Casual class and rugged couture are the epitome of men’s fashion trends for 2018. From tonal dressing to urban athleisure, the latest fashion trends have something for everyone. These looks are subtle in expression and conveniently easy to compose, allowing you to acquire a groomed look for every occasion.
Tonal Ensembles
Tonal dressing is a modish trick adding a modern and soothing aspect to your everyday urban wear or formal evening ensembles. Tonal styling allows you to use various shades of a similar colour to produce a palette that inspires sophistication with a minimalist, monotone feel. Match neutral blues for a semi-formal office look or go for lighter taupe and cream hues to form a preppy and sporty casual style.
Checks and Plaids
Plaid and check patterns are making a comeback as these vintage looks return with a balance of grit and elegance. Tapered chinos and slick jeans take on a dapper and classy style with the addition of a bold black and white plaid shirt or a fine check on a grey coat. This refined style can be dressed up with oxfords or lace-up boots or toned down with jeans and Vans.
Print Shirts
Bring some life to your weekend look with a touch of tropical palm or bold flora and fauna prints. These busy prints accent the tone of the shirt whilst making the shades of complementary items pop with colour. The look is primarily semi-casual but semi-formal outfits may be achieved with a longer sleeve and a buttoned-up collar or a neutral blazer and dress shoes.
Business Class
Once again, we return to the debonair style and distinct power of a good coat. The look combines a warm palette of browns and beiges with a touch of bold burgundy or a cool grey and deep blue matched with a bright orange hue. The key is to design a tonal look and break it with a small yet noticeable element like a chino under a long trench coat or a tie against a navy blazer. The ensemble can be dressed with sneakers or formal shoes.
Athleisure
The street look has adopted the culture of the youth with robust pieces like the technical jacket combined with a stronger athletic influence and the baggy wear oft6em observed in the Harajuku Tokyo movement. Pair a padded jacket with black jogger pants and black kicks or style your tones and rock the side-stripe track pants with a tracksuit jacket, a white tee, pastel vans and a floppy hat.
