Editorial
METICULOUS DESIGN
3 April 2023Shifting away from streetwear inspired aesthetics, a new era of sophisticated and elevated dressing has been born from an infatuation with innovative and exceptional design.
Where streetwear’s reign once seemed endless and irrefutable, the modern menswear landscape appears to be shifting, broadening its horizons and experimenting with garments that place emphasis on the subtle impact of quality design. With the monolithic rise of luxury streetwear within the market and a wavering interest – or even fatigue – with the constant supply of sneakers, meticulously designed garments are quietly becoming a central characteristic of menswear as we move further into the 21st century.
With brands like Loewe, Jil Sander, Dries Van Noten and Our Legacy, refined garments nod to the history of menswear, distilling signature pieces like the car coat, the workwear jacket or the ankle boot through a contemporary lens. Paired with elegant streetwear-evolved pieces from imprints such as Fear of God Eternal and historic luxury houses like Valentino, Saint Laurent and Gucci, this editorial symbolises a shift in outlook, as the lines blur between stylistic impulses.
Heralded as the “post-sneaker era”, style is evolving beyond the streetwear staples we all know and love and beginning to incorporate a more holistic interest in design into proceedings, placing value on quality, innovative design and a sophisticated outlook on modern dressing.
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