Trends for men
for the spring/summer 2023 season
‘A trend is a change in values, dreams, fears and desires you can see in society from a human perspective’ - wrote Els Dragt in her book 'How to research trends’. The year 2023 will surely be a year of bold discussions regarding to the future. We observe the dynamic development of technology, artificial intelligence and the political situation in the world, inspiration for the trendsetters of today who unite under the tend to return to what we know was safe and we look for something completely new hoping that it will bring the desired change for the better. Social media focused on the visual transmission of information by design, has become a new agora, an endless source of inspiration, and a machine controlled by clicks and defined by the ups and downs of trends. Every day, millions of users share what is important to them and document their lives and fashion choices. How not to get caught up in assessing the possibilities? Discover trends straight from the catwalks for the SS23 season and get inspired to give a fresh boost to your wardrobe.
Goth - taming the darkness
Black is back. The goth trend is back in the mainstream as a
counterbalance to the bright and colourful 'dopamine dressing'. The
goth subculture was born in the 1980s in post-punk music clubs in the
UK as an expression of opposition to the mainstream and socially
season and get inspired to give a fresh boost to your wardrobe
political ethos and aesthetic - its members were enjoying androgynous
silhouettes and DIY projects and deliberately distressed clothes.
High fashion instantly absorbs everything which seems to be niche and
alternative. Inspired by a rebellious social group, this style
while proving that making the typically masculine item of clothing
glamorous features. There were gauzy Saint Laurent capes and vintage
biker jackets, Victorian lace and latex and leather accents. This
gloomy aura has been evident in sporty Rick Owens' designs as well as
Alexander McQueen's skulls-laden collections for years. Find your
inspiration among habitues of rave parties which grow in popularity.
Blazers tailored to our times
It seems that everything has already been said about the blazers.
Recently, this piece lost some of its ‘formalness’, though - it could
be seen on the streets, worn with jeans and sneakers. This season, the
blazer returned to the catwalks as the main character and stole the
show more than once. Designers compete against one another in creating
a unique and head-turning staple.
Exaggerated, masculine shoulders were presented by Saint Laurent while
hyperbolically emphasized waists emerged in the collections of Dries
Van Noten and Gucci. The VTMNTS show was full of ultra-cropped
silhouettes. Blazers at the shows for the SS23 season captivated the
audience with graphic prints and vivid colours (Dolce & Gabbana and
Moschino), glistened with applications (Off-White) and stunned with
cutouts and asymmetrical cuts (Alexander McQueen). Versace like no
other brand has accustomed us to the fact that more is... more - it
presented outfits in which blazers are stacked on top of each other.
No gender - be yourself
Trousers have been exclusively garments for men for ages. The feminist
also drew inspiration from womens fashion the catwalks of Acne.
Originally, women wearing pants were mocked and pointed at, but they
were a crucial phenomenon for the emancipation movement. Trousers -
TOP 4 TRENDS FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON
political ethos and aesthetic - its members were enjoying androgynous,
fashion gives men a choice and delivers items and cuts that were
previously perceived as commonly feminine. We have seen skin-revealing
shorts by VTMNTS, corset tops at Balenciaga shows, and skirts at
silhouettes and DIY projects and deliberately distressed clothes.
Casablanca show are not afraid of colours and psychedelic patterns. On
with lace, and there were also handbags and jewellery. Generation Z,
which plays a huge part in creating current trends, more and more
often undermines the binary gender division and socially accepted
more comfortable and functional than long skirts, favoured active
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Silk pyjama sets and bathrobes also had their moment from animal
removal of armour that will allow everyone to express their
personality without let or hindrance. Will the no-gender trend, very
popular on the catwalks lately and blurring the lines between women's
and men's fashion, bring us another revolution?
Future prep - not only for top students
Boys clothes 4-14 years
likely to go back to classics and proven solutions. The preppy style
originated in private preparatory schools and Ivy League universities.
Until the 1980s, it was primarily a symbol of privilege and social
status. The fashion world keeps reinventing this style, and each time
it distances itself even further from the original, rigid worldview
associated with the concept and the even more rigid rules of the
school uniform, making it much more inclusive. The 'neo-prep' or
'future prep' is inspired by the fashion of prestigious sports like
audience with graphic prints and vivid colours Dolce & Gabbana and
youth subcultures.
Baseball jackets, rugby T-shirts with collars, chinos, cable knit
sweaters draped over the shoulders or wool vests and cardigans have
been presented at the shows of Kenzo, Dries Van Noten or Wales Bonner,
supermodels. Although it naturally brings to mind womens fashion, it
classic elements are updated with looser fits, explosions of vivid
colours and bold patterns, to the delight of fashion lovers around the
world.
Blokecore - being a sports fan is trendy
silhouettes and DIY projects and deliberately distressed clothes
pas, something allowed only at home or at the gym – today, sportswear
has completely redefined its meaning. During the pandemic, we fell in
love with sweatpants, and the enforced lifestyle change made us
prioritize comfort in our daily routine. It’s not surprising that the
archives of the 1970s. It was then that the first British subculture
continues to grow and find new ways of expression. Fashion has taken
one of the world's most popular sports – football – under the
microscope. The world’s designers like Balenciaga and Gucci are
popular on the catwalks lately and blurring the lines between womens
collections signed with the names of top football players – like
Dsquared2’s collaboration with Zlatan Ibrahimović.
Aware of the fact that nostalgia is often the driving force behind
trends, Wales Bonner, an award-winning designer, reached into club
favourite brands Stone Island
of 'the casuals' was born, centred around supporting their favourite
teams. Their 'casual uniform' – T-shirts with the name of their
favourite player, simple jeans and classic sneaker models are the
inspiration for the trendsetters of today who unite under the
#blokecore. Don't miss new arrivals from one of football fans’
favourite brands – Stone Island.
Underwear takes the lead role
This is not the first time that fashion dares to break the rules and
bring to the surface what was previously unnoticed or even hidden.
personality without let or hindrance. Will the no-gender trend, very
trendsetters around the world. And this time it’s not only for
supermodels. Although it naturally brings to mind women's fashion, it
was an item of men's clothing – the codpiece, a type of flap or pouch
attached to the front of trousers in the 15th century, that was the
their lives and fashion choices. How not to get caught up in assessing the.
In the 1950s, the white T-shirt worn by Marlon Brando or James Dean
suddenly became a symbol of youth rebellion, a statement of opinion,
while proving that making the typically masculine item of clothing
visible changed its clear gender associations. This season, designers
also drew inspiration from women's fashion – the catwalks of Acne
Studios and Dolce & Gabbana are full of lace, and transparent garments
dominated the Etro collection together with extremely short shorts.
Silk pyjama sets and bathrobes also had their moment – from animal
prints and classic baroque motifs by Versace, to elegant designs in
classic black from Saint Laurent. Neon boxer shorts sticking out from
underneath the clothes caught everyone’s eye at the Givenchy show.
The wild west in your closet
Yeehaw! Fashion is all about having fun. The modern cowboys from the
Casablanca show are not afraid of colours and psychedelic patterns. On
his runway, Dries Van Noten paired classic cowboy boots with blazers
more comfortable and functional than long skirts, favoured active
rule the trend, but it's the accessories and details that come to the
fore – stunning embroideries, tassels, leather belts with big buckles,
and above all: cowboy hats.
Check out the latest designs with the iconic matchstick from Nick
Fouquet. Find inspiration in the style of famous characters from
westerns. Look out for Gucci’s designs with the emblematic horsebit
and spice up your look with a scarf from Moschino or Givenchy. Get
lassoed by one of this season's hottest trends!