Putting the Old in BOLD: Remerging trends in 2010 Men’s Fashion

1. Tailored, Modernized Punk

As a mixture of punk rock and modern ingenuity, modernized punk looks reign supreme this year. Appropriately, a handful of British designers reflected this genre with artistic flare and fine tailoring all around.

My Advice: Rock out. Don’t be afraid to whip out that old graphic tee or sport a more alternative look.

2. Classic Apparel

In rough times it’s exciting to see that designers still celebrate the luxury and sophistication of classic apparel. Simultaneously looking back to our classic heritage and progressing forward with newer, technologically enhanced features, classic apparel is in.

My Advice: Invest in looking your best. Even if it’s one versatile garment like a gray blazer (which is great for many outfits) or dress shirt, invest in something classic and dress it up and down at will.

3. The Plaid Shirt

As if you hadn’t seen enough of it, we just can’t stop being mad about plaid. Seen in many neutral, autumnal tones in the shows the plaid shirt trend is here to stay.

My Advice: Hop on this trend if you like, but don’t get ripped off. There are great plaid looks out there but many are poorly made and/or not worth the investment. Pay attention to the quality of the fabric and don’t confuse overpriced flannel with plaid.

4. Luxurious Outerwear

From fur-lined coats to high-quality ski jackets (see previous article for more), distinctive outerwear dominated the runway. Designers made unique, heavy, and expensive pieces, many with military accents from WWI.

My Advice: I might skip out on the fur, but if you need a new coat make sure it reflects your style. If you’re more neutral, choose a gray, black, or camel coat. More eccentric, a brighter color like the red Duckie Brown jacket above would be more suitable for you. Point being: outerwear is not just for staying warm this season.

5. Murses(Man Purses)

That’s right, gents. She’s not the only one with a purse. For travel, the gym, or wherever you need to tote your stuff, it’s even more in style than last season.

My Advice: Don’t worry, you don’t have to throw it over your shoulder if you don’t want to. Grip yours firmly like these models for less strain than a shoulder bag and discover the beauty of having all the room of a larger tote.

(Images courtesy of GQ.com and WWD.com)