jackets, and, continuing from the previous two
seasons, halfway up your leg, pockets proliferated.
The bro's favourite uniform was abducted, left at fat camp,
and kept inside until it burned off all that extra fabric, leading to the cargo
trouser's unlikely comeback. Imagine preppy Michael Bastian rather than
fluttery Fred Durst.
Of course, practical in fashion refers to something
different. These are not places to put your spare charger or keys. In order to
maintain that tiny appearance, don't insert anything larger than a cloakroom
ticket.
Also, you should refrain from pairing them with anything
overtly martial; if you do, your military wink might as well result in
enlistment. Consider them more like chinos and dress up with a double-breasted
blazer, jumper, or sweatshirt to keep your appearance on the civilised side of
the street.
THE JEWELRY THAT AINS'T NO NOOSE
Most opulent runway trends remain there. These are
overpriced. These are really too illogical. They are the type of item that
looks great in fashion magazines but awful on the street (shout out, Rick
Owens). But, every now and then, the biggest businesses introduce a product or
a trend that every man may copy. And the easiest way to liven up any ensemble
this season is with one of Gucci's sleazy neckerchiefs.
They dug into a nerdy, 1970s vibe on Alessandro Michele's
models, with paisley designs, pussybow tops, and glittering silks (this is
Gucci, after all). Your spin, though, can be less opulent. Match the shade to
the rest of your outfit, and even your regular attire will appear stylish this
season, as every mannequin in every high street retailer has demonstrated.
Use your neckerchief to add design if you chose plain separates. If you're wearing a checked suit, place a tonal, block-color "chief" underneath an open shirt in place of the tie. Simply leave the knot free and with some breathing room.