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As summer ends, the fashion spotlight is already shifting to Autumn-Winter trends for 2023-2024. This year promises to be a fascinating playground where contemporary men can navigate between past and present, courtesy of a rich array of styles, textures and colors. Here is your essential guide to decoding and adopting the stylistic moods that will characterize the upcoming season.
The Must-Have Garments
- The Elegance of the Long Coat: The popularity of sportswear and puffer jackets is giving way to long coats crafted from luxurious materials such as cashmere and thick wool. The coats often feature broad shoulders, imparting a silhouette that is imposing, yet elegant.
- The Resurgence of the Tuxedo: No longer confined to formal occasions, the tuxedo has been creatively adapted in various designers’ collections. It appears with or without a shirt, and sometimes even with a hoodie for a casual touch.
Trending Patterns
- Psychedelic Prints: Prints inspired by the 1960s bring a touch of whimsy and rebellion. These colorful and intricate patterns lend an almost surreal dimension to outfits.
- Classic Tartan: An evergreen choice, tartan is a sure bet for winter. This year, it is updated with extra-large shoulders for a contemporary twist.
Colors of the Season
- Sophisticated Black: Black remains a steadfast choice for those seeking discreet elegance. When combined with different textures, it exudes effortless sophistication.
- Professional Blue: Banker blue is reinvented, appearing on various types of garments, ranging from trousers to jackets, providing remarkable versatility.
- Autumnal Palette: Hues ranging from wine red to violet evoke fallen leaves, chestnuts, wood and earth, offering an extended range of brown shades.
Trendy Cuts
- Oversized Dimensions: This season champions the oversized trend. Whether it be giant scarves, oversized sweaters, or loose pants, a notable stylistic evolution is the adoption of “total oversized looks,” where all garments are deliberately too roomy, breaking with tradition, which advocated for adjusted proportions either on the top or bottom.
- Flowing Trousers: Cuts are increasingly fluid, providing enhanced freedom of movement. From tailored trousers to cargo pants, the watchwords are lightness and ease.
- XXL Shoulders: This year, broad shoulders make a significant comeback. Although this trend is primarily visible on the runways, it could well find its way into ready-to-wear collections.
Styles of the Season
- Reinvented Grunge: In contrast to more refined trends, grunge makes a comeback by emphasizing worn aesthetics and casual attitudes. Originating from late ’80s rock bands like Nirvana, this counter-cultural movement manifests through faded garments and layered looks, even in high-fashion collections.
- Timeless Preppy: The preppy style remains current. Defined by its polo, chinos, and boat shoes, this style embodies casual elegance and continues to charm.
- Cocooning: As the cold season approaches, the need for comfort becomes paramount. Cocooning, or loungewear, encourages the adoption of soft materials like cashmere, sherpa, or fleece. Ideal for evenings spent at home, this style strikes a balance between comfort and elegance.