Boys to men

Iconic men of fashion are immortalized not only because they’re impeccably stylish but because they have greatly influenced the art of dressing. From cinematic dashing debonaires and heartthrobs to rock stars and royalties, the list of über stylish men has created a plethora of individual styles resulting in a variety of looks that are currently relevant to contemporary menswear.

At the recent unveiling of Spring/Summer 2018 menswear collection in the ongoing Paris Fashion Week (Men’s), global brand Balenciaga showcased young dads and kids on the runway. The display does not only harp on family-oriented statement but it’s also a fashion statement of going back to basics.

In the Philippines, Debenhams honors boys and men with its latest season offerings. A wardrobe of basic casuals is influenced by hints of trends seen on the color palette, prints and silhouettes. Classics are reinvented with up-to-date styles that make every piece fit seamlessly into today’s men’s wardrobe. The idea is really to create a variety of looks for both boys and men that will complement their casual activity from the outdoors to lounge parties in style.

The fashion statement isn’t really flashy, but seriously uncontrived and naturally embracing one’s comfort of dressing. This current direction of retail of fashioning boys and men gives a sense of optimism on code of dressing. It subliminally promotes practicality and functionality in style as the pieces can be worn season after season. Classic basics with a twist become an investment as one can fuse them with upcoming trends or future fashion.

The relevance of contemporary fashion isn’t limited to the men of today but also to the boys who’ll be the men of tomorrow.

Photography by MAU AGUASIN • Creative direction and styling by LUIS ESPIRITU JR. • Grooming by PIA REYES • Associate styling by BANG MARTINEZ and TARA SUBALDO • Model: EDDI MATAJ of IM Agency and ETHAN • Shot on location at NOBU HOTEL MANILA • DEBENHAMS s Red Herring short-sleeved slim-fit denim shirt and Maine New England linen blend chino shorts.

Maine New England lightweight Harrington jacket and John Rocha slim-fit five-pocket trousers.

J by Jasper Conran blue fine-striped shirt and navy slim-leg chinos.

Jasper Conran birdseye with contrast trims polo and chino shorts with belt and Mantaray canvas festival bag.

Red Herring short-sleeved dobby gingham checked shirt, RJR. John Rocha slim-fit five-pocket trousers.

Maine New England lightweight Harrington jacket, Red Herring short-sleeved gingham checked shirt and RJR.John Rocha slim-fit five-pocket trousers.

Red Herring long-sleeved pure cotton shirt and Maine New England tailored-fit chinos.

RJR.John Rocha short-sleeved multicolored linen shirt and vintage wash straight jeans.

White fish print shirt and orange shorts.

Bluezoo shirt and J by Jasper Conran white denim shorts.

J by Jasper Conran checked shirt and beige chinos.

J by Jasper Conran color-block shirt and denim shorts.