Men's Style From Runway To Wardrobe

The recent menswear shows for the 2024 Spring have been one of the most vibrant and interesting that we’ve seen in a while. One of the big hits has been the 5-inch hemline; it was a strong TikTok favorite and hasn’t shown any signs of wavering from the fan fave. There were a few pieces that fit the Spring transition style with ease like the ever-popular knitted tanks – knitwear was a 2023 hit with all genders and one that is clinging on to 2024. The ’90s (and further back) trend that is coming back around is bandanas used almost anywhere but the head. The key with street style is that it always looks effortless, even when you are top-to-toe in labels. Quite luxury is something that is becoming a bigger thing to be seen, and there is still nothing as chic and easy as a two-piece loungewear set with new kicks. Menswear has had the biggest shake-up in recent years, with many people bucking the idea of overtly masculine and ‘heavy’ styles. Fashion houses have seen that and have thrown away the preconceptions about men’s fashion that have been prevalent in recent years. Excelling in more imagination, more interesting cuts and offered up some truly interesting trends for Spring 2024.

Although there is always room for a nod back to the suit-wearing buttoned-up style if that is more your styl, 1940s Men’s Fashion. 5 Must-Haves for that Retro Look.

The Croc

Sandals, the original or a Croc X Fashion House, is bigger than it has ever been. Crocs are a divisive shoe and always have been. Still, with more large fashion houses and high-end male and androgynous fashion bloggers and influencers sporting them – if you’ve been Crocs avoidant, it is time to accept the Croc into the wardrobe.

While the neons, platforms soles, and Crocs adorned with Jibbitz have been seen on and off the runway for 2024, you can start out easy with a plain black pair.

Green

Green always comes into the Spring season because it is a staple as the weather changes from dull and grey to bright. For 2024, though, the green of the year is going to be Kermit Green. It’s a bold green that sits on the lighter end of the shade scale. As the name suggests, it’s almost identical to Kermit The Frog, but you can call it Kelly Green if being likened to a Muppet isn’t something you want. The Kermit/Kelly Green was seen on the Spring runway for Walter Van Beriendonck and Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Kiton, MSGM, and Andersson Bell, so it is one that will be in stores, and it’s going to be big.

Varsity Reboot

The preppy varsity style has always been strong in both men’s and women’s fashion. At the same time, there were some moments in the 80s and again in the 00s where an oversized varsity jumper, leggings, and thick socks were all you needed. A more mature twist has been put on some of these varsity items. This time around, the bold strips and overt logos are bigger than ever. Louis Vuitton offers up a blue crocodile skin varsity jacket with LV x Lovers (LVovers) emblazoned across the chest. Etro has an interesting take on varsity using muted colors, bold patterns, and standard oversized varsity cuts. Justin Cassin’s grey/beige windbreaker jacket paired with ultra-light dusty rose pink chinos looked like a quietly luxury x varsity-inspired look.

Undone

Andersson Bell, Rains, and Dsquared had some of the most interesting looks, and while you might be used to seeing torn jackets and jeans or frayed hems, the 2024 Spring runway has a lot of shredded clothing. They are reminiscent of tassels, but they are almost the entire length of the item. The shredded look has been around in alternative designers for years. However, there have been some changes to how the shred looks. On many of the items, it wasn’t just a straight shred; for example, an Andersson Bell skirt had Mickey-Mouse-esque shapes punched out of it about 80% of the way. Leaving flapping materials and that shredded look.

Rains opted for a shred that was honeycomb in style (think the honeycomb paper packing material in long jacket form).

Soft Living

One of the biggest trends for women in 2020 and beyond was the ultra-soft material used for loungewear. Loungewear was given an upgrade to be more fitted and formed and transformed into Athlesiure – a cross between athletic wear and leisure wear.

Spring 2024 sees those soft materials in trouser form but often paired with a tailored jacket. The plush fabrics aren’t the only detail, though; a soft and stretchy waistband and a slightly tailored cut upgrade a regular sweat into something else. The soft-pant-tailored jacket look was seen across multiple runways, including Kiton, Brunello Cucinelli, and MSGM. However, if the preference is for soft tops, too, then Fendi and JW Anderson have some stunning easy-wear combinations.

Shorts and Dress Shoes

Short shorts, white socks (pulled up), and dress shoes were spotted throughout Milan, particularly outside the Prada show. The Paris show saw Kenzo and Givenchy with an edgier take, using combat-style boots but equally short shorts – with a long tailored blazer. The key to making this look as comfortable as possible is high-quality penny loafers like Alden shoes and shorts that are in a lighter shade. Black with black is the more effortless combo, though, to pull this look off.

Collars No More

Almost all shows had little to no collars, particularly a collarless jacket. For Pharrell William’s debut Louis Vitton show, he showed a gorgeous silhouette on his collection – all collarless jackets. Pharell’s collection wasn’t the only collarless; Zenga also presented a collarless jacket. What did the buyers at Fashion Week love? They flocked to the Dior collection, stating it had a whimsy feel. Kim Jones opted for an elegant reinvention of classic tailoring. Suit jackets and shirts adorned with gems, soft pastels, with some neon touches – like the popular Saddle in mini form.

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