Diving deeper into fall 2020’s menswear trends – what to know

Utility Clothing is Still Hot

Businesses should refresh the design for the usual palette of khaki, olive, and tapenade colours and incorporate lighter and neutral tones to clothing. Premium brands can use simple leather ideas from Dior Homme for inspiration. For industrial designs, Y-Project attempts to take an alternative route towards fashion is also a good source of inspiration. 

Utility clothing has exceeded year-over-year expectations by over doubling revenue. Because of that, the US and UK retailers continuously show interest in the trend. 

For 2020, the market can expect new khaki and military-inspired cargo pants and shorts from boohooMAN, Hollister, and Topman. Take note that boohooMAN wants to explore the combination of athletics and utility with patch pockets in streetwear. It is interesting to see how that will turn out for them.

Giddy Up with the Western Style

Lil Nas X started the Western look trend in men’s fashion last year when ‘Old Town Road’ was released. The western trend is projected to last as seen at the 2020 Grammy Awards, where serious western cowboy vibes were coming from Lil Nax X, Rosalía, Diplo, and Pitti Uomo 97. Suede and leather are highlighted as fundamental articles by Etro, with denim also labelled a safe category for this trend.

In the past, Western-themed clothing is a weak category in menswear, but statistics say that people are catching on. In the last six months, Western-themed products increased by 14% with denim and checkered fabrics, holding the majority of sales. But, the demand for embroidered outerwear, fringes, and pipes is subtly increasing with the increasing hype of the trend. 

Sportswear Predictions

Tracksuits, sneakers, and fanny packs take the spotlight for sports and loungewear for the fall of 2020. Although the traditional sportswear look of neon colours with bold branding is still the right choice, softer and more subtle branding is an emerging trend made possible with Dolce & Gabbana and Jacquemus. 

For loungewear, hoodies, and comfortable co-ords in soft grey and beige colour palettes is a thing most designers tend to conceptualize lately. Manufacturers should take note that loungewear has grown in the fashion industry by 24 per cent when more products are produced since 2018.

Go for 70s-Inspired Retro Vibes

People are reminiscing the ‘60s and ‘70s nostalgia, as seen on the runway for street style. Colour choices like ochre, burnt orange, and tobacco were all presented by big brands like Fendi, Wales Bonner, and Amiri. Also, an increase in past trends like turtlenecks, modified cardigans, and wide-lapel blazers can be seen with the latest fashion trends. Tie-dyed clothing also resurfaced and will remain as a trend across streetwear brands.  

Work-life balance

Comfortable streetwear that offers premium work-life balance gets dominated by designers like Off-White. With glen plaid patterns for suits and turtlenecks instead of an ordinary tee, you can go for a smart, casual look that attracts a wide range of people’s eyes. 

Also, cleated soles on loafers make a more utilitarian-inspired appearance if coupled with patented leather uppers and buckles.

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