Ramp to wardrobe: Best autumn/winter 2019 menswear trends
We might be just a matter of weeks into the New Year, but in the world of fast-paced fashion, runways wait for no man. From intense creativity and emerging labels at London, to Paris’ penchant for old-school luxury, already this season has delivered some of the best shows the industry has seen.
And, while there might be a while to go until this stuff lands in stores, menswear obsessives are already working out what to fill their shopping baskets with.
Of course, fashion show trends are typically extravagant and would often only dared to be worn by the six-foot-something models that parade them on the runways to begin with.
But, in amongst the wild and outrageous are a handful of styles that serve up serious real-world outfit inspiration.
So, to help you prepare your shopping list for autumn/winter 2019, we take a look at five of the best trends you can start wearing today.
Double Denim
A look that has been relegated to sartorial Siberia ever since Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears wore matching ensembles some 15 years ago, double denim, aka the Canadian Tuxedo, is back—as long as you follow the new rules.
The return of the denim two piece has seen a revival for two reasons; the fact that workwear has gained mainstream credibility and that traditional tailoring has taken a hit in recent seasons.
Because of this, double denim was seen everywhere with Western-inspired ensembles at Bobby Abley and louche twopieces at E Tautz in London.
Meanwhile, trend continued in Paris, with Virgil Abloh’s Off-white showcasing boxy jackets and straight-leg co-ords emblazoned with the term “Beige Off”.
Leopard print has skyrocketed in popularity in womenswear over the last couple of seasons, and now it’s menswear’s turn.
While previous seasons have seen focus return to muted tones, autumn/winter 2019 is all about highlighter hues from neon shades of green and pink, to orange and electric yellow.
From bold neon accents in knitwear at J.W. Anderson, to psychedelic coats at Versace and Valentino, or head-totoe day-glo at MSGM, this new version of the colourful trend is not one for the faint of heart.
While the easiest way to wear these colours IRL is with items that contain just a hint of the hue, if the runways are anything to go by, you’re going to be dressing like a walking, talking Stabilo Boss pack of pens.
All puffed out
Puffer jackets have never really been considered high fashion but, thanks to the rise in popularity for technical garb, the style has ascended to hero status.
Once a staple for mountaineering types, the autumn/winter 2019 runways declared the puffer as the must-have coat of the season with everyone from Kent & Curwen to Iceberg and *A Cold Wall featuring longline versions of the functional piece.
The trend continued in Milan and Paris too, where Ermenegildo Zegna, Philipp Plein and Off-white presented various takes on the style, from camouflage and windowpane check to ski-ready neon green.
Wild boys
Leopard print has skyrocketed in popularity in womenswear over the last couple of seasons, and now it’s menswear’s turn.
A roaring trend that has seen items in the print sell out over and over again, leopard print has come to be considered somewhat of a neutral thanks to its ability to work well with most skin tones and other colours already in your wardrobe.
For autumn/winter 2019, the motif was everywhere, from leopard coats at Marni and tailoring at Massimo Giorgetti, to fleeces at MSGM, tuxedos at Philipp Plein and even leopard hair at Versace. Expect to see animal motifs making a big impact for men come autumn.
Return of the mac Day-glo bros
Another trend that’s currently ruling womenswear, the menswear shows for autumn/winter 2019 borrowed the trench coat’s billowing silhouette.
Belted coats in range of fabrics, from classic Gabardine to cashmere and nylon, were seen all over the runways with designers like Wood Wood, E Tautz and Daniel Fletcher proving particularly fond of oversized proportions.
Elsewhere, Cottweiler opted for sporty trenches worn over royal blue track tops, while Marni, Fendi and Prada each presented oversized slick leather versions of the classic style.
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