In almost all the Fashion Week of these last seasons we have seen a multitude of trends such as faded denim garments, military airs, maxi outerwear, etc. that have undoubtedly marked us a lot and have guided us to where men's fashion is evolving in the last years.
However, many of these trends are destined to be
"seasonal flower"; that is, today we put it on and tomorrow they will
be a classic that we will keep in our closet until further notice.
I have made you a compilation of those garments that are
already destined to be classified as "classic". In my opinion these
are.
From New York Fashion Week Men's through Paris Fashion
Week, we've witnessed a bevy of trends appear on the runway, from bleached
denim to sheer materials, from obvious military influences to workwear-inspired
pieces like coveralls. But, while their presence indicates the overall
direction in which menswear is headed, there's a strong chance that this time
next year most of these will have come and gone, and those fast-fashion pieces
in your closet will never be worn again. However, for building your wardrobe of
basics, which currently relevant pieces have more than a few seasons behind
them? Moving beyond individual prints and color combinations, we've compiled a
few trends that have “classic” written all over them.
ELEPHANT PAW PANTS
This fashion is the clear example of a trend that appears
and disappears like Guadiana. The bell bottoms began to be seen in the mid-5s,
they caused a sensation in the 70s and at the beginning of the 21st century, there was a small rebound that did not fully materialize.
Today there are elephant leg pants on the market for all
tastes. The normal thing is that you find them a little elevated, with the
ankles in the air and with tweezers. If you opt for this trend you will be
wearing a renewed classic.
WIDE-LEGGED TROUSERS
A trend that comes and goes exemplifies that it has
strong staying power. Case in point, the wide-legged trouser. The silhouette
was ubiquitous for the first half of the 20th century and, depending upon
trend, regularly returned until the early 2000s, appearing in various
incarnations through the 1970s and again in the '90s. Although style
sensibilities have dictated how to wear it in previous decades, you can't go
wrong with a straight cut that offers just a bit more room through your thighs
down to your ankles. The key to longevity appears to be structure - nothing too
tight and definitely not too loose - and falling within this range essentially
means you've picked out a wardrobe staple.
TABLES WITHOUT COMPLEXES
It is curious to see that the fashion for picture prints
has crept into the classics category almost without realizing it. I am not
talking about the traditional plaid shirts or the plaid sweaters that our
mothers used to wear for the school photo, but rather the suits, blazer or
giant plaid coats in the purest Duke of Windsor or Clark Gable style. What
seemed like a stale redoubt of the British nobility has become a trend thanks
to actors like Johnny Depp in his film Public Enemies or the red carpets of the
numerous awards ceremonies.
Either way, going from top to bottom in plaid dress has
become synonymous with dressing without complexes and wanting to attract
attention at any event. I would not doubt it and I would put them on; They will
give you personality and mark your style for sure.
WINDOWPANE CHECKS
The newest check print on the block enters without much
history behind it. Studying its perpendicular lines doesn't bring up memories
of argyle sweaters, tartan heritage prints, or even contrast-heavy buffalo
plaid reminiscent of what a lumberjack might wear. Rather, windowpane checks
were once sported by Clark Gable and the Duke of Winsor; yet, you don't
associate the print with either individual. Rather, it quietly entered public
consciousness all the way back in 2009, through a topcoat worn by Johnny Depp
in film Public Enemies, and has been here ever since, now seen on athletes and
actors making red carpet appearances. However, what gives windowpane checks
their staying power is, firstly, this lack of association - it can simply exist
as a print without someone saying, theoretically, that you're a
"lumbersexual" - and second,
BOMBER JACKET
Although there are those who believe that the 80s are
idealized and that they drag an overrated fame, the truth is that they marked a
before an after in some areas. And that is obvious. Fashion was revolutionized
in many ways and today the sector often turns to the glorious decade to rescue
its trends.
This year they have done it again. If there is a type of
jacket that in this 2013 stands out as a trend above the rest, this is
undoubtedly the bomber jacket. The classic eighties model is reinvented with
new fabrics and designs, while maintaining its essential characteristics: a
short zip-up jacket with elastic cuffs and hem.
It was already introduced last fall / winter season, but
this spring it remains a trend in its lighter and more comfortable version for
good weather. The success of the garment is guaranteed. It is a very practical
and versatile jacket, appropriate for rather casual looks, although there are
also models with more formal characteristics.
THE BOMBER JACKET
What man doesn't own a bomber at this point? Although its
cropped yet spacious silhouette has been the template for all-over prints to
metallic hues to varsity and souvenir jackets, keeping it simple, again,
prevents discovering that a pattern or color-blocked combination suddenly seems
dated. Of course, like other pieces mentioned here, the bomber's one that has seen
its relevancy and popularity weave in and out. Its heritages go back to World
War I, as a design to keep pilots warm, while many trace its everyday use and
pop culture presence to James Dean's iconic jacket in Rebel Without a Cause.
More recently, it has been established that Ryan Gosling's scorpion jacket in
Drive revived it. But, while the metallic hue and embroidery only truly work on
the silver screen, its silhouette - cropped and structured but never tight, and
just retro enough without appearing old - made that lasting impression. As
such, it's a piece that, in its most basic form, feels comfortable without
appearing slouchy, and gives off a slick, somewhat charming vibe without
seeming overdone.