Everything you need for the Fall Winter 2018 season. Your guide to the hottest menswear trends. Get inspiration straight from the runway and tricks from our stylists on how to work them into your new season wardrobe.
The Look
Wander into the frontier of nostalgic Americana. For fall 2018, brands have been flexing Western wear silhouettes and inspired looks with cowboy boots, fringe details, shearling jackets, all-denim ensembles and believe it or not – chaps. Calvin Klein 205W39NYC sent an array of Western shirts and pointed boots down the runway. DSquared2 also dug its heels deep into the trend with a collection full of rodeo motifs, denim and yoke shirts.
How to Wear
How to wear this trend? Less is more – invest in a few key items and incorporate them into your everyday wardrobe. Cowboy boots are an absolute staple – Go all out with Amiri’s suede version with chains and bandana details, or tone it down with Saint Laurent’s classic suede version Flannel is another key detail, but make sure it’s well fitted and crisp. Dsquared2 is leading the pack in this category, with Western-style construction and embroidered shoulder panels. Last but not least, inject your closet with some rebellious spirit with leather pants.
The Look
It’s ALWAYS time for sunshine! Return to bolder shades and brighter uniforms by switching out your dreary blacks and greys for all kinds of yellow – from mustard to zesty lemon to fluorescent and highlighter yellow. All the key players from Balenciaga to Burberry suggested rays of yellow for your Fall Winter 2018 wardrobe.
How to Wear
Channel “Kill Bill” and blaze full force into the trend with a canary-colored Diesel techno tracksuit or Dolce & Gabbana embroidered cotton sweatsuit. Prada’s nylon bowling shirt embellished with bright yellow bananas and red and black flames is also a sure way to stand out. If you prefer a more subdued yellow but still want to look fierce, go for Fendi’s two-tone FFabulous wool sweater. Thinking yellow is too bold? Consider it a neutral, its the perfect compliment to fall’s browns, blacks, and greys.
The Look
Why layer? Not only are layers stylish, but they are also extremely practical for fall and winter when we really see temperatures drop. You can experience multiple seasons in one day, which makes dressing for the weather a little difficult. Layering is the answer to all of your problems and the best part is you can wear multiple trends at once.
How to Wear
In order to keep your shape, wear a plain shirt as the base layer, turtleneck sweater for then insulating layer and jacket with a cinched waist like Juun.J’s hooded cotton and nylon parka for the outer protection layer. For the colder months, stick to thicker fabrics, heavy materials and leather with an overcoat on top like Yohji Yamamoto’s two-tone flannel coat.
The Look
You don’t have to look very far to discover where this trend was born – the work uniform. Inspired by public service workers and manual laborers, designer collections combined reflective trousers, functional harness belt straps, bright construction tees, sturdy footwear and boxy cuts to create the workwear uniform dreams are made of.
How to Wear
Streetwear darlings like A-COLD-WALL*, Heron Preston, VETEMENTS and Off-White are championing the workwear trend. Pair Off-White oversized pinstripe wide leg pants, Off White pinstriped blazer and A-COLD-WALL* canvas utility bag for the perfect on-duty, while off-duty look.
The Look
Take a note from the Scots and embrace the heritage check. It’s been around since the late 1500’s and brands everywhere are making it known it isn’t going anywhere. Trip into T-territory with some mixed plaid, tartan, Prince of Wales, buffalo plaid, or go bold with head to toe plaid. The best way to wear plaid is as the centerpiece of your outfit – bigger, bolder and rebellious.
How to Wear
For those who are bold enough to clash tartans together, pair KENZO wool check trousers with Alexander McQueen’s plaid mohair & wool v-neck sweater for a warm and cozy look. If you want to revitalize your wardrobe but aren’t ready to commit to a full look, throw on an eye-popping oversized coat like VETEMENTS reversible camo & plaid trench. For plaid newbies, dip your toes in with a Fendi plaid canvas rolling bag.
Text: LVR Editors
